hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8394 | Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (D-NY)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022
This bill provides statutory authority for the right of individuals of the same sex to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct.
Specifically, the bill prohibits any state from enacting a law or regulation that infringes on any individual's right to enter into a consensual sexual relationship in the confines of their home and private life, including with respect to individuals of the same sex. (The Supreme Court held that state laws criminalizing private, consensual sexual relationships between individuals of the same sex were unconstitutional in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003.)
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action for violations. It also establishes a private right of action through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights).

To protect the constitutional right to engage in private sexual 
                    conduct, 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 ``Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. FINDING.

    Congress finds that the United States Supreme Court stated in 
Lawrence v. Texas (539 U.S. 558 (2003)) that ``The state cannot demean 
[individuals'] existence or control their destiny by making their 
private sexual conduct a crime''.

SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN PRIVATE SEXUAL CONDUCT.

    (a) In General.--A State may not enact a law or regulation 
infringing on any individual's right under the due process clause of 
the Fourteenth Amendment to enter upon consensual sexual relationships 
in the confines of their homes and their own private lives, including 
relationships between individuals of the same sex.
    (b) Clarification.--Subsection (a) does not apply to any law or 
regulation prohibiting forced or non-consensual sexual conduct.
    (c) Enforcement by Attorney General.--The Attorney General may 
commence a civil action on behalf of the United States against any 
State that violates, or against any government official that implements 
or enforces a law or regulation that violates subsection (a). The court 
shall hold unlawful and set aside the law or regulation if it is in 
violation of subsection (a).
    (d) Private Right of Action.--A violation of subsection (a) 
constitutes a deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities 
secured by the Constitution and laws for purposes of section 1979 of 
the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C. 1983), and a 
person injured thereby may bring an action under such section.
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Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act
Bill: H.R.197 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act or the FACT Act
This bill requires the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods to report on progress in developing, validating, and promoting regulatory acceptance and use of toxicological testing methods that replace or reduce the use of animals.
Federal agencies that require or recommend toxicological testing must provide the committee with information necessary for this reporting.

To amend the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 to improve reporting 
    about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal 
                   agencies, 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 Accountability in Chemical 
Testing Act'' or the ``FACT Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; PROVISION OF INFORMATION.

    (a) Report Contents.--
            (1) In general.--Paragraph (7) of section 3(e) of the 
        ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-3(e)) is 
        amended by inserting before the period at the end of the 
        paragraph the following: ``, to include a description of the 
        progress on the development, validation, acceptance, and 
        utilization of alternative test methods (including animal use 
        data by species, number, and test type) for toxicological 
        testing conducted, supported, or required by, or submitted to, 
        each Federal agency listed in subsection (c) during the 
        reporting period''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) 
        applies with respect to reports that are made available to the 
        public on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act.
    (b) Provision of Information.--Section 4 of the ICCVAM 
Authorization Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l-4) is amended by adding at 
the end the following:
    ``(f) Provision of Information.--Each Federal agency carrying out a 
program described in subsection (a), or its specific regulatory unit or 
units, shall provide ICCVAM with information needed to carry out this 
Act.''.
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EPA Regulatory Authority Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8395 | Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (D-NY)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
EPA Regulatory Authority Act of 2022
This bill provides that in identifying the best system of emission reduction for purposes of a standard performance under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency may include measures that apply beyond an individual stationary source or category of stationary sources. Additionally, the bill provides that each determination in the Clean Power Plan (i.e., the final rule titled Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2015) with respect to a best system of emission reduction is deemed as authorized.

To amend the Clean Air Act to allow the Administrator of the 
  Environmental Protection Agency, in identifying the best system of 
   emission reduction for purposes of a standard of performance, to 
 include measures that apply beyond an individual stationary source or 
                    category of stationary sources.

    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 ``EPA Regulatory Authority Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTROL MEASURES BEYOND AN INDIVIDUAL SOURCE OR 
              CATEGORY OF SOURCES IN IDENTIFYING THE BEST SYSTEM OF 
              EMISSION REDUCTION.

    (a) In General.--Section 111(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 
7411(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``For 
purposes of identifying the best system of emission reduction, a system 
of emission reduction may include measures that apply beyond an 
individual stationary source or category of stationary sources, 
including measures that would reduce emissions by altering the relative 
market share of such sources or categories.''.
    (b) Determinations Authorized by Section 111.--
            (1) Deemed authorization.--Each determination of the 
        Environmental Protection Agency in the Clean Power Plan with 
        respect to a best system of emission reduction for purposes of 
        section 111 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411) is deemed to 
        be authorized by such section 111, as amended by subsection 
        (a).
            (2) Clean power plan defined.--In this subsection, the term 
        ``Clean Power Plan'' means the final rule titled ``Carbon 
        Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: 
        Electric Utility Generating Units'' published in the Federal 
        Register by the Environmental Protection Agency on October 23, 
        2015 (80 Fed. Pub. 64662 et seq.).
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PIPES Act
Bill: S.3645 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Preventing Illicit Paraphernalia for Exchange Systems Act or the PIPES Act
This bill restricts the use of funding made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for community-based overdose prevention programs, syringe services programs, and other harm reduction programs.
First, the bill prohibits the use of the act's funding to procure or distribute pipes or other paraphernalia that can be used to smoke, inhale, or ingest narcotics.
Second, the bill applies to the act's funding the conditions that apply to other funding from the Department of Health and Human Services for syringe services programs and needle exchange programs. The conditions require that programs (1) operate in a jurisdiction experiencing (or at risk for) increased transmission of hepatitis and HIV infections due to injection drug use, (2) use nonfederal funds for the purchase of syringes or needles, and (3) otherwise follow applicable laws.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for local substance use disorder 
   services for the purchase of sterile needles or syringes for the 
injection of illegal drugs, or to procure, supply, or distribute pipes, 
cylindrical objects, or other paraphernalia that can be used to smoke, 
                      inhale, or ingest narcotics.

    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 Illicit Paraphernalia for 
Exchange Systems Act'' or the ``PIPES Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN USES OF FUNDS.

    Section 2706 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 
117-2) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Prohibited Uses of Funds.--
            ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
        this section, no funds appropriated in this section shall be 
        used--
                    ``(A) subject to paragraph (2), to purchase sterile 
                needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any 
                illegal drug; or
                    ``(B) to procure, supply, or distribute pipes, 
                cylindrical objects, or other paraphernalia that can be 
                used to smoke, inhale, or ingest narcotics.
            ``(2) Exception.--The limitation under paragraph (1)(A) 
        does not apply to the use of funds for elements of a program 
        other than making purchases described in such paragraph if the 
        relevant State, local, territorial, or Tribal health 
        department, in consultation with the Centers for Disease 
        Control and Prevention, determines that the State, local, 
        territorial, or Tribal jurisdiction, as applicable, is 
        experiencing, or is at risk for, a significant increase in 
        hepatitis infections or an HIV outbreak due to injection drug 
        use, and such program is operating in accordance with 
        applicable law.''.
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Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
Bill: S.1144 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.

To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of 
                                America.

    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 Funding for Women's Health 
Care Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds as follows:
            (1) State and county health departments, community health 
        centers, hospitals, physicians offices, and other entities 
        currently provide, and will continue to provide, health 
        services to women. Such health services include relevant 
        diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, well-child care, 
        prenatal and postpartum care, immunization, family planning 
        services including contraception, sexually transmitted disease 
        testing, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and referrals.
            (2) Many such entities provide services to all persons, 
        regardless of the person's ability to pay, and provide services 
        in medically underserved areas and to medically underserved 
        populations.
            (3) All funds no longer available to Planned Parenthood 
        will continue to be made available to other eligible entities 
        to provide women's health care services.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
Federal funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of 
America, or to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or 
clinics.
    (b) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed 
to--
            (1) affect any limitation contained in an appropriations 
        Act relating to abortion; or
            (2) reduce overall Federal funding available in support of 
        women's health.
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Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5877 | Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. (D-IN)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

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

To require the Secretary of Labor to review certain provisions of the 
 Code of Federal Regulations related to fiduciary standards under the 
    Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Pension Risk Transfer Accountability 
Act of 2021''.

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

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall--
            (1) review section 2509.95-1 of title 29, Code of Federal 
        Regulations (relating to the fiduciary standards under the 
        Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 when selecting 
        an annuity provider for a defined benefit pension plan) to 
        determine whether amendments to such section are warranted; and
            (2) report to Congress on the findings of such review, 
        including an assessment of any risk to participants.
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DUMP Opioids Act
Bill: H.R.2591 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (R-IA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act or the DUMP Opioids Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility with an on-site pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes has a physical location where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain 
medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical 
    locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications.

    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 ``Dispose Unused Medications and 
Prescription Opioids Act'' or the ``DUMP Opioids Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL 
              FACILITIES TO HAVE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF 
              CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MEDICATIONS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure 
that each covered Department medical facility has a physical location 
where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications.
    (b) Covered Department Medical Facility Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``covered Department medical facility'' means a medical 
facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs with an onsite pharmacy 
or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes.
    (c) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on January 1, 
2022.
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Empowering Immigration Courts Act
Bill: H.R.1121 | Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike (R-WI)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the contempt 
        authority of immigration judges, 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 ``Empowering Immigration Courts Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTEMPT AUTHORITY OF IMMIGRATION JUDGES.

    Section 240(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1229a(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``(under regulations prescribed by 
the Attorney General) to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or 
inaction) in contempt of the judge's proper exercise of authority under 
this Act'' and inserting ``to sanction by fine contempt of its 
authority in accordance with section 401 of title 18, United States 
Code''.
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Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021
Bill: S.3147 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of the Army to ensure that members of its reserve components may access the Tour of Duty system using a personal internet-enabled device. The Tour of Duty system is an online system of listings for opportunities to serve on active duty for members of the reserve components of the Army through which such members may apply for the listed opportunities.
The Department of the Army may restrict access to the system on personal devices if the restriction is necessary for security reasons.

To provide members of the reserve components access to the Tour of Duty 
                                system.

    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 ``Reservists Opportunity Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ACCESS TO TOUR OF DUTY SYSTEM.

    (a) Access.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall 
        ensure, subject to paragraph (2), that a member of the reserve 
        components of the Army may access the Tour of Duty system using 
        a personal internet-enabled device.
            (2) Exception.--The Secretary of the Army may restrict 
        access to the Tour of Duty system on personal internet-enabled 
        devices if the Secretary determines such restriction is 
        necessary to ensure the security and integrity of information 
        systems and data of the United States.
    (b) Tour of Duty System Defined.--In this section, the term ``Tour 
of Duty system'' means the online system of listings for opportunities 
to serve on active duty for members of the reserve components of the 
Army and through which such a member may apply for such an opportunity, 
known as ``Tour of Duty'', or any successor to such system.
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DEMAND Act of 2022
Bill: S.3601 | Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Delivering Essentials to Mothers Amid Natural Disasters Act of 2022 or the DEMAND Act of 2022
This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to designate breast pumps and certain lactation supplies as eligible for financial assistance under major disaster relief provisions.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
 to include breast pumps and other lactation supplies and equipment in 
                disaster relief and emergency response.

    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 ``Delivering Essentials to Mothers 
Amid Natural Disasters Act of 2022'' or the ``DEMAND Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. LACTATION SUPPORT PROVIDER DEFINED.

    In this Act, the term ``lactation support provider''--
            (1) means an individual who is a breastfeeding and 
        lactation educator or counselor, without regard to the type of 
        license or certification the individual holds, if any; and
            (2) includes--
                    (A) a lactation consultant;
                    (B) a breastfeeding counselor;
                    (C) a breastfeeding peer counselor; and
                    (D) a lactation educator.

SEC. 3. BREASTFEEDING SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

    Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in 
consultation with the head of the Federal Interagency Breastfeeding 
Workgroup, shall designate the following items as items for which 
individuals and households may receive financial assistance under 
section 408(e) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174(e)):
            (1) Breast pumps.
            (2) Other lactation supplies appropriate for use in an 
        emergency setting.
            (3) Other equipment necessary to support the safe use of 
        breast pumps.
            (4) Services of lactation support providers.
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State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: S.4978 | Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John (R-WY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
This act reauthorizes through FY2027 grants awarded to state offices of rural health for improving health care in rural areas.

[117th Congress Public Law 356]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 6282]]

Public Law 117-356
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices 
      of rural health program. <<NOTE: Jan. 5, 2023 -  [S. 4978]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: State Offices of 
Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``State Offices of Rural Health Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.
SEC. 2. STATE OFFICES OF RURAL HEALTH.

    Section 338J(i)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
254r(i)(1)) is amended by striking ``fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' 
and inserting ``fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

    Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4978:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.
            Dec. 22, considered and passed House.

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United States Capitol Police Wellness Promotion Act
Bill: H.R.2389 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
United States Capitol Police Wellness Promotion Act
This bill prohibits the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police from retaliating or imposing any disciplinary action against officers for seeking or receiving trauma counseling or other wellness services. It also requires the chief to investigate the feasibility and desirability of using vendors to provide trauma counseling and other mental health counseling and evaluation services to officers.

To prohibit the Chief of the United States Capitol Police from 
retaliating or otherwise imposing disciplinary action against officers 
of the Capitol Police who seek or receive wellness services, including 
               trauma counseling, 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 ``United States Capitol Police 
Wellness Promotion Act''.

SEC. 2. WELLNESS SERVICES FOR UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS.

    (a) Prohibiting Retaliation Against Officers Who Seek or Receive 
Wellness Services.--The Chief of the United States Capitol Police may 
not retaliate or impose any disciplinary action against an officer of 
the Capitol Police on the grounds that the officer sought or received 
trauma counseling or other wellness services.
    (b) Use of Vendors To Provide Services.--The Chief of the United 
States Capitol Police shall investigate the feasibility and 
desirability of using vendors to provide trauma counseling and other 
mental health counseling and evaluation services to officers of the 
Capitol Police.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the United States Capitol Police such sums as may be 
necessary for the provision of trauma counseling and other mental 
health counseling and evaluation services to officers of the Capitol 
Police.
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Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021
Bill: S.2270 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021
This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not perform an abortion, and will not provide funds to any other entity that performs an abortion, except in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers the woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The bill's requirements do not apply to hospitals, as long as the hospital does not provide funds to any non-hospital entity for abortions that are not otherwise excepted.

To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the 
 entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity 
                      that performs, an abortion.

    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 Life and Taxpayers Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ABORTION.

    (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be provided (directly or 
indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity 
unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such 
funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide 
any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an 
abortion where--
            (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or
            (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a 
        physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that 
        would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is 
        performed, including a life-threatening physical condition 
        caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself.
    (c) Hospitals.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a 
hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period for 
which funds described in subsection (a) are provided to such hospital, 
provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion 
(other than an abortion described in subsection (b)).
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``entity'' means the entire legal entity, 
        including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is 
        under common control with, such entity.
            (2) The term ``hospital'' has the meaning given such term 
        in section 1861(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
        1395x(e)).
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3883 | Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. The bill defines smoking as the use of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes (i.e., the heating or combustion of tobacco), as well as the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the 
premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, 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. PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN FACILITIES OF THE VETERANS HEALTH 
              ADMINISTRATION.

    (a) Prohibition.--Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans 
              Health Administration
    ``(a) Prohibition.--No person (including any veteran, patient, 
resident, employee of the Department, contractor, or visitor) may smoke 
on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration.
    ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The term `smoke' includes--
                    ``(A) the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and any 
                other combustion or heating of tobacco; and
                    ``(B) the use of any electronic nicotine delivery 
                system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape 
                pens, and e-cigars.
            ``(2) The term `facility of the Veterans Health 
        Administration' means any land or building (including any 
        medical center, nursing home, domiciliary facility, outpatient 
        clinic, or center that provides readjustment counseling) that 
        is--
                    ``(A) under the jurisdiction of the Department of 
                Veterans Affairs;
                    ``(B) under the control of the Veterans Health 
                Administration; and
                    ``(C) not under the control of the General Services 
                Administration.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the 
        beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking 
        the item relating to section 1715 and inserting the following:

``1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health 
                            Administration.''.
            (2) Veterans health care act of 1992.--Section 526 of the 
        Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-585) is 
        repealed.
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LIFT UP Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.809 | Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie (D-TX)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Loan Interest Forgiveness for Taxpayers Under a Pandemic Act of 2021 or the LIFT UP Act of 2021
This bill extends the six-month period during which the Small Business Administration (SBA) must subsidize payments on certain loans made in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for those who have previously received SBA disaster assistance for non-COVID emergencies.

To expand the payment of principal, interest, and fees for certain 
      disaster loans under the CARES 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 ``Loan Interest Forgiveness for 
Taxpayers Under a Pandemic Act of 2021'' or the ``LIFT UP Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. SUBSIDY FOR CERTAIN LOAN PAYMENTS.

    Section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``or'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) made during the period beginning on January 1, 2015, 
        and ending on the day before the date of enactment of this 
        paragraph--
                    ``(A) to a business concern under section 7(b)(1) 
                of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)) that is 
                unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic; or
                    ``(B) under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business 
                Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) that is unrelated to the 
                COVID-19 pandemic.''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)--
                            (i) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by 
                        inserting ``(except a covered loan described in 
                        subsection (a)(3))'' after ``on deferment'' 
                        each place it appears; and
                            (ii) by adding at the end the following new 
                        subparagraph:
                    ``(E) With respect to a covered loan described in 
                subsection (a)(3), for the 6-month period beginning 
                with the first payment due on the covered loan.''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``(except a 
                covered loan described in subsection (a)(3))'' after 
                ``for a covered loan''.

SEC. 3. EMERGENCY EIDL GRANTS.

    A borrower of a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small 
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) may also receive payments under 
section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011), as amended by this Act.
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Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5674 | Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021
This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-
day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the 
                           Medicare 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 ``Medicare Mental Health Inpatient 
Equity Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF 190-DAY LIFETIME LIMIT ON INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC 
              HOSPITAL SERVICES.

    (a) In General.--Section 1812 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395d) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by adding ``or'' at the end;
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or'' at the 
                end and inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking paragraph (3); and
            (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``(but shall not be 
        included'' and all that follows before the period at the end.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.
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A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.
Bill: S.12 | Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of 
   persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from 
   active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

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

SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS 
              SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM 
              ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 
113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense 
in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person 
who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, 
but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a 
commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces.
    (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first 
person nominated after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 
2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection 
(a), and to no other person.
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117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                 S. 12

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SAVE Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6534 | Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben (R-VA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act of 2022 or the SAVE Act of 2022
This bill prohibits transplant centers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status for purposes of determining eligibility or assigning priority for organ transplants.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit transplant centers 
from discriminating against an individual seeking an organ on the basis 
of whether the individual is vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act 
of 2022'' or the ``SAVE Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. NO DISCRIMINATION IN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION ON BASIS OF COVID-19 
              VACCINATION STATUS.

    Section 372(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
274(b)(2)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (O), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``, and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(P) prohibit a transplant center from treating an 
        individual as ineligible to donate or receive an organ, assigns 
        a lower priority to an individual to receive an organ, or 
        otherwise discriminates against an individual seeking to donate 
        or receive an organ, on the basis of whether the individual is 
        vaccinated (partially or fully) against COVID-19.''.
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Brandon Act
Bill: S.2088 | Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Brandon Act
This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for referrals by commanding officers and supervisors of members of the Armed Forces for mental health evaluations. Specifically, the regulations must (1) establish a phrase that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation, (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referrals as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member of the established phrase, and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which 
   a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health 
                              evaluation.

    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 ``Brandon Act''.

SEC. 2. MANDATORY REFERRAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR MENTAL 
              HEALTH EVALUATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 1090a of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(e) Process Applicable to Member Disclosure.--The regulations 
required by subsection (a) shall--
            ``(1) establish a phrase that enables a member of the armed 
        forces to trigger a referral of the member by a commanding 
        officer or supervisor for a mental health evaluation;
            ``(2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make 
        such referral as soon as practicable following disclosure by 
        the member to the commanding officer or supervisor of the 
        phrase established under paragraph (1); and
            ``(3) ensure that the process under this subsection 
        protects the confidentiality of the member in a manner similar 
        to the confidentiality provided for members making restricted 
        reports under section 1565b(b) of this title.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subsection (a) of such section is 
amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``subsections (b), (c), 
and (d)'' and inserting ``this section''.
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Protecting American Sovereignty Act
Bill: H.R.7916 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Protecting American Sovereignty Act
This bill prohibits the federal government from implementing any obligations upon the United States that may be contained in a draft report by a World Health Organization (WHO) working group on strengthening the WHO's preparedness and response to health emergencies. This prohibition shall also apply to any related or successor reports and recommendations regarding pandemics.

To prohibit the use of funds to implement any obligations of the United 
  States under the World Health Organization's Global Pandemic Treaty.

    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 American Sovereignty 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.

    (a) In General.--No funds available to any Federal department or 
agency may be used to implement any obligations of the United States 
under the World Health Organization's Global Pandemic Treaty.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``World Health 
Organization's Global Pandemic Treaty'' means the Zero draft report by 
the Working Group on Strengthening WHO Preparedness and Response to 
Health Emergencies, and any related or successor reports and 
recommendations regarding pandemics as created by the World Health 
Organization.
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Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act
Bill: H.R.9204 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research 
  program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified 
                           asphalt mixtures.

    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 ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''.

SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a 
research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic 
modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and 
mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics.
    (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall--
            (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration 
        with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state 
        highway and transportation officials, state departments of 
        transportation, and representatives from academia with 
        expertise in recycling plastic modification;
            (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long-
        term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and 
        construction operations, and re-recyclability;
            (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and 
        accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding 
        of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures;
            (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of 
        higher education and non-profit organizations for research and 
        technology deployment; and
            (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the 
        technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report 
regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to 
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives.
    (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway 
research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United 
States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to 
carry out this section.
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