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To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors when calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory registration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9459 | Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. (R-NC)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill excludes certain institutional investors and buyers from inclusion as holders of a security for purposes of mandatory registration thresholds applicable to an issuer of securities.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude qualified 
   institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors when 
    calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory 
     registration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. EXCLUSIONS FROM MANDATORY REGISTRATION THRESHOLD.

    (a) In General.--Section 12(g)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(g)(1)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (A)(i), by inserting after ``persons'' the 
        following: ``(that are not a qualified institutional buyer or 
        an institutional accredited investor)''; and
            (2) in paragraph (B), by inserting after ``persons'' the 
        following: ``(that are not a qualified institutional buyer or 
        an institutional accredited investor)''.
    (b) Nonapplicability of General Exemptive Authority.--Section 36 of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78mm) shall not apply to 
the matter inserted by the amendments made by subsection (a).
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Reporting Requirements Reduction Act of 2022
Bill: S.3919 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Reporting Requirements Reduction Act of 2022
This bill allows an issuer of securities to file financial statements and other disclosure reports semiannually instead of quarterly.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide that an issuer 
 that is required to file certain quarterly reports may elect to file 
                      those reports semiannually.

    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 ``Reporting Requirements Reduction Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS.

    Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(s) Issuer Election.--With respect to any report that, under this 
section, or under a rule issued under this section, an issuer is 
required to file on a quarterly basis, the issuer may elect to instead 
file the report on a semiannual basis.''.
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Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: S.4885 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes the Missing Americans Alert Program through FY2027. The program provides grants for locally based, proactive programs to prevent wandering and locate missing individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.

To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, to 
            reauthorize the Missing Americans Alert 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 ``Kevin and Avonte's Law 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MISSING AMERICANS ALERT PROGRAM.

    Section 240001(d) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement 
Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12621(d)) is amended by striking ``2018 through 
2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2027''.

            Passed the Senate September 22, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4885

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Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act
Bill: H.R.781 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson (R-NJ)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Veterans' Telecommunication Protection Act
This bill requires a cable or voice service provider to charge a veterans' organization at an individual or household service rate unless that rate is greater than the amount the provider would otherwise charge the organization.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of cable 
    service and telephone service to charge veterans' organizations 
      residential rates for such services, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans' Telecommunication 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. RESIDENTIAL RATES FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Title VII of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 
U.S.C. 601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 723 RESIDENTIAL RATES FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.

    ``(a) In General.--A provider of a covered service shall charge a 
veterans' organization for a covered service delivered to the property 
at which the organization primarily operates the rate that the provider 
would charge for the service if the organization were an individual or 
household residing at the property, if the rate is less than the rate 
that the provider would charge the organization for the service without 
regard to this section.
    ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means--
                    ``(A) a cable service; and
                    ``(B) a voice service (as defined in section 
                227(e)(8)), except for a commercial mobile service (as 
                defined in section 332(d)).
            ``(2) Veterans' organization.--The term `veterans' 
        organization' means any organization recognized by the 
        Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to section 5902 of title 
        38, United States Code.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--Section 723 of the Communications Act of 1934, 
as added by subsection (a), applies with respect to covered services 
(as such term is defined in such section) provided on or after the date 
of enactment of this Act.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, as the "Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.7899 | Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, as the Army Specialist Joseph "Joey" W. Dimock II Post Office Building.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, as the ``Army Specialist 
           Joseph `Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. ARMY SPECIALIST JOSEPH ``JOEY'' W. DIMOCK II POST OFFICE 
              BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Army Specialist Joseph `Joey' W. Dimock II 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 ``Army 
Specialist Joseph `Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building''.

            Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act
Bill: H.R.3618 | Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act
This bill restricts the source of revenue for airport spending to local fuel excise taxes. Under current Federal Aviation Administration policy, state and local governments must also use general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel for airport spending.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain 
                          taxes and revenues.

    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 ``State and Local General Sales Tax 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. USE OF REVENUES.

    (a) Written Assurances on Use of Revenue.--Section 47107(b) of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2) by striking ``local 
        taxes'' and inserting ``local excise taxes'';
            (2) in paragraph (3) by striking ``State tax'' and 
        inserting ``State excise tax''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(4) This subsection does not apply to State or local general 
sales taxes nor to State or local generally applicable sales taxes.''.
    (b) Restriction on Use of Revenues.--Section 47133 of title 49, 
United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) 
        by striking ``Local taxes'' and inserting ``Local excise 
        taxes'';
            (2) in subsection (b)(1) by striking ``local taxes'' and 
        inserting ``local excise taxes'';
            (3) in subsection (c) by striking ``State tax'' and 
        inserting ``State excise tax''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Limitation on Applicability.--This subsection does not apply 
to--
            ``(1) State or local general sales taxes; or
            ``(2) State or local generally applicable sales taxes.''.
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To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by an foreign governments.
Bill: H.R.8603 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to bar foreign governments from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States.

To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to 
 prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the 
                United States by an foreign governments.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE IN 
              THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the 
purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States 
by a foreign government, including a foreign government using a shell 
corporation that is owned or controlled by such government.
    (b) United States Defined.--In this section, the term ``United 
States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and 
any other territory or possession of the United States.
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To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study the feasibility of establishing a pilot program to assign certain officers of the Armed Forces to serve as directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Bill: H.R.4528 | Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a pilot program under which officers of the Armed Forces in the grade of O-6 are assigned to serve for three years as directors of VA medical centers.

To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs to study the feasibility of establishing a pilot program to 
 assign certain officers of the Armed Forces to serve as directors of 
         medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

SECTION 1. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PILOT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS OF 
              THE ARMED FORCES TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENT OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTERS.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall jointly conduct a study to determine the feasibility of 
establishing a pilot program under which the Secretaries assign 
officers of the Armed Forces in the grade of O-6 to serve as directors 
of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a period 
of three years.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the 
Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the 
Senate a report containing--
            (1) the results of the study under subsection (a);
            (2) a recommendation as to whether the pilot program should 
        be established; and
            (3) if the establishment of the pilot program is 
        recommended, a plan for such establishment.
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A bill to require the sale of ammunition stockpiled by the Internal Revenue Service.
Bill: S.5036 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

To require the sale of ammunition stockpiled by the Internal Revenue 
                                Service.

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

SECTION 1. SALE OF AMMUNITION.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law--
            (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
        this Act, the General Services Administration shall sell to the 
        public by competitive offerings any ammunition purchased or 
        stockpiled by or for the use of the Internal Revenue Service; 
        and
            (2) the proceeds of the sale under paragraph (1) shall be 
        deposited in the general fund of the Treasury less any 
        reasonable costs incurred by the General Services 
        Administration in selling the ammunition.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Bill: S.J.Res.20 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 20

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
 authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the 
                       flag of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 14, 2021

 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Crapo, Mrs. Capito, Mr. 
  Cramer, and Mr. Toomey) introduced the following joint resolution; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
 authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the 
                       flag of the United States.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within 7 years after the date of its submission by the Congress:

                              ``Article--

    ``The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical 
desecration of the flag of the United States.''.
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Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
Bill: S.3684 | Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten (D-AZ)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
This bill requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security account number has been misused. The single point of contact must track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.

To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single 
point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals 
                   who are victims of identity theft.

    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 Social Security's Service 
to Victims of Identity Theft Act''.

SEC. 2. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS.

    (a) In General.--Title VII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 714. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS.

    ``(a) In General.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall 
establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose 
social security account number has been misused (such as to 
fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, 
or in a manner that affects an individual's records at the Social 
Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to 
request a new social security account number) has a single point of 
contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution 
of the individual's case. The single point of contact shall track the 
individual's case to completion and coordinate with other units to 
resolve issues as quickly as possible.
    ``(b) Single Point of Contact.--
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), the 
        single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of 
        specially trained employees who--
                    ``(A) have the ability to coordinate with other 
                units to resolve the issues involved in the 
                individual's case, and
                    ``(B) shall be accountable for the case until its 
                resolution.
            ``(2) Team or subset.--The employees included within the 
        team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as 
        required to meet the needs of the Social Security 
        Administration, provided that procedures have been established 
        to--
                    ``(A) ensure continuity of records and case 
                history, and
                    ``(B) notify the individual when appropriate.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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National Patient ID Repeal Act
Bill: S.3124 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
National Patient ID Repeal Act
This bill repeals the requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services adopt a standard unique health identifier for each individual, employer, health plan, and health care provider.
The provision has not been implemented to date because language included in annual appropriations acts has prohibited the use of federal funds for developing a unique identifier. However, some appropriations bills introduced in recent years have not included this funding restriction.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement 
                     for unique health identifiers.

    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 ``National Patient ID Repeal Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR UNIQUE HEALTH IDENTIFIERS.

    Section 1173(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2(b)) 
is repealed.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Bill: S.J.Res.28 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 28

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
              relative to equal rights for men and women.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 7, 2021

 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. 
 Brown, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Smith, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. 
Warren, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Booker, Ms. Klobuchar, 
  Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. Blumenthal) introduced the following joint 
 resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
              relative to equal rights for men and women.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied 
or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
    ``Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by 
appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
    ``Section 3. This article shall take effect 2 years after the date 
of ratification.''.
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World Health Act
Bill: H.R.1168 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
World Health Act
This bill directs the United States to withhold all contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO) until (1) China's WHO membership is terminated, and (2) Taiwan is granted full membership. (China has opposed Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly, the governing body of the WHO.)
The President shall direct the U.S. representative to the WHO to encourage other member states to take similar action.

To prohibit all United States assessed and voluntary contributions to 
the World Health Organization until such time as the membership in the 
    World Health Organization of the People's Republic of China is 
terminated and the Republic of China (Taiwan) is afforded full rights, 
privileges, and responsibilities as a Member State in the World Health 
                 Organization, 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 ``World Health Act''.

SEC. 2. MEMBERSHIP OF TAIWAN IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States 
shall withhold all assessed and voluntary contributions to the World 
Health Organization until such time as the membership of the People's 
Republic of China in the World Health Organization is terminated and 
the Republic of China (Taiwan) is afforded full rights, privileges, and 
responsibilities as a Member State in the World Health Organization.
    (b) Presidential Action.--The President is authorized to take any 
appropriate action to carry out subsection (a).
    (c) Actions at the World Health Organization.--The President shall 
direct the United States representative to the World Health 
Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States 
at the World Health Organization to encourage Members States of the 
World Health Organization to take actions identical or similar to the 
action described in subsection (a).
    (d) No Effect on the United States in the World Health 
Organization.--United States membership in the World Health 
Organization shall not be affected in any way by the any action under 
this section.
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END Child Exploitation Act
Bill: H.R.1198 | Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony (R-OH)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act or the END Child Exploitation Act
This bill modifies the reporting requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers) that report information to the CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children.
Specifically, the bill increases the amount of time—from 90 days to 180 days—that a provider must preserve the contents of a report. Additionally, the bill permits a provider to voluntarily retain the contents for longer than 180 days to reduce the proliferation of or to prevent the online sexual exploitation of children.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a provider of a 
  report to the CyberTipline related to online sexual exploitation of 
children to preserve the contents of such report for 180 days, 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 ``Eliminate Network Distribution of 
Child Exploitation Act'' or the ``END Child Exploitation Act''.

SEC. 2. PRESERVATION OF REPORTS TO CYBERTIPLINE RELATED TO ONLINE 
              SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.

    Section 2258A(h) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``90 days'' and inserting 
        ``180 days''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Extension of preservation.--A provider of a report to 
        the CyberTipline may voluntarily preserve the contents provided 
        in the report (including any comingled content described in 
        paragraph (2)) for longer than 180 days after the submission to 
        the CyberTipline for the purpose of reducing the proliferation 
        of online child sexual exploitation or preventing the online 
        sexual exploitation of children.''.
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POLICE Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3250 | Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey (R-IN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2021 or the POLICE Act of 2021
This bill modifies federal restrictions on the possession of firearms and dangerous weapons in federal facilities.
Specifically, the bill permits uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons in certain federal facilities that are open to the general public.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law 
enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal 
                  facilities, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Officers of the Law In 
Civilian Establishments Act of 2021'' or as the ``POLICE Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PERMITTING UNIFORMED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY AGENCY-
              ISSUED FIREARMS.

    Section 930 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)--
                    (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) the lawful carrying of agency-issued firearms and 
        other dangerous weapons in Facility Security Level I and II 
        Federal civilian public access facilities by a uniformed 
        officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a 
        political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to 
        engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, 
        investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law.''; and
            (2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) The term `Facility Security Level' means a security 
        risk assessment level assigned to a Federal facility by the 
        facility's security agency in accordance with the biannually 
        issued Interagency Security Committee Standard.
            ``(5) The term `civilian public access facility' means a 
        facility open to the general public.
            ``(6) The term `uniformed officer, agent, or employee' 
        means an officer, agent, or employee wearing a clearly 
        identifiable agency standard-issued uniform with a clearly 
        identifiable agency-issued identification badge.''.
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Disarm the IRS Act
Bill: H.R.8268 | Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Disarm the IRS Act
This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from acquiring ammunition.

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from acquiring ammunition.

    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 ``Disarm the IRS Act''.

SEC. 2. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PROHIBITED FROM ACQUIRING AMMUNITION.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Internal Revenue 
Service may not acquire (by purchase or otherwise) any ammunition after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3503 | Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette (R-NM)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reimburse individuals, entities, and state and local governments for damage to property caused by aliens entering the United States along the southern border. DHS must also reimburse local governments for the costs of providing care, such as housing and schooling, to such aliens.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse eligible 
   persons harmed by certain policies of the Department of Homeland 
                   Security, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 
              POLICIES.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall make 
payments to eligible persons to reimburse such persons for--
            (1) damage to real or personal property caused by aliens 
        entering the United States along the southern border, including 
        harm to livestock, destruction of fences, destruction of crops, 
        damage to buildings, damage to infrastructure, such as an 
        irrigation pipe, and environmental damage; or
            (2) in the case of a unit of local government, the 
        provision of care to aliens entering the United States along 
        the southern border.
    (b) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) The term ``eligible person'' means an individual, an 
        entity, a unit of local government, or a State.
            (2) The term ``provision of care'' includes the provision 
        of housing, transportation, health care, school, and food.
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AOC Act
Bill: H.R.874 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Abandoning Online Censorship Act or the AOC Act
This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (commonly 
referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship, 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 ``Abandoning Online Censorship Act'' 
or the ``AOC Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF SECTION 230.

    Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)) is 
repealed.
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CARE Act
Bill: H.R.452 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone Act or the CARE Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the grant program that provides training and services to end violence against women with disabilities.

To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 to reauthorize the 
  grant program for education, training, and enhanced services to end 
         violence against and abuse of women with disabilities.

    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 ``Certainty, Assistance, and Relief 
for Everyone Act'' or the ``CARE Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANT PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND 
              ENHANCED SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST AND ABUSE OF 
              WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES.

    Section 1402 of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 
20122) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (e), by striking ``2018'' and inserting 
        ``2024''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
the Certainty, Assistance, and Relief for Everyone Act, the Attorney 
General shall issue a report identifying and describing best practices 
for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and prosecutors 
in investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases involving the 
victimization of individuals with disabilities.''.
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Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.230 | Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021
This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations.
This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

To prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses 
    of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the 
legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class 
                accommodations, 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 ``Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF 
              MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR 
              AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH-CLASS.

    (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds 
appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel 
expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any 
office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations 
which are not coach-class accommodations.
    (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for 
airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an 
individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such 
accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 
301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the 
individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 
301 of such title.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to 
affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch 
which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to 
chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    (d) Definitions.--
            (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term 
        ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of 
        accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare 
        offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as 
        referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy 
        class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one 
        class of accommodations to all travelers.
            (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of 
        Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate 
        or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2022 and each 
succeeding fiscal year.
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Forest TECH Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.2500 | Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. (R-UT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act or the Forest TECH Improvement Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to either establish a research and development pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to
USDA and Interior shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities.
Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of such technology that is used pursuant to this bill shall be made and manufactured in the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new 
 technologies across reforestation activities, 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 ``Forest Technology Enhancements for 
Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH 
Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of 
Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall 
either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or 
expand an applicable existing program to--
            (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft 
        system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all 
        reforestation activities;
            (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such 
        technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and
            (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and 
        private geospatial information system organizations with 
        respect to such technologies.
    (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall 
enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for 
the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation 
activities.
    (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system 
technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used 
under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States.
    (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using 
unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the 
enactment of this section.
    (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term 
``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 
44801 of title 49, United States Code.
    (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall 
terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment 
of this section.
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To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the "Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
Bill: H.R.4660 | Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. (R-WV)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse.

[117th Congress Public Law 75]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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Public Law 117-75
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
 To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located 
 at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the ``Frederick 
            P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States 
          Courthouse''. <<NOTE: Dec. 21, 2021 -  [H.R. 4660]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.

    The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1125 
Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal building and United 
States Courthouse''.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.

    Any reference in law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to 
the ``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse''.

    Approved December 21, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 4660:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-161 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021):
            Nov. 3, 4, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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PREP Civics and Government Act
Bill: H.R.3408 | Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. (D-MI)
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in Civics and Government Act or the PREP Civics and Government Act
This bill amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to include the study and interpretation of civics and government under the definition of humanities.

To clarify that the scope of the National Endowment for the Humanities 
              includes the study of civics and government.

    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 ``Promoting Programming, Research, 
Education and Preservation in Civics and Government Act'' or the ``PREP 
Civics and Government Act''.

SEC. 2. CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT INCLUDED IN HUMANITIES.

    Section 3(a) of the National Foundation on the Arts and the 
Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 952(a)) is amended by inserting 
``civics and government;'' after ``history;''.
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Anti-BDS Labeling Act
Bill: H.R.5356 | Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia (R-NY)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to rescind or change this policy.

To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for 
    imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, 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 ``Anti-BDS Labeling Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTINUATION IN EFFECT OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING POLICY FOR 
              IMPORTED GOODS PRODUCED IN THE WEST BANK OR GAZA.

    The policy of the Government of the United States with respect to 
country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank 
or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 
83984), shall remain in effect until repealed by an Act of Congress.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RESCIND OR CHANGE THE COUNTRY OF 
              ORIGIN MARKING POLICY FOR IMPORTED GOODS PRODUCED IN THE 
              WEST BANK OR GAZA.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds 
authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the 
Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after 
the date of the enactment of this Act may be obligated or expended to 
prepare or promulgate any policy, guidance, regulation, notice, or 
Executive order or to otherwise implement, administer, or enforce any 
policy that rescinds or changes the policy of the Government of the 
United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported 
goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published 
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on 
December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984).
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