hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
NACIE Improvement Act
Bill: S.5104 | Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb (R-NE)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act or the NACIE Improvement Act
This bill revises the membership and duties of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education.
Specifically, the bill requires the council to (1) include at least one member who is the president of a tribal college or university, and (2) submit its annual report to the Department of Education (ED) and the Department of the Interior.
ED and Interior must consider the council's report when preparing their budget materials.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require 
the National Advisory Council on Indian Education to include at least 1 
 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to 
 require the Secretaries of Education and the Interior to consider the 
    National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the 
                    preparation of budget materials.

    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 ``National Advisory Council on Indian 
Education Improvement Act'' or the ``NACIE Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 6141(a)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7471(a)(1)) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, and who shall 
        include at least one president of a Tribal College or 
        University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)))'' after 
        ``organizations''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``the Secretary, and 
        the Secretary of the Interior,'' after ``Congress,''.
    (b) Consideration of Reports.--
            (1) Department of education.--The Secretary of Education, 
        in preparing the budget materials submitted to Congress by the 
        Secretary in support of the budget of the United States 
        Government that is submitted under section 1105 of title 31, 
        United States Code, shall consider the report prepared under 
        section 6141(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
        of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7471(b)).
            (2) Department of the interior.--The Secretary of the 
        Interior, in preparing the budget materials submitted to 
        Congress by the Secretary in support of the budget of the 
        United States Government that is submitted under section 1105 
        of title 31, United States Code, shall consider the report 
        prepared under section 6141(b) of the Elementary and Secondary 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7471(b)).
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Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3914 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2021
This bill allows a recipient of monthly Social Security benefits who does not concurrently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to choose the day of the month that benefits are paid. SSI is a federal, needs-based program that provides cash benefits to older adults, blind individuals, and individuals with disabilities.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit individuals to 
                 select a monthly benefit payment date.

    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 ``Social Security Benefit Payments 
Choice Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT DATE.

    (a) In General.--Section 205 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
405) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(v)(1) The Commissioner shall permit individuals entitled to 
monthly insurance benefits under this title (other than individuals 
concurrently entitled to benefits under this title and title XVI) to 
select, at the time of application for monthly insurance benefits or 
during the annual, coordinated election period (as defined in section 
1851(e)(3)(B)) for any calendar year, any day of the month as the 
individual's monthly payment date.
    ``(2) At the time an individual selects a monthly payment date as 
described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall ensure that the 
individual is notified of the effects of such selection, including any 
effects on the timing of delivery of benefit payments.
    ``(3) After an individual selects a monthly payment date as 
described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall send a notice to the 
individual that provides confirmation of the monthly payment date 
selected, the date of the selection and the manner in which the 
selection was made, and the 1st month for which the selection takes 
effect.
    ``(4) In any month in which the monthly payment date selected by an 
individual as described in paragraph (1) is a Saturday, Sunday, or 
Federal holiday, payment shall be made--
            ``(A) on the 1st day preceding such monthly payment date 
        that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday in any case 
        in which such preceding day occurs during such month; and
            ``(B) in any other case, on the 1st day following such 
        monthly payment date that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal 
        holiday.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.632 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021
This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.

To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, 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 ``Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON MARITIME LIENS ON FISHING PERMIT AND PERMIT 
              DESCRIPTION.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 313 of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit 
              description
    ``(a) In General.--This chapter--
            ``(1) does not establish a maritime lien on a permit that--
                    ``(A) authorizes a person or use of a vessel to 
                engage in fishing; and
                    ``(B) is issued under State or Federal law; and
            ``(2) does not authorize any civil action to enforce a 
        maritime lien on such a permit.
    ``(b) Treatment of Fishing Permits.--A fishing permit--
            ``(1) is governed solely by the State or Federal law under 
        which it was issued; and
            ``(2) is not included in the whole of a vessel or as an 
        appurtenance or intangible of a vessel for any purpose.
    ``(c) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--Nothing in subsections 
(a) and (b) shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the 
authority of the Secretary of Commerce to modify, suspend, revoke, or 
sanction any Federal fishery permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce 
or to bring a civil action to enforce such modification, suspension, 
revocation, or sanction.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 
31309 the following:

``31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit 
                            description.''.
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Don’t Tax Higher Education Act
Bill: H.R.2832 | Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. (D-PA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Don't Tax Higher Education Act
This bill repeals the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on 
        investment income of private colleges and universities.

    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 ``Don't Tax Higher Education Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME OF PRIVATE COLLEGES 
              AND UNIVERSITIES.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking subchapter H (and by striking the item relating to 
such subchapter in the table of subchapters for such chapter).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
Bill: H.R.3132 | Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. (R-NV)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and Nevada.

To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, 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 ``Lake Tahoe Restoration 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION ACT.

    (a) Cooperative Authorities.--Section 4(f) of the Lake Tahoe 
Restoration Act (Public Law 106-506; 114 Stat. 2353; 130 Stat. 1783) is 
amended by striking ``4 fiscal years following the date of enactment of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2016'' and inserting ``period 
beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the 
date described in section 10(a)''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 10(a) of the Lake 
Tahoe Restoration Act (Public Law 106-506; 114 Stat. 2357; 130 Stat. 
1789) is amended by striking ``for a period'' and all that follows 
through the period at the end and inserting ``, to remain available 
until September 30, 2034.''.
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for constructive ownership with respect to real estate investment trusts.
Bill: S.2715 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill modifies rules relating to the constructive ownership of assets in a real estate investment trust.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for 
 constructive ownership with respect to real estate investment trusts.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF REIT CONSTRUCTIVE OWNERSHIP RULES.

    (a) In General.--Section 856(d)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by 
striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``, 
and'', and by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) except as otherwise provided by the 
                Secretary, stock, assets, and net profits 
                constructively owned by a partnership, estate, trust, 
                or corporation by reason of the application of section 
                318(a)(3) (after application of subparagraphs (A) and 
                (B)) shall not be considered as owned by it for 
                purposes of again applying such section in order to 
                make another person the constructive owner of such 
                stock, assets, or net profits.
        Subparagraph (C) shall not prevent any person from being the 
        constructive owner of stock, assets, or net profits of any 
        person as the result of any other application of section 318(a) 
        (as modified by this paragraph).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
    (c) No Inference.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by 
this Act shall be construed to create any inference with respect to the 
proper application of section 318 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to cases other than cases to which such amendments apply.
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A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.657 | Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John (R-AR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that, if it creates a presumption of service-connection between the occurrence of a disease and exposure to an herbicide agent while serving in the Armed Forces between January 9, 1962, and June 30, 1976, at a military base in Thailand, such presumption must also apply to exposure at any military base in Thailand, regardless of where on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the veteran performed.

To modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were 
   exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in 
        Thailand during the Vietnam era, 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. MODIFICATION OF PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR 
              VETERANS WHO WERE EXPOSED TO HERBICIDE AGENTS WHILE 
              SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES IN THAILAND DURING THE 
              VIETNAM ERA.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure 
that if the Secretary creates a presumption of service connection 
between the occurrence of a disease and exposure to a herbicide agent 
while serving in the Armed Forces during the covered period at a 
military base in Thailand, such presumption also applies to exposure to 
a herbicide agent while serving in the Armed Forces during the covered 
period at any military base located in Thailand without regard to where 
on the base the veteran was located or what military job specialty the 
veteran performed.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 
        period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on June 30, 
        1976.
            (2) Herbicide agent.--The term ``herbicide agent'' has the 
        meaning given such term in section 1116(a) of title 38, United 
        States Code.
            (3) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
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Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6013 | Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2021
This bill increases the standard mileage rate for the tax deduction for the charitable use of a passenger automobile. The bill increases the rate from the standard charitable rate of 14 cents per mile to the standard business mileage rate (56 cents per mile in 2021).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable 
              mileage rate with the business travel rate.

    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 ``Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN CHARITABLE MILEAGE RATE.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (i) of section 170 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``14 cents per mile'' and 
inserting ``the rate determined by the Secretary, which rate shall not 
be less than the standard mileage rate used for purposes of sections 
162 and 212''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2020.
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District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
Bill: H.R.6253 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
This bill provides authority for the Council of the District of Columbia to enact any law, resolution, or rule relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the District courts.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council 
     of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the 
   organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts.

    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 ``District of Columbia Courts Home 
Rule Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ENACT LAWS WITH 
              RESPECT TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS.

    Section 602(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1-
206.02(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
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More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2464 | Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie (D-MN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty line.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility 
     for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare 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 ``More Help for Seniors Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDIES UNDER PART D OF 
              THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1860D-14(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-
114(a)) is amended--
            (1) in the header, by striking ``Individuals'' and all that 
        follows through ``Line'' and inserting ``Certain Individuals'';
            (2) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by striking the header and inserting 
                ``Individuals with certain low incomes''; and
                    (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
                inserting ``(or, with respect to a plan year beginning 
                on or after January 1, 2023, 150 percent)'' after ``135 
                percent'';
            (3) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking the header and inserting ``Other 
                low-income individuals''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (A)--
                            (i) by inserting ``(or, with respect to a 
                        plan year beginning on or after January 1, 
                        2023, 150 percent)'' after ``below 135 
                        percent''; and
                            (ii) by inserting ``(or, with respect to a 
                        plan year beginning on or after January 1, 
                        2023, 200 percent)'' after ``at 150 percent''; 
                        and
            (4) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``(or, with 
        respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 
        200 percent)'' after ``150 percent''.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums.
Bill: H.R.6514 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill allows an individual taxpayer a deduction from gross income for insurance premiums paid for the health care coverage of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents. The bill makes the deduction available whether or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line 
                deduction for health insurance premiums.

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

SECTION 1. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

    (a) In General.--Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 224 
as section 225 and by inserting after section 223 the following new 
section:

``SEC. 224. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

    ``In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a 
deduction for the taxable year amounts paid by the taxpayer for 
insurance which constitutes medical care (as defined in section 213(d)) 
for the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents. No amount 
allowed as a deduction under the preceding sentence shall be taken into 
account in determining any deduction or credit otherwise allowable to 
the taxpayer (or any other taxpayer) under this chapter.''.
    (b) Deduction Allowed Whether or Not Individual Itemizes Other 
Deductions.--Subsection (a) of section 62 of such Code is amended by 
inserting before the last sentence at the end the following new 
paragraph:
            ``(22) Deduction for health insurance premiums.--The 
        deduction allowed by section 224.''.
    (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part VII of 
subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by redesignating the 
item relating to section 224 as an item relating to section 225 and by 
inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new 
item:

``Sec. 224. Deduction for health insurance premiums.''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Sgt. Fieldy Act
Bill: H.R.9152 | Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente (D-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Sgt. Fieldy Act
This bill authorizes the interment of a deceased military working dog in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment of 
 military working dogs in any open national cemetery under the control 
    of the National Cemetery Administration, 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 ``Sgt. Fieldy Act''.

SEC. 2. INTERMENT OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS IN NATIONAL CEMETERIES.

    (a) Interment of Military Working Dogs.--Section 2402 of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(c)(1) In addition to the persons specified in subsection (a), 
under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, the remains of 
any covered dog may be interred in any open national cemetery under the 
control of the National Cemetery Administration.
    ``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered dog' means a deceased 
dog that, at any time before death, was a military working dog, as 
described in section 2583(i) of title 10.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after the day that is one 
year before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Aluminum Pricing Examination Act
Bill: H.R.2698 | Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. (D-FL)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act
This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent.
Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

To extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission 
to include oversight of markets which set reference prices for aluminum 
                   premiums, 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 ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' 
or the ``APEX Act''.

SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER 
              MARKETS WHICH SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM 
              PREMIUMS.

    Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(J)(i) The Commission shall have jurisdiction over the markets, 
including the process, oversight, transparency, and manner in which 
reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported, and whether 
the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and 
transparent. However, nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant 
the Commission the authority to set or control prices for aluminum 
premiums.
    ``(ii)(I) The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on 
any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or 
marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of such a reference 
price.
    ``(II) The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an 
opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the 
Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the 
regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of 
the antitrust laws.
    ``(III) The Attorney General may cooperate with, and share relevant 
information with, the Commission, with respect to the setting of such a 
reference price, and shall review any such proposed regulation or 
guideline to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance 
with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.
    ``(IV) The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the 
views of the Attorney General on any such proposed regulation or 
guideline.''.
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CONTRACT Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1283 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021 or the CONTRACT Act of 2021
This bill exempts certain air traffic controllers from a required reduction in their retirement annuity payment on account of earnings from certain work performed while entitled to such annuity.
Under current law, retired Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers receive an annuity payment during the period between the mandatory retirement age of 56 and the Social Security minimum age of 62. Such annuity payment is required to be reduced by a certain percentage of any excess earnings during this period.
The bill exempts from such reduction in annuity payments an air traffic controller who participates in the Air Traffic Control Contract Program (a public-private partnership for air traffic control services) following mandatory retirement.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a full annuity 
            supplement for certain air traffic controllers.

    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 ``Continuity for Operators with 
Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2021'' or 
the ``CONTRACT Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ANNUITY SUPPLEMENT.

    Section 8421a(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``as an air traffic'' and inserting the 
        following: ``as an--
            ``(1) air traffic'';
            (2) in paragraph (1), as so designated, by striking the 
        period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) air traffic controller pursuant to a contract made 
        with the Secretary of Transportation under section 47124 of 
        title 49.''.
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David Dorn Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.378 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
David Dorn Act of 2021
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot).
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the maximum term of 
           imprisonment for rioting, 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 ``David Dorn Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR RIOTING.

    Section 2101(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``Shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than 
five years, or both'' and inserting ``Shall be fined under this title, 
but in no event less than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than ten 
years, or both''.
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Defund Davos Act
Bill: H.R.8748 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Defund Davos Act
This bill restricts federal funding for the World Economic Forum.

To prohibit funding for the World Economic Forum.

    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 ``Defund Davos Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING.

    No funds available to the Department of State, the United States 
Agency for International Development, or any other department or agency 
may be used to provide funding for the World Economic Forum.
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Airport Classification Retention Act
Bill: S.2573 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Airport Classification Retention Act
This bill maintains through FY2023 the classification of any airport that was classified for FY2021 as a nonhub primary airport for purposes of apportioning funds for airport planning and noise compatibility programs.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to maintain the classification 
          of certain airports for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.

    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 ``Airport Classification Retention 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MAINTENANCE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN AIRPORTS FOR FISCAL 
              YEARS 2022 AND 2023.

    (a) In General.--Section 47114(c)(1) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(K) Special rule on classification for fiscal 
                years 2022 and 2023.--Notwithstanding section 47102 and 
                subparagraph (A), and subject to subparagraph (J), for 
                fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Secretary shall 
                classify an airport as a primary nonhub airport if that 
                airport was a primary nonhub airport for fiscal year 
                2021.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect as if included in the enactment of division L of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).
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Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
Bill: S.1583 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and Nevada.

To reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, 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 ``Lake Tahoe Restoration 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION ACT.

    (a) Cooperative Authorities.--Section 4(f) of the Lake Tahoe 
Restoration Act (Public Law 106-506; 114 Stat. 2353; 130 Stat. 1783) is 
amended by striking ``4 fiscal years following the date of enactment of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2016'' and inserting ``period 
beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the 
date described in section 10(a)''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 10(a) of the Lake 
Tahoe Restoration Act (Public Law 106-506; 114 Stat. 2357; 130 Stat. 
1789) is amended by striking ``for a period'' and all that follows 
through the period at the end and inserting ``, to remain available 
until September 30, 2034.''.
                                                       Calendar No. 286

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 1583

                          [Report No. 117-85]

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To identify certain roads in the vicinity of Beale Air Force Base and Travis Air Force Base, California, as defense access roads for purposes of the Defense Access Road Program.
Bill: H.R.6607 | Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill certifies specified roads in California in the vicinity of Beale Air Force Base or Travis Air Force Base as important to the national defense for purposes of the Defense Access Road Program. The program provides a means for the military to pay their share of the cost of public highway improvements necessary to mitigate an unusual impact of a defense activity (e.g., a significant increase in personnel at a military installation).

To identify certain roads in the vicinity of Beale Air Force Base and 
Travis Air Force Base, California, as defense access roads for purposes 
                  of the Defense Access Road Program.

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

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS, BEALE AIR FORCE BASE 
              AND TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Certification.--For purposes of the Defense Access Road 
Program, the roads specified in subsection (b) in the vicinity of Beale 
Air Force Base, California, or in the vicinity of Travis Air Force 
Base, California, are hereby certified to the Secretary of Defense, and 
by extension to the Secretary of Transportation, as important to the 
national defense pursuant to section 210 of title 23, United States 
Code.
    (b) Roads Identified.--The certification made by subsection (a) 
applies to the following roads:
            (1) For Beale Air Force Base, California:
                    (A) Chuck Yeager Road.
                    (B) North Beale Road.
                    (C) Spenceville Road, also known as Camp Beale 
                Highway.
                    (D) South Beale Road.
            (2) For Travis Air Force Base, California:
                    (A) Air Base Parkway.
                    (B) Canon Road.
                    (C) Gate Road, including North Gate Road.
                    (D) Petersen Road.
                    (E) Vanden Road.
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For the relief of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy.
Bill: H.R.445 | Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie (D-NJ)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy.

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

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR YAZMIN FABIOLA JUAREZ COYOY.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy 
shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment 
of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence 
upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under 
section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent 
resident.
    (b) Adjustment of Status.--If Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy enters 
the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection 
(c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and 
shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status 
under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date 
of the enactment of this Act.
    (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees.--Subsections (a) 
and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an 
immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed 
with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number.--Upon the granting of an 
immigrant visa or permanent residence to Yazmin Fabiola Juarez Coyoy, 
the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 
1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number 
of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of 
the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas 
that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth 
under section 202(e) of such Act.
    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain 
Relatives.--The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Yazmin 
Fabiola Juarez Coyoy shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be 
accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and 
Nationality Act.
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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 Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
Bill: H.J.Res.104 | Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad (R-MN)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans.
Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 104

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor 
 relating to ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and 
                    Exercising Shareholder Rights''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 20, 2022

    Mr. Finstad submitted the following joint resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor 
 relating to ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and 
                    Exercising Shareholder Rights''.

    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 Labor relating to ``Prudence and 
Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder 
Rights'' (87 Fed. Reg. 73822 (December 1, 2022)), and such rule shall 
have no force or effect.
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To codify certain regulations for interagency cooperation relating to endangered and threatened wildlife and plants.
Bill: H.R.5732 | Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. (R-AZ)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the Department of the Interior entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation.

To codify certain regulations for interagency cooperation relating to 
             endangered and threatened wildlife and plants.

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

SECTION 1. CODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS FOR INTERAGENCY COOPERATION 
              RELATING TO ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THREATENED SPECIES.

    The amendments to part 402 of title 50, Code of Federal 
Regulations, made by the final rule promulgated by the Secretary of the 
Interior entitled ``Endangered Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
Regulations for Interagency Cooperation'' and published August 27, 2019 
(84 Fed. Reg. 44976), shall have the force and effect of law.
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Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act
Bill: H.R.1790 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act
This bill revises the method for determining the annual per capita change in health insurance premiums for the purpose of determining the premium adjustment percentage that is used to establish the annual limits on cost sharing for health insurance plans.

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the 
    Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of 
determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium 
                        tax credit eligibility.

    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 ``Fair Indexing for Health Care 
Affordability Act''.

SEC. 2. PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT PERCENTAGE.

    Section 1302(c)(4) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care 
Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(4)) is amended by striking ``calendar year)'' 
and inserting ``calendar year, based on estimates and projections for 
the applicable calendar year of the percentage (if any) by which the 
average per enrollee premium for employer-sponsored insurance exceeds 
such average per enrollee premium for the preceding calendar year, as 
published in the National Health Expenditure Accounts)''.
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To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency to reside in the District of Columbia.
Bill: H.R.4393 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill prospectively requires the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District during their tenure.

To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision 
Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the District of 
    Columbia Pretrial Services Agency to reside 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. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECTOR OF 
              COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY AND 
              DIRECTOR OF PRETRIAL SERVICES AGENCY.

    (a) Director of CSOSA.--Section 11233(b)(1) of the National Capital 
Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (sec. 24-
133(b)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the period at the 
end of the second sentence and inserting the following: ``, except that 
as a condition of appointment, the Director shall be a resident of the 
District of Columbia.''.
    (b) Director of Pretrial Services Agency.--Section 23-1304(b), 
District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking 
``Columbia.'' and inserting ``Columbia and who shall be a resident of 
the District of Columbia.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to each individual who is first appointed to serve 
as the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency 
for the District of Columbia or the Director of the District of 
Columbia Pretrial Services Agency (as the case may be) on or after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
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VA Canine Reporting Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5928 | Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette (R-NM)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
VA Canine Reporting Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the average time it took to provide a veteran with a service or guide dog in the prior year and legislative recommendations to reduce such wait time.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs to submit a report annually to Congress on the average 
 time to provide a veteran with a service dog or a guide dog, 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 ``VA Canine Reporting Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON SERVICE DOGS; GUIDE DOGS.

    Section 1714 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(g) Not less than annually, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of 
Representatives a report, including--
            ``(1) the average time to provide a veteran with a service 
        dog or a guide dog in the prior year; and
            ``(2) legislative recommendations of the Secretary to 
        reduce the wait time for a veteran to be provided with a 
        service dog or a guide dog.''.
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