hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Bill: H.R.5841 | Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-PA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections 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 apply the 
prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in 
 connection with elections to contributions or donations 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 ``Stop Foreign Funds in Elections 
Act''.

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

    (a) Prohibition.--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 
``, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum'' after 
``State, or local election''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date 
of the enactment of this Act.
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A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3872 | Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh (R-MO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill provides funds for the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery for each of FY2022-FY2025. The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule. (This excludes the budget effects from being counted for the purposes of enforcing the PAYGO rules.)

To clarify the jurisdiction of the Special Inspector General for 
               Pandemic Recovery, 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. JURISDICTION OF THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR PANDEMIC 
              RECOVERY.

    Section 4018(c)(1) of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(1)) is 
amended by striking ``this Act'' each place that term appears and 
inserting ``this division''.

SEC. 2. APPROPRIATIONS.

    (a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there 
is appropriated to the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, 
out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025 to carry out the provisions 
of section 4018 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9053), as amended by 
section 1 of this Act.
    (b) Emergency Designation.--
            (1) In general.--The amounts appropriated under this 
        section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to 
        section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 
        U.S.C. 933(g)).
            (2) Designation in senate.--In the Senate, subparagraph (A) 
        is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 
        4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent 
        resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
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Clean Water for Rural America Act
Bill: H.R.3700 | Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio (D-NY)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Clean Water for Rural America Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises programs for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution, including a technical assistance grant program for rural, small, and tribal municipalities.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize grants 
 for technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, 
                        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 ``Clean Water for Rural America Act''.

SEC. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RURAL, SMALL, AND TRIBAL 
              MUNICIPALITIES.

    (a) Reauthorization.--Section 104(u) of the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(u)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7)'';
            (2) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2021''; and
            (3) by inserting ``; and (8) not to exceed $100,000,000 for 
        each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for carrying out 
        subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g), except that not less than 
        half of the amounts so appropriated to carry out such 
        subsections in each such fiscal year shall be used for carrying 
        out subsection (b)(8)'' before the period at the end.
    (b) Communication.--A nonprofit organization receiving a grant 
under section 104(b)(8) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1254(b)(8)) shall, prior to carrying out an activity using such 
grant funds, consult with the State in which such activity is to be 
carried out.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
shall submit to Congress a report that describes the implementation of 
the grants made under subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g) of section 
104 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254) during 
the 2 fiscal years preceding the date of the report, including a 
description of the recipients and amounts of such grants.
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Exit Tax Prevention Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2165 | Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Exit Tax Prevention Act of 2021
This bill prohibits a state, or taxing jurisdiction in the state, from imposing an income tax, wealth tax, or any similar tax on a resident who has relocated permanent residence to another state or taxing jurisdiction.

To limit the authority of a State or other related taxing jurisdiction 
to impose a tax on a resident who has relocated permanent residence to 
           another State or its related taxing jurisdiction.

    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 ``Exit Tax Prevention Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION.

    A State, or taxing jurisdiction in a State, may not impose an 
obligation for the collection of an income tax, wealth tax, or any 
similar tax on a resident who has relocated permanent residence to 
another State or a taxing jurisdiction of another State.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this Act:
            (1) Income tax.--The term ``income tax'' has the same 
        meaning given to it by the taxing jurisdiction in which the 
        resident lives.
            (2) Resident.--The term ``resident'' has the same meaning 
        given to it by the taxing jurisdiction in which the resident 
        lives.
            (3) Similar tax.--The term ``similar tax'' means any 
        imposed tax on an individual relating to the net wealth, value 
        of held assets, or annual income of such individual.
            (4) Taxation jurisdiction.--The term ``taxing 
        jurisdiction'' means any of the several States, the District of 
        Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, or 
        any municipality, city, county, township, parish, 
        transportation district, assessment jurisdiction, or other 
        political subdivision within the territorial limits of the 
        United States with the authority to impose a tax, charge, or 
        fee.
            (5) Wealth tax.--The term ``wealth tax'' means any imposed 
        tax on an individual's net wealth or value of held assets.

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.

    (a) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply to calendar years 
beginning after December 31, 2021.
    (b) Application.--This Act shall not apply to any tax obligation 
that accrues before January 1, 2022.
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Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.353 | Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. (D-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021
This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to revise Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) to specifically include questions regarding an individual's (1) affiliation with organizations or movements that spread conspiracy theories and false information about the U.S. government, and (2) participation in the activities that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, or in similar activities.

To modify the Standard Form 86 questionnaire used for national security 
     eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an 
    individual's membership in, or association with, organizations 
      spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and 
participation in the activities occurring at the United States Capitol 
              on January 6, 2021, 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 ``Security Clearance Improvement Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF STANDARD FORM 86 TO INCLUDE QUESTIONS REGARDING 
              AN INDIVIDUAL'S MEMBERSHIP IN, OR ASSOCIATION WITH, 
              ORGANIZATIONS SPREADING CONSPIRACY THEORIES REGARDING THE 
              GOVERNMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OCCURRING 
              AT THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall 
modify section 29 (relating to associations) of Standard Form 86 
(commonly referred to as ``SF-86'') to include the following questions:
            (1) ``Have you ever been a member of, associated with, or 
        knowingly engaged in activities conducted by an organization or 
        movement that spreads conspiracy theories and false information 
        about the United States Government?''.
            (2) ``Did you participate in the activities occurring at 
        the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, or in any similar 
        activity?''.
    (b) Additional Information.--Each question required to be included 
in Standard Form 86 under subsection (a) shall include--
            (1) an option for the individual filling out such Form to 
        answer each question ``Yes'' or ``No''; and
            (2) a separate area for such individual, if such answer is 
        ``Yes'', to provide additional information regarding such 
        answer, including the nature of, and reasons for, the 
        individual's involvement with the organization, movement, or 
        activities described under such question.
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Pandemic Leave Extension Act
Bill: H.R.3040 | Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill (D-IL)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Pandemic Leave Extension Act
This bill extends until the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency the availability of emergency paid sick leave and emergency family and medical leave.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Emergency Paid Sick 
        Leave Act to extend paid leave, 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 ``Pandemic Leave Extension Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PAID LEAVE.

    (a) Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.--The Emergency Paid Sick Leave 
Act (29 U.S.C. 2601 note) is amended--
            (1) in section 5102(b)(2), by inserting ``in each calendar 
        year'' after ``paid sick time'';
            (2) in section 5103(b),
                    (A) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting 
                ``(1) in general.--Not later than''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following new 
                paragraph:
            ``(2) Updates.--The notice under paragraph (1) shall be 
        updated and made publicly available not later than 7 days after 
        the date of the enactment of the Pandemic Leave Extension 
        Act.'';
            (3) in section 5108, by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``or 15 days after the date of the enactment of the 
        Pandemic Leave Extension Act.''; and
            (4) in section 5109, by striking ``December 31, 2020'' and 
        inserting ``the date that is the end of the public health 
        emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the Secretary 
        of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 319 of the 
        Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d)''.
    (b) Family and Medical Leave Act.--
            (1) Amendment.--The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 
        (29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.) is amended in section 102(a)(1)(F) (29 
        U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)(F)), by striking ``December 31, 2020'' and 
        inserting ``the date that is the end of the public health 
        emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the Secretary 
        of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 319 of the 
        Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d)''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment under paragraph (1) 
        shall take effect not later than 15 days after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
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A bill to prohibit the use of Federal and local funds to impose or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in District of Columbia schools, and to repeal the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 enacted by the District of Columbia Council.
Bill: S.4818 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from using federal or local funds to require that students in elementary or secondary schools receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also nullifies the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-85), enacted by the DC Council on January 12, 2022.

To prohibit the use of Federal and local funds to impose or enforce a 
COVID-19 vaccine mandate in District of Columbia schools, and to repeal 
  the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood 
  Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 enacted by the District of 
                           Columbia Council.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL FUNDS TO IMPOSE OR 
              ENFORCE COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
              SCHOOLS.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Covered school.--The term ``covered school'' means an 
        elementary school or a secondary school, as those terms are 
        defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801), in the District of 
        Columbia.
            (2) COVID-19 vaccine.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means 
        any vaccine for the prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 
        (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 
        coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is approved under section 351 
        of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262) or section 505 
        of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) or 
        authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal 
        Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3).
    (b) Prohibition.--No Federal or local funds may be used by the 
District of Columbia or a covered school to impose or enforce a COVID-
19 vaccine requirement on a student in connection with enrollment by 
the student in a covered school, including any requirement that a 
student receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to be able to attend in-
person classroom instruction or participate in any school-related 
activity on or off campus, including an athletic or academic 
competition.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CORONAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION OF SCHOOL STUDENTS AND EARLY 
              CHILDHOOD WORKERS REGULATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2021.

    The Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood 
Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-85), enacted by 
the District of Columbia Council on January 12, 2022, and effective on 
March 2, 2022, shall have no force or effect.
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Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
Bill: H.R.1954 | Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
This bill requires the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecast System to continue to operate during a government shutdown by designating certain services related to the system as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.

To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act 
   of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain 
 services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting 
  System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Harmful Algal Bloom Essential 
Forecasting Act''.

SEC. 2. DESIGNATING CERTAIN HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM SERVICES AS EXCEPTED 
              SERVICES UNDER THE ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT.

    (a) In General.--Section 603A of the Harmful Algal Bloom and 
Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 is amended by adding at the 
end the following subsection:
    ``(j) Anti-Deficiency Act Applied to Harmful Algal Bloom 
Services.--Any services by an officer or employee under this chapter 
relating to web services and server processing for the Harmful Algal 
Bloom Operational Forecast System of the National Centers for Coastal 
Ocean Science and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United 
States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human 
life or the protection of property.''.
    (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply 
to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
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Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022
Bill: S.4146 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022
This bill addresses security-related authorities involving the Supreme Court.
Specifically, the bill grants the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police the authority to protect any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines that such protection is necessary.
Further, the bill establishes penalties for willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a member of the Supreme Court Police engaged in the performance of its protective functions.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court of 
   the United States security-related authorities equivalent to the 
                  legislative and executive branches.

    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 ``Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO PROTECT FAMILY MEMBERS.

    Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding ``and'' after the 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) any member of the immediate family of the 
                Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of 
                the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such 
                protection is necessary.''.

SEC. 3. PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES.

    Section 6121 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(c) Obstruction of the Supreme Court Police.--Whoever knowingly 
and willfully obstructs, resists, or interferes with a member of the 
Supreme Court Police engaged in the performance of the protective 
functions authorized by this section, shall be fined not more than 
$300, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.''.
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GOLD Act
Bill: H.R.4906 | Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve (D-TN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Guarantee Oversight and Litigation on Doping Act or the GOLD Act
This bill expands federal enforcement for criminal offenses related to international doping fraud conspiracies.
Specifically, the bill makes the offenses predicate offenses (i.e., underlying offenses) for prosecutions under the federal money laundering statute and the federal racketeering statute.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include doping fraud as a 
 predicate offense for racketeering and money laundering 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 ``Guarantee Oversight and Litigation 
on Doping Act'' or the ``GOLD Act''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the punishment of Russia for persistent decades-long 
        state-run doping fraud by the international sport governance 
        structure has been insufficient and Russia's competing status 
        as ``ROC'' at Tokyo 2020 demonstrates to authoritarian states 
        around the world that systematic doping will be tolerated; and
            (2) aggressive enforcement of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping 
        Act of 2019 (21 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.) can create the deterrent 
        required to curb doping fraud as the Foreign Corrupt Practices 
        Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1 et seq.) curbed foreign bribery 
        and the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation should prioritize enforcement of the Rodchenkov 
        Anti-Doping Act of 2019 (21 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.).

SEC. 3. PREDICATE OFFENSES.

    Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in section 1956(c)(7)(D)--
                    (A) by striking ``or section 104(a)'' and inserting 
                ``section 104(a)''; and
                    (B) by inserting after ``North Korea)'' the 
                following: ``, or section 3 of the Rodchenkov Anti-
                Doping Act of 2019 (21 U.S.C. 2402) (relating to 
                prohibited activities with respect to major 
                international doping fraud conspiracies)''; and
            (2) in section 1961(1)--
                    (A) by striking ``or (G) any act'' and inserting 
                ``(G) any act''; and
                    (B) by inserting after ``section 2332(b)(g)(5)(B)'' 
                the following: ``, or (H) any act that is indictable 
                under section 3 of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 
                2019 (21 U.S.C. 2402)''.
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A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
Bill: S.J.Res.64 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022.
The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). This joint resolution restores into effect the nullified 2019 final rule.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 64

   Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland 
   Security relating to ``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 14, 2022

Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Braun) introduced the following joint 
 resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland 
   Security relating to ``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to 
``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility'' (87 Fed. Reg. 55472 
(September 9, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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Patient Advocate Tracker Act
Bill: S.3304 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Patient Advocate Tracker Act
This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to establish an information technology system that allows veterans or their representatives to electronically file a complaint with a patient advocate and review the status of a filed complaint.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of 
  veterans to electronically submit complaints about the delivery of 
      health care services by 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 ``Patient Advocate Tracker Act''.

SEC. 2. SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 
              DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    Section 7309A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) Beginning not later than 18 months after the date of the 
enactment of this paragraph, the Director shall establish an 
information technology system that will allow a veteran (or the 
designated representative of a veteran) to electronically--
            ``(A) file a complaint that will be received by the 
        appropriate patient advocate; and
            ``(B) at any time view the status of the complaint, 
        including interim and final actions that have been taken to 
        address the complaint.''.
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Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
Bill: H.R.9282 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
This bill makes enhanced criminal penalties for telemarking or email marketing fraud offenses applicable to telemarking or email fraud offenses that target veterans.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain 
       crimes committed against veterans, 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 Protection from Fraud 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST VETERANS.

    Section 2326(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the comma and 
        inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
                    ``(C) targeted veterans (as such term is defined in 
                section 101 of title 38) of any age,''.
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To amend the Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act of 2012 to remove the restriction on class II gaming on certain land in California.
Bill: H.R.5098 | Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay (R-CA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill allows Class II gaming (i.e., bingo and related games) on the approximately 39.36 acres of federal land in Mono County, California, that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian Colony.

To amend the Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic 
Development Act of 2012 to remove the restriction on class II gaming on 
                      certain land in California.

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

SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF CLASS II GAMING RESTRICTION.

    Section 2(d) of the Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, 
and Economic Development Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-212) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``class II gaming or''; and
            (2) by striking ``those terms are'' and inserting ``that 
        term is''.
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Green Federal Fleet Act
Bill: H.R.1328 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Green Federal Fleet Act
This bill requires passenger vehicles that are purchased or leased from a nonfederal entity by a federal agency to be zero-emission vehicles. This requirement does not apply to tactical vehicles or in circumstances where a zero-emission vehicle is not technically feasible.

To prohibit Federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new vehicles 
      that are not zero-emission vehicles, 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 ``Green Federal Fleet Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT 
              ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.

    (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
except as provided in paragraph (2), the head of a Federal agency may 
not purchase or lease a non-tactical passenger vehicle from a non-
Federal entity unless that vehicle is a zero-emission vehicle.
    (b) Exemption.--The head of a Federal agency may purchase or lease 
a non-tactical passenger vehicle from a non-Federal entity that is not 
a zero-emission vehicle if the head determines that, with respect to a 
particular circumstance, using a zero-emission vehicle will not be 
technically feasible.
    (c) Application.--The prohibition established under subsection (a) 
shall not apply with respect to purchases made and leases entered into 
before the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (d) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) Zero-emission vehicle.--The term ``zero-emission 
        vehicle'' means a passenger vehicle that produces zero exhaust 
        emissions of any criteria pollutant, precursor pollutant, or 
        greenhouse gas, other than water vapor, in any mode of 
        operation or condition, as determined by the Administrator of 
        the Environmental Protection Agency.
            (2) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal Agency'' means an 
        establishment in the legislative, judicial, or executive branch 
        of the Federal Government.
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Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act
Bill: H.R.8826 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty (R-SD)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act or the TEENS Act
This bill expands the permissible working hours for employees between the ages of 14 and 16. Specifically, when school is in session such employees may not work later than 9:00 p.m. or more than 24 hours per week.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours 
  for employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years during periods in 
         which schools are in session, 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 ``Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary 
Skills Act'' or the ``TEENS Act''.

SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR HOURS AND EXEMPTIONS.

    Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 
203(l)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``virture'' and inserting ``virtue''; and
            (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, 
        except that in no case may the Secretary provide that 
        employment of such employees is deemed to constitute oppressive 
        child labor due to the number of hours an employee works if 
        such employee--
            ``(1) in a week during any part of which school is in 
        session, works 24 hours or less; and
            ``(2) begins work at a time that is not earlier than 7:00 
        a.m. (in the time zone in which the employment is performed) 
        and ends work at a time that is not later than 9:00 p.m. (in 
        such time zone).''.
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To amend the Social Security Act to prohibit State and local governments from obligating any coronavirus relief funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 until all coronavirus relief funds made available by the CARES Act are obligated, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2736 | Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy (R-SC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill prohibits a state, territorial, tribal, or local government from obligating any COVID-19 relief funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 until such government obligates all its relief funds made available by the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act).

To amend the Social Security Act to prohibit State and local 
 governments from obligating any coronavirus relief funds provided by 
the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 until all coronavirus relief funds 
 made available by the CARES Act are obligated, 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. REQUIRING COMPLETE OBLIGATION OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS 
              MADE AVAILABLE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS UNDER CARES 
              ACT.

    Title VI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) is 
amended by adding after section 603 the following:

``SEC. 604. PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHOUT COMPLETE 
              OBLIGATION.

    ``No funds under sections 602 or 603 may be used to make payments 
or distributions to any State, territorial, or Tribal government, or a 
unit of local government that has not obligated 100 percent of their 
previously allocated CRF funds under section 601.''.
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Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2051 | Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
This bill designates methamphetamine as an emerging drug threat (a new and growing trend in the use of an illicit drug or class of drug). It also directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy to implement a methamphetamine response plan.

To designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat, 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 ``Methamphetamine Response Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DECLARATION OF EMERGING THREAT.

    (a) In General.--Congress declares methamphetamine an emerging drug 
threat, as defined in section 702 of the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 (21 U.S.C. 1701), in the 
United States.
    (b) Required Emerging Threat Response Plan.--Not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of 
National Drug Control Policy shall establish and implement an Emerging 
Threat Response Plan that is specific to methamphetamine in accordance 
with section 709(d) of the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
Reauthorization Act of 1998 (21 U.S.C. 1708(d)).
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Open America's Waters Act
Bill: S.1646 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Open America's Waters Act
This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.
The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.

To repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, 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 ``Open America's Waters Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON COASTWISE TRADE.

    (a) In General.--Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) In General.--A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a 
vessel that qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in 
the coastwise trade.''.
    (b) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard 
shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection 
(a) that require all vessels permitted to engage in the coastwise trade 
to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Tank vessel construction standards.--Section 
        3703a(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
        striking ``and is qualified for documentation as a wrecked 
        vessel under section 12112 of this title''.
            (2) Liquified gas tankers.--Section 12120 of such title is 
        amended by striking ``, if the 
        vessel--'' and all that follows and inserting a period.
            (3) Small passenger vessels.--Section 12121(b) of such 
        title is amended by striking ``12112,''.
            (4) Loss of coastwise trade privileges.--Section 12132 of 
        such title is repealed.
            (5) Oil spill response vessels.--Section 12117(b) of such 
        title is amended by striking ``sections 12103, 12132, and 
        50501'' and inserting ``sections 12103 and 50501''.
            (6) Optional regulatory measurement.--Section 14305(a)(6) 
        of such title is amended by striking ``sections 12118 and 
        12132'' and inserting ``section 12118''.
            (7) Court sales of undocumented vessels.--Section 31329(b) 
        of such title is amended--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``;'' and 
                inserting ``; and'';
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking paragraph (3).
            (8) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 
        121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the 
        item relating to section 12132.
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BENEFIT Act of 2021
Bill: S.373 | Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS)
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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A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3499 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
This act repeals a provision of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 that requires the Department of Homeland Security to promulgate regulations to minimize the excessive use by contractors of subcontractors or tiers of subcontractors to perform the principal work of any contract for facilitating response to or recovery from a natural or man-made disaster.

[117th Congress Public Law 253]
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Public Law 117-253
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to 
          repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for other 
             purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 20, 2022 -  [S. 3499]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE DHS CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS.

    The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (Public Law 
109-295; 120 Stat. 1394) is amended by striking section 692 (6 U.S.C. 
792).

    Approved December 20, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3499:
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SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-107 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            June 7, considered and passed Senate.
            Dec. 5, 6, considered and passed House.

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A bill to reauthorize the Essex National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.972 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 grants and any other assistance for the Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts.
The bill removes the limit on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To reauthorize the Essex National Heritage Area, 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. ESSEX NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Reauthorization.--Section 507 of division II of the Omnibus 
Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 
Stat. 3801) is amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
    (b) Repeal of Total Funding Limit.--Section 508(a) of division II 
of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (54 U.S.C. 
320101 note; Public Law 104-333; 110 Stat. 4260; 122 Stat. 824; 129 
Stat. 2551; 133 Stat. 778) is amended by striking the second sentence.
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Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act
Bill: H.R.836 | Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho (D-MP)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act
This bill includes for purposes of the Federal Employment Service, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.

To amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the 
  Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, 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 ``Employment Services and Jobs Parity 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS AND 
              AMERICAN SAMOA.

    The Wagner-Peyser Act is amended--
            (1) in section 2(5) (29 U.S.C. 49a(5)), by inserting ``the 
        Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa,'' 
        after ``Guam,'';
            (2) in section 5(b)(1) (29 U.S.C. 49d(b)(1)), by inserting 
        ``the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and 
        American Samoa,'' after ``Guam,'';
            (3) in section 6(a) (29 U.S.C. 49e(a))--
                    (A) by inserting ``, the Commonwealth of the 
                Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa'' after 
                ``except for Guam'';
                    (B) by striking ``allot to Guam'' and inserting the 
                following: ``allot to--
            ``(1) Guam'';
                    (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting 
                ``; and''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and 
        American Samoa an amount which, in relation to the total amount 
        available for the fiscal year, is equal to the allotment 
        percentage that Guam received of amounts available under this 
        Act in fiscal year 1983.''; and
            (4) in section 6(b)(1) (29 U.S.C. 49e(b)(1)), in the matter 
        following subparagraph (B), by inserting ``, the Commonwealth 
        of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa,'' after ``does 
        not include Guam''.
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