hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Congress LEADS Act
Bill: H.R.6726 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Congress Leadership in Ending Annuities for Dishonorable Service Act or the Congress LEADS Act
This bill prohibits a Member of Congress who is convicted of sexual abuse from collecting a retirement annuity under either the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of 
Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse 
      shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that 
          individual's Member service, 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 ``Congress Leadership in Ending 
Annuities for Dishonorable Service Act'' or the ``Congress LEADS Act''.

SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF CSRS OR FERS ANNUITY BASED ON SERVICE AS A MEMBER 
              OF CONGRESS AFTER CONVICTION OF FELONY SEXUAL ABUSE.

    (a) Civil Service Retirement System.--Section 8332(o)(2) of title 
5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)(iii)--
                    (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (I);
                    (B) by striking the period at the end of subclause 
                (II) and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(III) is committed after the date of enactment of 
                the Congress Leadership in Ending Annuities for 
                Dishonorable Service Act and is described in 
                subparagraph (B)(xxxii).''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the 
        following:
            ``(xxxii) An offense under chapter 109A of title 18 
        (relating to sexual abuse).''.
    (b) Federal Employees Retirement System.--Section 8411(l)(2)(C) of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the period at the 
end and inserting the following: ``, or, in the case of an offense 
described in section 8332(o)(2)(B)(xxxii), after the date of enactment 
of the Congress Leadership in Ending Annuities for Dishonorable Service 
Act.''.
    (c) Application.--For purposes of applying section 8332(o) or 
8411(l) of title 5, United States Code, the amendments made by this 
section shall apply to any act or omission occurring after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
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To extend the authorization of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area.
Bill: H.R.2412 | Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam (R-IL)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance for the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area in Illinois for another 15-year period.

To extend the authorization of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National 
                             Heritage Area.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION EXTENSION OF THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL 
              NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    The Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area Act of 1984 
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 98-398) is amended--
            (1) in section 125(a), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
        inserting ``$20,000,000''; and
            (2) in section 126, by striking ``15'' and inserting 
        ``30''.
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Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
Bill: H.R.7818 | Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. (D-RI)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act
This bill broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses.
Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national.
First, this bill extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender.
Second, the bill expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

To amend section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the 
      scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Justice for Victims of War Crimes 
Act''.

SEC. 2. WAR CRIMES.

    Section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) Jurisdiction.--There is jurisdiction over an offense 
described in subsection (a) if--
            ``(1) the offense occurs in whole or in part within the 
        United States; or
            ``(2) regardless of where the offense occurs--
                    ``(A) the victim or offender is--
                            ``(i) a national of the United States or an 
                        alien lawfully admitted for permanent 
                        residence; or
                            ``(ii) a member of the Armed Forces of the 
                        United States, regardless of nationality; or
                    ``(B) the offender is present in the United States, 
                regardless of the nationality of the victim or 
                offender.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Nonapplicability of Certain Limitations.--In the case of an 
offense described in subsection (a), an indictment may be found or an 
information may be instituted at any time without limitation.
    ``(f) Certification Requirement.--No prosecution for an offense 
described in subsection (a) shall be undertaken by the United States 
except on written certification of the Attorney General or a designee 
that a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and 
necessary to secure substantial justice.''.
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Military Bonus and Special Pay Increase Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8744 | Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Military Bonus and Special Pay Increase Act of 2022
This bill increases the maximum amounts of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for enlisted members, nuclear officers (naval), officers in a regular or reserve component of a uniformed service who are training for or maintaining designations related to aviation, and members of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services who serve in a critical career field or skill as designated by the applicable uniformed service.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase certain bonus and 
     incentive pays for certain members of the uniformed services.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Military Bonus and Special Pay 
Increase Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE TO MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY 
              AUTHORITIES.

    (a) General Bonus Authority for Enlisted Members.--Section 
331(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$50,000'' and 
        inserting ``$75,000''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$30,000'' and 
        inserting ``$50,000''.
    (b) Special Bonus and Incentive Pay Authorities for Nuclear 
Officers.--Section 333(d)(1)(A) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``$50,000'' and inserting ``$75,000''.
    (c) Special Aviation Incentive Pay and Bonus Authorities for 
Officers.--Section 334(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$1,000'' and 
        inserting ``$1,500''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$35,000'' and 
        inserting ``$75,000''.
    (d) Skill Incentive Pay or Proficiency Bonus.--Section 353(c)(1)(A) 
of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000'' and 
inserting ``$1,750''.
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Thriving Community Gardens Act
Bill: H.R.9038 | Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. (D-OH)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Thriving Community Gardens Act
This bill allows local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for the development and maintenance of school or community gardens. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to regularly collect information and publish best practices for the development and maintenance of community gardens.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to 
authorize the use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for 
 the development and maintenance of school and community gardens, 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 ``Thriving Community Gardens Act''.

SEC. 2. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT SAFE AND HEALTHY STUDENTS.

    Clause (ii) of section 4108(5)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7118(5)(C)) is amended to read as 
follows:
                            ``(ii) support a healthy, active lifestyle, 
                        including--
                                    ``(I) nutritional education and 
                                regular, structured physical education 
                                activities and programs, that may 
                                address chronic disease management with 
                                instruction led by school nurses, nurse 
                                practitioners, or other appropriate 
                                specialists or professionals to help 
                                maintain the well-being of students; 
                                and
                                    ``(II) the development and 
                                maintenance of school or community 
                                gardens.''.

SEC. 3. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND BEST PRACTICES.

    (a) Information Collection.--The Secretary of Education shall 
regularly collect information from local educational agencies that use 
funds provided under section 4108 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7118) to develop and maintain 
community gardens (as authorized under paragraph (5)(C)(ii)(II) of such 
section).
    (b) Identification of Best Practices.--Based on the information 
collected from local educational agencies under subsection (a), the 
Secretary of Education shall identify best practices for the 
development and maintenance of community gardens as described in such 
subsection.
    (c) Publication and Updates.--The Secretary of Education shall--
            (1) publish the best practices identified under subsection 
        (b) on a publicly accessible website of the Department of 
        Education; and
            (2) regularly update the best practices based on 
        information received from local educational agencies under 
        subsection (a).
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To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.
Bill: H.R.4697 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill eliminates a requirement that, to the maximum extent practicable, certain construction subcontracts awarded by the Small Business Administration must be awarded within the county or state where the work is to be performed.

To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements 
relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or 
                         State of performance.

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

SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT RELATING TO AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION 
              SUBCONTRACTS WITHIN COUNTY OR STATE OF PERFORMANCE.

    Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)) is 
amended by striking paragraph (11).
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Increasing Consumers’ Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act
Bill: H.R.6786 | Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Increasing Consumers' Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to develop, and make publicly available, an educational program to inform consumers about the resources available when their safety and security has been violated online.

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an education 
campaign to inform the public about the resources available when their 
 safety and security has been violated online, 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 ``Increasing Consumers' Education on 
Law Enforcement Resources Act''.

SEC. 2. CONSUMER EDUCATION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES.

    (a) Education Campaign.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney 
General, and the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall 
develop an educational program and related resources to inform the 
public about the resources the public has when their safety and 
security has been violated online.
    (b) Consultation.--In developing and implementing the consumer 
education program and related resources under subsection (a), the 
Commission and Attorney General shall consult with State attorneys 
general, State and local law enforcement entities, technologists, 
technology industry representatives, academic researchers, and consumer 
advocacy groups.
    (c) Public Availability.--The Commission and Attorney General shall 
ensure that such program and related resources are available to and 
readily accessible by the public on the website of the Commission.
    (d) Education Campaign.--Not later than 6 months after the 
Commission and Attorney General have developed the educational program 
and related resources required by subsection (a), the Commission and 
Attorney General shall carry out an annual education campaign to inform 
the public about the resources the public has when their safety and 
security has been violated online.
    (e) Authorization of Funds.--The Commission and Attorney General 
may use, or authorize for use, funds available to carry out this 
section to pay for the development, production, and use of broadcast 
and print media advertising and internet-based outreach in carrying out 
campaigns under this section. In allocating such funds, consideration 
shall be given to advertising directed at non-English speaking 
populations, including those who listen to, read, or watch 
nontraditional media.
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RIDE Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.888 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Reinforcing Impaired Driving Education Act of 2021 or the RIDE Act of 2021
This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a two-year pilot program to create and study the effects of a public marketing campaign to raise awareness on driving while under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications. The program shall be implemented in states or territories that are most affected by the opioid epidemic.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to create a pilot program 
     concerning drugged driving prevention, 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 ``Reinforcing Impaired Driving 
Education Act of 2021'' or the ``RIDE Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION.

    Section 403 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(k) Drugged Driving Prevention Pilot Program.--
            ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation, 
        acting through the Administrator of the National Highway 
        Traffic Safety Administration, shall establish a pilot program 
        to create, and study the effects of, a public marketing 
        campaign to raise awareness on driving while under the 
        influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
            ``(2) Consultation.--In implementing the pilot program, the 
        Secretary may consult with pharmacies, pharmaceutical 
        companies, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
            ``(3) Locations.--The Secretary shall implement the pilot 
        program in States or territories that are most affected by the 
        opioid epidemic.
            ``(4) Sunset.--The pilot program shall terminate on the 
        date that is 2 years after the date on which the pilot program 
        is established.
            ``(5) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to 
        Congress a report on the results of the study of the effects of 
        the public marketing campaign.''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 850 Walnut Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, as the First Sergeant Leonard A. Funk, Jr. Post Office Building.
Bill: H.R.5794 | Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. (D-PA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 850 Walnut Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, as the First Sergeant Leonard A. Funk, Jr. Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 281]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4191]]

Public Law 117-281
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
 850 Walnut Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, as the ``First Sergeant 
     Leonard A. Funk, Jr. Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 
                         2022 -  [H.R. 5794]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FIRST SERGEANT LEONARD A. FUNK, JR. POST OFFICE 
                              BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 850 Walnut Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, shall be known 
and designated as the ``First Sergeant Leonard A. Funk, Jr. Post Office 
Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``First 
Sergeant Leonard A. Funk, Jr. Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5794:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            July 12, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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To make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3081 | Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly (R-ND)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
This bill makes certain irrigation districts in North Dakota eligible to receive pumping power (i.e., hydropower) from the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, subject to the terms and rates established by the Bureau of Reclamation. Under this bill, an irrigation district must enter into a contract with Reclamation to receive such pumping power.

To make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri 
          Basin Program pumping power, 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. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN AREAS TO RECEIVE PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI 
              BASIN PROGRAM PUMPING POWER.

    Section 5(a) of Public Law 89-108 (79 Stat. 435; 100 Stat. 419; 114 
Stat. 2763A-284) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Eligibility of certain irrigation districts to 
        receive pumping power.--
                    ``(A) Definition of eligible irrigation district.--
                In this paragraph, the term `eligible irrigation 
                district' means an irrigation district that is located 
                in--
                            ``(i) the test area referred to in 
                        paragraph (1); or
                            ``(ii) an area within the 28,000-acre area 
                        described in paragraph (3) that is analyzed by 
                        the Secretary but not developed under that 
                        paragraph.
                    ``(B) Eligibility.--An eligible irrigation district 
                shall be eligible to receive Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin 
                Program pumping power--
                            ``(i) subject to any terms and at any rates 
                        established by the Secretary; and
                            ``(ii) in accordance with a contract 
                        entered into under subparagraph (C).
                    ``(C) Contract.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), 
                        the Secretary may enter into a contract with an 
                        eligible irrigation district to provide Pick-
                        Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power to 
                        the eligible irrigation district.
                            ``(ii) Requirement.--No Pick-Sloan Missouri 
                        Basin Program pumping power may be delivered to 
                        an eligible irrigation district under this 
                        paragraph until the date on which a contract 
                        authorizing the delivery to the irrigation 
                        district is executed under clause (i).''.
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Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act
Bill: H.R.6297 | Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted (R-NC)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act
This bill prohibits, subject to certain exceptions, the Department of Energy from drawing down or selling stocks from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at the direction of a President if that President has withdrawn federal land subject to any of the mineral leasing laws from oil and gas leasing.

To prohibit a drawdown and sale of petroleum products from the 
Strategic Petroleum Reserve if the President has withdrawn certain land 
           from oil and gas leasing, 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 ``Strategically Lowering Gas Prices 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DRAWDOWN AND SALE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

    Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6241) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(k) Effect of Withdrawal of Lands.--
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsections (d) and (h), 
        the Secretary may not draw down and sell petroleum products 
        pursuant to a finding made by a President under this section if 
        that President, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, 
        has withdrawn land that is subject to disposition under any of 
        the mineral leasing laws from oil and gas leasing.
            ``(2) Withdrawal by statute.--For purposes of paragraph 
        (1), a withdrawal of land from oil and gas leasing provided by 
        statute shall not be considered a withdrawal by the President.
            ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with 
        respect to a drawdown and sale that is required by a severe 
        energy supply interruption that is caused by an act of 
        sabotage, an act of terrorism, or an act of God.''.
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Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
Bill: S.2330 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the Rural Utilities Service, in administering any broadband or telecommunications program, from determining that a project is ineligible for funding because the project has already received state funding. Further, an applicant for funding under such programs may use funds received from a state program to satisfy any matching requirement.

To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to clarify certain 
       matters relating to State funding, 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 ``Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STATE FUNDING UNDER RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE PROGRAMS.

    (a) Eligibility of Projects That Receive State Funding.--Title VII 
of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950cc et seq.) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 704. ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDING.

    ``In administering any broadband or telecommunications program, the 
Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities 
Service, shall not determine that a project is ineligible for funding 
because the project has received funding from a State.''.
    (b) State Funds To Satisfy Matching Requirements.--For purposes of 
any matching funds requirement under any program administered by the 
Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Rural 
Utilities Service, an applicant for funding under that program may use 
funds received from a State program (including funds received by a 
State from the Federal Government) to satisfy the matching funds 
requirement.
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GUAM Act
Bill: S.4806 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Guarding against Unexploded Arms and Munitions Act or the GUAM Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to use amounts available for operation and maintenance to remove munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in Guam.
DOD must monitor and assess such removal and constantly update the processes for removal to mitigate any issues.

To authorize the Secretary of Defense to use amounts available to the 
Department of Defense for operation and maintenance to remove munitions 
       and explosives of concern in Guam, 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 ``Guarding against Unexploded Arms and 
Munitions Act'' or the ``GUAM Act''.

SEC. 2. USE OF AMOUNTS AVAILABLE TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR OPERATION 
              AND MAINTENANCE FOR REMOVAL OF MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES 
              OF CONCERN IN GUAM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may use amounts available 
to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance to remove 
munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in 
Guam.
    (b) Monitoring of Removal.--The Secretary shall monitor and assess 
the removal by the Department of munitions and explosives of concern 
from military installations in Guam and shall constantly update 
processes for such removal to mitigate any issues relating to such 
removal.
    (c) Report on Amounts Necessary.--Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report indicating 
the amounts necessary to conduct removal of munitions and explosives of 
concern from military installations in Guam.
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
        ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
                    (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
                Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on 
                Appropriations of the Senate; and
                    (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
                Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on 
                Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
            (2) Munitions and explosives of concern.--The term 
        ``munitions and explosives of concern'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 179.3 of title 32, Code of Federal 
        Regulations, or successor regulations.
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504 Green Energy Enhancement Act
Bill: S.1758 | Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. (D-CO)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
504 Green Energy Enhancement Act
This bill increases from $5.5 million to $20 million the maximum amount of certain Small Business Administration loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, and expansion. Projects eligible for these increased loan amounts must (1) reduce the borrower's energy consumption by at least 10%; or (2) generate renewable energy or renewable fuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol production.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the 
                 maximum loan amount for certain loans.

    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 ``504 Green Energy Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN CERTAIN MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment 
Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and 
        inserting ``$20,000,000''; and
            (2) in clause (v), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting 
        ``$20,000,000''.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Small 
Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report that details, 
for the year covered by the report, the industries and geographic areas 
with respect to which the Administrator has made loans under clauses 
(iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act 
of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)), as amended by subsection (a).
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Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.475 | Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. (D-VA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
This bill modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent under the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. Additionally, the bill authorizes such coverage of dependents without a premium regardless of whether they are eligible to enroll in an employer sponsored plan.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage 
     under the TRICARE Young Adult Program, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Health Care Fairness for Military 
Families Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPENDENT COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE YOUNG ADULT 
              PROGRAM.

    (a) Expansion of Eligibility.--Section 1110b of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended in subsection (b)--
            (1) by striking paragraph (3); and
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs 
        (3) and (4), respectively.
    (b) Elimination of Separate Premium for a Young Adult.--Section 
1110b of such title is further amended by striking subsection (c).
    (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1075(c)(3) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``section 1076d, 1076e, or 1110b'' 
and inserting ``section 1076d or 1076e''.
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Shall Not Be Infringed Act
Bill: H.R.8374 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Shall Not Be Infringed Act
This bill repeals the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law on June 25, 2022. The act makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to expand background check requirements, broaden the scope of existing restrictions, and establish new criminal offenses. The act also reauthorizes, funds, and supports various programs, grants, and activities to promote access to behavioral and mental health services, enhance school safety and security initiatives, and address gun violence in communities.

To repeal the Bipartisan Safer Communities 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 ``Shall Not Be Infringed Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT.

    Effective as of the date of enactment of the Bipartisan Safer 
Communities Act (Public Law 117-159), such Act is repealed, and the 
provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or 
revived as if such Act had not been enacted.
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To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas.
Bill: H.R.4430 | Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan (D-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of State to compile a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance U.S. national interests and scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. The State Department must collaborate with similar entities in listed countries to establish general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private-sector research in order to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries.

To provide for the establishment of security standards for 
         international research in key technology focus areas.

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

SECTION 1. PRIORITIZATION AND PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH.

    (a) List of Allied Countries.--The Secretary of State, in 
consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy, the National Security Council, the Secretary of Energy, the 
Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other 
relevant agencies, shall create a list of allied countries with which 
joint international research and cooperation would advance United 
States national interests and advance scientific knowledge in key 
technology focus areas.
    (b) Establishment of Security Procedures.--The Secretary of State, 
in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection 
(a), shall collaborate with similar entities in the countries appearing 
on the list created pursuant to subsection (a) to develop, coordinate, 
and agree to general security policies and procedures for governmental, 
academic, and private sector research, to prevent sensitive research 
from being disclosed to adversaries.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the 
individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), and allied countries 
appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a), shall submit 
a report to Congress that identifies the most promising international 
research ventures that leverage resources and advance research in key 
technology focus areas.
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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
Bill: S.3236 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services.
Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to reform the 
   contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT.

    Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the 
``Commission'') shall--
            (1) conduct a study assessing the need to expand the 
        contribution base of the Universal Service Fund to ensure that 
        the contribution requirement under section 254(d) of the 
        Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(d)) is imposed fairly 
        and equitably; and
            (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study 
        conducted under paragraph (1).

SEC. 3. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM REFORM.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commission shall complete a rulemaking to reform the 
contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, including by 
expanding the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.
    (b) Considerations.--In conducting the rulemaking required under 
subsection (a), the Commission shall consider--
            (1) the relative equities and burdens of the proposed 
        changes to the contribution system of the Universal Service 
        Fund with respect to consumers and businesses;
            (2) the impact of the proposed changes to the contribution 
        system of the Universal Service Fund on seniors; and
            (3) the findings and recommendations in the report 
        submitted under section 2(2).
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Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4327 | Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay (R-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021
This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over civil claims for conduct involving trade secret theft occurring outside the United States and impacting U.S. commerce, including conduct by an offender who is (1) not a U.S. person or lawful U.S. resident, or (2) a foreign organization.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to allow an owner of a trade 
 secret redress of the theft of trade secrets extraterritorially, 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 ``Protect American Trade Secrets Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REDRESS OF THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS EXTRATERRITORIALLY.

    Section 1836 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(e) Applicability to Conduct Outside United States.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section shall apply to 
conduct occurring outside the United States and impacting United States 
commerce, including conduct by an offender who is--
            ``(1) not a United States person or an alien lawfully 
        admitted for permanent residence into the United States; or
            ``(2) an organization which is created or organized under 
        the laws of a foreign government or which has its principal 
        place of business located outside of the United States.''.
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504 Loan Availability Act
Bill: S.5057 | Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
504 Loan Availability Act
This bill temporarily combines the funding authorization for loans and refinancing loans under the Small Business Administration 504 loan program. The 504 loan program provides financing for major fixed assets through community-based Certified Development Companies (CDCs).

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify fees and 
   funding for certain small business refinancing loans and loans to 
qualified State or local development companies, 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 ``504 Loan Availability Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO FEES AND FUNDING FOR CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS 
              REFINANCING LOANS AND LOANS TO QUALIFIED STATE OR LOCAL 
              DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES.

    Title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 
et seq.) is amended--
            (1) in section 502(7)(C) (15 U.S.C. 696(7)(C))--
                    (A) in clause (ii)--
                            (i) in subclause (I), by adding ``and'' at 
                        the end;
                            (ii) in subclause (II), by striking ``; 
                        and'' and inserting a period; and
                            (iii) by striking subclause (III); and
                    (B) in clause (v), by striking ``a total of 
                $7,500,000,000 of financing'' and inserting ``the total 
                amount described in section 511 in financing''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 511. MAXIMUM FUNDING LEVEL.

    ``The Administrator may provide not more than a total, in the 
aggregate, of $15,000,000,000 for each fiscal year of financing to 
guarantee loans under section 503 and loans authorized under section 
502(7)(C).''.

SEC. 3. SUNSET.

    Effective on October 1, 2025, title V of the Small Business 
Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.) is amended--
            (1) in section 502(7)(C) (15 U.S.C. 696(7)(C)), by striking 
        clause (v); and
            (2) by striking section 511, as added by section 2 of this 
        Act.
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Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.858 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021
This bill designates the Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located 
   on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss 
                        Border Patrol Station''.

    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 ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie 
        Doss--
                    (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an 
                Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years;
                    (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol 
                in 2003; and
                    (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the 
                Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005.
            (2) Agent Doss--
                    (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration 
                Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before 
                being assigned to the northern border;
                    (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent 
                in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an 
                Operations Officer in 2016; and
                    (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she 
                served as a Resident Agent.
            (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for 
        assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near 
        Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was 
        struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
            (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 
        2 step-children, a sister and a brother.

SEC. 3. DESIGNATION.

    The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West 
Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the 
``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

SEC. 4. REFERENCES.

    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol 
Station''.
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