hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2021
Bill: S.2255 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2021
This bill extends through July 23, 2021, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, which provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.

To extend the trade adjustment assistance program for one month.

    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 ``Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Extension Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    (a) Extension of Termination Provisions.--Section 285 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking ``June 30, 
2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``July 23, 2021''.
    (b) Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance.--Section 246(b)(1) of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1)) is amended by striking 
``June 30, 2021'' and inserting ``July 23, 2021''.
    (c) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers.--Section 245(a) of the 
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317(a)) is amended by striking ``June 30, 
2021'' and inserting ``July 23, 2021''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section take 
effect on the earlier of--
            (1) the date of the enactment of this Act; or
            (2) June 30, 2021.
    (e) Application of Prior Law.--Section 406 of the Trade Adjustment 
Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (title IV of Public Law 114-27; 
129 Stat. 379; 19 U.S.C. 2271 note prec.) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``July 1, 2021'' and inserting ``July 24, 
                2021''; and
                    (B) in paragraphs (5) and (6), by striking ``the 1-
                year period beginning on July 1, 2021'' and inserting 
                ``the period beginning on July 24, 2021, and ending on 
                June 30, 2022''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``July 1, 2021'' each 
        place it appears and inserting ``July 24, 2021''.
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Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act
Bill: H.R.7773 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to annually submit, beginning in FY2024, an estimate of its budget and personnel needs for carrying out initiatives pursuant to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, research, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

To require an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the 
 National Institutes of Health pursuant to reports and recommendations 
            made under the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Alzheimer's Accountability and 
Investment Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT.

    Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) 
is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
    ``(h) Professional Judgment Budget.--For fiscal year 2024 and each 
subsequent fiscal year, the Director of the National Institutes of 
Health shall prepare and submit, directly to the President for review 
and transmittal to Congress, an annual budget estimate for the 
initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to the 
reports and recommendations made under this Act, including an estimate 
of the number and type of personnel needs for the National Institutes 
of Health.''.
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BE GONE Act
Bill: S.2945 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Immigration

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

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

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES.

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

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

    Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1101(a)(43)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (T), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (U), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(V) sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.''.
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Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2022
Bill: S.4933 | Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria (D-WA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2022
This bill takes approximately 17.264 acres of specified lands in Pierce County, Washington, into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.

To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the 
  benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, 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 ``Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into 
Trust Confirmation Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. LAND TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUYALLUP 
              TRIBE OF THE PUYALLUP RESERVATION.

    (a) In General.--The approximately 17.264 acres of land owned in 
fee by the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation in Pierce County, 
Washington, and described in subsection (b) is hereby taken into trust 
by the United States for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the 
Puyallup Reservation.
    (b) Land Descriptions.--
            (1) Parcel 1.--Lots 1 to 4, inclusive, Block 85, Map of 
        Tacoma Tidelands, as surveyed and platted by the Board of 
        Appraisers of Tide and Shore Lands for Pierce County, according 
        to Plat filed for record on September 14, 1895, in the Office 
        of the County Auditor, in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
            (2) Parcel 2.--Lots 5 to 9, inclusive, Block 85, Map of 
        Tacoma Tidelands, as surveyed and platted by the Board of 
        Appraisers of Tide and Shore Lands for Pierce County, according 
        to Plat filed for record on September 14, 1895, in the Office 
        of the County Auditor, in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
            (3) Parcel 3.--Parcel A of City of Tacoma Boundary Line 
        Adjustment MPD2011-40000166230, recorded October 12, 2011, 
        under Pierce County Auditor Recording No. 201110125009, as 
        corrected by Affidavit of Minor Correction of Map Recorded 
        September 25, 2012, under Pierce County Auditor Recording No. 
        201209250440.
    (c) Administration.--Land taken into trust under subsection (a) 
shall be--
            (1) part of the reservation of the Puyallup Tribe of the 
        Puyallup Reservation; and
            (2) administered in accordance with the laws and 
        regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by 
        the United States for the benefit of an Indian Tribe.
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SAVE Act
Bill: H.R.8554 | Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. (R-OK)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Save America’s Valuable Energy Act or the SAVE Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to prohibit the sale of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to certain entities. Specifically, DOE must prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the SPR to entities headquartered in Russia. Further, DOE must prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the SPR to entities headquartered in countries (Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Venezuela) that are subject to certain prohibitions concerning exports of defense articles and services under the Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

To prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum 
          Reserve to certain entities, 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 ``Save America's Valuable Energy Act'' 
or the ``SAVE Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SELLING SPR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO CERTAIN 
              ENTITIES.

    (a) Prohibition.--The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended 
by inserting after section 169 (42 U.S.C. 6247b) the following:

``SEC. 170. PROHIBITION ON SALES TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.

    ``The Secretary shall prohibit the sale of petroleum products drawn 
down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, under any provision of law, 
to any entity headquartered in--
            ``(1) a country listed in table 1 to paragraph (d)(1) under 
        section 126.1 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, as in 
        effect on the date of enactment of this section; or
            ``(2) Russia.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Drawdown and sale of petroleum products.--Section 
        161(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
        6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 170'' before the 
        period at the end.
            (2) Table of contents.--The table of contents for the 
        Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting 
        after the item relating to section 169 the following:

``Sec. 170. Prohibition on sales to certain entities.''.
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Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Bill: S.2176 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
This bill modifies the tax deduction for floor plan financing interest to include in the term motor vehicles eligible for such financing any trailer or camper that is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use and is designed to be towed by, or affixed to, a motor vehicle.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan 
   financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers.

    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 ``Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FLOOR PLAN FINANCING APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN TRAILERS AND 
              CAMPERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 163(j)(9)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new flush 
sentence:
``Such term shall also include any trailer or camper which is designed 
to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or 
seasonal use and is designed to be towed by, or affixed to, a motor 
vehicle.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8936 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. (D-GA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 2022
This bill requires the President to appoint additional judges to specified U.S. circuit courts of appeals.

To authorize additional circuit judges for certain circuit courts, 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 ``Circuit Court Judgeships Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. CIRCUIT JUDGES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF APPEALS.

    (a) In General.--The President shall appoint, by and with the 
advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional circuit judge for the 
first circuit court of appeals, 7 additional circuit judges for the 
second circuit court of appeals, 2 additional circuit judges for the 
fourth circuit court of appeals, 13 additional circuit judges for the 
fifth circuit court of appeals, 1 additional circuit judge for the 
sixth circuit court of appeals, 1 additional circuit judge for the 
eighth circuit court of appeals, 16 additional circuit judges for the 
ninth circuit court of appeals, and 10 additional circuit judges for 
the eleventh circuit court of appeals.
    (b) Table.--ln order that the table contained in section 44(a) of 
title 28, United States Code, will, with respect to each circuit, 
reflect the changes in the number of judgeships authorized under 
subsection (a), such table is amended to read as follows:

 
                                                              Number of
                         ``Circuits                             Judges
 
District of Columbia.......................................           11
First......................................................            7
Second.....................................................           20
Third......................................................           14
Fourth.....................................................           17
Fifth......................................................           30
Sixth......................................................           17
Seventh....................................................           11
Eighth.....................................................           12
Ninth......................................................           45
Tenth......................................................           12
Eleventh...................................................           22
Federal....................................................        12''.
 

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Guard Reimbursement for Unhealthy Bites Act
Bill: H.R.1832 | Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Guard Reimbursement for Unhealthy Bites Act or the GRUB Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to pay National Guard members a per diem for each day they performed duty between January 26, 2021, and March 15, 2021, in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the U.S. Capitol building and grounds. The per diem rate must be equal to the proportional meal rate determined by the Defense Travel Management Office for the National Capital Region.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to pay a per diem to certain members 
   of the National Guard who performed certain duty in the National 
  Capital Region during the period beginning on January 26, 2021, and 
                       ending on March 15, 2021.

    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 ``Guard Reimbursement for Unhealthy 
Bites Act'' or the ``GRUB Act''.

SEC. 2. PER DIEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO PERFORMED 
              CERTAIN DUTY IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION.

    (a) Per Diem Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall pay to a 
covered member a per diem--
            (1) for each day the covered member performed covered duty 
        during the covered period; and
            (2) equal to the proportional meal rate determined by the 
        Defense Travel Management Office for the National Capital 
        Region.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed--
                    (A) in the National Capital Region; and
                    (B) in support of the mission in response to the 
                attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings 
                and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in 
                sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States 
                Code).
            (2) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the 
        National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to 
        perform covered duty.
            (3) The term ``covered period'' means the period beginning 
        on January 26, 2021, and ending on March 15, 2021.
            (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States 
        Code.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Impact Act
Bill: S.3364 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Impact Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) transmission in schools and day cares. In particular, the study must evaluate the impact of RSV on the economy, including through parents' absences from work.
RSV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms although it may be more serious for infants, older adults, and other vulnerable populations.

To provide for a study on the transmission of respiratory syncytial 
         virus transmission in schools and daycare facilities.

    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 ``Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) 
Impact Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDING.

    Congress finds that, according to the Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention, each year in the United States, respiratory syncytial 
virus leads to nearly 2,100,000 outpatient visits from children under 
the age of 5 years old, leading to approximately 58,000 
hospitalizations within this population.

SEC. 3. STUDY ON RSV TRANSMISSION.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek to enter into 
a contract with the National Academy of Sciences, under which such 
National Academy studies respiratory syncytial virus transmission in 
schools and daycare facilities and the impact such virus has on the 
economy, including through parents' absences from work, and reports to 
Congress on the findings of such study.
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Small Business Lending Fairness Act
Bill: S.1119 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Small Business Lending Fairness Act
This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit 
                   practices, 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 ``Small Business Lending Fairness 
Act''.

SEC. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 
1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES.

    ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or 
creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of 
the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance 
of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may 
or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or 
receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains 
a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory 
process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other 
waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the 
event of suit or process thereon.
    ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply 
to this section.''.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 
        1602) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to 
another person money--
            ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or 
        contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any 
        part of the money shall be or may be returned;
            ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the 
        money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the 
        breach gives rise to a right to payment; and
            ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an 
        equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to 
        judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, 
        undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''.
            (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 
        1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term 
        appears and inserting ``person''.
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Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act
Bill: H.R.3720 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes the National Scenic Byways Program through FY2026. The program provides funds to states and Indian tribes to preserve, maintain, and improve roads that have outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities.

To authorize appropriations for the national scenic byways program, and 
                          for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM.

    There are authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of 
the Treasury, for the national scenic byways program under section 162 
of title 23, United States Code--
            (1) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
            (2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
            (3) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
            (4) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
            (5) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
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Dynamic Glass Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1974 | Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven (D-NV)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Dynamic Glass Act of 2021
This bill includes electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of the 30% energy tax credit. The bill defines electrochromic glass as glass that uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property whose construction begins before January 1, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the energy 
            investment tax credit for electrochromic glass.

    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 ``Dynamic Glass Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS AS ENERGY PROPERTY FOR 
              PURPOSES OF INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause 
(IV) and by adding at the end the following new subclause:
                                    ``(VI) energy property described in 
                                paragraph (3)(A)(ix), and''.
    (b) Electrochromic Glass Described.--Section 48(a)(3)(A) of such 
Code is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (vii), by 
adding ``or'' at the end of clause (viii), and by adding at the end the 
following new clause:
                            ``(ix) glass which uses electricity to 
                        change its light transmittance properties in 
                        order to heat or cool a structure, but only 
                        with respect to property the construction of 
                        which begins before January 1, 2024.''.
    (c) Phaseout.--Section 48(a)(6) of such Code is amended--
            (1) by striking ``paragraph (3)(A)(i)'' each place it 
        appears and inserting ``clause (i) or (ix) of paragraph 
        (3)(A)'', and
            (2) by inserting ``and electrochromic glass'' after ``solar 
        energy property''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Gold Star Children Act
Bill: H.R.3367 | Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Gold Star Children Act
This bill broadens the categories of individuals eligible for veterans' preference in the civil service.
Specifically, it makes children of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans eligible for veterans' preference treatment in the federal civil service.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that children of 
 certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be preference 
  eligible for purposes of appointments in the civil service, and for 
                             other purpose.

    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 ``Gold Star Children Act''.

SEC. 2. PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE STATUS FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN PERMANENTLY 
              DISABLED OR DECEASED VETERANS.

    Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``and'' after the 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by inserting before the matter following subparagraph 
        (H) the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(I) the child (including an adopted child, 
                recognized natural child, stepchild, or foster child) 
                of--
                            ``(i) an individual who lost his or her 
                        life under honorable conditions while serving 
                        in the armed forces during a period named by 
                        paragraph (1)(A); or
                            ``(ii) a service-connected permanently and 
                        totally disabled veteran;''.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5918 | Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim (R-IN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill modifies Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education and home loan programs.
The bill modifies the process for repaying service members and veterans who paid to keep benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, but later chose to utilize Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for the VA to issue the repayments with the last monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This requirement has limited the repayments to individuals who are receiving stipends. Under the bill, the VA must make such a repayment before the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to education assistance.
Additionally, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to January 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of 
    Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain 
   contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational 
                  Assistance, 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. REPAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS 
              TOWARD POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 3327(f)(3) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``together'' and all that follows through 
``(as applicable),''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on August 1, 2023.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN HOUSING LOAN FEES.

    The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``January 14, 2031'' each place it appears 
and inserting ``January 28, 2031''.

SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying 
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional 
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, 


              

provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on 
passage.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
F-AIR Act
Bill: H.R.4925 | Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Fairness in Airspace Includes Residents Act or the F-AIR Act
This bill revises the priorities of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in developing plans and policy for the use of navigable airspace.
Specifically, the FAA must ensure (1) the safety of aircraft as a primary priority in developing such plans and policy; and (2) the minimization of the impact of aviation noise, and other health impacts, on residents and communities, and other impacts of the use of airspace on the environment as a secondary priority on an equal basis with the efficient use of airspace.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand the priorities of the 
  Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in developing 
        plans and policy for the use of the navigable airspace.

    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 ``Fairness in Airspace Includes 
Residents Act'' or the ``F-AIR Act''.

SEC. 2. SOVEREIGNTY AND USE OF AIRSPACE.

    (a) In General.--Section 40103(b)(1) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(1)(A) The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration 
shall develop plans and policy for the use of the navigable airspace 
and assign by regulation or order the use of the airspace necessary to 
ensure--
            ``(i) as a primary priority, the safety of aircraft; and
            ``(ii) as secondary co-equal priorities--
                    ``(I) the efficient use of airspace; and
                    ``(II) the minimization of the impact of aviation 
                noise, and other health impacts, on residents and 
                communities, and other impacts of the use of airspace 
                on the environment.
    ``(B) The Administrator may modify or revoke an assignment when 
required in the public interest.''.
    (b) Updates to FAA Priorities.--Not later than 12 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall--
            (1) review the regulations, policies, procedures, and 
        processes of the Administration and modify them as necessary to 
        reflect the priorities in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 
        40103(b)(1)(A) of title 49, United States Code, as added by 
        subsection (a); and
            (2) update the mission statement of the Administration to 
        reflect such priorities.
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Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act
Bill: S.3728 | Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. (D-CO)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize 
 the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Cache La Poudre National 
 Heritage Area, and South Park National Heritage Area in the State of 
                   Colorado, 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 ``Colorado National Heritage Areas 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS IN THE STATE 
              OF COLORADO.

    (a) Sangre De Cristo National Heritage Area.--Section 8001(i) of 
the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1229) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
    (b) Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area.--Section 8002(i) of the 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1234) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
    (c) South Park National Heritage Area.--Section 8003(i) of the 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1240) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
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Keeping Our Promise to Small Businesses Act
Bill: S.1690 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Keeping Our Promise to Small Businesses Act
This bill provides additional funding to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specifically, the bill provides the additional funding for the cost of
In guaranteeing the new loans, the SBA must give a preference to entities that are women-, minority-, or veteran-owned.

To provide direct appropriations for processing applications for the 
          paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promise to Small 
Businesses Act''.

SEC. 2. APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM.

    (a) Appropriations.--There is appropriated, out of amounts in the 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until 
expended, for additional amounts--
            (1) such sums as may be necessary under the heading ``Small 
        Business Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES 
        Act'' for the cost of processing applications for loans under 
        paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business 
        Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) that were submitted on or before May 4, 
        2021; and
            (2) $5,000,000,000 under the heading ``Small Business 
        Administration--Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act'' for 
        the cost of guaranteed loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of 
        section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) 
        provided to eligible entities that--
                    (A) submit an application for such a loan on or 
                before May 31, 2021;
                    (B) have not more than 100 employees; and
                    (C) are located in a State that, as of March 1, 
                2021, had an unemployment rate of not less than 6 
                percent.
    (b) Preference.--In guaranteeing loans using amounts appropriated 
under subsection (a)(2), the Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration shall give a preference to eligible entities that are 
women-, minority-, or veteran-owned.
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Agricultural Security Risk Review Act
Bill: S.1755 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Agricultural Security Risk Review Act
This bill expands the membership of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include the Secretary of Agriculture. (The committee reviews the national security implications of certain foreign investments in U.S. businesses or real estate, including critical infrastructure or technologies.)

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of 
 Agriculture as a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the 
                 United States, 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 ``Agricultural Security Risk Review 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED 
              STATES.

    Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 
4565(k)(2)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (J) as 
        subparagraphs (I) through (K), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:
                    ``(H) The Secretary of Agriculture.''.
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Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
Bill: S.4308 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022
This bill revises the definition of a spouse and surviving spouse for purposes related to veterans' benefits, health care, and other matters. Specifically, the bill includes persons who are in same sex marriages as spouses and surviving spouses.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the definition of 
    spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully 
                    married, 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 Marriage Recognition Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF SPOUSE AND SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR 
              DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE ALL INDIVIDUALS 
              LAWFULLY MARRIED.

    Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``of the opposite sex who 
        was the spouse of a veteran'' and inserting ``who was lawfully 
        married to a veteran, including a marriage between two persons 
        of the same sex,''; and
            (2) in paragraph (31), by striking ``of the opposite sex''.
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Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act
Bill: S.3450 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act
This bill authorizes the Bureau of Reclamation to construct, operate, and maintain facilities (e.g., dams) in the Sun River project in Montana for hydroelectric power generation.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and 
maintain facilities in the Sun River project, Montana, for the purpose 
                   of hydroelectric power generation.

    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 ``Sun River Hydropower Authorization 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF SUN RIVER PROJECT, MONTANA.

    (a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through 
the Commissioner of Reclamation and pursuant to the reclamation laws, 
may construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River 
project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation.
    (b) Effect.--The authorization under subsection (a) shall--
            (1) be in addition to any other authorizations for the Sun 
        River project under existing law; and
            (2) not limit, restrict, or alter operations of the Sun 
        River project in a manner that would be adverse to the 
        satisfaction of valid existing water rights or water deliveries 
        to the holder of any valid water service contract.
                                                       Calendar No. 538

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3450

                          [Report No. 117-187]

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MAPSA Act
Bill: H.R.761 | Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John (R-NY)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act or the MAPSA Act
This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the 
 supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or 
 developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage.

    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 ``Marriage Access for People with 
Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''.

SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS.

    (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, 
each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with 
an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than 
income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the 
rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and 
whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 
1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes 
of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual 
for purposes of this title.''.
    (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, 
the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection 
(a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible 
spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such 
paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant 
to section 1612(b), of the individual.''.
    (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for 
purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits 
for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the 
income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any 
income or resources of the spouse.''.
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Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Bill: H.R.4268 | Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek (D-WA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
This bill modifies the federal civilian service that is creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Specifically, it expands the nondeduction service that may be creditable under FERS. Nondeduction service is federal service where an employee's pay is not subject to retirement deductions (e.g., service under a temporary appointment).
Currently, nondeduction service performed before January 1, 1989, is creditable under FERS so long as a deposit is made into the retirement fund to cover the period of nondeduction service.
This bill allows nondeduction service performed on or after January 1, 1989, to be creditable under FERS so long as a deposit is made into the retirement fund.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service 
  in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable 
 service under the Federal Employees Retirement 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 ``Federal Retirement Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES SERVING AFTER 1988.

    (a) In General.--Section 8411(3) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``performed before January 1, 1989,''.
    (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply 
to any individual who is an employee (as that term is defined in 
paragraph (11) of section 8401 of title 5, United States Code), 
including temporary employees of the United States Postal Service, or a 
Member (as that term is defined in paragraph (20) of such section) on 
or after the date of enactment of this Act.
    (c) Notification.--The Director of the Office of Personnel 
Management shall notify agency Chief Human Capital Officers or other 
appropriate agency officials for purposes of providing notice to 
employees and Members who are eligible to make a deposit for service by 
operation of the amendment made by subsection (a).
    (d) Regulations.--The Director of the Office of Personnel 
Management shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the 
amendments made by this Act.
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