hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3899 | Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill (D-IL)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2021
The bill requires the Financial Stability Oversight Council, prior to determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Federal Reserve Board and therefore subject to certain prudential standards, to first determine that certain alternative actions would not mitigate the threat the company may pose to U.S. financial stability.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial 
 Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before 
 determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised 
by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Stability Oversight 
Council Improvement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.

    Section 113 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5323) 
is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Council'' 
                and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), the 
                Council''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Initial determination.--The Council may not vote on a 
        proposed determination with respect to a U.S. nonbank financial 
        company under paragraph (1) unless the Council first 
        determines, in consultation with the company and the primary 
        financial regulatory agency with respect to the company, that a 
        different action by the Council or the agency (including the 
        application of new or heightened standards and safeguards under 
        section 120), or by the company under a written plan that is 
        submitted promptly to the Council, is impracticable or 
        insufficient to mitigate the threat that the company could pose 
        to the financial stability of the United States.''; and
            (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (e)'' 
        and inserting ``subsections (a)(3) and (e)''.
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Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7057 | Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Unmasking of Americans Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from enforcing or implementing any federal government directive, regulation, or requirement relating to the wearing of a mask in public transportation systems.

To revoke Transportation Security Administration directives to 
 implement the Federal mask mandate in public transportation systems, 
                        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 ``Unmasking of Americans Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. REVOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DIRECTIVES 
              TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL MASK MANDATE IN PUBLIC 
              TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.

    Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not 
enforce any Security Directive, Emergency Amendment, or other 
regulation or requirement issued by the Administration to implement any 
Federal Government directive, notice, order, guidance, regulation, or 
requirement relating to the wearing of a mask in public transportation 
systems (commonly and popularly referred to as the ``Federal mask 
mandate'') that is in effect, or continued in effect, as of such date, 
and any such Security Directive, Emergency Amendment, or other 
regulation or requirement shall have no force or effect.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19".
Bill: S.J.Res.23 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the order submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities With Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 and published on August 6, 2021.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 23

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
   United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease 
  Control and Prevention relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential 
   Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of 
         COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            August 10, 2021

 Mr. Toomey introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
 twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
                                Pensions

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
   United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease 
  Control and Prevention relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential 
   Evictions in Communities with Substantial or High Transmission of 
         COVID-19 To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
relating to ``Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions in Communities 
with Substantial or High Transmission of COVID-19 To Prevent the 
Further Spread of COVID-19'' (86 Fed. Reg. 43244 (August 6, 2021)) and 
printed in the Congressional Record on August 10, 2021, and such rule 
shall have no force or effect.
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Limiting CDC to Disease Control Act
Bill: S.1615 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Limiting CDC to Disease Control Act
This bill modifies and limits the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue regulations to control communicable diseases.
Current law authorizes HHS to make and enforce regulations to prevent the introduction or spread of communicable diseases. In particular, current law provides that HHS may make and enforce regulations addressing (1) isolation and quarantine of infected individuals (subject to certain restrictions); and (2) inspection, fumigation, disinfection, sanitation, pest extermination, destruction of infected animals or articles, and other measures that the department determines may be necessary. HHS has delegated this authority to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This bill eliminates the authority of the CDC to make and enforce regulations that provide for other measures it determines may be necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, thereby limiting the scope of its regulations to the other specific purposes set out in current law.

To limit the scope of regulations issued by the Secretary of Health and 
    Human Services to control communicable diseases, 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 ``Limiting CDC to Disease Control 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITING THE SCOPE OF REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
              AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTROL COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.

    Section 361(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264(a)) 
is amended by striking ``The Surgeon General,'' and all that follows 
through ``may be necessary.'' at the end and inserting the following: 
``To prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable 
diseases from foreign countries into the States or possessions, or from 
one State or possession into any other State or possession, the 
Secretary may make and enforce regulations under this section--
            ``(1) for the measures authorized under subsections (b) 
        through (d); or
            ``(2) to provide for such inspection, fumigation, 
        disinfection, sanitation, pest extermination, or destruction of 
        animals or articles found to be so infected or contaminated as 
        to be sources of dangerous infection to human beings.''.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
Bill: H.J.Res.24 | Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren (R-OH)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives to be apportioned according to the number of U.S. citizens in each state, rather than the number of persons in each state.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 24

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
  provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several 
 States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of 
      persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 4, 2021

 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Mr. Brooks, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Budd, Mr. 
Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Hinson, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Perry, Mr. Rice of South 
   Carolina, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Norman, Mrs. Greene of Georgia, and Mr. 
Harris) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
  provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several 
 States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of 
      persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

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

                              ``Article--

    ``Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States 
according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by 
counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the 
United States.''.
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No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8441 | Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken (R-CO)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2022
This bill prohibits states from using certain federal funds provided to subsidize health insurance to offset the cost of health insurance coverage (including through premium or cost-sharing reductions) or provide any other benefit to undocumented immigrants.

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that 
  taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage are available only to 
            authorized individuals, 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 Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal 
Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENSURING THAT TAXPAYER FUNDS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE ARE 
              AVAILABLE ONLY TO AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS.

    (a) In General.--Section 1332(a)(2)(B) of the Patient Protection 
and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052(a)(2)(B)) is amended by 
inserting ``(other than the requirement described in section 
1312(f)(3))'' before the period.
    (b) Prohibition on Use of Pass-Through Funding for Certain 
Individuals.--Section 1332(a)(3) of the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the 
end the following new sentence: ``No amounts paid to a State under this 
paragraph may be used to offset the cost of health insurance coverage 
(including through premium or cost sharing reductions) or to provide 
any other benefit with respect to an individual who is not a citizen or 
national of the United States or an alien lawfully present in the 
United States.''.
    (c) Rescission of Certain Waivers.--Not later than 30 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services shall rescind any waiver approved under section 1332 of 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052) before 
such date that would not have been so approved had the amendments made 
by this section been in effect at the time of such approval.
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Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
Bill: S.28 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
This bill revises the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program.
Specifically, it expands the program to include Florida.	Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program that shares the revenues from oil and gas leasing on the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf.
Additionally, the bill extends to June 30, 2032, the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

To include the State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental 
Shelf revenue sharing program, to extend the moratorium on oil and gas 
leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, 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 ``Florida Shores Protection and 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF STATE OF FLORIDA IN GULF OF MEXICO OUTER 
              CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM.

    Section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 
U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by striking paragraph 
(7) and inserting the following:
            ``(7) Gulf producing state.--The term `Gulf producing 
        State' means each of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, 
        Mississippi, and Texas.''.

SEC. 3. MORATORIUM ON OIL AND GAS LEASING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF 
              MEXICO.

    Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 
(43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended in the matter 
preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``June 30, 2022'' and inserting 
``June 30, 2032''.
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Hire Student Veterans Act
Bill: S.94 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Hire Student Veterans Act
This bill allows a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a veteran attending an educational institution using educational assistance provided under certain programs administered by the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. It also modifies the minimum employment period required for veterans who qualify for the credit under this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work 
    opportunity tax credit with respect to hiring veterans who are 
    receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the 
               Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense.

    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 ``Hire Student Veterans Act''.

SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR HIRING VETERANS RECEIVING 
              EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE 
              SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OR DEFENSE.

    (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (iii), by 
striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting ``, or'', 
and by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(v) attending an educational institution 
                        by means of educational assistance provided 
                        under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34 of title 
                        38, United States Code, or chapter 1606 or 1607 
                        of title 10, United States Code.''.
    (b) Modification of Minimum Employment Period.--Section 51(i)(3)(A) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other 
than a qualified veteran described in subsection (d)(3)(A)(v))'' after 
``In the case of an individual''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act
Bill: H.R.2320 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense to amend regulations to ensure that parental leave that has already been approved for a member of the Armed Forces who is a primary or secondary caregiver may not be terminated upon the death of the child for whom the leave was taken.

To provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for a member of 
        the Armed Forces in the event of the death of the child.

    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 ``Elaine M. Checketts Military 
Families Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTINUATION OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES UPON DEATH OF CHILD.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the regulations prescribed 
pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of section 701 of title 10, United 
States Code, to ensure that paid parental leave that has already been 
approved for a member of the Armed Forces who is a primary or secondary 
caregiver (as defined under such regulations) may not be terminated 
upon the death of the child for whom such leave is taken.
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Let Lenders Lend Act
Bill: H.R.34 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Let Lenders Lend Act
This bill nullifies the final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) and published on October 28, 2015. (The rule expands the scope of information that financial institutions must disclose regarding home mortgages.)

To provide that the final rule of the Bureau of Consumer Financial 
  Protection titled ``Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)'' shall 
                        have no force or effect.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Let Lenders Lend Act''.

SEC. 2. HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE RULE.

    The final rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection titled ``Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)'' (October 
28, 2015; 80 Fed. Reg. 66128) shall have no force or effect.
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Transparency in COVID–19 Vaccination Act
Bill: H.R.5719 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccination Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publicly disclose information about all adverse events that have arisen from COVID-19 vaccines, the statistical occurrence of such events, and adverse effects from clinical trials or other studies.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly 
  disclose information regarding adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines.

    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 ``Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccination 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINES.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disclose to the 
public--
            (1) all adverse events that have arisen from administration 
        of COVID-19 vaccines;
            (2) an outline of the statistical occurrence and likelihood 
        of adverse events from administration of such vaccines; and
            (3) information concerning adverse effects of such vaccines 
        taken from findings of clinical trials or other studies.
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Public Health Service Ready Reserve Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3055 | Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. (D-VA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Public Health Service Ready Reserve Improvement Act of 2021
This bill entitles members of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service to certain rights and benefits concerning leave and pay that are provided to members of the Army Reserve and the National Guard who are employed by the federal government or the government of the District of Columbia. The Ready Reserve Corps provides trained personnel to respond to health emergencies and improve access to health services.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to entitle Members of the Ready 
   Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service to certain rights and 
      benefits that are provided for members of the Army Reserve.

    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 ``Public Health Service Ready Reserve 
Improvement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWING MEMBERS OF THE READY RESERVE CORPS OF THE PUBLIC 
              HEALTH SERVICE TO HOLD CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS.

    Section 203 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 204) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following 
        subsection:
    ``(d) Permitting Dual Employment; Leave for Reserve Service.--
Members of the Ready Reserve Corps are entitled to the same rights and 
benefits provided for members of the Army Reserve under the following 
provisions of title 5, United States Code:
            ``(1) Section 5534 (relating to dual employment and pay of 
        Reserves and National Guardsmen).
            ``(2) Section 6323 (relating to military leave; Reserves 
        and National Guardsmen).''.
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Protecting Parental Rights Act
Bill: H.R.6676 | Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime (R-WA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Protecting Parental Rights Act
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a minor without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor. A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit administering COVID-
19 vaccines to minors without parental consent, 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 ``Protecting Parental Rights Act''.

SEC. 2. ADMINISTERING COVID-19 VACCINES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL 
              CONSENT.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 120. Administering COVID-19 vaccines to minors without parental 
              consent
    ``Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, 
administers a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual who has not attained 
the age of 18 without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal 
guardian of that individual, shall be fined under this title, 
imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 7 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
related to section 119 the following:

``120. Administering COVID-19 vaccines to minors without parental 
                            consent.''.
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To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to expand the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana to include Brazoria County and Harris County in the State of Texas, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.4913 | Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia (R-LA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill expands the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana to include the Texas counties of Brazoria and Harris.

To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to expand the 
 Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of 
Louisiana to include Brazoria County and Harris County in the State of 
                     Texas, 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. EXPANSION OF PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE DELIVERY AREA FOR THE 
              TUNICA-BILOXI INDIAN TRIBE OF LOUISIANA.

    Title VIII of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 
1671 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 808A of such Act 
(25 U.S.C. 1678a) the following:

``SEC. 808B. PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE DELIVERY AREA FOR THE TUNICA-
              BILOXI INDIAN TRIBE OF LOUISIANA.

    ``(a) In General.--The Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for 
the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana shall consist of--
            ``(1) Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes in the State of 
        Louisiana; and
            ``(2) Brazoria County and Harris County in the State of 
        Texas.
    ``(b) Maintenance of Services.--The Secretary shall not curtail any 
health care services to members of such Tribe due to the expansion of 
the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area made by subsection (a) to 
include Brazoria County and Harris County in the State of Texas.''.
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FTC Integrity Act
Bill: S.3311 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
FTC Integrity Act
This bill prohibits votes on motions cast by commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission from having any effect after they leave the Commission if the voting has not closed before end of the commissioners' last day of service. The bill applies retroactively to any vote taken on or after January 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to establish procedures for 
           the treatment of votes by departed Commissioners.

    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 ``FTC Integrity Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF VOTES BY DEPARTED FTC COMMISSIONERS.

    (a) In General.--The first section of the Federal Trade Commission 
Act (15 U.S.C. 41) is amended by inserting before the last sentence the 
following new sentence: ``Any vote by a Commissioner on a motion before 
the Commission for which voting has not closed as of the end of the 
last day of the Commissioner's service on the Commission shall have no 
effect after such date.''.
    (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
shall apply to any vote taken by a Commissioner on or after January 1, 
2021.
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Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Bill: H.J.Res.90 | Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. (D-VA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This joint resolution redesignates the memorial to Robert. E. Lee in Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 90

Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery 
           as the ``Arlington House National Historic Site''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 14, 2022

   Mr. Beyer (for himself, Ms. Wexton, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Connolly) 
  submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 
   Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery 
           as the ``Arlington House National Historic Site''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That--
            (1) the site administered by the National Park Service and 
        dedicated as a memorial to Robert E. Lee pursuant to the joint 
        resolution of June 29, 1955 (Public Law 84-107; 69 Stat. 190), 
        as amended by the joint resolution of June 30, 1972 (Public Law 
        92-333; 86 Stat. 401), shall after the date of the enactment of 
        this joint resolution be redesignated and known as the 
        ``Arlington House National Historic Site'';
            (2) any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, 
        paper, or other record of the United States to the site 
        referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a 
        reference to the Arlington House National Historic Site; and
            (3) the joint resolution of June 29, 1955 (Public Law 84-
        107; 69 Stat. 190) and the joint resolution of June 30, 1972 
        (Public Law 92-333; 86 Stat. 401) are repealed.
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Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021
Bill: S.282 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021
This bill designates approximately 1,559,538 acres of land within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

To designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as 
                              wilderness.

    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 ``Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF PORTION OF ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AS 
              WILDERNESS.

    Section 4 of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act 
of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(p) Designation of Certain Land as Wilderness.--Notwithstanding 
any other provision of this Act, a portion of the Arctic National 
Wildlife Refuge in Alaska comprising approximately 1,559,538 acres, as 
generally depicted on the map entitled `Arctic National Wildlife 
Refuge, Coastal Plain Proposed Wilderness', dated October 20, 2015, 
labeled with Map ID 03-0172, and available for inspection in the 
offices of the Secretary, is designated as a component of the National 
Wilderness Preservation System under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 
et seq.).''.
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Methane Emissions Reduction Act
Bill: H.R.1600 | Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred (R-MI)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Methane Emissions Reduction Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during 
   oil and natural gas production activities, 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 ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''.

SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a 
comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and 
venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, 
recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural 
gas production activities and emissions, including by--
            (1) providing technical assistance to State and public 
        utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the 
        energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and 
        Tribal organizations;
            (2) accelerating the development and application of 
        technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of 
        natural gas;
            (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant 
        flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas 
        producing States; and
            (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of 
        potential options available to economically capture and utilize 
        natural gas.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce a report describing--
            (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations 
        relating to natural gas flaring and venting;
            (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to 
        reduce natural gas flaring and venting;
            (3) barriers to the development and commercial application 
        of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be 
        flared or vented; and
            (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in 
        paragraph (3).
    (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection 
(b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local 
governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by 
convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for 
submission of written comments on a draft report.
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A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgement as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.4777 | Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd (R-IN)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill authorizes the Miami Nation of Indiana to submit a petition to the Department of the Interior for acknowledgment as a federally recognized Indian tribe. When reviewing the petition, Interior may not use a previous denial as a reason to deny it.

To permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgment as a 
       federally recognized Indian tribe, 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. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Acknowledgment.--The term ``acknowledgment'' means 
        acknowledgment as a federally recognized Indian tribe.
            (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Interior.

SEC. 2. MIAMI NATION OF INDIANA PERMITTED TO PETITION FOR 
              ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
(including regulations) that denies acknowledgment to an entity that 
previously petitioned for and was denied acknowledgment, the Miami 
Nation of Indiana may submit a petition to the Secretary, under part 83 
of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of 
enactment of this Act), for acknowledgment.
    (b) Effect on Determination.--In reviewing and making a 
determination on a petition for acknowledgment that the Miami Nation of 
Indiana submitted, the Secretary shall not use, as a reason to deny the 
petition for acknowledgment that the Miami Nation of Indiana submitted, 
any previous denial of a petition for acknowledgment that the Miami 
Nation of Indiana submitted, including--
            (1) a denial by the Secretary of a petition;
            (2) a court decision affirming a denial of a petition; and
            (3) any other denial of a petition.
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Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act
Bill: H.R.4400 | Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act
This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.

To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit 
                               registry.

    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 ``Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act''.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF SCOPE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OPEN BURN 
              PIT REGISTRY TO INCLUDE OPEN BURN PITS IN EGYPT AND 
              SYRIA.

    Section 201(c)(2) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' 
Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 
note) is amended, in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking 
``or Iraq'' and inserting ``, Iraq, Egypt, or Syria''.
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Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act
Bill: H.R.2195 | Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. (D-RI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act
This bill updates employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services by making arbitration requirements unenforceable unless the parties consent to such arbitration in relation to employment or reemployment claims. The bill provides that consent is not voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of employment and reemployment rights as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of 
procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to 
   their employment and reemployment rights, 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 ``Protecting the Employment Rights of 
Servicemembers Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT 
              RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

    (a) Clarification Regarding Definition of Rights and Benefits.--
Section 4303(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``The term''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(B) Any procedural protections or provisions set forth in 
        this chapter shall also be considered a right or benefit 
        subject to the protection of this chapter.''.
    (b) Clarification Regarding Relation to Other Law and Plans for 
Agreements.--Section 4302 of such title is amended by adding at the end 
the following:
    ``(c)(1) Pursuant to this section and the procedural rights 
afforded by subchapter III of this chapter, any agreement to arbitrate 
a claim under this chapter is unenforceable, unless all parties consent 
to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed 
in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties 
knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim 
subjected to arbitration.
    ``(2) For purposes of this subsection, consent shall not be 
considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an 
action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of this chapter as a 
condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, 
or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.''.
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Citizen Ballot Protection Act
Bill: H.R.8223 | Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. (R-AL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Citizen Ballot Protection Act
This bill allows a state to include on its mail voter registration application form a requirement that the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State 
 to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement 
 that applicants provide proof of citizenship, 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 ``Citizen Ballot Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTENTS OF STATE MAIL VOTER REGISTRATION FORM.

    (a) In General.--Section 6(a) of the National Voter Registration 
Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20505(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except that a State 
        may, in addition to the criteria stated in section 9(b), 
        require that an applicant provide proof that the applicant is a 
        citizen of the United States'' after ``elections for Federal 
        office''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and such form may 
        include a requirement that the applicant provide proof that the 
        applicant is a citizen of the United States'' after ``elections 
        for Federal office''.
    (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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PREVENT Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1541 | Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete (D-CA)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Preventing Radical Extremist's Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2021 or the PREVENT Act of 2021
This bill expands the duties of the Office for State and Local Government Coordination in the Department of Homeland Security to include, for purposes of countering violent extremist threats (1) providing training from specially trained clinical social workers, psychologists, religious and community leaders, and law enforcement personnel to assist local efforts in securing the homeland; and (2) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, providing to state and local governments specialists, analysts, and agents trained to counter terrorism and white nationalism to assist local efforts at responding to such threats.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide support to State 
  and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist 
                    threats, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Radical Extremist's 
Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2021'' or the ``PREVENT Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SUPPORT TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO 
              COUNTER VIOLENT EXTREMIST THREATS.

    Subsection (b) of section 801 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(6 U.S.C. 361) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' after the 
        semicolon at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(5) for the purposes of countering violent extremist 
        threats--
                    ``(A) provide training from specially trained 
                clinical social workers, psychologists, religious 
                leaders, community leaders, and law enforcement 
                personnel, to assist local efforts at securing the 
                homeland; and
                    ``(B) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of 
                Investigation, provide to State and local governments 
                specialists, analysts, and agents trained to counter 
                terrorism and White nationalism to assist, in the 
                manner and degree necessary, local efforts at 
                responding to such threats.''.
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