hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
GAS PRICE Act
Bill: S.3086 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Give Americans Stability at Pumps as Rising Inflation Causes Emergencies Act or the GAS PRICE Act
This bill requires the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to report on any policy, regulation, or executive order with an effective date of January 20, 2021, or later that the EIA determines has increased or may increase energy prices in the United States.

To require the Energy Information Administration to submit to Congress 
and make publicly available an annual report on Federal agency policies 
    and regulations and Executive orders that have increased or may 
  increase energy prices in the United States, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Give Americans Stability at Pumps as 
Rising Inflation Causes Emergencies Act'' or the ``GAS PRICE Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON POLICIES, REGULATIONS, AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS AFFECTING 
              ENERGY PRICES.

    Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
every year thereafter, the Energy Information Administration shall 
submit to Congress and make publicly available a report detailing each 
Federal agency policy or regulation and each Executive order with an 
effective date of January 20, 2021, or later that the Energy 
Information Administration determines has increased or may increase 
energy prices in the United States.
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Dairy H–2A Eligibility Act
Bill: H.R.1571 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris (R-NY)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Dairy H-2A Eligibility Act
This bill expands the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) to include dairy workers.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant 
                       status for dairy workers.

    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 ``Dairy H-2A Eligibility Act''.

SEC. 2. NONIMMIGRANT STATUS FOR DAIRY WORKERS.

    Section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a)) is amended by inserting after 
``abandoning'' the following: ``who is coming temporarily to the United 
States to perform agricultural labor or services as a dairy worker, 
or''.
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First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act
Bill: H.R.5078 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act
This bill increases from $10,000 to $25,000 the aggregate amount a taxpayer may withdraw, without penalty, from a tax-exempt retirement plan as a first-time homebuyer distribution.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount that 
 can be withdrawn without penalty from individual retirement plans as 
                  first-time homebuyer distributions.

    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 ``First Time Homeowner Savings Plan 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON PENALTY-FREE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER 
              DISTRIBUTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 72(t)(8)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting 
``$25,000''.
    (b) Inflation Adjustment.--Section 72(t)(8) of such Code is amended 
by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(F) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any 
                taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2022, 
                the $25,000 amount in subparagraph (B)(i) shall be 
                increased by an amount equal to--
                            ``(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by
                            ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment 
                        determined under section 1(f)(3) for the 
                        calendar year in which the taxable year begins, 
                        by substituting `calendar year 2021' for 
                        `calendar year 1992'.
                Any increase determined under the preceding sentence 
                shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to distributions made December 31, 2021, in taxable years ending 
after such date.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely".
Bill: H.J.Res.37 | Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on January 19, 2021, that applies, subject to certain exceptions, sunset dates to HHS regulations.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 37

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health 
    and Human Services relating to ``Securing Updated and Necessary 
                    Statutory Evaluations Timely''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 29, 2021

Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself and Ms. Eshoo) submitted the following 
  joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health 
    and Human Services relating to ``Securing Updated and Necessary 
                    Statutory Evaluations Timely''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating 
to ``Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely'' (86 
Fed. Reg. 5694; published January 19, 2021), and such rule shall have 
no force or effect.
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Save our Stages Extension Act
Bill: H.R.5429 | Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter (D-VT)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Save our Stages Extension Act
This bill extends to March 11, 2023, the time frame during which Shuttered Venue Operators Grant recipients may use grant funds to cover their expenses.
These grants provide funds to certain types of entities in the arts and entertainment industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, a recipient may use such funds to cover expenses incurred between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021.

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the 
 timing for the use of funds with respect to grants made to shuttered 
                            venue operators.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Save our Stages Extension Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS.

    Section 324(d) of title III of division N of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended by striking 
paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
            ``(1) Timing.--
                    ``(A) Expenses incurred.--Amounts received under a 
                grant under this section may be used for costs incurred 
                during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and 
                ending on March 11, 2023.
                    ``(B) Expenditure.--An eligible person or entity 
                shall return to the Administrator any amounts received 
                under a grant under this section that are not expended 
                on or before April 15, 2023, with respect to costs 
                incurred during the period described in subparagraph 
                (A).''.
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A bill to establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use of nuclear weapons.
Bill: S.1219 | Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth (D-MA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to not use nuclear weapons first.

To establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use 
                          of nuclear weapons.

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

SECTION 1. POLICY ON NO-FIRST-USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.

    It is the policy of the United States to not use nuclear weapons 
first.
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Kenneth Meisel Public Servants’ Claimant Fairness Act
Bill: S.2017 | Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' Claimant Fairness Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise regulations so as to allow at least 60 days (rather than at least 30 days) for a claimant to submit any additional evidence that is requested by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs to support a federal workers' compensation claim.

To increase the period of time during which an individual who has 
  submitted a claim for benefits under chapter 81 of title 5, United 
   States Code, may supply supporting documentation to the Office of 
  Workers' Compensation Programs of the Department of Labor, 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 ``Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' 
Claimant Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN TIME PERIOD FOR FECA CLAIMANT TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING 
              EVIDENCE TO OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS.

    Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall--
            (1) amend the second sentence of section 10.121 of title 
        20, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, 
        by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``60 days''; and
            (2) modify the Procedure Manual of the Division of Federal 
        Employees' Compensation of the Office of Workers' Compensation 
        Programs of the Department of Labor to reflect the change made 
        by the Secretary under paragraph (1).
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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act
Bill: H.R.1991 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice to study issues and make recommendations related to child custody and divorce in domestic violence cases.

To direct the Attorney General to conduct studies on child custody and 
      divorce in domestic violence cases, 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 ``Supporting Victims of Domestic 
Violence Act''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON CHILD CUSTODY IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.

    The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, shall conduct a study investigating whether victims 
who raise evidence of domestic violence are more likely to lose primary 
custody of children to an abusive partner or to the State, including--
            (1) a review of State laws, regulations, and practices on 
        how child neglect and custody situations are handled in 
        domestic violence situations; and
            (2) a list of recommendations on how to restructure State 
        laws, regulations, and practices to better protect victims of 
        domestic violence and their children.

SEC. 3. STUDY ON COSTS OF DIVORCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.

    The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, shall--
            (1) conduct a study on the direct and collateral economic 
        costs and risks of divorce from an abusive partner to a victim 
        of domestic violence, including the payment of alimony, legal 
        fees, spousal support, or the division of property, 
        disaggregated on the basis of whether the individual has higher 
        earnings than their partner; and
            (2) include recommendations based on the study conducted 
        under paragraph (1).
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Protecting Free Speech Act
Bill: H.R.7641 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Protecting Free Speech Act
This bill terminates the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits using DHS funding for the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the board.

To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of 
Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish 
            any other similar Board, 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 Free Speech Act''.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF THE DISINFORMATION GOVERNANCE BOARD.

    The Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland 
Security is hereby terminated.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DISINFORMATION 
              GOVERNANCE BOARD.

    No Federal funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made 
available to the Department of Homeland Security may be made available 
to establish or carry out the activities of any other entity that is 
substantially similar to the Disinformation Governance Board terminated 
by section 2.
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VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act
Bill: S.3820 | Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Retention and Income Security Enhancement Act or the VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act
This bill increases the maximum rate of basic pay for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and registered nurses of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of pay for 
    certain nurses and other medical positions of the Department of 
               Veterans Affairs, 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 ``Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse 
and Physician Assistant Retention And Income Security Enhancement Act'' 
or the ``VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act''.

SEC. 2. PAY FOR NURSES AND CERTAIN OTHER MEDICAL POSITIONS OF THE 
              DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    Section 7451 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(2)(C), by striking ``and physician 
        assistant'' and inserting ``physician assistant, and 
        podiatrist''; and
            (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and 
        inserting the following:
    ``(2) The maximum rate of basic pay for any grade for a covered 
position may not exceed--
            ``(A) in the case of an advanced practice nurse, the 
        maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level I 
        of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5;
            ``(B) in the case of a physician assistant, the maximum 
        rate of basic pay established for positions in level I of the 
        Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5;
            ``(C) in the case of a registered nurse, the maximum rate 
        of basic pay established for positions in level II of the 
        Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5; and
            ``(D) in the case of any other covered position, the 
        maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level IV 
        of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.''.
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Rural Transportation Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.3490 | Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Rural Transportation Improvement Act
This bill authorizes funding through FY2026 from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide formula grants for rural areas.
Additionally, the bill increases the percentage of funds available from 2% to 3% for the Department of Transportation to provide grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas.

To authorize funding for formula grants for rural areas, to amend title 
 49, United States Code, to increase the percentage of funds available 
    for grants and contracts for transportation research, technical 
assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas, 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 ``Rural Transportation Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS.

    (a) In General.--There shall be available from the Mass Transit 
Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide financial assistance to 
rural areas under section 5311--
            (1) $1,025,199,724 for fiscal year 2023;
            (2) $1,041,192,839 for fiscal year 2024;
            (3) $1,057,851,925 for fiscal year 2025; and
            (4) $1,074,460,200 for fiscal year 2026.
    (b) Formula Grants for Rural Areas.--Section 5311(b)(3)(B) of title 
49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2 percent'' and 
inserting ``3 percent''.
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Justice Safety Valve Act of 2021
Bill: S.2695 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2021
This bill authorizes a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum if it determines, after considering certain factors, that the mandatory minimum sentence is greater than necessary.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust and irrational 
                         criminal punishments.

    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 Safety Valve Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE A SENTENCE BELOW A STATUTORY MINIMUM.

    Section 3553 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
    ``(g) Authority To Impose a Sentence Below a Statutory Minimum To 
Prevent an Unjust Sentence.--
            ``(1) General rule.--Notwithstanding any provision of law 
        other than this subsection, the court may impose a sentence 
        below a statutory minimum if the court finds that it is 
        necessary to do so in order to avoid violating the requirements 
        of subsection (a).
            ``(2) Court to give parties notice.--Before imposing a 
        sentence under paragraph (1), the court shall give the parties 
        reasonable notice of the court's intent to do so and an 
        opportunity to respond.
            ``(3) Statement in writing of factors.--The court shall 
        state, in the written statement of reasons, the factors under 
        subsection (a) that require imposition of a sentence below the 
        statutory minimum.
            ``(4) Appeal rights not limited.--This subsection does not 
        limit any right to appeal that would otherwise exist in its 
        absence.''.
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Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2435 | Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim (D-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the sale of any drug intended for human use that contains an ingredient derived from a gluten-containing grain unless the drug's label (1)	states that the drug contains such an ingredient, and (2)	identifies the type of grain from which the ingredient is derived.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label 
  of a drug that is intended for human use and contains an ingredient 
 that is derived directly or indirectly from a gluten-containing grain 
       to identify each such ingredient, 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 ``Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. LABELING OF DRUGS WITH AN INGREDIENT MADE FROM A GLUTEN-
              CONTAINING GRAIN.

    (a) Misbranding.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(gg) If it is a drug--
            ``(1) that is intended for human use;
            ``(2) that contains an ingredient that is derived directly 
        or indirectly from a gluten-containing grain (including wheat, 
        barley, rye, and their crossbred hybrids); and
            ``(3) whose label fails--
                    ``(A) to state that the drug contains such an 
                ingredient; and
                    ``(B) to identify each such ingredient and the type 
                of gluten-containing grain from which it is derived.''.
    (b) Applicability.--Section 502(gg) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply 
beginning on the sooner of--
            (1) a date to be determined by the Secretary of Health and 
        Human Services; and
            (2) the date that is 2 years after the date of the 
        enactment of this Act.
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H–4 Work Authorization Act
Bill: H.R.7442 | Sponsor: Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn (D-GA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
H-4 Work Authorization Act
This bill provides automatic employment authorization to a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) admitted into the United States as a spouse of an H-1B visa holder (a nonimmigrant worker who is in a special occupation or a fashion model).
Currently, a spouse of an H-1B visa holder must apply separately to receive employment authorization.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to provide employment authorization to certain alien 
                    spouses, 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 ``H-4 Work Authorization Act''.

SEC. 2. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN ALIEN SPOUSES.

    Section 214(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1184(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) In the case of an alien spouse admitted under section 
        101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), who is accompanying or following to join a 
        principal alien admitted under such section, the Secretary of 
        Homeland Security shall authorize the alien spouse to engage in 
        employment in the United States incident to status and provide 
        the spouse with an `employment authorized' endorsement or other 
        appropriate work permit.''.
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Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
Bill: S.1899 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications.
Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members. The bill also prohibits obligating or expending funds in Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies that the entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.

To prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the 
          territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas 
Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON THE EXPENDITURE FOR FEDERAL FUNDS IN GAZA.

    (a) In General.--No United States Government funds may be obligated 
or expended in the territory of Gaza until after the President 
certifies to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that such 
funds can be expended without benefitting any organization or persons 
that is--
            (1) a member of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any 
        other organization designated by the Secretary of State as a 
        foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the 
        Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189); or
            (2) controlled or influenced by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic 
        Jihad, or any such foreign terrorist organization.
    (b) United Nations Entities.--No United States Government funds may 
be obligated or expended in the territory of Gaza through any United 
Nations entity or office unless the President certifies to the 
congressional committees referred to in subsection (a) that such entity 
or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic 
ideas or propaganda.
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Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021
Bill: S.1923 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide government employees and their family members timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for assessment if they are determined to be experiencing certain anomalous health conditions.
DOD must furnish treatment for the anomalous health condition or related affliction at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
DOD must also develop a process to ensure that government employees and their family members are afforded timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

To require the Secretary of Defense to provide to employees of the 
  United States Government and their family members timely access to 
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for medical assessment of 
                      anomalous health conditions.

    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 ``Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ACCESS BY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY 
              MEMBERS TO CERTAIN FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 
              FOR ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF ANOMALOUS HEALTH 
              CONDITIONS.

    (a) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide to 
employees of the United States Government and their family members who 
the Secretary determines are experiencing symptoms of certain anomalous 
health conditions, as defined by the Secretary for purposes of this 
section, timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 
for medical assessment.
    (b) Treatment.--With respect to an individual described in 
subsection (a) diagnosed with an anomalous health condition or a 
related affliction, whether diagnosed under an assessment under 
subsection (a) or otherwise, the Secretary shall furnish to the 
individual treatment for the injury or affliction, subject to space 
availability, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter 
Reed National Military Medical Center.
    (c) Development of Process.--The Secretary of Defense, in 
consultation with the heads of such Federal agencies as the Secretary 
considers appropriate, shall develop a process to ensure that employees 
from those agencies and their family members are afforded timely access 
to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pursuant to subsection 
(a) by not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Bill: S.142 | Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne (D-NH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations.
Current U.S. policy prohibits various foreign assistance from going to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility 
 requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to 
the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act 
                                of 1961.

    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 ``Global Health, Empowerment and 
Rights Act''.

SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE FOR FOREIGN NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS UNDER PART 
              I OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or policy, 
in determining eligibility for assistance authorized under part I of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), foreign 
nongovernmental organizations--
            (1) shall not be ineligible for such assistance solely on 
        the basis of health or medical services, including counseling 
        and referral services, provided by such organizations with non-
        United States Government funds if such services do not violate 
        the laws of the country in which they are being provided and 
        would not violate United States Federal law if provided in the 
        United States; and
            (2) shall not be subject to requirements relating to the 
        use of non-United States Government funds for advocacy and 
        lobbying activities other than those that apply to United 
        States nongovernmental organizations receiving assistance under 
        part I of such Act.
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PREVENT ACT of 2021
Bill: H.R.5274 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 or the PREVENT ACT of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory and recurrent training on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide training for U.S. 
   Customs and Border Protection personnel on the use of containment 
devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially 
               lethal substances, 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 ``Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and 
Toxics Act of 2021'' or the ``PREVENT ACT of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROVIDING TRAINING FOR U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 
              PERSONNEL ON THE USE OF CONTAINMENT DEVICES TO PREVENT 
              SECONDARY EXPOSURE TO FENTANYL AND OTHER POTENTIALLY 
              LETHAL SUBSTANCES.

    (a) Training.--Paragraph (1) of section 416(b) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 216(b)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(C) How to use containment devices to prevent 
                secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially 
                lethal substances.''.
    (b) Availability of Containment Devices.--Section 416(c) of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 216(c)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and'' after ``equipment'' and inserting a 
        comma; and
            (2) by inserting ``and containment devices'' after 
        ``naloxone,''.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building".
Bill: H.R.4771 | Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. (D-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building.

To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located 
  at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the ``Joseph 
   Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building''.

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

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.

    The Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 111 
North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse 
and Federal Building''.

SEC. 2. REFERENCE.

    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal 
Building''.
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Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act
Bill: S.1480 | Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act
This bill requires the Department of Education to count each month for which a borrower's federal student loan payment was in deferment or forbearance during a period of active duty, including certain National Guard duty, as a qualifying payment for the purpose of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Under current law, a borrower who is a service member is eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF program; however, if the borrower places their loan into deferment or forbearance while they are on active duty, that period of time does not count as a qualifying payment for the PSLF program.

To direct the Secretary of Education to deem each month for which 
   certain Federal student loans are in deferment during a period of 
   active duty service as months counted toward 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 ``Recognizing Military Service in PSLF 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ACTIVE DUTY DEFERMENT PERIODS COUNTED TOWARD PUBLIC SERVICE 
              LOAN FORGIVENESS.

    Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(m)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as 
        paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively;
            (2) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
        (A), by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph 
        (3)''; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) Active duty deferment periods.--Notwithstanding any 
        other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall deem 
        each month for which a loan payment was in deferment under 
        subsection (f)(2) of this section or for which a loan payment 
        was in forbearance under section 685.205(a)(7) of title 34, 
        Code of Federal Regulations, (or similar successor 
        regulations), for a borrower described in subsection (f)(2)(C) 
        as if the borrower of the loan had made a payment for the 
        purpose of public service loan forgiveness under this 
        subsection.''.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Bill: S.J.Res.9 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices.

Calendar No.  8
117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 9

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine 
                               justices.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 25, 2021

 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. 
Boozman, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Portman, Mr. Grassley, 
  Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Cotton, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Daines, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. 
 Barrasso, Mr. Inhofe, and Mr. Tillis) introduced the following joint 
               resolution; which was read the first time

                             March 1, 2021

            Read the second time and placed on the calendar

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine 
                               justices.

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

                              ``Article--

    ``The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine 
justices.''.




                                                        Calendar No.  8

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                              S. J. RES. 9

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine 
                               justices.

_______________________________________________________________________

                             March 1, 2021

            Read the second time and placed on the calendar
Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.146 | Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald (D-NJ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2021
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address that limit the charge for distance traveled.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the United States 
 Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by 
  priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, 
 Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office, 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 ``Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES OF POSTAGE FOR PACKAGES SHIPPED BY 
              PRIORITY MAIL FROM THE UNITED STATES TO A FOREIGN ARMY 
              POST OFFICE, FLEET POST OFFICE, OR DIPLOMATIC POST 
              OFFICE.

    (a) In General.--Section 3632 of title 39, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Exemption.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), not later than 
180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Postal 
Service shall establish rates of postage for packages shipped by 
priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, 
Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address whereby such 
packages may not be charged a zoned rate greater than the zone 2 rate 
(as that term is defined in section 608.9 of the Domestic Mail Manual, 
or any successor manual).''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 2401 of title 39, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(h) As reimbursement to the Postal Service for the costs of 
carrying out subsection (d) of section 3632, there are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Postal Service for any fiscal year an amount equal 
to the revenue difference between the estimated revenue the Postal 
Service would have received during such fiscal year if such subsection 
had not been enacted and the estimated revenue the Postal Service would 
receive during such fiscal year as a result of carrying out such 
subsection.''.
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Veterans Health Flexibility Act
Bill: H.R.5983 | Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. (R-AL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Health Flexibility Act
This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.

To expand the eligibility of veterans for hospital care and medical 
    services provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical 
              providers under the Veterans Choice 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 ``Veterans Health Flexibility Act''.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
              MEDICAL CARE UNDER VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following 
        new subsection (d):
    ``(d) Conditions Under Which Care Is Required To Be Furnished 
Through Non-Department Providers.--Subject to the availability of 
appropriations, the Secretary shall furnish hospital care, medical 
services, or extended care services to a covered veteran through health 
care providers specified in subsection (c), if the covered veteran 
notifies the Secretary that the veteran desires to receive care through 
the Veterans Community Care Program.'';
            (2) by striking subsection (e);
            (3) by redesignating subsections (f) through (o) as 
        subsections (e) through (n), respectively;
            (4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated by striking ``or 
        (e)''; and
            (5) in subsection (l)(2), as so redesignated--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection 
                (i)'' and inserting ``subsection (h)'';
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and
                    (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as 
                subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.
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Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022
Bill: S.4160 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022
This bill grants the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police the authority to protect any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines that such protection is necessary.

[117th Congress Public Law 148]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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Public Law 117-148
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court of the 
United States security-related authorities equivalent to the legislative 
      and executive branches. <<NOTE: June 16, 2022 -  [S. 4160]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supreme Court 
Police Parity Act of 2022. 40 USC 101 note.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 
2022''.
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO PROTECT FAMILY MEMBERS.

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

    Approved June 16, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4160:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            May 9, considered and passed Senate.
            June 14, considered and passed House.

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