hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5061 | Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer (R-PR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot program through July 1, 2022, to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. Command climate surveys must be administered to active duty service members of not fewer than 20 commands, 10 of which must be deployable, in each military department.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to 
 survey access to mental health care under the military health system, 
                        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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER 
              MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.

    (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the 
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access 
to mental health care under the military health system.
    (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys 
administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer 
than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military 
department are updated to include questions on access to mental health 
care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the 
following:
            (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access 
        mental health care under the military health system.
            (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited 
        from, or advised against, accessing such care.
            (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with 
        respect to such care.
    (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program 
under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022.
    (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the 
pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated 
surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program.
    (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', 
``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given 
those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
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Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5075 | Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021
This bill requires courts to expedite the disposition of certain covered civil actions in which the President is a party. The bill also provides for expedited direct appeals of these cases to the Supreme Court.



To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited 
  review of actions to which the President is a party, 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 ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against 
the Executive Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a 
              party
    ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the 
following shall apply:
            ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to 
        the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil 
        action.
            ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall 
        be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284.
            ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court 
        of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil 
        action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the 
        Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, 
        advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to 
        the greatest extent possible.
    ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' 
means a civil action in which--
            ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; 
        or
            ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute 
        sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct;
            ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and
            ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which 
        relief can be granted.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of 
title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
related to section 5001 the following:

``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a 
                            party.''.
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USPS Fairness Act
Bill: S.145 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
USPS Fairness Act
This bill repeals the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service annually prepay future retirement health benefits.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to repeal the requirement that 
the United States Postal Service prepay future retirement benefits, 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 ``USPS Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF REQUIRED PREPAYMENT OF FUTURE POSTAL SERVICE 
              RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

    Subsection (d) of section 8909a of title 5, United States Code, is 
repealed.
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Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act 2.0
Bill: S.5285 | Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act 2.0
This bill makes permanent a grant program that supports the provision of substance use disorder treatment to pregnant and postpartum women.

To extend the residential treatment program for pregnant and postpartum 
              women pilot 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 ``Improving Treatment for Pregnant and 
Postpartum Women Act 2.0''.

SEC. 2. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN 
              PILOT PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 508(r) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-
1(r)) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (4);
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs 
        (4) and (5), respectively; and
            (3) in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4), as so 
        redesignated--
                    (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
                ``The Director'' and inserting ``Not later than 
                September 30, 2026, the Director''; and
                    (B) by striking ``the relevant committees of 
                jurisdiction of the House of Representatives and the 
                Senate'' and inserting ``the Committee on Health, 
                Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the 
                Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of 
                Representatives''.
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A bill to establish procedures for the removal of the Architect of the Capitol.
Bill: S.5319 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill provides for the removal of the Architect of the Capitol through impeachment or through a joint resolution of Congress. The grounds for removal through a joint resolution are limited to permanent disability, inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude.

To establish procedures for the removal of the Architect of the 
                                Capitol.

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

SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL.

    Section 319 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1990 (2 
U.S.C. 1801) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
    ``(b) Removal.--The Architect of the Capitol may be removed at any 
time by--
            ``(1) impeachment; or
            ``(2) joint resolution of Congress, only for--
                    ``(A) permanent disability;
                    ``(B) inefficiency;
                    ``(C) neglect of duty;
                    ``(D) malfeasance; or
                    ``(E) a felony or conduct involving moral 
                turpitude.''.
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REDI Act
Bill: S.3658 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act
This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free 
deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental 
                    internship or residency 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 ``Resident Education Deferred Interest 
Act'' or the ``REDI Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFERMENT DURING A MEDICAL OR DENTAL INTERNSHIP OR RESIDENCY 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(f)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
        (A), by striking ``A borrower'' and inserting ``Except as 
        provided in paragraph (6), a borrower'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)(A)--
                    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' after the 
                semicolon;
                    (B) by striking the matter following clause (ii);
                    (C) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (D) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iii) is serving in a medical or dental 
                        internship or residency program;''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) Special rule for certain in school deferment.--
        Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower 
        described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a 
        deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need 
        not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to 
        the borrower under this part.''.
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Innovation in Aging Act
Bill: S.3473 | Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. (I-ME)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Innovation in Aging Act
This bill reauthorizes for FY2022 activities carried out by the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network (which conducts research, evaluates programs, and identifies best practices related to programs and services for older adults).

To authorize funding for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation 
Center for the Aging Network in order to demonstrate the impact of the 
 aging network on the health and independence of older individuals and 
     to foster innovation in such network, 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 ``Innovation in Aging Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE RESEARCH, 
              DEMONSTRATION, AND EVALUATION CENTER FOR THE AGING 
              NETWORK.

    There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 to the 
Assistant Secretary for Aging such sums as may be necessary for the 
Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to 
carry out the activities of the Center under section 201(g) of the 
Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011(g)).
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Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: S.4917 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Minority Fellowship Program carried out by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports the education and training of minority students who are studying for advanced degrees in a mental or behavioral health profession.

To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the 
                      Minority Fellowship 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 ``Minority Fellowship Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

    Section 597(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
297ll(c)) is amended by striking ``$12,669,000 for each of fiscal years 
2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2023 through 2027''.
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To specify the Federal share of the costs of certain duty of the National Guard in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Bill: H.R.324 | Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri (D-IL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the federal government to pay states for 100% of the cost of National Guard duty for a mission assignment validated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency pursuant to certain declarations related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill applies to declarations, with respect to COVID-19, of major disasters, emergencies, national emergencies, and public health emergencies.

To specify the Federal share of the costs of certain duty of the 
    National Guard in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

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

SECTION 1. FEDERAL SHARE OF COSTS OF CERTAIN DUTY OF MEMBERS OF THE 
              NATIONAL GUARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 
              2019.

    (a) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the costs of duty 
performed by members of the National Guard under section 502(f) of 
title 32, United States Code, for a mission assignment validated by the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pursuant to a declaration 
specified in subsection (b) shall be 100 percent.
    (b) Declarations.--A declaration specified in this subsection is 
any declaration as follows:
            (1) A major disaster declared by the President under 
        section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
        Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) with respect to the 
        Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
            (2) An emergency declared by the President under section 
        501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
        Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191) with respect to the Coronavirus 
        Disease 2019.
            (3) A national emergency declared by the President under 
        the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with 
        respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
            (4) A public health emergency declared under section 319 of 
        the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to 
        the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
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Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1140 | Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire (D-NY)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of 
    individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual 
                    orientation or gender identity.

    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 ``Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL JURIES ON ACCOUNT OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION 
              OR GENDER IDENTITY PROHIBITED.

    Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``(including sexual orientation and gender identity)'' after 
``sex''.
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Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
Bill: H.J.Res.97 | Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility published on September 9, 2022.
The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). This joint resolution restores into effect the nullified 2019 final rule.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 97

   Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland 
   Security relating to ``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility''.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 21, 2022

   Mr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Gosar, Mr. 
Norman, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Buck, Mr. 
 Issa, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Babin, and Mr. Gohmert) submitted the following 
 joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland 
   Security relating to ``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to 
``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility'' (87 Fed. Reg. 5547), and 
such rule shall have no force or effect.
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Dignity in Housing Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6640 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Dignity in Housing Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to inspect each public housing project with more than 100 units at least every two years to determine whether the project and units are maintained in compliance with federal standards. Inspections must be performed by HUD employees or designees, and may not be performed by officers, employees, or agents of a public housing agency. HUD must make the results of these inspections publicly available online. These inspections are in addition to the annual inspection already required of every public housing project under current law.

To require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to inspect 
 certain public housing developments to ensure compliance with housing 
         quality and safety standards, 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 ``Dignity in Housing Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INSPECTIONS.

    Subsection (f) of section 6 of the United States Housing Act of 
1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437d(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph:
            ``(4) Large public housing developments.--
                    ``(A) Biennial inspections.--The Secretary shall 
                make inspections of each public housing project 
                consisting of 100 dwelling units or more not less 
                frequently than biennially to determine whether the 
                project is, and units in the project are, maintained in 
                accordance with the requirements under paragraph (1).
                    ``(B) Inspectors.--Inspections of a public housing 
                project required under this paragraph shall be--
                            ``(i) in addition to inspections required 
                        by paragraph (3); and
                            ``(ii) conducted by employees of the 
                        Department of Housing and Urban Development or 
                        such other inspectors as may be obtained by the 
                        Secretary, but not including any officers or 
                        employees or a public housing agency or any 
                        agent of a public housing agency.
                    ``(C) Public availability.--The Secretary shall 
                make the results of inspections pursuant to this 
                paragraph publicly available online.''.
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Streamlining IRS Operations Act
Bill: H.R.7428 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Streamlining IRS Operations Act
This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service to require that any tax return that is prepared electronically, but is printed and filed on paper, bear a code that can convert such return to an electronic format when scanned.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronically 
prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper.

    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 ``Streamlining IRS Operations Act''.

SEC. 2. REDUCING THE RESOURCE DRAIN BY REQUIRING THAT ELECTRONICALLY 
              PREPARED PAPER RETURNS INCLUDE SCANNABLE CODE.

    (a) In General.--Section 6011(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(8) Special rule for returns prepared electronically and 
        submitted on paper.--The Secretary shall require that any 
        return of tax which is prepared electronically, but is printed 
        and filed on paper, bear a code which can, when scanned, 
        convert such return to electronic format.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6011(e)(1) of such Code is 
amended by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (3) 
and (8)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to returns of tax the due date for which (determined without 
regard to extensions) is after December 31, 2022.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, as the "Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.634 | Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, as the 
            ``Senator Tom Casperson Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. SENATOR TOM CASPERSON POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 202 West Washington Street, Suite 1, in Marquette, Michigan, 
shall be known and designated as the ``Senator Tom Casperson Post 
Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Senator 
Tom Casperson Post Office Building''.
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COAST Anti-Drilling Act
Bill: S.1851 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in specified planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast, including the Straits of Florida.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit 
the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the 
 Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida 
                            planning areas.

    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 ``Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-
Drilling Act'' or the ``COAST Anti-Drilling Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF OIL AND GAS LEASING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE 
              OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF.

    Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the 
Outer Continental Shelf.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue 
a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or 
production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in--
            ``(1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area;
            ``(2) the South Atlantic planning area;
            ``(3) the North Atlantic planning area; or
            ``(4) the Straits of Florida planning area.''.
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To permit an issuer, when determining the market capitalization of the issuer for purposes of testing the significance of an acquisition or disposition, to include the value of all shares of the issuer.
Bill: H.R.9551 | Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill expands the information allowed when calculating whether an acquisition or disposition of a subsidiary is significant for purposes of required financial disclosures by publicly traded companies. Currently, an acquisition or disposition is considered significant when the company's investment in the subsidiary is calculated to exceed 10% of the aggregate worldwide market value of the company's voting and non-voting common equity. Under the bill, this market value may additionally include applicable trading value, conversion value, or exchange value of all of the company's outstanding classes of stock, including preferred stock and non-traded common shares that are convertible into or exchangeable for traded common shares.

To permit an issuer, when determining the market capitalization of the 
 issuer for purposes of testing the significance of an acquisition or 
     disposition, to include the value of all shares of the issuer.

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

SECTION 1. AVOIDING ABERRATIONAL RESULTS IN REQUIREMENTS FOR 
              ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

    The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 210.1-
02(w)(1)(i)(A) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to permit a 
registrant, in determining the significance of an acquisition or 
disposition described in such section 210.1-02(w)(1)(i)(A), to 
calculate the registrant's aggregate worldwide market value based on 
the applicable trading value, conversion value, or exchange value of 
all of the registrant's outstanding classes of stock (including 
preferred stock and non-traded common shares that are convertible into 
or exchangeable for traded common shares) and not just the voting and 
non-voting common equity of the registrant.
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Risk-Based Credit Examination Act
Bill: H.R.4586 | Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann (R-MO)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Risk-Based Credit Examination Act
This bill provides the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning reviewable matters during its annual examination of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based 
examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

    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 ``Risk-Based Credit Examination Act''.

SEC. 2. CONDUCT OF RISK-BASED EXAMINATIONS OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED 
              STATISTICAL RATING ORGANIZATIONS.

    Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 
U.S.C. 78o-7(p)(3)(B)) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), 
by inserting ``, as appropriate,'' after ``Each examination under 
subparagraph (A) shall include''.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5644 | Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine (R-MO)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2021
This bill exempts from the motor fuel excise tax fuel used in any highway vehicle designed exclusively to provide mobile mammography services.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow refunds of Federal 
 motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles.

    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 ``Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. REFUNDS OF FEDERAL MOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAXES FOR FUEL USED IN 
              MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VEHICLES.

    (a) Refunds.--Section 6427 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
(relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes) is amended by 
inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Fuels Used in Mobile Mammography Vehicles.--Except as 
provided in subsection (k), if any fuel on which tax was imposed by 
section 4041 or 4081 is used in any highway vehicle designed 
exclusively to provide mobile mammography services to patients within 
such vehicle, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to the 
ultimate purchaser of such fuel an amount equal to the aggregate amount 
of the tax imposed on such fuel.''.
    (b) Exemption From Retail Tax.--Section 4041 of such Code is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(n) Fuels Used in Mobile Mammography Vehicles.--No tax shall be 
imposed under this section on any liquid sold for use in, or used in, 
any highway vehicle designed exclusively to provide mobile mammography 
services to patients within such vehicle.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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A bill to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the food safety threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3230 | Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon (D-MT)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a working group to (1) evaluate the food safety threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, and (2) make recommendations regarding whether or not the importation of beef from Brazil should be permitted. The bill also suspends imports of beef from Brazil until the working group submits its recommendations to USDA.

To require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the food 
    safety threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, 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. WORKING GROUP ON BEEF IMPORTED FROM BRAZIL.

    (a) Establishment of Working Group.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
        establish a working group--
                    (A) to evaluate the food safety threat posed by 
                beef and beef products imported from Brazil; and
                    (B) to make recommendations to the Secretary with 
                respect to whether the importation of beef and beef 
                products from Brazil into the United States should be 
                permitted.
            (2) Membership.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
        working group established under paragraph (1) includes--
                    (A) experts on food safety; and
                    (B) representatives of U.S. Customs and Border 
                Protection and other Federal agencies with 
                responsibilities relating to international trade.
    (b) Temporary Suspension of Imports.--Beef and beef products 
imported from Brazil may not enter the United States during the 
period--
            (1) beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
            (2) ending on the date on which the working group 
        established under subsection (a)(1) submits to the Secretary 
        the recommendations required by subparagraph (B) of that 
        subsection.
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Bullets Not Batteries Act
Bill: H.R.7480 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Bullets Not Batteries Act
This bill prohibits the use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure, or obtaining critical minerals for use in manufacturing of any such items.

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the use of the 
   authorities under title I and title III of such Act for electric 
                   vehicles or related technologies.

    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 ``Bullets Not Batteries Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF AUTHORITIES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND 
              RELATED TECHNOLOGY.

    Section 104 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4514) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Electric Vehicles and Related Technology.--The authorities 
provided under this title and title III may not be used with respect 
to--
            ``(1) electric vehicles;
            ``(2) electric vehicle batteries;
            ``(3) electric vehicle charging stations or other electric 
        vehicle infrastructure; or
            ``(4) obtaining critical minerals that will be used for the 
        manufacturing of any item described under paragraph (1), (2), 
        or (3).''.
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Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
Bill: H.R.188 | Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Women's Public Health and Safety Act
This bill allows a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater 
State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved 
                             in abortions.

    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 ``Women's Public Health and Safety 
Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING STATE FLEXIBILITY IN DETERMINING PARTICIPATION OF 
              PROVIDERS WHO PERFORM, OR PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFORMANCE 
              OF, ABORTIONS.

    Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(23), by striking ``subsection (g)'' 
        and inserting ``subsection (g), subsection (tt),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(tt) Rules With Respect to Determination of Participation of 
Providers Who Perform, or Participate in the Performance of, 
Abortions.--
            ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for purposes 
        of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria 
        with respect to the participation under the State plan (or a 
        waiver of such plan) of an institution, an agency, an entity, 
        or a person who performs, or participates in the performance 
        of, abortions.
            ``(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an 
        abortion--
                    ``(A) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of 
                rape or incest; or
                    ``(B) in the case where a woman suffers from a 
                physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness 
                that would, as certified by a physician, place the 
                woman in danger of death unless an abortion is 
                performed, including a life-endangering physical 
                condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy 
                itself.
            ``(3) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the 
        terms `institution', `agency', or `entity' mean the entire 
        legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, 
        including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is 
        controlled by, or is under common control with such 
        institution, agency, or entity.''.
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A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility or certain programs, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2524 | Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill excludes certain settlement trust payments to an Alaska Native or descendant of an Alaska Native who is aged, blind, or disabled for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility for need-based federal programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain 
 payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of 
  Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain 
                   programs, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS.

    Section 29(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 
1626(c)) is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph 
(3), by striking subparagraph (E) and inserting the following:
            ``(E) an interest in a Settlement Trust or an amount 
        distributed from or benefit provided by a Settlement Trust to a 
        Native or descendant of a Native who is an aged, blind, or 
        disabled individual (as defined in section 1614(a) of the 
        Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)).''.

            Passed the Senate December 22, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 2524

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Refund Equality Act of 2021
Bill: S.2014 | Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth (D-MA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Refund Equality Act of  2021
This bill permits legally married same sex couples to amend their tax returns to file as married filing jointly for returns outside of the statute of limitations.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status 
          for tax returns outside the statute of limitations.

    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 ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED 
              COUPLES.

    (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as 
married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the 
application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17--
            (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint 
        return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, 
        for which a joint return could have been made by the individual 
        and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings 
        were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be 
        treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 
        6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 
        6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate 
        return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law 
        (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the 
        taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this 
        Act; and
            (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to 
        paragraph (1)--
                    (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 
                6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be 
                extended until the date prescribed by law (including 
                extensions) for filing the return of tax for the 
                taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of 
                this Act; and
                    (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim 
                of credit or refund with respect to such return.
    (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.--
Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the 
return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in 
the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of 
the individual.
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Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021
Bill: S.3746 | Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher (D-CT)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Labor to (1) review the fiduciary standards that apply to the selection of an annuity provider for certain defined benefit pension plans, and (2) assess any risk to plan participants from such standards.

To require the Secretary of Labor to review certain provisions of the 
 Code of Federal Regulations related to fiduciary standards under the 
    Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 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 ``Pension Risk Transfer Accountability 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REVIEW OF PENSION RISK TRANSFER INTERPRETIVE BULLETIN.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall--
            (1) review section 2509.95-1 of title 29, Code of Federal 
        Regulations (relating to the fiduciary standards under the 
        Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 when selecting 
        an annuity provider for a defined benefit pension plan) to 
        determine whether amendments to such section are warranted; and
            (2) report to Congress on the findings of such review, 
        including an assessment of any risk to participants.
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Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
Bill: S.1597 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
This bill invalidates any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued on or after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess federal property to state and local law enforcement agencies unless it is enacted by Congress.
Additionally, it prohibits the use of federal funds to implement such regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy.
Property that was recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, must be returned, replaced, or reissued to the state or local law enforcement agency.

To ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving 
  equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by 
                   terrorists and violent criminals.

    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 ``Lifesaving Gear for Police Act''.

SEC. 2. STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO LIFESAVING FEDERAL 
              EQUIPMENT.

    (a) Unenforceability of Certain Regulations Unless Enacted Into 
Law.--
            (1) In general.--No regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or 
        recommendations issued on or after May 15, 2015, that limits 
        the sale or donation of property of the Federal Government, 
        including excess property of the Department of Defense, to 
        State and local agencies for law enforcement activities 
        (whether pursuant to section 2576a of title 10, United States 
        Code, or any other provision of law, or as a condition on the 
        use of Federal funds) shall have any force or effect after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act unless enacted into law by 
        Congress.
            (2) Prohibition on use of funds to enforce regulations.--No 
        agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government may use any 
        Federal funds, fees, or resources to implement or carry out a 
        regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or recommendation issued as 
        described in subsection (a) that is not enacted into law by 
        Congress.
    (b) Return or Reissue of Equipment Recalled or Seized Pursuant to 
Regulations.--Any property recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, 
pursuant to a regulation, rule, guidance, policy, or recommendation 
issued as described in subsection (a) shall be returned, replaced, or 
re-issued to the agency from which recalled or seized, at no cost to 
such agency, as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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