hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.41 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Law

Summary:

Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2021
This bill limits the certification of a class action lawsuit by prohibiting in such a lawsuit an allegation that employees were misclassified as independent contractors.

To amend Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to protect the 
``gig economy'' and small businesses that operate in large part through 
contractor services from the threat of costly class action litigation, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protect the Gig Economy Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTING THE GIG ECONOMY FROM CLASS ACTIONS.

    Rule 23(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
            ``(5) the claim does not allege the misclassification of 
        employees as independent contractors.''.
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Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2416 | Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2021
This bill lowers the statutory burden of proof for showing intent with respect to a federal hate crime offense.
Current law makes it unlawful to willfully cause bodily injury, or attempt to do so using a dangerous weapon, because of the actual or perceived protected characteristic (e.g., race) of a person. In 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that the because of standard requires proof that a person's actual or perceived protected characteristic was the sole motivating factor in the offense.
This bill replaces the because of standard with a new standard. Specifically, willfully causing bodily injury, or attempting to do so using a dangerous weapon, is a hate crime offense if a person's actual or perceived protected characteristic was a contributory motivating factor in the offense.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the causation element 
       in the Federal hate crime statute, 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 ``Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION AS TO CAUSATION ELEMENT IN HATE CRIMES.

    Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
        (A)--
                    (A) by striking ``because of'' and inserting 
                ``if''; and
                    (B) by inserting after ``origin of any person'' the 
                following: ``was a contributory motivating factor for 
                causing or attempting to cause such injury''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause 
        (i)--
                    (A) by striking ``because of'' and inserting 
                ``if''; and
                    (B) by inserting after ``disability of any person'' 
                the following: ``was a contributory motivating factor 
                for causing or attempting to cause such injury''.
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Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act
Bill: S.655 | Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Ending Natural Gas Companies' Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act
This bill restricts the use of eminent domain to take private or state land for the construction of a natural gas pipeline.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the U.S. districts courts from having jurisdiction to condemn property in which a state owns any interest. Further, the bill prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for the construction of a pipeline that will export liquefied natural gas to a foreign country.

To amend the Natural Gas Act to provide that the United States district 
courts shall not have jurisdiction to condemn property in which a State 
              holds any interest, 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 ``Ending Natural Gas Companies' 
Seizure of Land for Export Profits Act''.

SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS OVER CERTAIN 
              EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.

    Section 7(h) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(h)) is 
amended--
            (1) in the second sentence--
                    (A) by striking ``situated: Provided, That the'' 
                and inserting the following: ``situated.
            ``(3) Jurisdiction of united states district courts.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The''; and
                    (B) by striking ``The practice'' and inserting the 
                following:
            ``(2) Practice and procedure.--The practice'';
            (2) in the first sentence, by striking ``(h) When any 
        holder'' and inserting the following:
    ``(h) Eminent Domain.--
            ``(1) In general.--When any holder''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) State property.--The United States district 
                courts shall not have jurisdiction to condemn property 
                in which a State owns any interest.''.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR EXPORTS.

    Section 7(h) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(h)) (as amended 
by section 2) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Limitation on use of eminent domain for exports.--A 
        holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity may 
        not exercise the right of eminent domain under this subsection 
        if the project covered by the certificate is a project to be 
        constructed substantially for the purpose of transporting 
        natural gas to an LNG terminal or to other pipelines for export 
        from the United States to a foreign country.''.
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To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.8721 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty (R-SD)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill designates the mountain at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota as Mount Rushmore.

To designate the mountain at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South 
           Dakota, as Mount Rushmore, 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. DESIGNATION OF MOUNT RUSHMORE.

    (a) In General.--The mountain at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, 
located at N 43 53.559' W 103 28.246', shall be known and designated 
as ``Mount Rushmore''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in any law, map, regulation, order, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain 
and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference 
to ``Mount Rushmore''.
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To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin Islands.
Bill: H.R.1420 | Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. (D-VI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill adjusts the housing allowance for uniformed service members in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Specifically, the Department of Defense must provide to a service member serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands the basic housing allowance, rather than the overseas housing allowance.
Currently, a service member on duty in the U.S. Virgin Islands receives the overseas housing allowance, which is limited to cost reimbursement. By contrast, service members in the 50 states and the District of Columbia receive the basic housing allowance, which offers a fixed amount for each locality and grade/rank.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the basic allowance 
    for housing for members of the uniformed services in the Virgin 
                                Islands.

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

SECTION 1. APPLICATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING TO MEMBERS OF THE 
              UNIFORMED SERVICES IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and the Virgin Islands'' 
        after ``the United States'';
            (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Virgin 
        Islands'' after ``the United States''; and
            (3) in paragraphs (2), (3)(A), and (6), by inserting ``or 
        the Virgin Islands'' after ``the United States'' each place it 
        appears.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 403(c) of title 37, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or the Virgin Islands'' 
        after ``the United States''; and
            (2) in paragraphs (1), (2), (3)(A)(i), and (3)(B), by 
        inserting ``or the Virgin Islands'' after ``the United States'' 
        each place it appears.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to 
payments under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, beginning 
on January 1, 2022.
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Expanding Opportunity Zones Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4177 | Sponsor: Rep. Hagedorn, Jim (R-MN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Expanding Opportunity Zones Act of 2021
This bill revises provisions relating to tax-exempt opportunity zones to increase the number of low-income communities that may be designated as qualified opportunity zones, and to extend the periods of election and deferral of gain invested with respect to such zones.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the number of 
   designated qualified opportunity zones, to extend the periods of 
    election and deferral with regard to such zones, 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 ``Expanding Opportunity Zones Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. OPPORTUNITY ZONES.

    (a) Increase to Number of Qualified Designated Opportunity Zones.--
            (1) In general.--Section 1400Z-1(d)(1) of the Internal 
        Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and 
        inserting ``30 percent''.
            (2) Exception.--Section 1400Z-1(d)(2) of such Code is 
        amended by striking ``25'' and inserting ``30''.
    (b) Extension of Determination Period.--Section 1400Z-1(c)(2)(B) of 
such Code is amended by striking ``Tax Cuts and Jobs Act'' and 
inserting ``Expanding Opportunity Zones Act of 2021''.
    (c) Extension of Election Period.--Section 1400Z-2(a)(2)(B) of such 
Code is amended by striking ``December 31, 2026.'' and inserting 
``December 31, 2029.''.
    (d) Extension of Deferral of Gain Invested.--Section 1400Z-
2(b)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``December 31, 2026.'' 
and inserting ``December 31, 2029.''
    (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Employee Bonus Protection Act
Bill: H.R.517 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Employee Bonus Protection Act
This bill excludes from an employee's regular pay rate, for purposes of calculating overtime compensation, payments made to reward an employee or group of employees for meeting or exceeding the productivity, quality, efficiency, or sales goals specified in writing in a gainsharing plan, incentive bonus plan, commission plan, or performance contingent bonus plan.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that an 
   employee's ``regular rate'' for purposes of calculating overtime 
   compensation will not be affected by certain additional payments.

    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 ``Employee Bonus Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. REGULAR RATE FOR OVERTIME PURPOSES.

    Section 7(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is amended--
            (1) by inserting before the semicolon at the end of 
        paragraph (3) the following: ``; or (d) the payments are made 
        to reward an employee or group of employees for meeting or 
        exceeding the productivity, quality, efficiency, or sales goals 
        as specified in a gainsharing plan, incentive bonus plan, 
        commission plan, or performance contingent bonus plan''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``A plan described in clause (d) of paragraph (3) shall be in 
writing and made available to employees, provided that the amount of 
the payments to be made under the plan be based upon a formula that is 
stated in the plan, and be established and maintained in good faith for 
the purpose of distributing to employees additional remuneration over 
and above the wages and salaries that are not dependent upon the 
existence of such plan or payments made pursuant to such plan.''.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Bill: S.807 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
This bill requires the Supreme Court to permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless it decides by majority vote that allowing such coverage in a particular case would violate the due process rights of any of the parties involved.

To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

    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 ``Cameras in the Courtroom Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 28.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting at the end the following:
``Sec. 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings
    ``The Supreme Court shall permit television coverage of all open 
sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the 
majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case 
would constitute a violation of the due process rights of 1 or more of 
the parties before the Court.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 45 of 
title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the 
following:

``678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings.''.
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To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.
Bill: H.R.3872 | Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This bill declares that Congress apologizes on behalf of the nation for violations of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II.

To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War 
                                  II.

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

SECTION 1. APOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ITALIAN AMERICANS DURING WORLD 
              WAR II.

    (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
            (1) Over 15 million Italians have immigrated to the United 
        States since 1852.
            (2) Italian immigrants have provided a culture and heritage 
        that has enriched American life.
            (3) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II 
        was authorized by the Act of July 6, 1798 (Chapter 66, Sec. 1; 
        1 Stat. 577; 50 U.S.C. 21; commonly known as the Alien Enemies 
        Act).
            (4) Additional authority for the treatment of Italian 
        Americans during World War II was based on Executive Order 9066 
        (7 Fed. Reg. 1407) and Executive Order 9102 (7 Fed. Reg. 2165).
            (5) These orders required Italian-born citizens and their 
        families to carry identification cards, face travel 
        restrictions, and obey curfews.
            (6) These orders authorized the seizure of personal 
        property.
            (7) 10,000 Italian Americans living on the West Coast were 
        forced to leave their homes and were prohibited from entering 
        coastal zones during World War II.
            (8) Thousands of Italian-American immigrants were arrested 
        and hundreds were interned in military camps during World War 
        II.
            (9) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II 
        needs to be acknowledged in order to remember those whose lives 
        were unjustly disrupted and whose freedoms were violated.
            (10) Acknowledging and apologizing for the treatment of 
        Italian Americans during World War II would help repair the 
        Italian-American community and would discourage the occurrence 
        of similar injustices and violations of civil liberties in the 
        future.
    (b) Statement of Congress.--For these fundamental violations of the 
basic civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans 
during World War II, Congress apologizes on behalf of the Nation.
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To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer.
Bill: H.R.9562 | Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill reduces the required aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity shares for an issuer of securities to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer. A well-known seasoned issuer is allowed to make expedited public offerings of securities through automatic shelf registrations.

To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common 
  equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned 
                                issuer.

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

SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF WELL-KNOWN SEASONED ISSUER.

    For purposes of the Federal securities laws, and regulations issued 
thereunder, an issuer shall be a ``well-known seasoned issuer'' if--
            (1) the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting 
        common equity held by non-affiliates of the issuer is 
        $75,000,000 or more (as determined under Form S-3 general 
        instruction I.B.1. as in effect on the date of enactment of 
        this Act); and
            (2) the issuer otherwise satisfies the requirements of the 
        definition of ``well-known seasoned issuer'' contained in 
        section 230.405 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations (as in 
        effect on the date of enactment of this Act) without reference 
        to any requirement in such definition relating to minimum 
        worldwide market value of outstanding voting and non-voting 
        common equity held by non-affiliates.
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Retirement Freedom Act
Bill: S.275 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Retirement Freedom Act
This bill allows an individual to opt out of Medicare hospital services benefits without also having to opt out of Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits and without having to repay Medicare hospital services benefits already received. The bill also allows an individual to opt back in with no penalty.

To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A 
                                benefit.

    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 ``Retirement Freedom Act''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE TO OPT OUT OF THE MEDICARE PART 
              A BENEFIT.

    Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A 
of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and 
manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an 
election, such individual--
            (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the 
        Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt 
        back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process 
        determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any 
        penalty;
            (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under 
        title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; 
        and
            (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under 
        such part A for items and services furnished prior to making 
        such election.
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To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.226 | Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan (R-VA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to Fairlawn, Virginia.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, 
    unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, 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. ZIP CODE FOR FAIRLAWN, VIRGINIA.

    (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the Commonwealth of Virginia is the only State in the 
        United States where all cities are independent from their 
        surrounding counties;
            (2) these independent cities are not politically a part of 
        the surrounding counties, even if they are located within their 
        borders;
            (3) in Virginia these independent cities are subject to 
        separate revenue collection and distribution practices related 
        to roads, resources, and sales tax than neighboring counties;
            (4) the sales tax collected from electronic commerce from 
        the unincorporated community of Fairlawn, Virginia, located in 
        Pulaski County, is often misallocated to the independent city 
        of Radford, Virginia, because they share the same ZIP Codes; 
        and
            (5) Fairlawn, Virginia, should be eligible to obtain a 
        separate and unique ZIP Code from the neighboring independent 
        city of Radford, Virginia, for tax purposes.
    (b) ZIP Code Designation.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall 
designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to Fairlawn, Virginia.
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High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6192 | Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2021
This bill classifies any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property as 15-year property for purposes of accelerated depreciation.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain 
   automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for 
                       purposes of depreciation.

    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 ``High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 
              RETROFITS.

    (a) Treatment as 15-Year Property.--Section 168(e)(3)(E) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end 
of clause (vi), by striking the period at the end of clause (vii) and 
inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(viii) any automatic fire sprinkler 
                        system retrofit property.''.
    (b) Applicable Depreciation Method.--Section 168(b)(3) of such Code 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(H) Any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit 
                property.''.
    (c) Alternative System.--The table contained in section 
168(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting after the item 
relating to subparagraph (E)(vii) the following:


 
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
``(E)(viii)................................................        39''.
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    (d) Definition of Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Retrofit 
Property.--Section 168(i) of such Code is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph:
            ``(20) Automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property.--
        The term `automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property' 
        means any sprinkler system which--
                    ``(A) meets the standards of National Fire 
                Protection Association 13 (or any successor benchmark),
                    ``(B) is installed for use in residential property, 
                and
                    ``(C) is installed in a building which--
                            ``(i) was placed in service before the date 
                        of such installation, and
                            ``(ii) has an occupiable floor more than 75 
                        feet above the lowest level of fire department 
                        vehicle access.''.
    (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act
Bill: S.838 | Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act
This bill provides that any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay. The bill defines qualified trade-of-time arrangement as an arrangement under which two firefighters who are employed by the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity.

To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that 
  any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-
   time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations 
                       relating to overtime pay.

    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 Firefighter Flexibility and 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF HOURS WORKED UNDER A QUALIFIED TRADE-OF-TIME 
              ARRANGEMENT.

    Section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(h)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any 
hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time 
arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of any determination 
relating to eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay under 
this section.
    ``(2) For purposes of this subsection--
            ``(A) the term `qualified trade-of-time arrangement' means 
        an arrangement under which 2 firefighters who are employed by 
        the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the 
        approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one 
        another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work 
        in the same capacity; and
            ``(B) the term `firefighter' means a firefighter as defined 
        by section 8331(21) or 8401(14).''.
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A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Bill: S.23 | Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike (R-ID)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of 
                                 Idaho.

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

SECTION 1. DISTRICT JUDGESHIP FOR THE DISTRICT OF IDAHO.

    (a) In General.--The President shall appoint, by and with the 
advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judge for the 
district of Idaho.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table in section 
133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
relating to Idaho and inserting the following:


``Idaho....................................................         3''.
 

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Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Bill: H.R.5586 | Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV (R-GA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from requiring a financial institution to report the transfers into and out of a financial account. This prohibition does not apply to laws or regulations in effect on October 1, 2021.

To prohibit the implementation of new requirements to report bank 
                   account deposits and withdrawals.

    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 ``Prohibiting IRS Financial 
Surveillance Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON NEW REQUIREMENTS TO REPORT BANK ACCOUNT DEPOSITS 
              AND WITHDRAWALS.

    The Secretary of the Treasury (including any delegate of the 
Secretary) may not require any financial institution to report the 
inflows or out-flows (or any similar amount, whether on a transaction 
or aggregate basis) of any account maintained by such institution, 
except to the extent that such reporting is required under any program, 
or other provision of law, as in effect on October 1, 2021.
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Keep College Students Learning Act
Bill: H.R.1912 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney (R-IL)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Keep College Students Learning Act
This bill requires covered institutions of higher education to ensure that prospective and enrolled students may use their financial aid for enrollment purposes, regardless of whether the student delays enrollment or takes a leave of absence for up to one academic year during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Covered institution of higher education refers to an institution that receives federal funds and offers in-person instruction at levels less than the first semester (or the equivalent) of the 2019-2020 academic year.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the treatment of 
              certain institutional financial assistance.

    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 ``Keep College Students Learning 
Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

    Part C of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1015 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 138. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

    ``(a) In General.--A covered institution of higher education shall 
ensure that a student who has received institutional financial 
assistance from such institution may use such assistance for enrollment 
at such institution without regard to whether, during the COVID-19 
pandemic, the student delays such enrollment or takes a leave of 
absence from such institution for up to one academic year.
    ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Covered institution of higher education.--The term 
        `covered institution of higher education' means an institution 
        of higher education (as defined in section 102) that--
                    ``(A) receives funds under this Act; and
                    ``(B) offers in-person instruction at levels less 
                than the first semester (or the equivalent) of academic 
                year 2019-2020.
            ``(2) Student.--The term `student' includes a prospective 
        student.''.
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Silver Cliff Community Act
Bill: H.R.2564 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Silver Cliff Community Act
This bill directs the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, 
  unique ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado, 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 ``Silver Cliff Community Act''.

SEC. 2. SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODE FOR SILVER CLIFF, COLORADO.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique 
ZIP Code, to be numbered 81249, applicable to the area encompassing 
only Silver Cliff, Colorado.
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TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
Bill: S.829 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act
This bill aligns eligibility for TRICARE health coverage with the age at which personnel of the Retired Reserve (former National Guard and Reserve members) begin receiving retired pay. Specifically, personnel of the Retired Reserve who are not yet age 60 but are receiving their retirement pay may purchase TRICARE health coverage for retired military personnel, rather than the presently allowed TRICARE Retired Reserve.
Under current law, Reserve Component personnel may retire below age 60, but not below 50, based on active duty performance.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the TRICARE program 
 for certain members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components.

    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 ``TRICARE Fairness for National Guard 
and Reserve Retirees Act''.

SEC. 2. TRICARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE RETIRED RESERVE.

    (a) Adjustment of Eligibility.--Paragraph (2) of section 1074(b) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a member or former member 
eligible for retired pay for non-regular service under chapter 1223 of 
this title who is under 60 years of age unless such member or former 
member is in receipt of such pay (or would be in receipt of such pay 
but for section 5304 or 5305 of title 38).''.
    (b) TRICARE Retired Reserve.--Section 1076e(a) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``who is qualified for a 
        non-regular retirement at age 60 under chapter 1223 of this 
        title, but is not age 60,'' and inserting ``described in 
        paragraph (3)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) A member of the Retired Reserve of a reserve component of the 
armed forces is described in this paragraph if the member--
            ``(A) is qualified for a non-regular retirement at age 60 
        under chapter 1223 of this title;
            ``(B) is not age 60; and
            ``(C) is not in receipt of retired pay under such chapter, 
        unless the member is not in receipt of such retired pay due to 
        the application of section 5304 or 5305 of title 38.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect January 1, 2022.
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Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
Bill: H.R.94 | Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff (R-SC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill imposes penalties on certain state and local governments that do not assist federal immigration enforcement actions. Specifically, a state or local government shall be ineligible for federal financial assistance for at least one year if it restricts or prohibits an agency or official from (1) communicating with the responsible federal immigration agency regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status, or (2) maintaining or exchanging information about an individual's status. Such governmental entities are sometimes referred to as sanctuary cities or jurisdictions.
The bill restores assistance eligibility upon a Department of Justice (DOJ) determination that the jurisdiction no longer takes such actions.
DOJ shall determine each year which state or local jurisdictions are not in compliance with immigration requirements and report such determination to Congress.

To prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary 
                    cities, 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 ``Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SANCTUARY CITIES INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

    Any State or local government that violates section 642 of the 
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 
U.S.C. 1373) may not receive any Federal financial assistance (as such 
term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). 
The Attorney General shall determine annually which State or local 
jurisdictions are not in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and shall report 
such determinations to Congress on March 1 of each year. The Attorney 
General shall also issue a report concerning the compliance of any 
particular State or local jurisdiction at the request of any Member of 
Congress. Any jurisdiction that is found to be out of compliance shall 
be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for a minimum 
period of one year, and shall only become eligible again after the 
Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance.
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To provide for increased flexibility in the extension of the Social Security program to Guam.
Bill: H.R.3221 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
This bill allows Guam to extend Social Security coverage solely to future employees of the government of Guam, localities, and government instrumentalities.
Under current law, if Guam elects to extend such coverage, it must cover both current and future government employees.

To provide for increased flexibility in the extension of the Social 
                       Security program to Guam.

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

SECTION 1. INCREASED FLEXIBILITY IN THE EXTENSION OF THE SOCIAL 
              SECURITY PROGRAM TO GUAM.

    Section 103(v)(1) of the Social Security Amendments of 1960 (Public 
Law 86-778) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The amendments made by subsection (a)'' 
        and inserting ``(A) The amendments made by subsection (a)''; 
        and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(B) If the legislation enacted by the Government of Guam 
described in the fifth sentence of subparagraph (A) includes a 
provision expressing the desire of the Government of Guam that the 
insurance system established by title II of the Social Security Act 
would extend only on a prospective basis to such officers and employees 
of such Government and such political subdivisions and 
instrumentalities hired (as determined by the Government of Guam at the 
time of, and included as a provision in, the certification described in 
such sentence) by such Government and such political subdivisions and 
instrumentalities after the calendar quarter in which the Secretary of 
the Treasury receives such certification, the amendments made by 
subsections (c), (n), (q), and (r) shall apply to only such 
individuals.''.
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TPA Act
Bill: H.R.7599 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Traditional Passport Act or the TPA Act
This bill requires the Department of State to only permit passport applicants to select male or female as a gender designation.

To prohibit the issuance of a passport with any gender designation 
      other than ``male'' and ``female'', 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 ``Traditional Passport Act'' or the 
``TPA Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    The Secretary of State may not issue any passport that contains an 
``X'' gender designation and may permit applicants for passports to 
select from only ``Male'' or ``Female''.
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A bill to codify certain public land orders relating to the revocation of certain withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska.
Bill: S.4531 | Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill enacts into law the provisions of certain public land orders relating to the revocation of the withdrawal of certain public lands in Alaska.

To codify certain public land orders relating to the revocation of 
       certain withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska.

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

SECTION 1. CODIFICATION OF PUBLIC LAND ORDERS RELATING TO THE 
              REVOCATION OF WITHDRAWALS OF PUBLIC LAND IN THE STATE OF 
              ALASKA.

    The provisions of the following public land orders of the Bureau of 
Land Management are enacted into law:
            (1) Public Land Order No. 7899 (86 Fed. Reg. 5236 (January 
        19, 2021)).
            (2) Public Land Order No. 7900 (relating to the partial 
        revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5175, 5176, 5179, 
        5180, 5184, 5186, 5188, and 5353, Alaska), signed by the 
        Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021.
            (3) Public Land Order No. 7901 (relating to the partial 
        revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5179, 5180, 5184, 
        and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the Interior on 
        January 16, 2021.
            (4) Public Land Order No. 7902 (relating to the partial 
        revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5172, 5173, 5179, 5180, 
        5184, and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the 
        Interior on January 15, 2021.
            (5) Public Land Order No. 7903 (relating to the partial 
        revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5176, 5178, 5179, 
        5180, 5184, and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the 
        Interior on January 16, 2021.
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for production of refined coal.
Bill: S.759 | Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill extends the tax credit for the production of refined coal. With respect to refined coal production facilities that do not produce steel industry fuel, the bill (1) allows facilities that were placed in service before January 1, 2012, to claim the credit for an additional 10 years, and (2) establishes an additional 3-year period (after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2024), during which facilities may qualify for the credit by being placed in service.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for 
                      production of refined coal.

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

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF REFINED COAL PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.

    (a) Extension of Period During Which Refined Coal Can Be 
Produced.--Section 45(e)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(E) Extension of credit period for certain 
                refined coal facilities.--In the case of a refined coal 
                production facility which does not produce steel 
                industry fuel and which is placed in service before 
                January 1, 2012, clauses (i) and (ii)(II) of 
                subparagraph (A) shall each be applied by substituting 
                `20-year period' for `10-year period'.''.
    (b) Extension of Period During Which Refined Coal Facilities Can Be 
Qualified.--Subparagraph (B) of section 45(d)(8) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``placed in service after'' and inserting 
        ``placed in service--
                            ``(i) after'';
            (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, 
        or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(ii) after December 31, 2020, and before 
                        January 1, 2024.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to coal produced and sold after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
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