hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.
Bill: S.4235 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill makes technical corrections in the definitions section of the Controlled Substances Act.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the 
                              definitions.

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

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

     Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59);
            (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as 
        paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug 
        felony'') as paragraph (58); and
            (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), 
        and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left.

            Passed the Senate September 14, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4235

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Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022
Bill: S.5218 | Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty (D-WA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022
This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies.

    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 ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSES.

    (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are--
            (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed 
        under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 
        1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title 
        IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination 
        Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by 
        safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in 
        actions alleging violations of these laws; and
            (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, 
        including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of 
        the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and 
        to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money 
        under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the 
        Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on 
        the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and 
        sex that people face every day.

SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES.

    Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 
U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
            (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
    ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a 
violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection 
(a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a 
State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including 
damages for emotional harm.''; and
            (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph 
        (1), to read as follows:
    ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take 
effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after 
October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to 
violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the 
date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 
2022.''.
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A bill to authorize the posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army.
Bill: S.1711 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill authorizes the President to issue a posthumous honorary commission promoting Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, U.S. Army, to the grade of general.

To authorize the posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant 
           General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army.

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

SECTION 1. POSTHUMOUS HONORARY PROMOTION TO GENERAL OF LIEUTENANT 
              GENERAL FRANK MAXWELL ANDREWS, UNITED STATES ARMY.

    (a) Posthumous Honorary Promotion.--Notwithstanding any time 
limitation with respect to posthumous promotions for persons who served 
in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to issue a posthumous 
honorary commission promoting Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, 
United States Army, to the grade of general.
    (b) Additional Benefits Not To Accrue.--The honorary promotion of 
Frank Maxwell Andrews under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired 
pay or other benefits from the United States to which Frank Maxwell 
Andrews would have been entitled based upon his military service or 
affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based 
on his military service.
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No Vaccine Mandate Act
Bill: H.R.5811 | Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. (R-MI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Vaccine Mandate Act
This bill prohibits certain funding made available for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies from being used for implementing or enforcing a rule that requires a COVID-19 vaccine.

To amend the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and 
 Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 to prohibit 
the use of funds related to any rule requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, 
                        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 ``No Vaccine Mandate Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.

    Title V of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and 
Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 is amended by 
inserting after section 529 the following:
    ``Sec. 530.  None of the funds made available by this Act may be 
used to develop, implement, administer, or enforce any rule that 
requires COVID-19 vaccination.''.
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Veterans Member Business Loan Act
Bill: S.3813 | Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Veterans Member Business Loan Act
This bill excludes from credit union aggregate loan limitations member business loans made to veterans.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit 
    made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Member Business Loan Act''.

SEC. 2. MEMBER BUSINESS LOAN DEFINITION.

    (a) In General.--Section 107A(c) of the Federal Credit Union Act 
(12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)(B)--
                    (A) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end;
                    (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and 
                inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(vi) made to a veteran;'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking ``and'' at the 
        end;
            (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting 
        ``; and''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) the term `veteran' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 101 of title 38, United States Code.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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American Dream Employment Act of 2021
Bill: S.650 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
American Dream Employment Act of 2021
This bill permits the compensation of congressional employees who hold a current employment authorization document that was issued pursuant to a grant of (1) deferred action, including under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program; (2) deferred enforced departure; or (3) temporary protected status. (Generally, these programs and statuses allow eligible aliens to remain and work in the United States.)

To enable the payment of certain officers and employees of the United 
 States whose employment is authorized pursuant to a grant of deferred 
  action, deferred enforced departure, or temporary protected status.

    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 ``American Dream Employment Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF DEFERRED 
              ACTION, DEFERRED ENFORCED DEPARTURE, OR TEMPORARY 
              PROTECTED STATUS AUTHORIZED TO BE PAID.

    Section 704 of title VII of division E of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``eligible; or'' and inserting 
        ``eligible;'';
            (2) by striking ``allegiance to the United States:'' and 
        inserting ``allegiance to the United States; or (5) is a person 
        who is employed by the House of Representatives or the Senate, 
        and holds a current employment authorization document that was 
        issued pursuant to a grant of deferred action, including under 
        the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program of the 
        Secretary of Homeland Security, established pursuant to the 
        memorandum from the Secretary of Homeland Security entitled 
        `Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to 
        Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children', dated 
        June 15, 2012, deferred enforced departure, or temporary 
        protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and 
        Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a):''.
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Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer Firearm Transfers Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1782 | Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer (D-VA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer Firearm Transfers Act of 2021
This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer of machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms.
Specifically, the bill requires the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction in which the transferee primarily resides to be notified of the pending transfer and given 90 days to object.

To amend the National Firearms Act to require that local chief law 
 enforcement officers be notified of, and provided a 90-day period to 
                        deny, firearm transfers.

    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 ``Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer 
Firearm Transfers Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN CASE OF 
              FIREARM TRANSFER.

    (a) In General.--Section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6) the Secretary 
has notified the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction in 
which the transferee primarily resides that such application is 
pending, and such officer either (A) certifies that there is no 
objection to the transfer, or (B) does not, before the end of the 90-
day period beginning on the date of such notification, certify to the 
Secretary that (i) the transferee poses a danger to the transferee or 
others, or (ii) there is a reasonable likelihood the transferee will 
use the firearm for unlawful purposes; and (7)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
with respect to applications filed after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy emergencies and energy security, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2302 | Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John (R-WY)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary, including responsibilities with respect to infrastructure and cybersecurity.
The Department of Energy must ensure that such functions are performed in coordination with relevant federal agencies.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain 
  functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy 
        emergencies and energy security, 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. ENERGY EMERGENCY AND ENERGY SECURITY FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO 
              ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF ENERGY.

    (a) In General.--Section 203(a) of the Department of Energy 
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133(a)) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the second 
        sentence, by striking ``, but are not limited to,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, 
        including--
                    ``(A) responsibilities with respect to 
                infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, 
                supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, 
                and restoration; and
                    ``(B) on request of a State, local, or Tribal 
                government or energy sector entity, and in consultation 
                with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, provision 
                of technical assistance, support, and response 
                capabilities with respect to energy security threats, 
                risks, and incidents.''.
    (b) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the 
functions of the Secretary of Energy described in paragraph (12) of 
section 203(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7133(a)) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
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Protecting Vice Presidents Act
Bill: H.R.368 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Protecting Vice Presidents Act
This bill authorizes lifetime Secret Service protection to former Vice Presidents and their spouses and protection to their children under 16. Current law provides for six months of protection after a Vice President leaves office.
The bill terminates the protection of a spouse in the event of remarriage.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide United States Secret 
Service protection to former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their 
               children under 16, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Vice Presidents Act''.

SEC. 2. SECRET SERVICE PROTECTION TO FORMER VICE PRESIDENTS, THEIR 
              SPOUSES, AND THEIR CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 16.

    Section 3056(a)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
            ``(8) Former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their 
        children who are under 16 years of age, except that protection 
        of a spouse shall terminate in the event of remarriage.''.
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Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021
Bill: S.1972 | Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)
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.--Subsection (b) of section 1110b of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (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.--Such 
section 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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Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Bill: H.R.7050 | Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. (R-NY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
This bill makes certain benefits that are payable to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran payable to the veteran's children or dependent parents if the veteran does not have a surviving spouse.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in 
the laws relating to the administration of certain benefits payable to 
        survivors of deceased veterans, 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 ``Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans 
Benefits Act''.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF DECEASED VETERANS 
              BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) Payment of Benefits for Month of Death.--Section 5310 of title 
38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``A surviving 
        spouse'' and inserting ``An eligible survivor'';
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``surviving spouse'' 
        both places it appears and inserting ``eligible survivor''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) Eligible Survivor Defined.--In this section, the term 
`eligible survivor' means the living person first listed below:
            ``(1) The veteran's spouse.
            ``(2) The veteran's children (in equal shares).
            ``(3) The veteran's dependent parents (in equal shares).''.
    (b) Accrued Benefits.--Section 5121 of title 38, United States Code 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(d) The amount of the accrued benefit payable under subsection 
(a) on behalf on an individual is the total amount of the periodic 
monetary benefits (other than insurance and servicemen's indemnity) 
under laws administered by the Secretary to which the individual was 
entitled at death for the entire period of time for which the 
individual was entitled to, but did not receive, such benefits.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with 
respect to deaths that occur on or after that date.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office".
Bill: S.2505 | Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb (R-NE)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ``Petty Officer 1st 
              Class Charles Jackson French Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS CHARLES JACKSON FRENCH POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post 
Office''.
    (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 ``Petty 
Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office''.
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Police and Fire Health Care Protection Act of 2022
Bill: S.4312 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Police and Fire Health Care Protection Act of 2022
This bill eliminates the requirement that payments be made directly to providers of accident or health plans or qualified long-term care insurance contracts as a condition of eligibility for the tax exclusion of distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans for such health and long-term care insurance.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the direct payment 
 requirement on the exclusion from gross income of distributions from 
      governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance.

    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 ``Police and Fire Health Care 
Protection Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF DIRECT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT ON EXCLUSION FROM GROSS 
              INCOME OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENTAL PLANS FOR 
              HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 402(l)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
                    ``(A) Direct payment to insurer permitted.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall 
                        apply to a distribution without regard to 
                        whether payment of the premiums is made 
                        directly to the provider of the accident or 
                        health plan or qualified long-term care 
                        insurance contract by deduction from a 
                        distribution from the eligible retirement plan, 
                        or is made to the employee.
                            ``(ii) Reporting.--In the case of a payment 
                        made to the employee as described in clause 
                        (i), the employee shall include with the return 
                        of tax for the taxable year in which the 
                        distribution is made an attestation that the 
                        distribution does not exceed the amount paid by 
                        the employee for qualified health insurance 
                        premiums for such taxable year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Price Stability Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7209 | Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Price Stability Act of 2022
This bill removes maximum employment as a goal of the monetary policy set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the mandate on the Board of 
  Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market 
               Committee to focus on maximum employment.

    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 ``Price Stability Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF DUAL MANDATE.

    Section 2A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 225a) is amended 
by striking ``maximum employment, stable prices,'' and inserting 
``stable prices''.
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Paving the Way for Rural Communities Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2413 | Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David (R-TN)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Paving the Way for Rural Communities Act of 2021
This bill provides exemptions from environmental, endangered species, or historic preservation requirements for federally funded projects or activities that are not in metropolitan statistical areas.

To provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded 
projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Paving the Way for Rural Communities 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NOT IN METROPOLITAN 
              STATISTICAL AREAS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the 
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and division A 
of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the 
``National Historic Preservation Act''), shall not apply to any project 
or activity that--
            (1) is not located in a metropolitan statistical area (as 
        defined by the Office of Management and Budget); and
            (2) is carried out using Federal funds.
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SNAP PLUS Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6338 | Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2021 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2021
This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental 
nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional 
                          types of food items.

    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 ``SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue 
Struggle Act of 2021'' or the ``SNAP PLUS Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS.

    Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (k)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1) by striking ``hot foods or hot 
                food products ready for immediate consumption other 
                than those authorized pursuant to clauses (3), (4), 
                (5), (7), (8), and (9) of this subsection,'',
                    (B) by striking ``and (9)'' the last place it 
                appears and inserting ``(9)'', and
                    (C) by inserting before the period at the end the 
                following:
``, and (10) prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot 
foods'',
            (2) in subsection (o)(1)(A)--
                    (A) by inserting ``(i)'' after ``(A)'',
                    (B) by striking ``; or'' at the end and inserting 
                ``; and'', and
                    (C) by adding at end the following:
                    ``(ii) does not have more than 50 percent of its 
                total gross sales from prepared foods fit for immediate 
                consumption and hot foods; or'', and
            (3) in subsection (q)(2)--
                    (A) by striking ``include accessory'' and inserting 
                the following:
        ``include--
                    ``(A) accessory'',
                    (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting 
                ``; and'', and
                    (C) by adding at end the following:
                    ``(B) prepared foods fit for immediate consumption 
                and hot foods.''.
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Fair College Admissions for Students Act
Bill: S.3559 | Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Fair College Admissions for Students Act
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to applicants based on their relationships to donors or alumni of the IHE. The Department of Education may waive the prohibition against preferential treatment based on relationships to alumni for certain IHEs (e.g., historically Black colleges and universities or other minority-serving institutions) that demonstrate that the use of such preferential treatment is in the best interest of students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of 
 higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs 
from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy 
                          students or donors.

    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 College Admissions for Students 
Act''.

SEC. 2. BAN ON LEGACY OR DONOR PREFERENCES IN ADMISSIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(30)(A) The institution will not provide any manner of 
        preferential treatment in the admission process to applicants 
        on the basis of their relationships to--
                    ``(i) donors to the institution; or
                    ``(ii) except as provided in subparagraph (B), 
                alumni of the institution.
            ``(B) The Secretary may waive the limitation described in 
        subparagraph (A)(ii) for an award year for an eligible 
        institution described in section 371(a) if such institution 
        demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
        preferential treatment in the admission process to applicants 
        on the basis of their relationships to alumni of the 
        institution is in the best interest of students who have been 
        historically underrepresented in higher education.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the first day of the second award year (as defined in 
section 481(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1088(a))) 
that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9199 | Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022 or the PAID OFF Act of 2022
This bill requires certain persons to register as agents of a foreign principal if the foreign principal in question is China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or Syria.
Currently, the Foreign Agents Registration Act exempts certain agents from the act's registration requirements, including agents (1) engaged only in private and nonpolitical activities to advance a foreign principal's bona fide trade or commerce interests, or (2) engaged in certain lobbying activities and where the agent has registered as a lobbyist. Under this bill, these exemptions shall not apply if the foreign principal is one of the countries specified in this bill.
The changes made by this bill shall expire on October 1, 2025.

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to 
  modify requirements under that Act relating to exemptions, 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 ``Preventing Adversary Influence, 
Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022'' or the 
``PAID OFF Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF EXEMPTIONS UNDER FARA.

    (a) Definition.--Section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
of 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 611) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(q) The term `country of concern' means--
            ``(1) the People's Republic of China;
            ``(2) the Russian Federation;
            ``(3) the Islamic Republic of Iran;
            ``(4) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
            ``(5) the Republic of Cuba; and
            ``(6) the Syrian Arab Republic.''.
    (b) Exemptions.--Section 3 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
of 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 613), is amended, in the matter 
preceding subsection (a), by inserting ``, except that the exemptions 
under subsections (d)(1) and (h) shall not apply to any agent of a 
foreign principal that is a country of concern'' before the colon.
    (c) Sunset.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall 
terminate on October 1, 2025.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services.
Bill: H.R.8491 | Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike (R-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill permanently allows occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to provide telehealth services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible 
             practitioners to furnish telehealth services.

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

SECTION 1. EXPANDING PRACTITIONERS ELIGIBLE TO FURNISH TELEHEALTH 
              SERVICES.

    Section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395m(m)(4)(E)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``for the 151-day period''; and
            (2) by striking ``of the period at the end of the emergency 
        sentence'' and inserting ``of the emergency period''.
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REAP Act
Bill: H.R.1153 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Restoring and Enforcing Accountability of Presidents Act or the REAP Act
This bill eliminates the monetary allowance and funding for travel expenses for any former President convicted of a felony while holding office or for acts committed during or after holding office.

To eliminate certain benefits for former Presidents convicted of a 
                    felony, 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 ``Restoring and Enforcing 
Accountability of Presidents Act'' or the ``REAP Act''.

SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS FOR FORMER PRESIDENTS CONVICTED OF A 
              FELONY.

    The Act entitled ``An Act to provide retirement, clerical 
assistants, and free mailing privileges to former Presidents of the 
United States, and for other purposes'', approved August 25, 1958 
(commonly known as the ``Former Presidents Act of 1958''; 3 U.S.C. 102 
note), is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Each former 
        President'' and inserting ``Subject to subsection (h), each 
        former President'';
            (2) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (2) and 
        inserting:
            ``(2) who has not been impeached by the House of 
        Representatives and convicted by the Senate pursuant to the 
        impeachment.''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h)(1) If a former President is finally convicted of a felony for 
which every act or omission that is needed to satisfy the elements of 
the felony is committed during or after the period such former 
President holds the office of President of the United States of 
America, or was finally convicted of such a felony while holding such 
office--
            ``(A) no monetary allowance under subsection (a) may be 
        provided to such former President;
            ``(B) no funds may be obligated or expended under 
        subsection (g) with respect to such former President except to 
        the extent necessary to maintain the security of such former 
        President, as determined by the Director of the Secret Service; 
        and
            ``(C) such former President shall repay any amounts 
        received under subsection (a) during the period beginning on 
        the date on which such former President is initially convicted 
        of the felony and ending on the date such former President is 
        finally convicted of the felony.
    ``(2) The term `finally convicted' means a conviction--
            ``(A) which has not been appealed and is no longer 
        appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired; 
        or
            ``(B) which has been appealed and the appeals process for 
        which is completed.''.
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To amend the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 with respect to the definition of land use revenue.
Bill: H.R.7184 | Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill amends the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 to expand the definition of land use revenue to include any funds received as compensation for an easement authorized on, above, or under lands at the Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Campus. Under current law, such revenues are then usable for purposes related to renovating and maintaining the land, facilities, and services at the campus.

To amend the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 with respect to the 
                    definition of land use revenue.

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

SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF LAND USE REVENUE UNDER WEST LOS ANGELES 
              LEASING ACT OF 2016.

    Section 2(d)(2) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 (Public 
Law 114-226) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and 
        inserting a semicolon;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); 
        and
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new 
        subparagraph:
                    ``(B) any funds received as compensation for an 
                easement described in subsection (e); and''.
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Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4070 | Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael (R-FL)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study and report on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's 
Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to 
   study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult 
   entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) 
Human Trafficking Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT 
              ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS.

    (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the 
President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in 
Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human 
trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In 
conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non-
governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human 
trafficking.
    (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under 
subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on--
            (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age 
        groups of victims;
            (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking 
        and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an 
        employee, contractor, or licensee; and
            (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human 
        traffickers.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on 
the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any 
recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings.
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an 
        establishment that offers or provides live performance, 
        display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated 
        performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. 
        Such an establishment may include one that features 
        entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, 
        strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar 
        entertainers.
            (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given 
        the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 
        103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act 
        of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102).
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the "John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office".
Bill: S.3482 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the ``John H. Leahr and 
                   Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. JOHN H. LEAHR AND HERBERT M. HEILBRUN POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, shall be known and 
designated as the ``John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post 
Office''.
    (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 ``John H. 
Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''.
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A bill to provide an additional $1,000,000,000 for the Government of Israel to procure the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2839 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill provides FY2022 funding to the Department of Defense for the government of Israel for procuring the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system. This funding is available until September 30, 2024.

To provide an additional $1,000,000,000 for the Government of Israel to 
  procure the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket 
                    threats, 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. PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL 
              TO PROCURE THE IRON DOME DEFENSE SYSTEM TO COUNTER SHORT-
              RANGE ROCKET THREATS.

    (a) Appropriation.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2022, for 
``Procurement-Procurement, Defense-wide'', $1,000,000,000, to remain 
available until September 30, 2024.
    (b) Availability.--
            (1) In general.--Of the amount appropriated by subsection 
        (a), $1,000,000,000 shall be available for the Secretary of 
        Defense to provide to the Government of Israel for the 
        procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-
        range rocket threats.
            (2) Conditions.--
                    (A) Emergency requirements in support of operation 
                guardian of the walls.--Amounts available pursuant to 
                paragraph (1) shall be provided to address emergent 
                requirements in support of Operation Guardian of the 
                Walls.
                    (B) Exchange of letters and agreement.--Amounts 
                available under paragraph (1) shall be transferred 
                pursuant to an exchange of letters and are in addition 
                to funds provided pursuant to the U.S.-Israel Iron Dome 
                Procurement Agreement, as amended.
                    (C) Rule of construction.--That nothing in this 
                paragraph shall be construed to apply to amounts made 
                available in prior appropriations Acts for the 
                procurement of the Iron Dome defense system.
    (c) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by 
subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant any amounts already 
appropriated for the purpose described in subsection (b)(1).
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Investing in VETS Act
Bill: H.R.5953 | Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey (R-IN)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act
This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

To amend the Small Business Act to increase in Governmentwide goal for 
participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and 
                controlled by service-disabled veterans.

    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 ``Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial 
Talents Act'' or the ``Investing in VETS Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN GOVERNMENTWIDE GOAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL 
              CONTRACTS BY SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED 
              BY SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS.

    Section 15(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act is amended by 
striking ``3 percent'' and inserting ``5 percent''.
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