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To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5715 | Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. (D-AZ)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill reauthorizes the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund and the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund through FY2029. The trust fund is administered by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, which is an independent executive branch agency with a mission to provide programs to promote leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources.
The bill also requires an audit of the foundation within four years of the bill's enactment.

To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust 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. FUNDING REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 13 of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation 
Act (20 U.S.C. 5609) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``through 2023'' each place it appears and 
        inserting ``through 2029'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``$1,000'' and 
        inserting ``$5,000''; and
            (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``the fiscal year in 
        which this subsection is enacted'' and inserting ``fiscal year 
        2022''.

SEC. 2. AUDIT OF THE FOUNDATION.

    The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act (20 U.S.C. 
5609) is amended by inserting at the end the following--

``SEC. 14. AUDIT OF THE FOUNDATION.

    ``Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this 
section, the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior shall 
conduct an audit of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall 
Foundation.''.

SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying 
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional 
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that 
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
Bill: H.R.2178 | Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
This bill authorizes grants for diabetes-related health care services in minority communities. The Department of Health and Human Services may make these grants to public and nonprofit health care providers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to provide 
            treatment for diabetes in minority communities.

    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 ``Minority Diabetes Initiative Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANTS REGARDING TREATMENT OF DIABETES IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES.

    Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330M the 
following:

``SEC. 330N. GRANTS REGARDING TREATMENT OF DIABETES IN MINORITY 
              COMMUNITIES.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may make grants to public and 
nonprofit private health care providers for the purpose of providing 
treatment for diabetes in minority communities.
    ``(b) Recipients of Grants.--The public and nonprofit private 
health care providers to whom grants may be made under subsection (a) 
include physicians, podiatrists, community-based organizations, health 
care organizations, community health centers, and State, local, and 
tribal health departments.
    ``(c) Scope of Treatment Activities.--The Secretary shall ensure 
that grants under subsection (a) cover a variety of diabetes-related 
health care services, including routine care for diabetic patients, 
public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot 
care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications of 
diabetes.
    ``(d) Appropriate Cultural Context.--A condition for the receipt of 
a grant under subsection (a) is that the applicant involved agrees 
that, in the program carried out with the grant, services will be 
provided in the languages most appropriate for, and with consideration 
for the cultural backgrounds of, the individuals for whom the services 
are provided.
    ``(e) Outreach Services.--A condition for the receipt of a grant 
under subsection (a) is that the applicant involved agrees to provide 
outreach activities to inform the public of the services of the 
program, and to provide offsite information on diabetes.
    ``(f) Application for Grant.--A grant may be made under subsection 
(a) only if an application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary 
and the application is in such form, is made in such manner, and 
contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary 
determines to be necessary to carry out this section.
    ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the purpose of carrying 
out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as 
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''.
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To amend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act to extend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3951 | Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (D-VA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This bill extends the 400 Years of African-American History Commission through July 1, 2023.

To amend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act to 
 extend the 400 Years of African-American History Commission, 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. DATES EXTENDED.

    The 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act (Public 
Law 115-102) is amended--
            (1) in section 7(b), by striking ``2020'' and inserting 
        ``2023''; and
            (2) in section 8(a), by striking ``2020'' and inserting 
        ``2023''.
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FALSE Act
Bill: S.191 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Actors Lying Should be Eliminated Act or the FALSE Act
This bill requires the removal of federal employees who knowingly and willfully make false statements to the government, misappropriate funds, or enter inaccurate information into the government's public spending website (USAspending.gov).

To require the removal of Federal employees who engage in certain 
                                actions.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Actors Lying Should be 
Eliminated Act'' or the ``FALSE Act''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Becomes final.--The term ``becomes final'' means, with 
        respect to a sustained complaint--
                    (A) that--
                            (i) there is a final agency action; and
                            (ii)(I) the time for seeking judicial 
                        review of the final agency action has lapsed 
                        and judicial review has not been sought; or
                            (II) judicial review of the final agency 
                        action was sought and final judgment has been 
                        entered upholding the agency action; or
                    (B) that final judgment has been entered in a civil 
                or criminal action.
            (2) Civil service.--The term ``civil service'' has the 
        meaning given the term in section 2101 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
            (3) Covered employee.--The term ``covered employee'' means 
        an employee with respect to whom there is a sustained complaint 
        that becomes final.
            (4) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an individual 
        occupying a position in the civil service.
            (5) Sustained complaint.--The term ``sustained complaint'' 
        means an administrative or judicial determination that an 
        employee engaged in any of the following actions:
                    (A) The employee violated section 1001 of title 18, 
                United States Code.
                    (B) The employee knowingly and willfully--
                            (i) violated section 1301(a) of title 31, 
                        United States Code; or
                            (ii) caused such section 1301(a) to be 
                        violated.
                    (C) The employee knowingly and willfully entered 
                inaccurate data into the website established under 
                section 2(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and 
                Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
    (b) Removal Required.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
the head of an agency, office, or other entity employing a covered 
employee shall, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, remove 
the covered employee.
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Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Bill: S.1157 | Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
This bill allows an above-the-line tax deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.)
The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized tax deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-
     the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a 
   miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed 
    expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.

    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 ``Tax Fairness for Workers Act''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE TRADE OR 
              BUSINESS OF BEING AN EMPLOYEE.

    (a) Above-the-Line Deduction for Union Dues and Expenses.--Section 
62(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at 
the end the following new sentence: ``The limitation under the 
preceding sentence shall not apply to deductions which are attributable 
to a trade or business consisting of the performance of services by the 
taxpayer as an employee if such deductions are for union dues and 
expenses.''
    (b) Allowance of Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction for Other 
Expenses of the Trade or Business of Being an Employee.--Section 67(g) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``2025.--Notwithstanding subsection (a),'' 
        and inserting ``2025.--
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), except 
        as provided in paragraph (2),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Exception for expenses of the trade or business of 
        being an employee.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to 
                miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year 
                which are itemized deductions attributable to a trade 
                or business carried on by the taxpayer which consists 
                of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an 
                employee.
                    ``(B) Application of 2-percent test.--In applying 
                subsection (a) for any taxable year to which this 
                paragraph applies, only the itemized deductions 
                described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken into 
                account as miscellaneous itemized deductions.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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Halt Obesity in America Act
Bill: H.R.5625 | Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Halt Obesity in America Act
This bill expands eligibility for the High Obesity Program, which is an obesity-reduction grant program managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for land-grant universities in states with eligible counties. Currently, an eligible county is one where the adult obesity rate is over 40%; the bill reduces that rate to 35%.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the 
requirement that a recipient of a grant under the High Obesity Program 
   be located in a county with an adult obesity rate of more than 40 
                    percent, 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 ``Halt Obesity in America Act''.

SEC. 2. EXPAND ELIGIBILITY OF THE HIGH OBESITY PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Service, acting 
through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
shall revise the requirement that a recipient of a grant under the High 
Obesity Program be located in a county with an adult obesity rate of 
more than 40 percent to instead require such a recipient to be located 
in a county with an adult obesity rate of more than 35 percent.
    (b) High Obesity Program.--In this Act, the term ``High Obesity 
Program'' means the High Obesity Program carried out by the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention under sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of 
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2)).
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Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act
Bill: S.171 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act
This bill authorizes the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States.

To authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline.

    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 ``Keystone XL Pipeline Construction 
and Jobs Preservation Act''.

SEC. 2. KEYSTONE XL AUTHORIZATION.

    (a) Authorization.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., may 
construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities at 
the international border of the United States and Canada at Phillips 
County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States 
described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 
13101).
    (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or 
similar permit) under Executive Order 13867 (3 U.S.C. 301 note; 
relating to the issuance of permits with respect to facilities and land 
transportation crossings at the international boundaries of the United 
States), Executive Order 12038 (42 U.S.C. 7151 note; relating to the 
transfer of certain functions to the Secretary of Energy), Executive 
Order 10485 (15 U.S.C. 717b note; relating to the performance of 
functions respecting electric power and natural gas facilities located 
on United States borders), or any other Executive order shall be 
required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of 
the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a).
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Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8854 | Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug (R-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022
This bill increases the rate for beneficiary travel allowances based on mileage (from 41.5 cents to 45.5 cents per mile) for beneficiary travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate for 
   allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel, 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 ``Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATE FOR ALLOWANCES BASED ON MILEAGE FOR 
              BENEFICIARY TRAVEL.

    Section 111(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in the 
first sentence, by striking ``41.5 cents'' and inserting ``45.5 
cents''.
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No Mask Mandates Act of 2021
Bill: S.2685 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Mask Mandates Act of 2021
This bill nullifies existing federal mask mandates and prohibits future actions to require individuals to wear face masks to respond to COVID-19.
Specifically, the bill nullifies
In addition, the bill prohibits (1) federal agencies or offices from issuing any future orders that mandate face masks, and (2) the use of previously appropriated federal funds to implement or enforce masking requirements.

To terminate any existing mask mandates imposed by the Federal 
  Government, to prevent the implementation of new mask mandates, to 
          preserve individual liberty, 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 Mask Mandates Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF FACE MASK ORDERS.

    (a) Termination.--Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, 
the following shall be void and have no force or effect:
            (1) Executive Order 13991 (86 Fed. Reg. 7045), issued on 
        January 20, 2021.
            (2) The order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and 
        Prevention on January 29, 2021, pursuant to section 361 of the 
        Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264), requiring persons to 
        wear masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs.
    (b) No Authority To Issue Subsequent Orders.--Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, no Federal agency or office may issue an order 
requiring persons to wear face masks in response to COVID-19.

SEC. 3. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds previously 
appropriated by Congress may be used by any executive agency or 
department of the United States to develop, implement, or otherwise 
enforce any Federal rule, regulation, or order requiring persons to 
wear masks in response to COVID-19.
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Guarding Readers Independence and Choice Act
Bill: H.R.2147 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Guarding Readers Independence and Choice Act or the GRINCH Act
This bill generally prohibits states and local educational agencies that ban books or written materials from receiving Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants.

To prohibit States and local educational agencies that ban books from 
   receiving funds under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment 
                            Grants program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Readers Independence and 
Choice Act'', or the ``GRINCH Act''.

SEC. 2. LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BANNING BOOKS.

    Subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7111 et seq.) is amended by adding at 
the end the following new section:

``SEC. 4113. LIMITATION ON ELIGIBILITY.

    ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
subpart, except as provided in subsection (b), a State or local 
educational agency that has in place any law or policy that prohibits 
the availability of books or other written materials to students, 
teachers, or schools within such State or local educational agency 
based on a determination that such books or materials contain offensive 
or outdated language or images shall not be eligible to receive funds 
under this subpart.
    ``(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to prohibit a State or local educational agency from 
prohibiting the availability of books or other written materials that 
contain obscene or pornographic text or images or content that is 
harmful to minors.''.
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Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9382 | Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice (D-KS)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2022

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from 
 the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take 
  such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, 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 ``Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. LAND TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST.

    (a) In General.--Subject to all valid existing rights, all right, 
title, and interest (including improvements and appurtenances) of the 
United States in and to the Federal lands described in subsection (b), 
those Federal lands--
            (1) are declared to be part of the Winnebago Reservation 
        created by the Treaty between the United States and the 
        Winnebago Tribe in 1865; and
            (2) shall be held in trust by the United States for the 
        benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska subject to the same 
        terms and conditions as those lands described in the Treaty 
        with the Winnebago Tribe, 1865 (14 Stat. 671).
    (b) Federal Lands Described.--The Federal lands described in this 
subsection are the following:
            (1) That portion of Tract No. 119, the description of which 
        is filed in the United States District Court for the Northern 
        District of Iowa (Western Division), Civil Case No. 70-C-3015-
        W, executed May 11, 1973, said tract being situated in Section 
        8 and the accretion land thereto, the Southwest Quarter of 
        Section 9, the West Half of Section 16, the East Half of 
        Section 17, Township 86 North, Range 47 West of the Fifth 
        Principal Meridian, Woodbury County, Iowa, lying Easterly of 
        the Nebraska/Iowa State Line and Southerly of the Easterly 
        extension of the North line of the Winnebago Reservation.
            (2) Tract No. 210, as described in Schedule ``A'' of the 
        ``Declaration of Taking, Legal Description of Tract 210 and 
        Judgment on Stipulation and Order of Distribution'', filed in 
        the United States District Court for the Northern District of 
        Iowa (Western Division), Civil Case No. 70-C-3015-W.
            (3) Tract No. 113, as described in the ``Judgment on 
        Declaration of Taking and Legal Description of Tract 113'', 
        filed in the United States District Court for the District of 
        Nebraska, Civ. No. 03498.
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Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2021
Bill: S.1055 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2021
This bill subjects to deportation an alien who at any time after admission has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors under state or federal law. Currently, an alien is subject to deportation for a single conviction for certain felonies (such as an aggravated felony), two or more convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude, or being a drug addict.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that any alien 
who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable, 
                        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 ``Criminal Alien Removal Clarification 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CRIMINAL GROUNDS FOR DEPORTABILITY.

    Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1227(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(2) Criminal grounds.--Any alien who, at any time after 
        admission, has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, 
        whether under State or Federal law, is deportable.''.
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FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act
Bill: S.2212 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for qualifying interest on disaster-related loans.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
    Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local 
  governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, 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 ``FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REIMBURSEMENT OF INTEREST PAYMENTS RELATED TO PUBLIC 
              ASSISTANCE.

    (a) In General.--Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 et seq.) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 431. REIMBURSEMENT OF INTEREST PAYMENTS RELATED TO PUBLIC 
              ASSISTANCE.

    ``(a) In General.--The President, acting through the Administrator 
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall provide financial 
assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as 
reimbursement for qualifying interest.
    ``(b) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions 
apply:
            ``(1) Qualifying interest.--The term `qualifying interest' 
        means, with respect to a qualifying loan, the lesser of--
                    ``(A) the actual interest paid to a lender for such 
                qualifying loan; and
                    ``(B) the interest that would have been paid to a 
                lender if such qualifying loan had an interest rate 
                equal to the prime rate most recently published on the 
                Federal Reserve Statistical Release on selected 
                interest rates.
            ``(2) Qualifying loan.--The term `qualifying loan' means a 
        loan--
                    ``(A) obtained by a local government or electric 
                cooperative; and
                    ``(B) of which not less than 90 percent of the 
                proceeds are used to fund activities for which such 
                local government or electric cooperative receives 
                assistance under this Act after the date on which such 
                loan is disbursed.''.
    (b) Rule of Applicability.--Any qualifying interest (as such term 
is defined in section 431 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, as added by this Act) incurred by a local 
government or electric cooperative in the 5 years preceding the date of 
enactment of this Act shall be treated as eligible for financial 
assistance for purposes of such section.
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For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.
Bill: H.R.5408 | Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV (R-GA)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.

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

SECTION 1. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MICHAEL 
              JANSSEN AND STEVEN PASSANTINO.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino shall, during any period they are 
employed as series 1895 officers of the U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, be 
deemed to be performing service as a law enforcement officer (as that 
term is defined in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code) under 
chapter 84 of such title, and shall be subject to the terms and 
conditions applicable under such chapter to such officers.
    (b) Creditable Service; Deposit.--Any creditable service performed 
before the date of enactment of this Act by Michael Janssen and Steven 
Passantino under such chapter 84 as such series 1895 officers shall be 
deemed to be service as such a law enforcement officer, but only if 
they meet the deposit requirements of section 8411(f) of such title 5 
with respect to such service.
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Cancel the Coin Act
Bill: H.R.5472 | Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. IV (R-SC)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Cancel the Coin Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from minting or issuing any coin, including platinum bullion coins and proof platinum coins, having a nominal or face value exceeding $200.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the face value of 
                                 coins.

    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 ``Cancel the Coin Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FACE VALUE OF COINS.

    Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (k)--
                    (A) by inserting ``having such nominal, or face, 
                values as the Secretary may determine but not in any 
                case exceeding $200'' after ``platinum coins''; and
                    (B) by striking ``denominations,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(bb) Limitation on Face Value.--The Secretary may not mint or 
issue any coin having a nominal, or face, value exceeding $200.''.
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Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act
Bill: S.4322 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act
This bill requires entities to disclose in their premerger notification filings to federal antitrust regulators content regarding any economic support they received from a foreign state.

To require disclosure of foreign government subsidies in the premerger 
             notification process, 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 ``Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MERGERS INVOLVING FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES.

    (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of 
concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 40207 of the 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)).
    (b) Accounting for Foreign Government Subsidies.--A person required 
to file a notification under section 7A of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 
18a) that received a subsidy from a foreign entity of concern shall 
include in such notification content regarding such subsidy.
    (c) Authority of Antitrust Regulators.--The Federal Trade 
Commission, with the concurrence of the Assistant Attorney General in 
charge of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, and in 
consultation with the Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign 
Investment in the United States, the Secretary of Commerce, the Chair 
of the United States International Trade Commission, the United States 
Trade Representative, and the heads of other appropriate agencies, and 
by rule in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, 
consistent with purposes of this section shall require that the 
notification required under subsection (b) be in such form and contain 
such documentary material and information relevant to a proposed 
acquisition as is necessary and appropriate to enable the Federal Trade 
Commission and the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the 
Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice to determine whether 
such acquisition may, if consummated, violate the antitrust laws.
    (d) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date on 
which the rule described in subsection (c) takes effect.
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Chimp Sanctuary Act
Bill: S.3613 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
Chimp Sanctuary Act
This bill prohibits the housing of chimpanzees at any Air Force installation. Any chimpanzees currently housed at an Air Force installation must be transferred to Chimp Haven in Louisiana.

To prohibit the housing of chimpanzees at installations of the 
                      Department of the Air Force.

    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 ``Chimp Sanctuary Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON HOUSING OF CHIMPANZEES AT INSTALLATIONS OF THE 
              AIR FORCE.

    (a) In General.--On or after the date that is 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force may 
not house chimpanzees at any installation of the Department of the Air 
Force.
    (b) Transport of Chimpanzees.--
            (1) In general.--Any chimpanzees currently housed at an 
        installation of the Department of the Air Force shall be 
        transported to Chimp Haven in Louisiana, beginning not later 
        than the date of the enactment of this Act.
            (2) Completion of transport.--All transport of chimpanzees 
        required under paragraph (1) shall be completed by not later 
        than the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment 
        of this Act.
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Economic Impact of Tolling Act
Bill: H.R.2476 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Economic Impact of Tolling Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program for any toll road, bridge, or tunnel until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing a 
    congestion pricing program until an economic impact analysis is 
  completed and made available to the public, 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 ``Economic Impact of Tolling Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CONGESTION PRICING PROGRAM.

    The Secretary of Transportation may not implement, or authorize the 
implementation of, a congestion pricing program for any toll road, 
bridge, or tunnel until the date on which an economic impact analysis 
is completed and such analysis is made available to the public.
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No Congressional Gun Loophole Act
Bill: H.R.545 | Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared (D-CA)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
No Congressional Gun Loophole Act
This bill prohibits the Capitol Police Board from allowing Members of Congress or their staff to carry firearms on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol or in its buildings. Members and their staff may store firearms in their cars in Capitol complex garages if their possession complies with the firearms laws of the District of Columbia and the firearms are locked with gun locks while on the complex.
Current board regulations allow Members of Congress to keep firearms in their offices; the regulations also allow Members and their staff to transport unloaded and securely wrapped firearms within the Capitol grounds. Firearms are prohibited inside the chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as in adjacent lobbies and cloakrooms, the galleries, the Marble Room of the Senate, and the Rayburn Room of the House, unless approved by the Sergeants at Arms for security purposes.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress 
and their employees from carrying firearms in the Capitol building, 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 Congressional Gun Loophole Act''.

SEC. 2. CAPITOL GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS SECURITY.

    (a) In General.--Section 5104(e)(1) of title 40, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by redesignating clauses (i), 
        (ii), and (iii) as subclauses (I), (II), and (III), 
        respectively, and moving the margins 2 ems to the right;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
        (i) and (ii), respectively, and moving the margins 2 ems to the 
        right;
            (3) by striking ``An individual'' and inserting the 
        following:
                    ``(A) In general.--An individual''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), 
                the Capitol Police Board may not authorize or permit a 
                Member of Congress or an employee of such Member of 
                Congress to carry on or have readily accessible to such 
                Member or employee a firearm, except a Member or 
                employee may store a firearm in a car owned by such 
                Member or employee that is parked in a garage in the 
                Capitol complex if the Member or employee is in 
                compliance with the firearms laws of the District of 
                Columbia for the lawful possession of such firearm and 
                such firearm is locked with a gun lock while on the 
                Capitol complex.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act
Bill: H.R.758 | Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley (R-IA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act
This bill prohibits federal entities from administering COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to prisoners at the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until certain conditions are met.
Specifically, federal entities may not vaccinate any prisoners if there are

To limit the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for certain individuals 
detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 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 ``Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON COVID-19 VACCINE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS DETAINED 
              AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.

    (a) Limitation for Individuals Detained.--No Federal Government 
entity may provide a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual detained in the 
custody or under the control of the Department of Defense pursuant to 
the law of war or a proceeding under chapter 47A of title 10, United 
States Code, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, if--
            (1) there is any outstanding request from a State to the 
        Federal Government for the COVID-19 vaccine;
            (2) there is any outstanding request from a State to the 
        Federal Government for pandemic relief relating to COVID-19; or
            (3) any member of the Armed Forces (including the reserve 
        components) performing active service who intends to receive 
        the COVID-19 vaccine has not yet received such vaccine.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means any vaccine 
        approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for 
        the corornavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
            (2) The term ``State'' includes each of the several States, 
        the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or 
        possession of the United States, and each federally recognized 
        Indian Tribe.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2021
Bill: S.1951 | Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2021
This bill makes additional federal land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Program. The program makes Alaska Native veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, or their heirs eligible to receive up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska.
Specifically, the bill makes federal lands within units of the National Wildlife Refuge System in Alaska that were identified by the Department of the Interior in a November 2020 report as immediately available for allotment selection under the program. Interior identified over 3.6 million acres of land that should be made available for allotment selection by these veterans.

To make additional Federal public land available for selection under 
the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment 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 ``Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran Land 
Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MAKING ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION UNDER THE ALASKA 
              NATIVE VIETNAM ERA VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT PROGRAM.

    All Federal land identified as suitable for allotment selection in 
the report under subsection (c)(1) of section 1119 of the John D. 
Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (43 U.S.C. 
1629g-1), and published by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
in the report entitled ``Identification of National Wildlife Refuge 
System Lands in Alaska That Should Be Made Available for Allotment 
Selection by Eligible Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans'' (November 
2020), shall be made immediately available for selection in accordance 
with that section.
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Kids Eat Local Act of 2021
Bill: S.1401 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Kids Eat Local Act of 2021
This bill modifies Department of Agriculture requirements for the national school food programs relating to the purchases of locally produced food.
The bill allows institutions participating in the school food programs to use locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught as a product specification in food procurement requests.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve 
  nutritional and other program requirements relating to purchases of 
                         locally produced food.

    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 ``Kids Eat Local Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PURCHASES OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD.

    Section 9(j)(3) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1758(j)(3)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Program, to'' and inserting the 
        following: ``Program--
                    ``(A) to'';
            (2) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the 
        period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) to use `locally grown', `locally raised', or 
                `locally caught' as a product specification.''.
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