hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8710 | Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress information about any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who (1) were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border, and (2) appear in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress 
 quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended 
    by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose 
identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, 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 ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE 
              APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and 
the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection 
(b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately 
preceding 90-day period:
            (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens 
        apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing 
        the border whose identifying information is included within the 
        terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in 
        section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 
        621(10))) upon processing.
            (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is 
        included in such database.
            (3) An identification of the country of national origin and 
        citizenship of each such alien.
            (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, 
        including, if applicable, information relating to the reason 
        why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable 
        report, been placed in removal proceedings.
    (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) 
shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs 
(2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the retirement plan period of service requirements for long-term, part-time employees.
Bill: H.R.2944 | Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. (D-AL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill reduces the tax-exempt retirement plan period of service requirement for long-term, part-time employees from 3 to 2 consecutive 12-month periods.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the retirement 
plan period of service requirements for long-term, part-time employees.

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

SECTION 1. ONE-YEAR REDUCTION IN PERIOD OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR 
              LONG-TERM, PART-TIME WORKERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 401(k)(2)(D)(ii) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``3'' and inserting ``2''.
    (b) Clarification of Prior Service for Purposes of Vesting Rules.--
Section 112(b) of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement 
Enhancement Act of 2019 is amended by striking ``section 
401(k)(2)(D)(ii)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2)(D)(ii) and 
(15)(B)(iii) of section 401(k)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect as if included in the enactment of section 112 of the Setting 
Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.
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Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act
Bill: H.R.9130 | Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act
This bill extends the exemption from the excise tax on motor boat or motor vehicle fuels sold or used as supplies for certain vessels or aircraft engaged in trade between U.S. Atlantic or Pacific ports.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption from 
  the excise tax on alternative motorboat fuels sold as supplies for 
 vessels or aircraft to include certain vessels serving only one coast.

    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 ``Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM EXCISE TAX ON ALTERNATIVE MOTORBOAT FUELS 
              EXTENDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN VESSELS SERVING ONLY ONE 
              COAST.

    (a) In General.--Section 4041(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For 
purposes of subsection (a)(2), the exemption under paragraph (1) shall 
also apply to fuel sold or used by a vessel which is both described in 
section 4042(c)(1) and actually engaged in trade between Atlantic 
(including the Gulf of Mexico) or Pacific ports of the United States 
(including any territory or possession of the United States).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to sales after December 31, 2021.
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Atrocity Accountability Act
Bill: H.R.8664 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Atrocity Accountability Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to review risks related to its provision of security assistance to certain countries identified as being at high or medium risk for atrocities.

To require the Secretary of Defense to review security assistance 
   provided to certain countries identified as being at risk for the 
           commission of atrocities, 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 ``Atrocity Accountability Act''.

SEC. 2. REVIEW OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ELIE WIESEL 
              COUNTRIES.

    (a) Review Required.--Not later than 30 days after the transmission 
of the first report required after the date of the enactment of this 
Act under section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities 
Prevention Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-441; 22 U.S.C. 2651 note), the 
Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of risks related to the 
Department of Defense provision of security assistance to countries 
identified in the report as being at high or medium risk for 
atrocities. Such review shall include an assessment of risk associated 
with providing weapons and other forms of security cooperation programs 
and assistance, including special operations forces programs, to the 
governments of such countries, with respect to atrocities, conflict, 
violence, and other forms of instability.
    (b) Congressional Notification of Certain Changes.--If, as a result 
of the review required under subsection (a), the Secretary determines 
that the Department of Defense should stop or change the security 
assistance provided to a country, the Secretary shall submit notice of 
such determination to--
            (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
        Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
            (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
        Foreign Relations of the Senate.
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Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4530 | Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry (D-CA)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish the Office of Technologists to advise on matters such as the FTC's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations.

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade 
                              Commission.

    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 Trade Commission 
Technologists Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS.

    (a) Office of Technologists.--No later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall establish 
within the Commission the Office of Technologists to advise the 
Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of 
technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and 
technology policy recommendations.
    (b) Personnel.--The Commission shall appoint at least 25 
technologists to the Office.
    (c) Technologist Defined.--The term ``technologist'' means an 
individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art 
in information technology, information security, network security, 
software development, computer science, and other related fields and 
applications.
    (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements of 
this Act.
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Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6146 | Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021
This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax 
  credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for 
            certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas.

    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 ``Stranded Gas Recovery and 
Utilization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION.

    (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of 
subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT.

    ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the 
stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for 
any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any 
qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such 
taxable year.
    ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section:
            ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified 
        infrastructure' means--
                    ``(A) a gas pipeline,
                    ``(B) a gas compressor station,
                    ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or
                    ``(D) equipment to store gas underground.
            ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process 
        relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and 
        biproducts of natural gas.
    ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to 
qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year 
beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking 
``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end 
of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph:
            ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''.
    (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of 
part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new 
item:

``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable 
year beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Halting Academic Liaisons To Our Adversaries Act
Bill: H.R.7855 | Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Halting Academic Liaisons To Our Adversaries Act or the HALT Our Adversaries Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify academic institutions of China, Russia, and other countries that are known to provide support to China's People's Liberation Army or Russia's armed forces. Further, the bill prohibits an institution of higher education from receiving federal funds if it maintains a contract or other agreement with such an academic institution identified by DOD.

To prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that 
  have agreements with certain academic institutions in the People's 
 Republic of China and the Russian Federation, 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 ``Halting Academic Liaisons To Our 
Adversaries Act'' or the ``HALT Our Adversaries Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATIONAL 
              SECURITY ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS FROM UNDUE INFLUENCE AND 
              OTHER SECURITY THREATS.

    (a) In General.--Subclause (iii) of section 1286(c)(8)(A) of the 
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 
(10 U.S.C. 4001 note; Public Law 115-232) is amended--
            (1) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                                    ``(III) to provide support to the 
                                People's Liberation Army or the Armed 
                                Forces of the Russian Federation; or''.
    (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.--
            (1) In general.--An institution of higher education that 
        maintains a contract or other agreement between the institution 
        and an academic institution of the People's Republic of China 
        or the Russian Federation identified on the list published 
        under section 1286(c)(8)(A) of the John S. McCain National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 4001 
        note; Public Law 115-232) (as amended by subsection (a) of this 
        section) shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds.
            (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``institution 
        of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in 
        section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
        1002).
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Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act
Bill: H.R.6154 | Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony (R-OH)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Accelerating Nuclear Innovation through Fee Reform Act
This bill prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from charging fees to review applications for advanced nuclear reactor licenses.

To exclude costs of reviewing applications for advanced nuclear reactor 
     licenses from the activities for which the Nuclear Regulatory 
           Commission assesses fees, 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 ``Accelerating Nuclear Innovation 
through Fee Reform Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION RELATING TO ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR APPLICATIONS.

    Section 102(b) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization 
Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the 
                following:
                            ``(iv) Costs for activities, other than 
                        acceptance reviews, related to preapplication 
                        consultations regarding, and reviews of 
                        applications for, licenses for design, 
                        construction, or operation of advanced nuclear 
                        reactors, including costs for activities of any 
                        project manager assigned to a specific advanced 
                        nuclear reactor application.''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) Sunset for exclusion for costs relating to 
                advanced nuclear reactor applications.--The exclusion 
                described in subparagraph (B)(iv) shall cease to be 
                effective on the date that is 15 years after the date 
                of enactment of this subparagraph.''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking ``In accordance with'' and 
                inserting the following:
                    ``(A) In general.--In accordance with''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Exclusion.--In carrying out subparagraph (A), 
                the Commission may not assess or collect fees to cover 
                the costs described in paragraph (1)(B)(iv). The 
                exclusion described in the previous sentence shall 
                cease to be effective on the date that is 15 years 
                after the date of enactment of this subparagraph.''.
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To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
Bill: H.R.9172 | Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC).
Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from 
            voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITING VOTING BY NONCITIZENS IN ELECTIONS IN DISTRICT 
              OF COLUMBIA.

    An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not 
vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in 
any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia.
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Justice for Americans Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7425 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Americans Act of 2022
This bill generally prohibits sentencing an individual to a term of imprisonment for violating a rule made by a federal agency, department, or nonlegislative entity. It also (1) requires federal law enforcement officers to record each interview, and (2) repeals authorizations for issuing national security letters.

To eliminate Federal regulatory crimes, 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 ``Justice for Americans Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF FEDERAL REGULATORY CRIMES.

    Notwithstanding any other law, an individual may not be sentenced 
to a term of imprisonment for violating a rule made by a Federal 
agency, department, or nonlegislative entity, unless a law providing 
for incarceration for such specific violation is considered and passed 
by both Houses of Congress and signed into law by the President.

SEC. 3. RECORDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEWS.

    (a) Requirement.--Federal law enforcement officers shall record, 
using an electronic audio or video technology, or both, each custodial 
and non-custodial interview.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Federal law 
enforcement officer'' means any officer, agent, or employee of the 
Department of Justice authorized by law or by the Department of Justice 
to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or 
prosecution of any violation of Federal criminal law.

SEC. 4. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO ISSUE NATIONAL SECURITY LETTERS.

    The following provisions of law are repealed:
            (1) Section 2709 of title 18, United States Code.
            (2) Section 1114(a)(5) of the Right to Financial Privacy 
        Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)).
            (3) Sections 626 and 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 
        (15 U.S.C. 1681u and 1681v).
            (4) Section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 
        U.S.C. 3162).
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Get Americans Back To Work Act
Bill: H.R.3104 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty (R-SD)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Get Americans Back To Work Act
This bill makes an individual ineligible for federal pandemic unemployment compensation (FPUC) after June 30, 2021. It also reduces the amount of FPUC to $150.00 for weeks of unemployment ending after May 31, 2021, and ending on or before June 30, 2021.
Under current law, an individual is eligible for FPUC for weeks of employment ending on or before September 6, 2021 in the amount of $300.

To shorten the extension, and the amount, of Federal Pandemic 
   Unemployment Compensation in order to get Americans back to work.

    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 ``Get Americans Back To Work Act''.

SEC. 2. SHORTENING OF THE EXTENSION, AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT, OF 
              FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 2104(e)(2) of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 
9023(e)(2)) is amended by striking ``September 6, 2021'' and inserting 
``June 30, 2021''.
    (b) Amount.--Section 2104(b)(3)(A) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 
9023(b)(3)(A)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``September 6, 2021'' and 
        inserting ``May 31, 2021''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iii) For weeks of unemployment ending 
                        after May 31, 2021, and ending on or before 
                        June 30, 2021, $150.''.
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Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act
Bill: S.4496 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to participate, in partnership with the Las Vegas Wash Coordinating Committee, in the implementation of the Las Vegas Wash wetlands restoration and Lake Mead improvement project. The Las Vegas Wash in Nevada connects the Las Vegas Valley with Lake Mead.

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify the 
authorization of appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash 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 ``Las Vegas Wash Program Extension 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LAS VEGAS WASH PROGRAM.

    Section 529(b)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 
(114 Stat. 2658; 119 Stat. 2255; 125 Stat. 865) is amended by striking 
``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$55,000,000''.
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Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
Bill: S.4304 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
This bill provides that a cadet or midshipman at a federal service academy (e.g., the U.S. Naval Academy) may not be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition for graduation and may not be dismissed from the academy as a result of refusing to be vaccinated.
Cadets and midshipmen who are prohibited from fulfilling their service agreement due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may not be subjected to repayment provisions (e.g., bonus repayment) or specified debt repayment collections.

To prohibit unfair treatment of cadets and midshipmen who refuse to get 
             the COVID-19 vaccine, 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 ``Defending Freedom of Conscience for 
Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' 
        means a cadet or midshipman at a Federal service academy.
            (2) Federal service academy.--The term ``Federal service 
        academy'' means the following:
                    (A) The United States Military Academy, West Point, 
                New York.
                    (B) The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, 
                Maryland.
                    (C) The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado 
                Springs, Colorado.
                    (D) The United States Coast Guard Academy, New 
                London, Connecticut.
                    (E) The United States Merchant Marine Academy, 
                Kings Point, New York.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION FROM FEDERAL 
              SERVICE ACADEMIES.

    A covered individual may not be required to be vaccinated for 
COVID-19 as a condition for graduation from a Federal service academy 
nor dismissed from a Federal service academy as a result of refusing to 
be so vaccinated.

SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON ENFORCEMENT OF REPAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR REFUSAL 
              TO RECEIVE VACCINE.

    A covered individual who is prohibited from fulfilling his or her 
service agreement due to that individual's decision not to be 
vaccinated for COVID-19 may not be subjected to the repayment 
provisions of section 303a(e) or 373 of title 37, United States Code, 
or to debt repayment collections provided for under chapter 176 of 
title 28, United States Code, pursuant to section 7448, 8459, or 9448 
of title 10, United States Code, section 1925 of title 14, United 
States Code, or section 51306 of title 46, United States Code, as the 
case may be.
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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5946 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021
This bill increases the maximum prison term—from one year to three years—for an individual who falsely claims to be the recipient of certain military awards (e.g., a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart) with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for 
fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration 
                   or medal, 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 ``Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION ABOUT RECEIPT OF A MILITARY MEDAL 
              OR DECORATION.

    (a) Increased Penalty.--
            (1) Military decorations or medals.--Section 704(b) of 
        title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one 
        year'' and inserting ``three years''.
            (2) Congressional medal of honor.--Section 704(c)(1) of 
        title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``1 year'' 
        and inserting ``three years''.
            (3) Combat badge.--Section 704(d)(1) of title 18, United 
        States Code, is amended by striking ``1 year'' and inserting 
        ``three years''.
    (b) Study.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study to 
identify any monetary or government benefits obtained through a 
fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration 
or medal as described by section 704(c)(2) or 704(d) of title 18, 
United States Code.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall report 
to Congress on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b) 
and policy recommendations to resolve issues identified in the study.
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Parity Implementation Assistance Act
Bill: H.R.3753 | Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Parity Implementation Assistance Act
This bill provides grants to assist states with the implementation of the federal mental health parity requirements. States receiving the grants must request and review from private health insurance plans their required comparative analysis of nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) with respect to mental health or substance use disorder benefits. (NQTLs are limitations on the scope or duration of benefits for treatment, such as preauthorization requirements.)

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grant funding to 
      States for mental health and substance use disorder parity 
                            implementation.

    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 ``Parity Implementation Assistance 
Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 
              PARITY IMPLEMENTATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 2794(c) of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 300gg-94(c)) (as added by section 1003 of the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Parity implementation.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Beginning 60 days after the date 
                of enactment of the Parity Implementation Assistance 
                Act, the Secretary shall award grants to States to 
                implement the mental health and substance use disorder 
                parity provisions of section 2726, provided that in 
                order to receive such a grant, a State is required to 
                request and review from health insurance issuers 
                offering group or individual health insurance coverage 
                the comparative analyses and other information required 
                of such health insurance issuers under subsection 
                (a)(8)(A) of such section 2726 regarding the design and 
                application of nonquantitative treatment limitations 
                imposed on mental health or substance use disorder 
                benefits.
                    ``(B) Authorization of appropriations.--For 
                purposes of awarding grants under subparagraph (A), 
                there are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for 
                each of the first five fiscal years beginning after the 
                date of the enactment of this paragraph.''.
    (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 2794 of the Public Health Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-95), as added by section 6603 of the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) is redesignated 
as section 2795.
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To release the reversionary interest of the United States in certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6240 | Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris (R-UT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:

This bill releases to the University of Utah, without consideration, the revisionary interest of the United States in approximately 593 acres of specified nonfederal land.

To release the reversionary interest of the United States in certain 
   non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, 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. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES IN 
              NON-FEDERAL LAND IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

    (a) Release.--There is released to the University of Utah, without 
consideration, the reversionary interest of the United States in the 
non-Federal land described in subsection (b).
    (b) Description of Non-Federal Land.--The non-Federal land referred 
to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593 acres of land of the 
University of Utah--
            (1) identified in the patent--
                    (A) numbered 43-99-0012; and
                    (B) dated October 18, 1968; and
            (2) more particularly described as tracts D (excluding the 
        parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 
        E., Salt Lake Meridian.
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GOALS Act
Bill: H.R.1644 | Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
Give Our Athletes Level Salaries Act or the GOALS Act
This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the members of the U.S. Women's National Team and the U.S. Men's National Team.

To prohibit the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless the United 
 States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the members of the 
    United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's 
                             National Team.

    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 ``Give Our Athletes Level Salaries 
Act'' or the ``GOALS Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR 2026 WORLD CUP.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
appropriated or otherwise made available to provide support for the 
2026 World Cup, including support for a host city, a participating 
State or local agency, the United States Soccer Federation, the 
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association 
Football (CONCACAF), or the Federation Internationale de Football 
Association (FIFA), until the date on which the United States Soccer 
Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the members of the United 
States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team.
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Moving H–2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.427 | Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Moving H-2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2021
This bill moves administration of the H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture.



To transfer the administration of the H-2A program from the Secretary 
   of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture, 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 ``Moving H-2A to United States 
Department of Agriculture Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF H-2A PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1188) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Secretary of Labor'' and inserting 
        ``Secretary of Agriculture''; and
            (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' and inserting 
        ``Secretary of Homeland Security''.
    (b) Timing.--
            (1) Effective date of amendments.--The amendments made in 
        subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 60 days 
        after the date of the enactment of this section.
            (2) Transfer of program administration.--On the date that 
        is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the 
        Secretary of Labor shall take such actions as are necessary to 
        provide to the Secretary of Agriculture any personnel, funding, 
        and other materials necessary to transfer administration of the 
        H-2A program under section 218 of the Immigration and 
        Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1188), to the Secretary of 
        Agriculture.
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Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4071 | Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to conduct or support gain-of-function research involving potential pandemic pathogens by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or other foreign adversaries. Gain-of-function research is any research that is anticipated to confer an attribute on a pathogen to enhance its pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals.
If the Department of State finds that an entity has used funds for prohibited research, the entity may not receive any federal funding for a period of five years.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to conduct or support certain 
           gain-of-function research by a foreign adversary.

    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 ``Foreign Gain-of-Function Research 
Prevention Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CERTAIN GAIN-OF-FUNCTION 
              RESEARCH BY A FOREIGN ADVERSARY.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be made available, whether 
directly or indirectly, or used by an entity, to conduct or support any 
gain-of-function research involving a potential pandemic pathogen by a 
foreign adversary, including--
            (1) China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea; and
            (2) any other country the Secretary of State, in 
        consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of 
        National Intelligence, or any other appropriate Federal 
        official, determines to be a foreign adversary for the purposes 
        of this section.
    (b) Funding Freeze for Violations.--Any entity the Secretary of 
State finds to have used Federal funds in violation of this section may 
not receive any Federal funding for a period of 5 years, beginning on 
the date of such finding.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Gain-of-function research.--The term ``gain-of-function 
        research'' means any research that may be reasonably 
        anticipated to confer an attribute to a pathogen such that the 
        pathogen would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility 
        in mammals.
            (2) Potential pandemic pathogen.--The term ``potential 
        pandemic pathogen'' means a pathogen that, prior to any gain-
        of-function research--
                    (A) is likely highly transmissible and likely 
                capable of wide and uncontrollable spread in human 
                populations; and
                    (B) is likely highly virulent and likely to cause 
                significant morbidity or mortality in humans.
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Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.377 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021
This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees.
Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties 
 for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, 
                        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 ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law 
Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR 
              EMPLOYEES.

    Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as 
follows:
``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or 
              employees
    ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly--
            ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, 
        intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties,
            ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to 
        commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or
            ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including 
        a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do 
        so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily 
        injury while acting under paragraph (1),
any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any 
branch of the United States Government (including any member of the 
uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance 
of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person 
defined above on account of the performance of official duties during 
such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in 
subsection (b).
    ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished 
as follows:
            ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, 
        by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by 
        imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
            ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, 
        by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by 
        imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.
            ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, 
        by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by 
        mandatory imprisonment, or both.''.
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Assisting School Mental Health Professionals Through Work Study Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4843 | Sponsor: Rep. Newman, Marie (D-IL)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Assisting School Mental Health Professionals Through Work Study Act of 2021
This bill adds assisting school-based mental health professionals to the list of community services in which undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may participate under the Federal Work-Study Program.
Specifically, the bill revises the definition of community services to include activities in which the student assists a mental health professional with appropriate tasks (e.g., administrative assistance) so long as the professional is (1) a school-based mental health services provider, or (2) an overseer of a school-based mental health services provider.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include student assistance 
to certain mental health professionals as community services under the 
                      Federal work-study program.

    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 ``Assisting School Mental Health 
Professionals Through Work Study Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES.

    Section 441(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-
51(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(5) activities in which a student assists a mental health 
        professional with appropriate tasks (which may include 
        administrative assistance, but which shall not include the 
        direct provision of mental health services by the student), 
        provided that the mental health professional--
                    ``(A) is a school-based mental health services 
                provider (as such term is defined in section 4102(6) of 
                the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) of 
                any preschool, Head Start program, early childhood 
                education program, or elementary or secondary school 
                that serves community residents; or
                    ``(B) is an overseer of a school-based mental 
                health services provider described in subparagraph 
                (A).''.
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Outdated AUMF Repeal Act
Bill: H.R.2014 | Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike (R-WI)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Outdated AUMF Repeal Act
This bill repeals the authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq (dated January 14, 1991, and October 16, 2002) and repeals a joint resolution authorizing the provision of military assistance in the general area of the Middle East (dated March 9, 1957).

To repeal certain outdated authorizations for the use of military 
                     force, 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 ``Outdated AUMF Repeal Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ 
              RESOLUTION OF 2002.

    The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution 
of 2002 (Public Law 107-243; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

SEC. 3. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ 
              RESOLUTION.

    The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution 
(Public Law 102-1; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

SEC. 4. REPEAL OF RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE 
              MIDDLE EAST.

    The joint resolution entitled ``A joint resolution to promote peace 
and stability in the Middle East'' (Public Law 85-7; 22 U.S.C. 1961 et 
seq.) is hereby repealed.
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