hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
Bill: S.1393 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide training to its health care and benefits personnel regarding veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.
The VA must provide its health care personnel with education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. Such training must address how to ask for additional information from veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants.
Additionally, the VA must establish an annual training program for claims processors who review claims for disability benefits related to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to toxic substances.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out training for 
employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to exposure of 
                     veterans to toxic substances.

    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 ``Toxic Exposure Training Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 
              WITH RESPECT TO EXPOSURE OF VETERANS TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES.

    (a) Health Care Personnel.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
provide to health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
education and training to identify, treat, and assess the impact on 
veterans of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances and 
inform such personnel of how to ask for additional information from 
veterans regarding exposure to different toxicants.
    (b) Benefits Personnel.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a training 
        program for processors of claims under the laws administered by 
        the Secretary who review claims for disability benefits 
        relating to service-connected disabilities based on exposure to 
        toxic substances.
            (2) Annual training.--Training provided to processors under 
        paragraph (1) shall be provided not less frequently than 
        annually.
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Changing the Culture of the FDA Act
Bill: S.1436 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Changing the Culture of the FDA Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend the 
         mission statement of the Food and Drug Administration.

    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 ``Changing the Culture of the FDA 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the 
Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall amend the mission statement of 
the Food and Drug Administration to include the following statement: 
``The FDA is also responsible for protecting the public health by 
strongly considering the danger of addiction and overdose death 
associated with prescription opioid medications when approving these 
medications and when regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and 
distribution of opioid medications.''.
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IRS Customer Service Improvement Act
Bill: S.2132 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
IRS Customer Service Improvement Act
This bill prohibits the use of official time for specified union activities by employees of the Internal Revenue Service during the periods each year (1) beginning on February 12 and ending on May 5, and (2) beginning on September 1 and ending on November 1.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of taxpayer 
 funded union time for employees of the Internal Revenue Service, 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 ``IRS Customer Service Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON TAXPAYER FUNDED UNION OFFICIAL TIME FOR INTERNAL 
              REVENUE SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

    (a) In General.--Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) The authority provided under subsection (d) shall not apply 
with respect to the Internal Revenue Service, or an employee of the 
Internal Revenue Service, during the periods each year--
            ``(1) beginning on February 12 and ending on May 5; and
            ``(2) beginning on September 1 and ending on November 1.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7131(d) of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
striking ``preceding'' and inserting ``other''.
    (c) Application.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) 
shall supersede the terms of any collective bargaining agreement 
(including a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect, as of 
the date of enactment of this Act) that are inconsistent with those 
amendments.
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Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act
Bill: H.R.5133 | Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason (D-CO)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report the theft or loss of any ammunition, destructive device, or explosive material from its stocks to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within the Department of Justice. Currently, DOD only reports on such thefts or losses to the Department of the Treasury.
The bill also requires DOD to annually report on all instances of missing, lost, or stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, or explosive material from its stocks.

To require an annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large 
amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, and explosive material, 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 ``Transparency in Reporting for an 
Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act''.

SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON MISSING, LOST, AND STOLEN WEAPONS, LARGE 
              AMOUNTS OF AMMUNITION, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND EXPLOSIVE 
              MATERIAL.

    (a) In General.--Section 2722 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``report to the 
        Secretary of the Treasury'' and inserting ``reporting 
        requirements'';
            (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and the Director of 
        the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives'' after 
        ``Secretary of the Treasury'';
            (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
            (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
        subsection (c):
    ``(c) Annual Report.--Not later than December 31 each year, the 
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
that includes, for the preceding year--
            ``(1) all instances of missing, lost, or stolen weapons, 
        large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, or explosive 
        material from the stocks of the Department of Defense;
            ``(2) for each item identified under paragraph (1), the 
        type, quantity, and serial number, broken down by armed force 
        and component; and
            ``(3) such other information as the Secretary determines 
        appropriate.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
chapter 161 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to 
section 2722 and inserting the following new item:

``2722. Theft or loss of ammunition, destructive devices, and 
                            explosives reporting requirements.''.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street in Vergas, Minnesota, as the "Jon Glawe Post Office".
Bill: S.5078 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 123 East Main Street in Vergas, Minnesota, as the ``Jon Glawe Post 
                               Office''.

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

SECTION 1. JON GLAWE POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 123 East Main Street in Vergas, Minnesota, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Jon Glawe 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 ``Jon Glawe 
Post Office''.
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REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act
Bill: H.R.5569 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act
This bill removes the requirement that a state driver's license or identification card must include the individual's gender to be recognized for federal purposes (i.e., to be a REAL ID).
If a state includes any such gender or sex identification, there must not be any additional documentation requirement and the state must include a neutral or other designation in the gender or sex field.

To amend the REAL ID Act of 2005 to allow States to determine whether 
 to require licenses and other identification to list a gender or sex, 
                        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 ``REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform 
Act''.

SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Amendment.--Section 202(b) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 
U.S.C. 30301 note) is amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (3);
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (9) as 
        paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(e) State Determination of Listing Gender.--A State may determine 
whether to include a gender or sex field required for a driver's 
license and identification card issued to a person by the State. If a 
State includes any such gender or sex identification, a person shall 
indicate the appropriate designation without any additional 
documentation requirement (such as a doctor's note) and the State shall 
include a neutral or other designation in the gender or sex field in 
addition to male or female.''.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 508(a)(1) of the 
Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 (49 U.S.C. 30301 note) is 
amended by striking ``section 202(b)(6)'' and inserting ``section 
202(b)(5)''.
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Defund de Blasio’s Injection Sites Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6159 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Defund de Blasio's Injection Sites Act of 2021
This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to a state, local, tribal, or private entity that operates or controls an injection center (i.e., a medically supervised injection site) in violation of the federal statute commonly known as the Crack House Statute. The statute generally prohibits making facilities available for the purpose of unlawfully using a controlled substance.

To prohibit Federal funds for any State, local, Tribal, or private 
 entity that operates or controls an injection center in violation of 
 section 416 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 856; commonly 
              referred to as the ``Crack House Statute'').

    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 ``Defund de Blasio's Injection Sites 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ENTITIES OPERATING UNLAWFUL INJECTION 
              CENTERS.

    No Federal funds may be made available to any State, local, Tribal, 
or private entity that operates or controls an injection center in 
violation of section 416 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 
856; commonly referred to as the ``Crack House Statute'').
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To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.35 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects.
The President may not redesignate Pakistan a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders.

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a 
              major non-NATO ally, 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. TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF 
              PAKISTAN AS A MAJOR NON-NATO ALLY.

    (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this Act--
            (1) the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as 
        a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the 
        Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1)) or any 
        other provision of law is hereby terminated; and
            (2) the President may not issue a separate designation of 
        the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally 
        pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other 
        provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a 
        certification described in subsection (b).
    (b) Certification.--A certification described in this subsection is 
a certification that contains a determination of the President that--
            (1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that 
        are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and 
        freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan;
            (2) Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment 
        to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani 
        territory as a safe haven;
            (3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with 
        the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of 
        militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-
        Pakistan border; and
            (4) Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and 
        prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level 
        operatives.
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To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude information relating to certain evictions from consumer reports, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6862 | Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve (D-TN)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill prohibits from inclusion in a consumer credit report information related to an eviction occurring during the COVID-19 national emergency or occurring in the 30 days after the termination of such emergency.

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude information relating 
  to certain evictions from consumer reports, 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. EXCLUSION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN EVICTIONS FROM 
              CONSUMER REPORTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 
(15 U.S.C. 1681c(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(9)(A) Any information related to a covered eviction 
        (including information related to a debt collection for a 
        covered eviction) for which notice was given during the period 
        beginning March 13, 2020, and ending on the date that is 30 
        days after the termination date of the national emergency 
        concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak 
        declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National 
        Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)
            ``(B) In this paragraph, the term `covered eviction' means 
        any action by a landlord, owner of a residential property, or 
        other person legally authorized to remove or cause the removal 
        of a tenant or lessee from a residential property and does not 
        include foreclosure on a home mortgage.''.
    (b) Applicability.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act 
shall apply to any consumer report (as defined in section 603 of the 
Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a)) issued on or after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
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Extension of Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022
Bill: S.4553 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Extension of Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022
This bill extends through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a research and development projects pilot program.

To extend other transaction authority for the Department of Homeland 
                               Security.

    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 ``Extension of Department of Homeland 
Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.

    Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``September 30, 2017'' and inserting 
                ``September 30, 2024''; and
                    (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
            ``(2) Prototype projects.--The Secretary--
                    ``(A) may, under the authority of paragraph (1), 
                carry out prototype projects under section 4022 of 
                title 10, United States Code; and
                    ``(B) in applying the authorities of such section 
                4022, the Secretary shall perform the functions of the 
                Secretary of Defense as prescribed in such section.'';
            (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``September 30, 
        2017'' and inserting ``September 30, 2024''; and
            (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``section 845(e)'' and 
        all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 
        ``section 4022(e) of title 10, United States Code.''.

            Passed the Senate September 20, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4553

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To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
Bill: H.R.9291 | Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre (D-IN)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State to report to Congress on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. The report shall also be made available to the public on the State Department's website.
(Abu Akleh was a U.S. citizen and journalist who was shot and killed in the city of Jenin in the West Bank in May 2022. At the time of her shooting, Israeli security forces and Palestinians were trading fire in the area.)

To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

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

SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEATH OF SHIREEN ABU AKLEH.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
and Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of National 
Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to Congress a 
report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
    (b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) 
shall include--
            (1) an identification of those individuals or entities that 
        carried out, participated in, or were otherwise complicit in, 
        or responsible for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh; and
            (2) an identification of any United States defense 
        materials or services were implicated in the death of Shireen 
        Abu Akleh.
    (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted 
in unclassified form and made available to the public at the same time 
on the website of the Department of State.
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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Bill: S.724 | Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision 
      of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

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

SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI.

    (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a 
passenger motor vehicle that is--
            (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 
        passengers; and
            (2) used significantly to transport early child education, 
        elementary school, or secondary school students to or from 
        school or an event related to school.
    (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs 
(1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 
(47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of 
discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications 
Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi 
access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of 
the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code 
of Federal Regulations.
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SACKLER Act
Bill: S.2472 | Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act or the SACKLER Act
This bill prohibits a bankruptcy court from releasing claims against non-debtors brought by states, tribes, municipalities, or the federal government. However, the bankruptcy court may issue a stay not exceeding 90 days regarding such a claim.
Complex bankruptcies may involve creditor claims against non-debtors associated with the debtor, such as the debtor's officers, directors, or employees. Currently, in carrying out a bankruptcy plan, certain courts may release non-debtors from liability (there is a circuit split regarding this practice).

To prohibit the non-consensual release of claims by States, 
   municipalities, federally recognized Tribes, or the United States 
              against non-debtors, 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 shielding Assets from Corporate 
Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act'' or the 
``SACKLER Act''.

SEC. 2. NON-DEBTOR RELEASES.

    (a) Prohibition on Certain Non-Debtor Releases.--Section 105(b) of 
title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking ``a court may 
not'' and all that follows, and inserting the following: ``a court may 
not--
            ``(1) appoint a receiver in a case under this title; or
            ``(2) except as provided by section 524(g) of this title, 
        enjoin or release a claim against a non-debtor by a State, 
        municipality, federally recognized Tribe, or the United 
        States.''.
    (b) Temporary Stay on Actions Against Non-Debtors.--Section 105 of 
title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(e) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2), a court may issue an order 
staying, for a period not to exceed 90 days, the commencement or 
continuation, including the issuance or employment of process, of a 
judicial, administrative, or other action or proceeding by a State, 
municipality, federally recognized Tribe, or the United States against 
a non-debtor that was or could have been commenced before the 
commencement of the case under this title, or to recover a claim 
against a non-debtor that arose before the commencement of the case 
under this title.''.
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CONFUCIUS Act
Bill: S.590 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act or the CONFUCIUS Act
This bill addresses China's influence on postsecondary educational institutions through Confucius Institutes, which are cultural institutes directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.
Specifically, the bill establishes requirements for postsecondary educational institutions that receive federal funding and that have contracts or agreements with Confucius Institutes. The contracts or agreements must include clear provisions that (1) protect the academic freedom of the institutions; (2) prohibit the application of foreign law on the institutions' campuses; and (3) grant full managerial authority of the institutes to the institutions, including full control over teaching plans, activities, research grants, and employment decisions.

To establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, 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 ``Concerns Over Nations Funding 
University Campus Institutes in the United States Act'' or the 
``CONFUCIUS Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES.

    (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Confucius Institute'' 
means a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the 
Government of the People's Republic of China.
    (b) Restrictions on Confucius Institutes.--An institution of higher 
education or other postsecondary educational institution (referred to 
in this section as an ``institution'') shall not be eligible to receive 
Federal funds from the Department of Education (except funds under 
title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) 
or other Department of Education funds that are provided directly to 
students) unless the institution ensures that any contract or agreement 
between the institution and a Confucius Institute includes clear 
provisions that--
            (1) protect academic freedom at the institution;
            (2) prohibit the application of any foreign law on any 
        campus of the institution; and
            (3) grant full managerial authority of the Confucius 
        Institute to the institution, including full control over what 
        is being taught, the activities carried out, the research 
        grants that are made, and who is employed at the Confucius 
        Institute.
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PREVENT Act of 2022
Bill: S.5114 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxins Act of 2022 or the PREVENT ACT of 2022
This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory annual training on the use of containment devices to prevent potential exposure to synthetic opioids.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide training for 
    Department of Homeland Security personnel regarding the use of 
containment devices to prevent exposure to potential synthetic opioids, 
                        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 TITLES.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and 
Toxins Act of 2022'' or the ``PREVENT Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. TRAINING REGARDING THE USE OF CONTAINMENT DEVICES TO PREVENT 
              POTENTIAL SYNTHETIC OPIOID EXPOSURE.

    (a) Training.--Section 416(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 
2002 (6 U.S.C. 216(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
                    ``(C) How to use containment devices to prevent 
                potential synthetic opioid exposure.''.
    (b) Availability of Containment Devices.--Section 416(c) of such 
Act (6 U.S.C. 216(c)) is amended--
            (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``, Containment 
        Devices,'' after ``Equipment''; and
            (2) by striking ``and opioid receptor antagonists, 
        including naloxone'' and inserting ``, opioid receptor 
        antagonists, including naloxone, and containment devices''.
    (c) Applicability to Other Components.--If the Secretary of 
Homeland Secretary determines that officers, agents, other personnel, 
or canines of a component of the Department of Homeland Security other 
than U.S. Customs and Border Protection are at risk of potential 
synthetic opioid exposure in the course of their duties, the head of 
such component shall carry out the responsibilities under section 416 
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 216) in the same manner 
and to the same degree as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection carries out such responsibilities.
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Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act
Bill: S.4150 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act
This bill generally permits a federal law enforcement officer to purchase a retired handgun from the agency that issued a handgun to the officer.
The bill directs the General Services Administration to develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible handguns.

To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service 
                    weapons, 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 Law Enforcement Service 
Weapon Purchase Act''.

SEC. 2. PURCHASE OF RETIRED HANDGUNS BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 
              OFFICERS.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) the term ``Federal law enforcement officer'' has the 
        meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18, 
        United States Code;
            (2) the term ``handgun'' has the meaning given that term in 
        section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code; and
            (3) the term ``retired handgun'' means any handgun that has 
        been declared surplus by the applicable agency.
    (b) Authorization.--A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase 
a retired handgun from the Federal agency that issued the handgun to 
such officer.
    (c) Limitations.--A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a 
retired handgun under subsection (b) if--
            (1) the purchase is made during the 6-month period 
        beginning on the date the handgun was so retired; and
            (2) the officer is not prohibited from possessing or 
        receiving the handgun under the laws of the United States or 
        the laws of the State, territory, or possession of the United 
        States in which the officer resides.
    (d) Cost.--A handgun purchased under this section shall be sold at 
the fair market value for such handgun taking into account the age and 
condition of the handgun.
    (e) Policy Guidance.--The Administrator of General Services shall 
develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible 
handguns under this section consistent with section 922 of title 18, 
United States Code.
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No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act
Bill: H.R.6155 | Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act
This bill prohibits the federal government from making contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) International Organization for Migration, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, or the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations 
International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High 
 Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and 
 Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), 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 ``No Tax Dollars for the United 
Nation's Immigration Invasion Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Government 
may not make a contribution to the United Nations International 
Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner 
for Refugees (UNHCR), or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for 
Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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Colorado Judgeship Act
Bill: H.R.1310 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Colorado Judgeship Act
This bill requires the President to appoint three additional district judges for the district of Colorado and requires court in that district to be additionally held at Fort Collins, Colorado.

To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of 
                   Colorado, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Colorado Judgeship Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIPS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO.

    (a) Additional District Judgeships.--The President shall appoint, 
by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district 
judges for the district of Colorado.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table in section 
133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
relating to Colorado and inserting the following:


``Colorado.................................................        10''.
 

SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL PLACE FOR HOLDING COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF 
              COLORADO.

    Section 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
``Fort Collins,'' after ``Pueblo,''.
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Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
Bill: S.3942 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their disability.
Further, the bill prohibits the disqualification of individuals from jury service who fail to meet certain qualifications (e.g., adequate proficiency in English) on the basis of their disability.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of 
  individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability.

    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 ``Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL JURIES ON ACCOUNT OF DISABILITY.

    (a) Discrimination Prohibited.--Section 1862 of title 28, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting ``disability,'' after ``origin,''.
    (b) Qualifications for Jury Service.--Section 1865 of title 28, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) No person may be disqualified from serving on grand and petit 
juries in the district court under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection 
(b) on account of disability.''.
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Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act
Bill: S.3382 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act
This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from directly making a loan under the 7(a) Program, which authorizes loans and loan guaranties to small businesses that meet certain requirements.

To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 
   directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access to Credit for 
Small Businesses Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT 7(A) LOANS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of 
section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), the 
Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not directly 
make a loan pursuant to such subsection.
    (b) Existing Loans.--The Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration shall service a direct loan made under section 7(a) of 
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) if such loan was made before 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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ICELAND Act
Bill: H.R.6430 | Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie (D-ME)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act or the ICELAND Act
This bill establishes that a national of Iceland shall be eligible for an E visa (for an investor or trader who is a national of a foreign country with a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States) if Iceland provides a similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.

To include Iceland in the list of foreign states whose nationals are 
      eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 
 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the 
             Government of Iceland, 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 ``Iceland Commercial and Economic 
Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act'' or the ``ICELAND 
Act''.

SEC. 2. NONIMMIGRANT TRADERS AND INVESTORS.

    For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)), Iceland 
shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if 
the Government of Iceland provides similar nonimmigrant status to 
nationals of the United States.
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West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2021
Bill: S.58 | Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit 
the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the 
              coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

    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 ``West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF OIL AND GAS LEASING ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
              SHELF OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND 
              WASHINGTON.

    Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the 
Outer Continental Shelf.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
section or any other law, the Secretary shall not issue a lease for the 
exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any 
area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of 
California, Oregon, or Washington.''.
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GAO Database Modernization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1702 | Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. (D-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
GAO Database Modernization Act of 2021
This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office certain information about agency rules that are made ineffective due to an agency action or other reason.

To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal 
 agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a 
  report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or 
                      otherwise made ineffective.

    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 ``GAO Database Modernization Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. RULES NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

    Section 801(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
    ``(D) For any rule submitted under subparagraph (A), if the Federal 
agency promulgating the rule, in whole or in part, revokes, suspends, 
replaces, amends, or otherwise makes the rule ineffective, or the rule 
is made ineffective for any other reason, the Federal agency shall 
submit to the Comptroller General a report containing--
            ``(i) the title of the rule;
            ``(ii) the Federal Register citation for the rule, if any;
            ``(iii) the date on which rule was submitted to the 
        Comptroller General; and
            ``(iv) a description of the provisions of the rule that are 
        being revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made 
        ineffective.''.
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Port of Brunswick Navigation Channel Improvement Act
Bill: S.3883 | Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon (D-GA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Port of Brunswick Navigation Channel Improvement Act
This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out the Brunswick Harbor Navigation Project in Brunswick, Georgia, in accordance with the plans for navigation channel modifications and improvements laid out in the report issued by the Chief of Engineers on March 11, 2022. The report recommends plans to widen the current authorized channel in three locations.


To authorize the construction of the project for navigation, Brunswick 
                            Harbor, Georgia.

    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 ``Port of Brunswick Navigation Channel 
Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds that--
            (1) the Colonel's Island Terminal in Brunswick, Georgia, is 
        the largest dedicated roll-on/roll-off facility in the United 
        States and the second busiest in the United States;
            (2) the Port of Brunswick is a vital line to global markets 
        for automotive, heavy machinery, and other breakbulk shippers;
            (3) despite the challenges of the global pandemic, the 
        Colonel's Island Terminal moved 650,000 units of vehicles and 
        heavy machinery in 2021, an increase of 10 percent over the 
        previous year;
            (4) the facilities of the Port of Brunswick at Mayor's 
        Point and East River Terminal are key ports for critical 
        products, including forest materials and renewable fuels grown 
        in Georgia; and
            (5) the deepwater ports and inland barge terminals of 
        Georgia support more than 496,700 jobs throughout the State 
        annually and contribute $29,000,000,000 in income, 
        $6,100,000,000 in Federal revenue, and $3,400,000,000 in State 
        and local taxes to the economy of Georgia.

SEC. 3. BRUNSWICK HARBOR FEDERAL NAVIGATION CHANNEL, GEORGIA.

    The project for navigation, Brunswick Harbor, Georgia, is 
authorized to be carried out by the Secretary of the Army substantially 
in accordance with the plans, and subject to the conditions, described 
in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated March 11, 2022, at an 
estimated total cost of $14,369,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
$10,774,500.
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To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program.
Bill: H.R.8090 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Bureau of Reclamation's water cycle, drought, and climate change program, which Reclamation implements through the WaterSMART Basin Study Program.
This program is authorized to coordinate with other appropriate agencies to assess global climate change with respect to water resources in the eight major reclamation river basins in the western United States. The program must also ensure watershed and aquifer system strategies are developed to address potential water shortages, conflicts, and other impacts to water.

To reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water 
                                Program.

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

SECTION 1. RECLAMATION CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER PROGRAM.

     Section 9503(f) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 
(42 U.S.C. 10363(f)) is amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting 
``2033''.
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