hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act
Bill: S.3154 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act
This bill prohibits using federal funds to make settlement payments to compensate any individuals for being separated from family members while detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection if the detention was (1) a result of the individual improperly entering (or attempting to improperly enter) the United States, and (2) in accordance with a Department of Justice memorandum that adopted a zero-tolerance policy for such improper entry into the United States.

To prohibit cash settlements resulting from the lawful application of 
                       the zero tolerance policy.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded 
Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF CASH SETTLEMENTS RESULTING FROM THE LAWFUL 
              APPLICATION OF THE ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR VIOLATIONS 
              OF SECTION 275(A) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
used for settlement payments to individuals who, as a result of their 
violation of section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1325(a)), and in accordance with the policy described in the 
memorandum of the Attorney General regarding ``Zero-Tolerance for 
Offenses Under 8 U.S.C. Sec.  1325(a)'', issued on April 6, 2018, were 
detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection if such payments are 
intended to compensate such individuals for being separated from family 
members during such detention.
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Republic of Somaliland Independence Act
Bill: H.R.7170 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Republic of Somaliland Independence Act
This bill authorizes the President to recognize Somaliland as a separate and independent country. (Somaliland is the territory within Somalia that has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized.)

To recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a 
                     separate, independent country.

    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 ``Republic of Somaliland Independence 
Act''.

SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY; AUTHORIZATION.

    (a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States 
that all territorial claims by the Federal Republic of Somalia over the 
area known as Somaliland are invalid and without merit.
    (b) Authorization.--The President is authorized to recognize 
Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, 
independent country, in accordance with subsection (a).
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Connecting the Community To End Military Suicide Act
Bill: H.R.4882 | Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky (R-MO)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Connecting the Community To End Military Suicide Act
This bill requires each military department to authorize its respective service members to take up to two weeks of permissive temporary duty each year to attend a seminar, retreat, workshop, or outdoor recreational therapy event hosted by a nonprofit organization that focuses on psychological, physical, spiritual, or social wellness.

To authorize permissive temporary duty for certain members of the Armed 
  Forces to attend certain seminars, retreats, workshops, or outdoor 
                      recreational therapy events.

    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 ``Connecting the Community To End 
Military Suicide Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF PERMISSIVE TEMPORARY DUTY FOR WELLNESS.

    In order to reduce the rate of suicides in the Armed Forces, the 
Secretary of each military department shall prescribe regulations that 
authorize a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of such 
Secretary to take not more than two weeks of permissive temporary duty 
each year to attend a seminar, retreat, workshop, or outdoor 
recreational therapy event--
            (1) hosted by a non-profit organization; and
            (2) that focuses on psychological, physical, spiritual, or 
        social wellness.
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Your Health Comes First Act
Bill: S.2848 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Your Health Comes First Act
This bill requires any COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by Congress or an executive agency to contain an exemption based on an individual's personal health concern.

To exempt individuals with a personal health concern from complying 
    with a Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, 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 ``Your Health Comes First Act''.

SEC. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES.

    (a) In General.--Any COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by an Act of 
Congress or by an executive agency shall include an exemption for any 
individual who has a concern with such mandate relating to that 
individual's health.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine 
        mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a 
        COVID-19 vaccine, including any requirement that an employer 
        require an employee or independent contractor to receive such a 
        vaccine.
            (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has 
        the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to allow for or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine 
mandate issued by an Act of Congress or by an executive agency.
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INSPECT Act
Bill: H.R.8646 | Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act or the INSPECT Act
This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to assign a resident inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently ceased operation. The inspector must (1) conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities, and (2) remain at the plant until all fuel is transferred from its spent fuel pools.

To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power 
 plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent 
                   nuclear fuel transfer activities.

    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 ``Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols 
for Extended Canister Transfers Act'' or the ``INSPECT Act''.

SEC. 2. INSPECTION OF DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITY AND SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL 
              TRANSFER ACTIVITY.

    (a) In General.--The Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
shall assign, for the duration described in subsection (b), a resident 
inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently 
ceased operation to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities 
and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities of the commercial nuclear 
power plant.
    (b) Duration Described.--The duration described in this subsection 
is the period of time it takes to transfer all spent nuclear fuel from 
the spent fuel pools of the commercial nuclear power plant.
    (c) Reassignment.--If there are no decommissioning activities or 
spent nuclear fuel transfer activities at the commercial nuclear power 
plant to which a resident inspector is assigned under subsection (a), 
the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission may assign such 
resident inspector to a different commercial nuclear power plant.
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Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
Bill: S.339 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act
This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related 
substances as schedule I controlled substances, 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 ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee 
Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''.

SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES.

    (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled 
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another 
schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which 
contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains 
their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of 
such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the 
specific chemical designation.
    ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' 
includes any substance that is structurally related to fentanyl by 1 or 
more of the following modifications:
            ``(A) By replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl 
        group by any monocycle, whether or not further substituted in 
        or on the monocycle.
            ``(B) By substitution in or on the phenethyl group with 
        alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or 
        nitro groups.
            ``(C) By substitution in or on the piperidine ring with 
        alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, ester, ether, hydroxyl, halo, 
        haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups.
            ``(D) By replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic 
        monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the 
        aromatic monocycle.
            ``(E) By replacement of the N-propionyl group by another 
        acyl group.''.
    (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled 
Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be 
imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a 
controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''.
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Protect Victims of Major Disasters Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3394 | Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. (D-TX)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Protect Victims of Major Disasters Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the sharing of information collected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with respect to an individual who is a victim of a major disaster with an immigration enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of immigration enforcement.

To prohibit the sharing of certain information with respect to 
individuals who are victims of major disasters, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Victims of Major Disasters 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT DURING MAJOR DISASTERS.

    (a) Information Sharing.--Information collected by the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with respect to an individual who is 
a victim of a major disaster may not be shared with an immigration 
enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security for the 
purpose of immigration enforcement.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Immigration enforcement agency.--The term ``immigration 
        enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security'' 
        includes:
                    (A) The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
                    (B) The U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
            (2) Major disaster.--The term ``major disaster'' has the 
        meaning given such term in section 102 of the Robert T. 
        Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 
        U.S.C. 5122).
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No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
Bill: H.R.7366 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, with the exception of a proportionate sales tax.
The bill imposes the same prohibition under the Internal Revenue Code for firearms, pistols, or revolvers, but allows for the assessment of a proportionate sales tax.

To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, 
    or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or 
                               commerce.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No User Fees for Gun Owners Act''.

SEC. 2. BAN ON IMPOSITION OF STATE OR LOCAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, TAX, 
              OR USER FEE REQUIREMENT AS A CONDITION OF FIREARM OR 
              AMMUNITION OWNERSHIP OR COMMERCE.

    Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in 
        subsection (b),'' before ``No''; and
            (2) by adding after and below the end the following:
    ``(b) No State or Local Insurance, Tax, or User Fee Required as a 
Condition of Gun or Ammunition Ownership or Commerce.--A State, or unit 
of local government of a State, may not impose any insurance 
requirement, or any tax, user fee, or other similar charge, as a 
condition of the manufacture, importation, acquisition, transfer, or 
continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, except that a generally 
applicable sales tax may be assessed against firearms or ammunition in 
the same proportion to which the tax applies to other goods or 
services.''.

SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON CONDITIONS OF GUN OWNERSHIP OR COMMERCE.

    Part I of subchapter B of chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 5848 the following new 
section:

``SEC. 5848A. LIMITATION ON CONDITIONS OF GUN OWNERSHIP.

    ``(a) In General.--A State, or unit of local government of a State, 
may not impose any insurance requirement, or any tax, user fee, or 
other similar charge, as a condition of the manufacture, importation, 
acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm, pistol, or 
revolver, except that a generally applicable sales tax may be assessed 
against firearms, pistols, or revolvers in the same proportion to which 
the tax applies to other goods or services.
    ``(b) Firearm, Pistol, Revolver.--The terms `firearm', `pistol', 
and `revolver' shall have the same meaning as when used in part III of 
subchapter D of chapter 32.''.
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Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021
Bill: S.281 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.

To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease 
    Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on 
              firearms safety or gun violence prevention.

    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 ``Gun Violence Prevention Research Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR RESEARCH BY CDC ON FIREARMS SAFETY OR GUN VIOLENCE 
              PREVENTION.

    There is authorized to be appropriated to the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 
through 2027 for the purpose of conducting or supporting research on 
firearms safety or gun violence prevention under the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.). The amount authorized to be 
appropriated by the preceding sentence is in addition to any other 
amounts authorized to be appropriated for such purpose.
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Savings for Servicemembers Act
Bill: H.R.9020 | Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim (D-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Savings for Servicemembers Act
This bill modifies the tax deduction for the travel expenses of members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces to decrease the distance from home requirement from 100 miles to 50 miles.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to decrease the distance 
  away from home required for a member of a reserve component of the 
Armed Forces to be eligible for the above-the-line deduction for travel 
                               expenses.

    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 ``Savings for Servicemembers Act''.

SEC. 2. DECREASE IN REQUIRED DISTANCE AWAY FROM HOME FOR ABOVE-THE-LINE 
              DEDUCTION FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF A RESERVE 
              COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) In General.--Section 62(a)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``100 miles'' and inserting ``50 
miles''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Safe Skies Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4075 | Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Safe Skies Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify a specified DOT final rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements so that the requirements under that rule apply to all-cargo flight crew members to the same extent they apply to air passenger flight crew members.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule 
relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger 
  operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air 
                   carriers, 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 ``Safe Skies Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF FINAL RULE RELATING TO FLIGHTCREW MEMBER DUTY 
              AND REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGER OPERATIONS TO APPLY 
              TO ALL-CARGO OPERATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall modify the 
final rule specified in subsection (b) so that the flightcrew member 
duty and rest requirements under that rule apply to flightcrew members 
in all-cargo operations conducted by air carriers in the same manner as 
those requirements apply to flightcrew members in passenger operations 
conducted by air carriers.
    (b) Final Rule Specified.--The final rule specified in this 
subsection is the final rule of the Federal Aviation Administration--
            (1) published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2012 
        (77 Fed. Reg. 330); and
            (2) relating to flightcrew member duty and rest 
        requirements.
    (c) Applicability of Rulemaking Requirements.--The requirements of 
section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the 
modification required by subsection (a).
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the "James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office".
Bill: H.R.6221 | Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4371]]

Public Law 117-293
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the ``James A. Rogers Jr. 
         Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 6221]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JAMES A. ROGERS JR. POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, shall be known 
and designated as the ``James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``James A. 
Rogers Jr. Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6221:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered in House.
            Dec. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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A bill making appropriations to provide emergency assistance for the Community Development Fund for disaster response and recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
Bill: S.3821 | Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Fund, which primarily funds the Community Development Block Grant program. The bill provides the funding for activities related to disaster relief and recovery.

Making appropriations to provide emergency assistance for the Community 
Development Fund for disaster response and recovery for the fiscal year 
                       ending September 30, 2022.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
     The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the 
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely:

              DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

                   Community Planning and Development

                       community development fund

    For an additional amount for ``Community Development Fund'', 
$2,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, which shall be 
allocated and used under the same authority and conditions as the 
additional appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for ``Department of 
Housing and Urban Development--Community Planning and Development--
Community Development Fund'' in title VIII of division B of the 
Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act 
(Public Law 117-43):  Provided, That up to $5,000,000 of the amounts 
provided under this heading in this Act may be used for capacity 
building, technical assistance, and necessary costs of administering 
funds under the heading ``Community Development Fund'' in this Act or 
any prior or future Act that makes amounts available for purposes 
related to major disasters under such heading:  Provided further, That, 
after funds are allocated to the most impacted and distressed areas 
resulting from major disasters in 2020 and 2021, remaining amounts may 
be used for 2022 disasters under such same authority and conditions:  
Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as 
being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and 
section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent 
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022.
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Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act
Bill: S.4627 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act
This bill includes smoke within the definition of a disaster for the purpose of providing economic injury disaster loans to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations.

To include smoke in the definition of disaster in the Small Business 
                      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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Wildfire Smoke 
Recovery Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF DISASTER.

    Section 3(k)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(k)(2)) is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) smoke.''.
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Providing Reports on Inflation Costs and Economic Impact Act
Bill: S.3634 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Providing Reports on Inflation Costs and Economic Impact Act or the PRICE Act
This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that provides discretionary appropriations unless a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report regarding the impact of the legislation on inflation has been submitted for publication in the Congressional Record.
The CBO report must include an analysis of the impact the legislation would have on
The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate.

To create a point of order requiring an inflation impact report with 
        any legislation that makes discretionary appropriations.

    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 ``Providing Reports on Inflation Costs 
and Economic Impact Act'' or the ``PRICE Act''.

SEC. 2. POINT OF ORDER REQUIRING AN INFLATION IMPACT REPORT WITH ANY 
              LEGISLATION THAT MAKES DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.

    (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to 
consider a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between 
the Houses, or conference report making discretionary appropriations 
(as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 
Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) unless an inflation 
impact report by the Congressional Budget Office with respect to the 
measure is submitted for publication in the Congressional Record, 
including an analysis of the impact the measure would have on--
            (1) the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
        published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department 
        of Labor;
            (2) the Employment Cost Index for private industry workers 
        published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and
            (3) the purchasing power of consumers, including a 
        comparison of the impact described in paragraph (1) and the 
        impact described in paragraph (2).
    (b) Supermajority Waiver and Appeals.--
            (1) Waiver.--This section may be waived or suspended in the 
        Senate only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the 
        Members, duly chosen and sworn.
            (2) Appeals.--Appeals in the Senate from the decisions of 
        the Chair relating to any provision of this section shall be 
        limited to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, and 
        controlled by, the appellant and the manager of the bill or 
        joint resolution, as the case may be. An affirmative vote of 
        three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and 
        sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of 
        the Chair on a point of order raised under this section.
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Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act
Bill: H.R.684 | Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly (R-ND)
Policy area: Energy

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

To authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Keystone XL Pipeline Construction 
and Jobs Preservation Act''.

SEC. 2. KEYSTONE XL AUTHORIZATION.

    (a) Authorization.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., may 
construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities at 
the international border of the United States and Canada at Phillips 
County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States 
described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 
13101).
    (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or 
similar permit) under Executive Order 13867 (3 U.S.C. 301 note; 
relating to the issuance of permits with respect to facilities and land 
transportation crossings at the international boundaries of the United 
States), Executive Order 12038 (42 U.S.C. 7151 note; relating to the 
transfer of certain functions to the Secretary of Energy), Executive 
Order 10485 (15 U.S.C. 717b note; relating to the performance of 
functions respecting electric power and natural gas facilities located 
on United States borders), or any other Executive order shall be 
required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of 
the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a).
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Student Loan Repayment Freedom Act
Bill: S.2976 | Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Student Loan Repayment Freedom Act
This bill allows a federal student loan borrower to terminate repayment under an income-based repayment plan and instead elect to repay such loan under any other repayment plan for which the borrower is eligible. Currently, a federal student loan borrower repaying under an income-based repayment plan may only change to the standard repayment plan.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to permit a Federal student 
loan borrower to elect to terminate repayment pursuant to income-based 
repayment and repay such loan under any other repayment plan for which 
                  the borrower is otherwise eligible.

    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 ``Student Loan Repayment Freedom 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SWITCHING FROM INCOME-BASED REPAYMENT PLAN.

    Section 493C(b)(8) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1098e(b)(8)) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(8) a borrower who is repaying a loan made under part B 
        or D pursuant to income-based repayment may elect, at any time, 
        to terminate repayment pursuant to income-based repayment and 
        repay such loan under any other repayment plan for which the 
        borrower is otherwise eligible under this title; and''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as the "W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office".
Bill: H.R.6218 | Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom (R-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as the W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4369]]

Public Law 117-291
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
   317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as the ``W.O.C. Kort Miller 
   Plantenberg Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 6218]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. W.O.C. KORT MILLER PLANTENBERG POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, shall be known and 
designated as the ``W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``W.O.C. Kort 
Miller Plantenberg Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6218:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered in House.
            Dec. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4410 | Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie (D-MN)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 2021
This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol.

To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the ethanol waiver for the Reid 
   Vapor Pressure limitations under that 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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Year-Round Fuel Choice Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ETHANOL WAIVER.

    Section 211 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (f)(4)--
                    (A) by striking ``(4) The Administrator, upon'' and 
                inserting the following:
            ``(4) Waiver.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Administrator, on''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Reid vapor pressure.--A fuel or fuel additive 
                that has been granted a waiver under subparagraph (A) 
                prior to January 1, 2017, and meets all the conditions 
                of that waiver other than any limitations of the waiver 
                with respect to Reid Vapor Pressure, may be introduced 
                into commerce if the fuel or fuel additive meets all 
                other applicable Reid Vapor Pressure requirements.''; 
                and
            (2) in subsection (h)--
                    (A) in paragraph (4)--
                            (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
                        (A), by inserting ``or more'' after ``10 
                        percent''; and
                            (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking 
                        ``additional alcohol or''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting ``or more'' 
                after ``10 percent''.
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Meeting our Seniors’ Social Security Needs Act
Bill: H.R.5637 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Meeting our Seniors' Social Security Needs Act
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ensure that each SSA office and state agency that makes disability determinations for Social Security disability benefits is fully staffed to answer phone calls during standard business hours.

To amend the Social Security Act to ensure that each office of the 
    Social Security Administration and each State agency that makes 
 disability determinations are fully staffed with employees to answer 
          calls during business hours, 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 ``Meeting our Seniors' Social Security 
Needs Act''.

SEC. 2. TELEPHONE HOURS AT SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICES AND 
              CERTAIN STATE OFFICES.

    (a) In General.--Section 205 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
405) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(v) Telephone Hours at Social Security Administration Offices.--
The Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that each office of 
the Social Security Administration and each State agency that makes 
disability determinations as described in section 221(a)(1) is fully 
staffed with employees to answer calls during standard business hours, 
including 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Mondays, Tuesdays, 
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, excluding Federal holidays.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on January 1, 2023.
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Zero-Baseline Budget Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3464 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Zero-Baseline Budget Act of 2021
This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.)
The bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 
   to eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline 
 projections for discretionary appropriations, 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 ``Zero-Baseline Budget Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CHANGES IN THE BASELINE.

    Section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 
Act of 1985 is amended--
            (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking 
        everything that follows ``current year,'' and inserting 
        ``excluding resources designated as an emergency requirement 
        and any resources provided in supplemental appropriation 
        laws.'';
            (2) by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5);
            (3) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (2); and
            (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(3) No adjustment for inflation.--No adjustment shall be 
        made for inflation or for any other factor.''.
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PAID Act
Bill: H.R.7699 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Paying America's Inflationary Debts Act or the PAID Act
This bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was enacted to address the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Specifically, the bill rescinds specified funds that were provided for
The bill also requires the rescinded funds to be used for deficit reduction.

To rescind certain amounts appropriated under the American Rescue Plan 
                  Act of 2021, 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 ``Paying America's Inflationary Debts 
Act'' or the ``PAID Act''.

SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF CERTAIN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS.

    (a) In General.--The total unobligated balance of funds available 
under the following accounts and programs established by the American 
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; in this section referred to 
as ``ARPA'') are hereby rescinded:
            (1) Fund for State, territories, tribal, and local 
        governments under section 602 or 603 of the Social Security 
        Act, as added by section 9901 of ARPA.
            (2) Emergency rental assistance under section 3201 of ARPA.
            (3) State small business credit initiative under the State 
        Small Business Credit Initiative Act of 2010, as amended by 
        section 3301 of ARPA.
            (4) Federal Transit Administration grants under section 
        3401 ARPA.
            (5) Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund under section 604 of 
        the Social Security Act, as added by section 9901 of ARPA.
            (6) Global response funds under section 10003 of ARPA.
    (b) Deficit Reduction.--Any amounts rescinded under subsection (a) 
shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and be used 
for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
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Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act
Bill: H.R.5400 | Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana (D-CT)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act
This bill extends through December 31, 2024, the waiver of certain budgetary restrictions on the Universal Service Fund to continue allowing the fund to incur obligations or make expenditures in advance of appropriations. The fund, which is financed by mandatory contributions from telecommunications service providers, supports programs to increase the availability and affordability of telecommunications services.

To amend the Universal Service Antideficiency Temporary Suspension Act 
  to further exempt the Universal Service Fund from certain title 31 
                              provisions.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Disruptions to Universal 
Service Funds Act''.

SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN TITLE 31 PROVISIONS TO UNIVERSAL SERVICE 
              FUND.

    Section 302 of the Universal Service Antideficiency Temporary 
Suspension Act (Public Law 108-494; 118 Stat. 3998) is amended by 
striking ``December 31, 2021'' each place it appears and inserting 
``December 31, 2024''.
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Crisis Counseling Act
Bill: S.3689 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Crisis Counseling Act
This bill requires the President to immediately approve a request from a state, territory, or Indian tribe affected by a major disaster for financial assistance available through the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP).
Under current law, such states, territories, and tribes must apply to, and wait for approval from, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to implement the CCP. This bill provides for automatic approval for such requests if the requesting state, territory, or tribe has been designated a disaster area under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

To ensure that, after the declaration of a major disaster, States, 
local governments, and Indian tribal governments affected by the major 
 disaster receive immediate approval for services and assistance under 
  section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
                            Assistance Act.

    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 ``Crisis Counseling Act''.

SEC. 2. CRISIS COUNSELING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING.

    Section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5183) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The President is authorized'' and 
        inserting the following:
    ``(a) In General.--The President is authorized''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Immediate Assistance Required.--
            ``(1) In general.--A State or local agency, or an Indian 
        tribal government, that is affected by a major disaster may 
        submit to the President a request for the financial assistance 
        described in subsection (a).
            ``(2) Immediate approval.--Immediately upon receipt of a 
        request for financial assistance under paragraph (1), the 
        President shall--
                    ``(A) approve the request; and
                    ``(B) grant the financial assistance.''.
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act
Bill: H.R.5259 | Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or relocate Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or relocate the Marine 
             Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California.

    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 ``Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 
Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CLOSING OR RELOCATING MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT 
              IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.

    No Federal funds may be used to close or relocate the Marine Corps 
Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, or to conduct any planning or 
other activity related to such closure or relocation.
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