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To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9617 | Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt (D-PA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends to September 30, 2026, a program that allows owners of certain locally owned and operated commercial vehicles to buy permits to use Highway 209 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement 
Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the 
     Recreation Area for local businesses, 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. USE OF CERTAIN ROADS WITHIN THE DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL 
              RECREATION AREA.

    Section 4(b) of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 
Improvement Act (Public Law 109-156; 119 Stat. 2948; 131 Stat. 2246) is 
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Until'' 
and all that follows through ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``Until 
September 30, 2026, subsection (a)''.
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To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9293 | Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa (D-NM)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
This bill authorizes the deposit of specified interest payments for water rights settlements into the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a 
 technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development 
                  Trust Fund, 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. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF ADJUSTED INTEREST ON THE NAVAJO 
              NATION WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND.

    The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11) 
is amended--
            (1) in section 10701(e)(1)(A)(vii), by striking ``10702.'' 
        and inserting ``10702, except for deposits made pursuant to 
        section 10702(g).''; and
            (2) in section 10702--
                    (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``subsection 
                (f)'' and inserting ``subsections (f) and (g)'';
                    (B) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``subsection 
                (d)'' and inserting ``subsections (d) and (g)''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(g) Adjusted Interest Payments.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated for deposit in the Trust Fund $6,357,674.46.''.
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To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.
Bill: H.R.6435 | Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy (R-WA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends through FY2021 the inapplicability of the requirement for counties to elect to receive certain payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. That act provides compensation to counties for the presence of untaxable federal land within their borders.

To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure 
 Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal 
                               year 2021.

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

SECTION 1. COUNTY ELECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 UNDER THE SECURE RURAL 
              SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000.

    Sections 102(b)(1)(D), 102(d)(1)(F), and 102(d)(3)(D) of the Secure 
Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 
7112(b)(1)(D), 7112(d)(1)(F), 7112(d)(3)(D)) shall be applied for 
fiscal year 2021.
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Bona Fide Beef Branding Act of 2022
Bill: S.3439 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Bona Fide Beef Branding Act of 2022
This bill revises labels for beef and beef food products. Specifically, the bill replaces the Product of U.S.A. label with the following voluntary labels: Processed in U.S.A.; Raised and Processed in U.S.A.; and Born, Raised, and Processed in U.S.A.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations 
    modifying labeling requirements for beef and beef food products.

    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 ``Bona Fide Beef Branding Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. BEEF LABELING REGULATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate 
regulations that, for beef and beef food products subject to the 
requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.)--
            (1) eliminate the use of the label ``Product of U.S.A.''; 
        and
            (2) establish, and allow for the voluntary use of, the 
        labels described in subsection (b).
    (b) Labels.--The labels referred to in subsection (a)(2) are the 
following:
            (1) Processed in U.S.A.--The label ``Processed in U.S.A.'' 
        means that the beef or beef food product has undergone 
        substantial transformation in a facility in the United States 
        subject to inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 
        U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
            (2) Raised and processed in U.S.A.--The label ``Raised and 
        Processed in U.S.A.'' means that the live animal that is the 
        source of the beef or beef food product is raised in the United 
        States for not less than 100 days before it is processed at a 
        facility described in paragraph (1).
            (3) Born, raised, and processed in U.S.A.--The label 
        ``Born, Raised, and Processed in U.S.A.'' means that the live 
        animal that is the source of the beef or beef food product is 
        born and raised in the United States and processed at a 
        facility described in paragraph (1).
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Lady Liberty Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.977 | Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. (D-VA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Lady Liberty Act of 2021
This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year. (The cap for FY2021 is 15,000, and the cap for FY2020 was 18,000.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum 
number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal 
                   year 2022, 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 ``Lady Liberty Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MINIMUM NUMBER OF REFUGEES TO BE ADMITTED.

    Section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1157(a)) is amended by inserting after ``in any fiscal year after 
fiscal year 1982 shall be such number as the President determines,'' 
the following: ``except that in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, 
such number may not be less than 125,000, without regard to whether or 
not the President makes any determination''.
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Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4558 | Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio (D-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed Act of 2021
This bill allows the tax deduction for health insurance costs in determining net earnings from self-employment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for 
       health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes.

    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 ``Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS ALLOWED IN COMPUTING SELF-
              EMPLOYMENT TAXES.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (l) of section 162 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and by 
redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Downwinders Parity Act of 2021
Bill: S.2012 | Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten (D-AZ)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Downwinders Parity Act of 2021
This bill expands a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing and subsequently developed specified cancers.
Under current law, the program compensates, among others, individuals who were present in a designated geographic area during a period of nuclear testing. The bill expands that area to include all parts of Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona. Current law restricts eligibility to certain parts of those counties.
The Department of Justice must report on efforts to inform individuals newly eligible for compensation about the program.

To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include certain 
                  communities, 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 ``Downwinders Parity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION UNDER THE RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT.

    Section 4(b)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 
U.S.C. 2210 note; Public Law 101-426) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B)--
                    (A) by striking ``that portion of''; and
                    (B) by striking ``that consists of townships 13 
                through 16 at ranges 63 through 71''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``all acreage in any 
        county all or part of which is located in'' before ``that 
        part''.

SEC. 3. REPORT.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Attorney General shall submit to the relevant committees of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives a report that outlines efforts 
to educate and conduct outreach to persons made newly eligible for 
benefits under the amendments made by section 2.
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TRIPP Act
Bill: H.R.3811 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act or the TRIPP Act
This bill requires the President to oppose any waiver of obligations under the TRIPS Agreement (i.e., the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) held by members of the World Trade Organization unless there is an express, statutory authorization for such a waiver.

To direct the President to oppose any waiver of obligations of members 
 of the World Trade Organization under the Agreement on Trade-Related 
  Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights unless a statute is enacted 
                  expressly authorizing such a waiver.

    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 Related Intellectual Property 
Protection Act'' or ``TRIPP Act''.

SEC. 2. OPPOSITION TO WAIVER OF OBLIGATIONS OF WTO MEMBERS UNDER THE 
              TRIPS AGREEMENT.

    The President shall oppose any waiver of obligations of members of 
the World Trade Organization under the TRIPS Agreement unless a statute 
is enacted expressly authorizing such a waiver.

SEC. 3. TRIPS AGREEMENT DEFINED.

    In this Act, the term ``TRIPS Agreement'' means the Agreement on 
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights referred to in 
section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 
3511(d)(15)).
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Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act
Bill: H.R.7550 | Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler (D-FL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on whether the price of gasoline is being manipulated by reducing refinery capacity or by any other form of market manipulation. The report must include a long-term strategy for the commission and Congress to address manipulation of oil and gas markets during times of national or international crisis or emergency.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and 
submit to Congress a report on gasoline prices, 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 ``Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FTC INVESTIGATION AND REPORT ON GASOLINE PRICES.

    (a) Investigation.--
            (1) In general.--The Federal Trade Commission shall conduct 
        an investigation to determine if the price of gasoline is being 
        manipulated by reducing refinery capacity or by any other form 
        of market manipulation or artificially increased by price 
        gouging practices.
            (2) Consideration.--In conducting the investigation under 
        paragraph (1), the Federal Trade Commission may consider the 
        impact of mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas industry, 
        including mergers and acquisitions involving producers, 
        refiners, transporters, and gas stations.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall submit to 
Congress a report on the investigation conducted under subsection (a), 
including a long-term strategy for the Commission and Congress to 
address manipulation of oil and gas markets during times of national or 
international crisis or emergency.
    (c) Exemption From Paperwork Reduction Act.--Chapter 35 of title 
44, United States Code, shall not apply to the collection of 
information under subsection (a).
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Federal Trade Commission to carry out this section 
$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
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Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Bill: S.4750 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
This bill specifies that private health insurers may not limit, restrict, or condition benefits for renal dialysis services for individuals with end-stage renal disease as compared to other types of benefits for other medical conditions under Medicare secondary payer rules.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve 
 the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer 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 ``Restore Protections for Dialysis 
Patients Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF PROHIBITION UNDER MEDICARE.

    Section 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395y(b)(1)(C)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, or that such an 
        individual requires the use of an item or service,'' before 
        ``during the 12-month period''; and
            (2) by adding at the end of the matter following clause 
        (ii), the following new sentence: ``Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, a group health plan shall be treated as 
        differentiating in the benefits it provides in violation of 
        clause (ii) if the plan limits, restricts, or conditions the 
        benefits the plan provides for renal dialysis services as 
        compared to the benefits the plan provides for other medical 
        services that are necessary to treat other chronic medical 
        conditions and that are covered under the plan.''.
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FRESHER Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2133 | Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt (D-PA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2021 or the FRESHER Act of 2021
This bill addresses stormwater runoff from mining, oil, or gas operations. Specifically, it eliminates a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of certain collected, uncontaminated stormwater runoff from mining operations or oil and gas operations.
In addition, the Department of the Interior must study stormwater runoff associated with oil or gas operations, including an analysis of (1) measurable contamination, (2) groundwater resources, and (3) the susceptibility of aquifers to contamination from stormwater runoff associated with the operations.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and direct the 
Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to stormwater 
      runoff from oil and gas operations, 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 ``Focused Reduction of Effluence and 
Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 
2021'' or the ``FRESHER Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STORMWATER RUNOFF FROM OIL, GAS, AND MINING OPERATIONS.

    (a) Limitation on Permit Requirement.--Section 402(l) of the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) is amended by 
striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph 
(2).
    (b) Definitions.--Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (24); and
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (25) through (27) as 
        paragraphs (24) through (26), respectively.
    (c) Study.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior shall 
        conduct a study of stormwater impacts with respect to any area 
        that the Secretary determines may be contaminated by stormwater 
        runoff associated with oil or gas operations, which shall 
        include--
                    (A) an analysis of measurable contamination in such 
                area;
                    (B) an analysis of ground water resources in such 
                area; and
                    (C) an analysis of the susceptibility of aquifers 
                in such area to contamination from stormwater runoff 
                associated with such operations.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to 
        Congress a report on the results of studies conducted under 
        paragraph (1).
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Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: S.767 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Home Loan Quality Transparency Act of 2021
This bill expands requirements for public disclosures by depository institutions and credit unions regarding mortgages and home equity lines of credit. Specifically, institutions originating fewer than 500 mortgage loans or open-end lines of credit annually are no longer exempt from certain financial reporting.

To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to modify the 
            exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.

    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 ``Home Loan Quality Transparency Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 
1975 (12 U.S.C. 2803) is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:
    ``(i) Exemption From Certain Disclosure Requirements.--The 
requirements of paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (b) shall 
not apply with respect to any depository institution described in 
section 303(3)(A) that has total assets, as of the most recent full 
fiscal year of the institution, of $30,000,000 or less.''; and
            (2) by striking subsection (o).
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 104 of the 
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public 
Law 115-174) is amended by striking subsection (b).
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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021
Bill: S.1704 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021
This bill makes permanent the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 
 exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health 
                              plan rules.

    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 ``Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

    (a) In General.--Subparagraph (E) of section 223(c)(2) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``In the case of 
plan years beginning on or before December 31, 2021, a plan'' and 
inserting ``A plan''.
    (b) Certain Coverage Disregarded.--Clause (ii) of section 
223(c)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
striking ``(in the case of plan years beginning on or before December 
31, 2021)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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FTC Autonomy Act
Bill: H.R.4488 | Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. (D-IL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
FTC Autonomy Act
This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to bring civil actions to recover penalties for violations of final orders issued by the commission. Currently, only the Department of Justice may bring such actions.

To authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate 
    certain actions to recover civil penalties for such violations.

    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 Autonomy Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION INDEPENDENT LITIGATION AUTHORITY.

    (a) Authority of the FTC To Recover Certain Civil Penalties.--The 
Federal Trade Commission Act is amended--
            (1) in section 5(l) (15 U.S.C. 45(l)) in the first sentence 
        by inserting ``the Commission or'' after ``brought by''; and
            (2) in section 16(a)(2) (15 U.S.C. 56(a)(2))--
                    (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``; or'' and 
                inserting a semicolon; and
                    (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the 
                following:
            ``(E) to obtain a civil penalty authorized under any 
        provision of law enforced by the Commission.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 16(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Trade 
Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 56(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking 
``(including an action to collect a civil penalty)''.
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KOMBUCHA
Bill: H.R.2124 | Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA
This bill modifies the definition of brewer for purposes of the alcohol excise tax to exempt kombucha from such tax.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is 
   exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic 
                               beverages.

    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 Manufacturers from Being 
Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act'' or ``KOMBUCHA''.

SEC. 2. TAX-FREE PRODUCTION OF KOMBUCHA.

    (a) Exception From Definition of Brewer.--Subsection (d) of section 
5052 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as 
follows:
    ``(d) Brewer.--
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this chapter, the term 
        `brewer' means any person who brews beer or produces beer for 
        sale.
            ``(2) Exception.--The term `brewer' shall not include any 
        person who--
                    ``(A) produces only beer exempt from tax under 
                subsection (e) of section 5053, or
                    ``(B) produces only kombucha exempt from tax under 
                subsection (i) of such section.''.
    (b) Exemption From Tax.--Section 5053 of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j), and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(i) Production of Kombucha.--
            ``(1) In general.--Subject to regulation prescribed by the 
        Secretary, any person may, without payment of tax, produce 
        kombucha for consumption or sale.
            ``(2) Definition.--For purposes of this chapter, the term 
        `kombucha' means a beverage which--
                    ``(A) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of 
                bacteria and yeast,
                    ``(B) contains not more than 1.25 percent of 
                alcohol by volume,
                    ``(C) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha, and
                    ``(D) is derived from--
                            ``(i) sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, 
                        or coffee, and
                            ``(ii) not more than 20 percent other 
                        wholesome ingredients.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of enactment of 
this Act.
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Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Bill: S.480 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. (Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025.)
Qualified business income is defined as the net amount of qualified items of income, gain, deduction and loss with respect to any trade or business, excluding capital gains or losses, dividends, interest income, or income earned outside the U.S.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 
                deduction for qualified business income.

    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 ``Main Street Tax Certainty Act''.

SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR QUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME MADE PERMANENT.

    Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
striking subsection (i).
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Apprenticeship Access for All Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.683 | Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. (D-NC)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Apprenticeship Access for All Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Labor to promote diversity and ensure equal opportunity to participate in programs for apprentices, youth apprentices, and pre-apprentices by

To promote diversity in the national apprenticeship system.

    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 ``Apprenticeship Access for All Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM.

    The Secretary of Labor shall promote diversity and ensure equal 
opportunity to participate in programs for apprentices, youth 
apprentices, and pre-apprentices, including--
            (1) taking steps necessary to promote diversity in 
        apprenticeable occupations under the national apprenticeship 
        system, especially in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand 
        industry sectors and occupations in areas with high percentages 
        of low-income individuals;
            (2) ensuring programs under the national apprenticeship 
        system--
                    (A) adopt and implement policies to provide for 
                equal opportunity in such programs, as described in 
                section 30.3 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations 
                (as in effect on January 31, 2020);
                    (B) do not engage in intimidation or retaliation as 
                prohibited under section 30.17 of title 29, Code of 
                Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 31, 2020); 
                and
                    (C) are subject, for any violation of subparagraphs 
                (A) or (B), to enforcement action as described in 
                section 30.15 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations 
                (as in effect on January 31, 2020); and
            (3) supporting the recruitment, employment, and retention 
        of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in programs under 
        the national apprenticeship system in high-skill, high-wage, 
        and in-demand industry sectors and occupations, including 
        women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, 
        individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice 
        system, and individuals with barriers to employment, as 
        applicable.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 North George Mason Drive in Arlington, Virginia, as the "Jesus Antonio Collazos Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.7082 | Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. (D-VA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 2200 North George Mason Drive in Arlington, Virginia, as the ``Jesus 
                Antonio Collazos Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. JESUS ANTONIO COLLAZOS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 2200 North George Mason Drive in Arlington, Virginia, shall 
be known and designated as the ``Jesus Antonio Collazos Post Office 
Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Jesus 
Antonio Collazos Post Office Building''.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2021
Bill: S.2442 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2021
This bill allows certain part-time faculty to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Specifically, the bill allows part-time faculty members or instructors to participate in the PSLF program if they (1) teach at least one course at an institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a tribal college or university; and (2) do not have another full-time job.

To amend section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to 
   allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for public service loan 
                              forgiveness.

    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 ``Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR ADJUNCT FACULTY.

    Section 455(m)(3)(B)(ii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B)(ii)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``teaching as'' and inserting the 
        following: ``teaching--
                                    ``(I) as'';
            (2) by striking ``, foreign language faculty, and part-time 
        faculty at community colleges), as determined by the 
        Secretary.'' and inserting ``and foreign language faculty), as 
        determined by the Secretary; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                                    ``(II) as a part-time faculty 
                                member or instructor who--
                                            ``(aa) teaches not less 
                                        than 1 course at an institution 
                                        of higher education (as defined 
                                        in section 101(a)), a 
                                        postsecondary vocational 
                                        institution (as defined in 
                                        section 102(c)), or a Tribal 
                                        College or University (as 
                                        defined in section 316(b)); and
                                            ``(bb) is not employed on a 
                                        full-time basis by any other 
                                        employer.''.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to Israel of certain defense articles, including defense services and technical data.
Bill: S.J.Res.19 | Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard (I-VT)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of an export license for specified defense articles, defense services, and technical data for end use by Israel.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 19

  Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to 
  Israel of certain defense articles, including defense services and 
                            technical data.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 20, 2021

 Mr. Sanders introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
        twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to 
  Israel of certain defense articles, including defense services and 
                            technical data.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the issuance of a license 
for the export with respect to any of the following transfers to Israel 
is prohibited:
            (1) The transfer of the following defense articles, 
        including defense services and technical data, described in 
        license document DDTC 20-084, submitted to Congress pursuant to 
        section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 
        2776(c)) on May 5, 2021: The proposed transfer of defense 
        articles, defense services, and technical data to support 
        weapons integration, flight test, and hardware delivery of 
        Joint Direct Attack Munition variants and Small Diameter Bomb 
        Increment I variants for end-use by the Ministry of Defense for 
        Israel.
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Protecting Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act
Bill: H.R.7206 | Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Protecting Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster.
The bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to submit to specified congressional committees a detailed study relating to the health effects of exposure to cyanotoxins in the air that result from algal blooms.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
  Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major 
                   disaster, 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 Communities from Harmful 
Algal Blooms Act''.

SEC. 2. ALGAL BLOOMS.

    Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)) is amended by striking 
``or drought'' and inserting ``drought, or algal blooms''.

SEC. 3. IMPACTS OF ALGAL BLOOMS ON AIR QUALITY.

    Not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall 
submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, 
the Committee of Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, 
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House 
of Representatives a detailed study relating to the health effects of 
exposure to cyanotoxins in the air that result from algal blooms.
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Urban Indian Health Confer Act
Bill: H.R.5221 | Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. (D-AZ)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Urban Indian Health Confer Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.
Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an urban 
  Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and 
                            Human Services.

    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 ``Urban Indian Health Confer Act''.

SEC. 2. URBAN INDIAN ORGANIZATION CONFER POLICY.

     Section 514(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 
U.S.C. 1660d) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(b) Requirement.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Service and 
the other agencies and offices of the Department confer, to the maximum 
extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations in carrying out--
            ``(1) this Act; and
            ``(2) other provisions of law relating to Indian health 
        care.''.

            Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
AI for National Security Act
Bill: H.R.7811 | Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay (R-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
AI for National Security Act
This bill modifies policy related to the Department of Defense enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services, including by providing for the use of artificial intelligence-based endpoint security that prevents cyber-attacks and does not require constant internet connectivity to function.

To make certain improvements to the enterprise-wide procurement of 
cyber data products and services by the Department of Defense, 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 ``AI for National Security Act''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTERPRISE-WIDE PROCUREMENT OF CYBER DATA 
              PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

    Section 1521 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(5), by inserting ``, including the 
        use of artificial intelligence-based endpoint security that 
        prevents cyber attacks and does not require constant internet 
        connectivity to function,'' after ``services''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``, including by 
        enhancing the security of the software supply chain of the 
        Department'' after ``best interests of the Department''.
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Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
Bill: S.1897 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members. The FTC must submit the report to Congress and make it publicly available. Further, the FTC must update its website to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal members.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report 
 on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or 
           members of Indian Tribes, 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 Indian Tribes from Scams 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTING INDIAN TRIBES FROM UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR 
              PRACTICES.

    (a) FTC Report on Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Targeting 
Indian Tribes.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and after consultation with Indian Tribes, the Commission 
shall make publicly available on the website of the Commission and 
submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report on unfair or deceptive acts or 
practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, 
including--
            (1) a description of the types of unfair or deceptive acts 
        or practices identified by the Commission as being targeted at 
        Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes;
            (2) a description of the consumer education activities of 
        the Commission with respect to such acts or practices;
            (3) a description of the efforts of the Commission to 
        collaborate with Indian Tribes to prevent such acts or 
        practices or to pursue persons using such acts or practices;
            (4) a summary of the enforcement actions taken by the 
        Commission related to such acts or practices; and
            (5) any recommendations for legislation to prevent such 
        acts or practices.
    (b) Increasing Awareness of Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices 
Targeting Indian Tribes.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Commission 
shall update the website of the Commission to include information for 
consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or 
deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of 
Indian Tribes.
    (c) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' 
means the Federal Trade Commission.
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Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
Bill: S.4714 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
This bill expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses (e.g., such as torture or forced labor) against members of Muslim minority groups or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China.
Specifically, this bill requires sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly (1) provide significant goods, services, or technology to the parties subject to the existing sanctions for human rights abuses in Xinjiang; or (2) engage in a significant transaction relating to such human rights abuses.

To amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose 
 additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang 
                       Uyghur Autonomous Region.

    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 ``Sanctioning Supporters of Slave 
Labor Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS 
              ABUSES IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION.

    (a) In General.--Section 6 of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 
2020 (Public Law 116-145; 22 U.S.C. 6901 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
                (3); and
                    (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) Additional matters to be included.--The President 
        shall include in the report required by paragraph (1) an 
        identification of--
                    ``(A) each foreign person that knowingly provides 
                significant goods, services, or technology to or for a 
                person identified in such report; and
                    ``(B) each foreign person that knowingly engages in 
                a significant transaction relating to any of the acts 
                described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph 
                (1).''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' 
        and inserting ``subsection (a)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a)--
            (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; 
        and
            (2) apply with respect to each report required by section 
        6(a) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 submitted 
        before, on, or after such date of enactment.
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