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To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2574 | Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, and (2) a future part of the Interstate System.

To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 
to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a 
               future interstate, 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. DESIGNATION OF FUTURE INTERSTATE.

    (a) Designation as High Priority Corridor.--Section 1105(c) of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 
102-240) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(92) United States Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina 
        to Kings Mountain, North Carolina.''.
    (b) Designation as Future Interstate.--Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by 
striking ``and subsection (c)(91)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(91), 
and subsection (c)(92)''.
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A bill to prohibit the importation of uranium from the Russian Federation.
Bill: S.3856 | Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John (R-WY)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill prohibits the importation of uranium from Russia.

To prohibit the importation of uranium from the Russian Federation.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF URANIUM FROM THE RUSSIAN 
              FEDERATION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 3112A of the USEC 
Privatization Act (42 U.S.C. 2297h-10a) or any other provision of law, 
the importation of articles of the Russian Federation classifiable 
under subheading 2612.10, 2844.10, 2844.20, and 2844.30 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is prohibited.
    (b) Effective Date.--The prohibition under subsection (a) applies 
with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
consumption, on or after the date that is 45 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Greenville, South Carolina, as the "Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".
Bill: S.3376 | Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey (R-SC)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill designates the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Greenville, South Carolina, as the Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic or the Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell VA Clinic.

To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs in Greenville, South Carolina, as the ``Lance Corporal Dana 
  Cornell Darnell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic''.

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

SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL DANA CORNELL DARNELL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
              AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC.

    (a) Designation.--The outpatient clinic of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs in Greenville, South Carolina, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell Department of 
Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic'' or the ``Lance Corporal Dana 
Cornell Darnell VA Clinic''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, regulation, map, 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 Lance 
Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell VA Clinic.
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No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.398 | Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob (R-VA)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2021
This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a crime from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose.
Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien 
  who has been convicted of a crime is ineligible for asylum, 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 Asylum for Criminals Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ALIENS CONVICTED OF CRIMES INELIGIBLE FOR ASYLUM.

    Clause (ii) of section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) is amended--
            (1) by amending clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) to read as 
        follows:
                            ``(ii) except as provided in subparagraph 
                        (B), the alien has been finally convicted of a 
                        crime;''; and
            (2) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
                    ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland 
                Security may designate by regulation political offenses 
                committed outside the United States that will be not 
                considered to be a crime described in clause (ii). The 
                authority under this subparagraph is limited to 
                political offenses committed outside the United 
                States.''.
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Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3472 | Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia (D-IA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021
This bill extends the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel through 2025.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 3 years tax 
        credits with respect to biodiesel and renewable diesel.

    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 ``Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL.

    (a) Income Tax Credit.--
            (1) In general.--Section 40A(g) of the Internal Revenue 
        Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting 
        ``2025''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by this subsection 
        shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.
    (b) Excise Tax Incentives.--
            (1) Termination.--
                    (A) In general.--Section 6426(c)(6) of such Code is 
                amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2025''.
                    (B) Payments.--Section 6427(e)(6)(B) of such Code 
                is amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2025''.
            (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
        shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.
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John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act
Bill: S.2732 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
John Stringer Rainey Save America's Forgotten Equines Act or the John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act
This bill prohibits the knowing sale or transport of horses for purposes of human consumption.
Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or receive a horse for it to be slaughtered for human consumption.
It also makes it unlawful to knowingly possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or receive horse flesh, carcass, or part of a carcass for it to be used for human consumption.
Violators are subject to criminal penalties.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct 
          relating to the use of horses for human consumption.

    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 ``John Stringer Rainey Save America's 
Forgotten Equines Act'' or the ``John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act''.

SEC. 2. SLAUGHTER OF HORSES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 50. Slaughter of horses for human consumption
    ``(a) Offense.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly--
            ``(1) possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or 
        receive, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any 
        horse with the intent that it is to be slaughtered for human 
        consumption; or
            ``(2) possess, ship, transport, purchase, sell, deliver, or 
        receive, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any 
        horse flesh or carcass or part of a carcass, with the intent 
        that it is to be used for human consumption.
    ``(b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a)--
            ``(1) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more 
        than 2 years, or both; or
            ``(2) in the case of a covered offense, shall be fined 
        under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
    ``(c) Definitions.--In this section--
            ``(1) the term `covered offense' means a violation of 
        subsection (a) in which--
                    ``(A) the defendant has no prior conviction under 
                this section; and
                    ``(B) the conduct involves fewer than 5 horses or 
                fewer than 2,000 pounds of horse flesh or carcass or 
                part of a carcass; and
            ``(2) the term `horse' means any member of the family 
        Equidae.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 3 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``50. Slaughter of horses for human consumption.''.
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Health Care Workforce Protection from Mandates Act
Bill: H.R.5627 | Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Health Care Workforce Protection from Mandates Act
This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from requiring health care providers to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, unless the CMS certifies that such a requirement would not result in any staffing shortages.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit 
   certain vaccine mandates as conditions of participation under the 
                    Medicare and Medicaid programs.

    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 ``Health Care Workforce Protection 
from Mandates Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING UNDER MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CERTAIN VACCINE 
              MANDATES AS CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION.

    (a) Medicare.--Section 1866 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395cc) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(l) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
title, the Secretary may not require, as a condition to participate 
under this title or to be eligible to receive payment, reimbursement, 
or a contract under this title, a provider of services or supplier to 
mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for the employees or contractors of such 
provider of services or supplier unless before implementing such 
requirement, with respect to providers of services and suppliers, the 
Secretary certifies that such requirement would not result in any 
staffing shortages for such providers of services and suppliers.''.
    (b) Medicaid.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1396a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(tt) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
title, the Secretary may not require, as a condition to provide 
services under a State plan under this title (or waiver of such plan) 
or to be eligible to receive payment, reimbursement, or a contract 
under such State plan (or waiver), an individual or entity to mandate 
COVID-19 vaccinations for the employees or contractors of such 
individual or entity unless before implementing such requirement, with 
respect to individuals and entities, the Secretary certifies that such 
requirement would not result in any staffing shortages for such 
individuals and entities.''.
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To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall.
Bill: H.R.1422 | Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. (D-VI)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill authorizes the President to invite each U.S. territory to provide and furnish no more than two statues for placement in National Statuary Hall. These statues may be of U.S. citizens or persons who, though not citizens of the United States, owe permanent allegiance to the United States.

To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and 
furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall 
   in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are 
                provided for placement in Statuary Hall.

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

SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUES OF CITIZENS OF TERRITORIES OF THE 
              UNITED STATES IN STATUARY HALL.

    (a) In General.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United 
States (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new sentence: ``For purposes of this section, the term `State' includes 
American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, 
and the term `citizen' includes a national of the United States, as 
defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)).''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Procedures for Replacement of 
Statues.--Section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 
2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(f) For purposes of this section, the term `State' includes 
American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin 
Islands.''.
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Restraining Russian Imperialism Act
Bill: H.R.3144 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. (R-TN)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Restraining Russian Imperialism Act
This bill requires the President to impose all available Russia-related sanctions against each individual and entity that meet the criteria for such sanctions until the Russian government removes all of its armed forces from the Donbas region of Ukraine.

To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Russia until 
     Russian troops are removed from the Donbas region of Ukraine.

    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 ``Restraining Russian Imperialism 
Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the President shall, pursuant to all existing authorities 
for the imposition of sanctions with respect to Russia, impose all 
available sanctions under each such authority with respect to each 
person meeting the criteria required by the applicable authority.
    (b) Termination.--The authority and requirement to impose sanctions 
pursuant to this Act, and all sanctions imposed pursuant to such 
requirement, shall terminate on the date on which the President 
determines that the Government of Russia has removed all of its armed 
forces from the Donbas region of Ukraine.
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To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.216 | Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina (D-NV)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill designates the peak of Frenchman Mountain in Nevada as the Maude Frazier Mountain.

To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, 
                        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. DESIGNATION OF MAUDE FRAZIER MOUNTAIN IN THE STATE OF 
              NEVADA.

    (a) In General.--The peak of Frenchman Mountain located at latitude 
3610'45" N, by longitude 11459'52" W in the State of Nevada shall be 
known and designated as ``Maude Frazier Mountain''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
record, or other paper of the United States to the peak referred to in 
subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to ``Maude Frazier 
Mountain''.
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Open America’s Waters Act
Bill: H.R.3205 | Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Open America's Waters Act
This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.
The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.

To repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, 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 ``Open America's Waters Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON COASTWISE TRADE.

    (a) In General.--Section 12112(a) of title 46, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) In General.--A coastwise endorsement may be issued for a 
vessel that qualifies under the laws of the United States to engage in 
the coastwise trade.''.
    (b) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard 
shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection 
(a) that require all vessels permitted to engage in the coastwise trade 
to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Tank vessel construction standards.--Section 
        3703a(c)(1)(C) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
        striking ``and is qualified for documentation as a wrecked 
        vessel under section 12112 of this title''.
            (2) Liquified gas tankers.--Section 12120 of such title is 
        amended by striking ``, if the vessel--'' and all that follows 
        and inserting a period.
            (3) Small passenger vessels.--Section 12121(b) of such 
        title is amended by striking ``12112,''.
            (4) Loss of coastwise trade privileges.--Section 12132 of 
        such title is repealed.
            (5) Oil spill response vessels.--Section 12117(b) of such 
        title is amended by striking ``sections 12103, 12132, and 
        50501'' and inserting ``sections 12103 and 50501''.
            (6) Optional regulatory measurement.--Section 14305(a)(6) 
        of such title is amended by striking ``sections 12118 and 
        12132'' and inserting ``section 12118''.
            (7) Court sales of undocumented vessels.--Section 31329(b) 
        of such title is amended--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``;'' and 
                inserting ``; and'';
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking paragraph (3).
            (8) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 
        121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the 
        item relating to section 12132.
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Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act
Bill: S.520 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act
This bill allows the Department of the Army to acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment purposes from non-domestic sources even if such materials are available from domestic sources.

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to modify a 
            provision relating to acquisition of beach fill.

    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 ``Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and 
Development Act'' or the ``SAND Act''.

SEC. 2. ACQUISITION OF BEACH FILL.

    Section 935 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2299) is amended by striking ``if such materials are not 
available from domestic sources for environmental or economic 
reasons''.
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To prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing the proposed rule titled "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors", and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.8589 | Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing the rule proposed on April 11, 2022, and titled The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The proposed rule requires registrants to disclose their climate-related risks.

To prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing the 
 proposed rule titled ``The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-
      Related Disclosures for Investors'', 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 RULEMAKING.

    The Securities and Exchange Commission may not finalize the 
proposed rule titled ``The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-
Related Disclosures for Investors'' (87 Fed. Reg. 21334; published 
April 11, 2022) or implement or enforce such a finalized rule or any 
substantially similar rule.
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SMART Act
Bill: H.R.4041 | Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan (R-TX)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Stop Mandating Additional Requirements for Travel Act or the SMART Act
This bill nullifies on July 4, 2021, the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

To terminate the order requiring persons to wear masks while on 
                conveyances and at transportation hubs.

    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 Mandating Additional 
Requirements for Travel Act'' or the ``SMART Act''.

SEC. 2. REVOCATION OF CDC ORDER.

    Effective on July 4, 2021, the order issued on January 29, 2021, by 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under section 361 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264) establishing a requirement 
for persons to wear masks while on conveyances and at transportation 
hubs shall have no force or effect.
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A bill to designate the Federal Office Building located at 308 W. 21st Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the "Louisa Swain Federal Office Building", and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2126 | Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. (R-WY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the federal building located at 308 West 21st Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the Louisa Swain Federal Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 1187]]

Public Law 117-120
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
 To designate the Federal Office Building located at 308 W. 21st Street 
 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the ``Louisa Swain Federal Office Building'', 
      and for other purposes. <<NOTE: May 10, 2022 -  [S. 2126]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LOUISA SWAIN FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The Federal Office Building located at 308 W. 21st 
Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the 
``Louisa Swain Federal Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal Office 
Building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ``Louisa Swain Federal Office Building''.

    Approved May 10, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2126:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 167 (2021):
                                    Oct. 7, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.
                                                        Vol. 168 (2022):
                                    Mar. 30, considered and passed 
                                        House.

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Marie Thompson Antilynching Act
Bill: S.575 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Marie Thompson Antilynching Act
This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching.
Specifically, a person who conspires to commit a hate crime act and willfully causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury is subject to criminal penalties.

To provide Federal criminal penalties for lynching.

    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 ``Marie Thompson Antilynching Act''.

SEC. 2. LYNCHING.

    (a) Offense.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 250. Lynching
    ``Whoever conspires with another person to violate section 249 and 
willfully causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury (as defined 
in section 1365(h)) shall be punished in the same manner as a completed 
violation of such section, except that if the maximum term of 
imprisonment for such completed violation is less than 10 years, the 
person may be imprisoned for not more than 10 years.''.
    (b) Table of Sections Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 
13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 249 the following:

``250. Lynching.''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the "Charles P. Nord Post Office".
Bill: H.R.6220 | Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the Charles P. Nord Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 292]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4370]]

Public Law 117-292
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the ``Charles P. Nord 
         Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 6220]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CHARLES P. NORD POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Charles P. Nord 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 ``Charles P. 
Nord Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6220:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered in House.
            Dec. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022
Bill: S.3441 | Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina (D-MN)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2022
This bill permanently reauthorizes and otherwise revises the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Bond Guarantee Program. Specifically, the bill (1) reduces the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program minimum issuance amount from $100 million to $25 million, and (2) reduces the amount allowed to be held in a CDFI's relending account.
(CDFIs are financial institutions serving low-income communities. Designation as a CDFI allows an institution to participate in programs such as the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. The program provides financing to CDFIs through federal credit subsidies that allow CDFIs to issue bonds.)

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions 
   Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development 
 financial institutions bond guarantee 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 ``CDFI Bond Guarantee Program 
Improvement Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. GUARANTEES FOR BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED FOR COMMUNITY OR ECONOMIC 
              DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES.

    Section 114A of the Community Development Banking and Financial 
Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4713a) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``, multiplied by an 
        amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of issued 
        notes or bonds'';
            (2) in subsection (e)(2)(B), by striking ``$100,000,000'' 
        and inserting ``$25,000,000''; and
            (3) by striking subsection (k).
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To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5114 | Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill allows the Maritime Administration to guarantee financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for expenditures previously made) for reconstruction, reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a shipyard located in the United States for, among other things, making changes required for a vessel to be a vessel of the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of 
  the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or 
   similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United 
                    States, 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. LOANS FOR RETROFITTING TO QUALIFY AS A VESSEL OF THE UNITED 
              STATES.

    Section 53706 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(8) Financing (including reimbursement of an obligor for 
        expenditures previously made for) reconstruction, 
        reconditioning, retrofitting, repair, or similar work in a 
        shipyard located in the United States--
                    ``(A) required for the vessel to be a vessel of the 
                United States;
                    ``(B) required for the vessel to be issued a 
                coastwise endorsement under chapter 121;
                    ``(C) to convert a civilian vessel of the United 
                States to a more useful military configuration;
                    ``(D) for any vessel under contract to the Federal 
                Government; or
                    ``(E) for any vessel participating in:
                            ``(i) the Maritime Security Program under 
                        chapter 531;
                            ``(ii) the Cable Security Fleet under 
                        chapter 532; or
                            ``(iii) the Tanker Security Fleet under 
                        chapter 534.''.
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Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act
Bill: H.R.7172 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act or the P.N.T.R. for Russia Act
This bill prohibits the President from providing normal trade relations treatment to any article imported from Russia.
Additionally, the bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to submit a report to Congress that describes the manner in which the USTR plans to (1) obtain support of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to call for the removal of Russia from the WTO, and (2) increase international support among WTO members to remove normal trade relations status for Russia.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade 
              relations treatment, 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 ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for 
Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO 
              RUSSIA.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not 
provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into 
the United States from the Russian Federation.

SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY.

    The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the 
enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the 
United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of 
enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any 
delay in such applicability after such date of enactment.

SEC. 4. REPORT.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall 
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing 
the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to--
            (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all 
        countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to 
        pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of 
        the Russian Federation from such Organization; and
            (2) increase international support among members of the 
        Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the 
        Russian Federation.
    (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted 
in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
    (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the 
term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
            (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on 
        Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
            (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign 
        Relations of the Senate.
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Cormorant Relief Act
Bill: H.R.2548 | Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael (R-MS)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
Cormorant Relief Act
This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats).

To enact as law certain regulations relating to the taking of double-
                          crested cormorants.

    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 ``Cormorant Relief Act''.

SEC. 2. REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TAKING OF DOUBLE-CRESTED 
              CORMORANTS.

    (a) Force and Effect.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (b), sections 21.47 
        and 21.48 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in 
        effect on January 1, 2016), shall have the force and effect of 
        law.
            (2) Public notice.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting 
        through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
        Service (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), 
        shall notify the public of the authority provided by paragraph 
        (1) in a manner determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.
    (b) Sunset.--The authority provided by subsection (a)(1) shall 
terminate on the effective date of a regulation promulgated by the 
Secretary after the date of enactment of this Act to control 
depredation of double-crested cormorant populations.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section limits the 
authority of the Secretary to promulgate regulations relating to the 
taking of double-crested cormorants under any other law.
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To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.
Bill: H.R.221 | Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill modifies the oath of office for elected and appointed positions in the federal civil service and uniformed services. Specifically, the bill modifies the oath to include a pledge to place the obligation to support and defend the Constitution above an obligation to any individual, political party, or faction.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office 
taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE CIVIL 
              SERVICE OR UNIFORMED SERVICES.

    Section 3331 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as 
follows:
``Sec. 3331. Oath of office
    ``An individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an 
office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, 
shall take the following oath: `I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) 
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States 
against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith 
and allegiance to the same; that I place this obligation above that to 
any individual, political party, or faction; that I take this 
obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of 
evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of 
the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.' This section 
does not affect other oaths required by law.''.
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Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1004 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2021
This bill establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy.
A qualified liability insurance policy, with respect to a firearm purchaser, is a policy that covers losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser.
A person who fails to comply with the requirements is subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000.

To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, 
    a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance 
                               coverage.

    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 ``Firearm Risk Protection Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS ON SALE OF FIREARM TO, AND PURCHASE OF FIREARM BY, 
              A PERSON NOT COVERED BY APPROPRIATE LIABILITY INSURANCE.

    (a) Prohibitions.--Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(aa)(1)(A)(i) It shall be unlawful for a person to purchase a 
firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the purchaser presents to 
the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability 
insurance policy.
    ``(ii) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell a firearm unless, 
at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the purchaser is 
covered by a qualified liability insurance policy.
    ``(iii) It shall be unlawful for a person who owns a firearm 
purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection not to be 
covered by a qualified liability insurance policy.
    ``(B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the purchase or sale of a 
firearm for the use of the United States or any department or agency of 
the United States, or any State or any department, agency, or political 
subdivision of a State.
    ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `qualified liability insurance 
policy' means, with respect to the purchaser of a firearm, a policy 
that--
            ``(A) provides liability insurance covering the purchaser 
        specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while 
        it is owned by the purchaser; and
            ``(B) is issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to 
        provide the coverage by the State insurance regulatory 
        authority for the State in which the purchaser resides.''.
    (b) Penalty.--Section 924 of such title is amended by adding at the 
end the following:
    ``(q) Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than 
$10,000.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
Bill: H.R.4061 | Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act
This bill exempts certain residential construction contracts from the requirement to use the percentage of completion method of accounting. The percentage of completion method is a tax accounting method in which the revenues and expenses of long-term contracts are recognized as a percentage of the work completed in a particular period.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exception to 
 percentage of completion method of accounting for certain residential 
                        construction contracts.

    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 ``Fair Accounting for Condominium 
Construction Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCEPTION TO PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR 
              CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 460(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by striking ``home construction contract'' both 
                places it appears and inserting ``residential 
                construction contract'', and
                    (B) by inserting ``(in the case of a residential 
                construction contract which is not a home construction 
                contract, determined by substituting `3-year' for `2-
                year' in subparagraph (B)(i))'' after ``the 
                requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph 
                (B) are not met'',
            (2) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``paragraph (4)'' and 
        inserting ``paragraph (3)'', and
            (3) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraph 
        (5) as paragraph (4).
    (b) Application of Exception for Purposes of Alternative Minimum 
Tax.--Section 56(a)(3) of such Code is amended by striking ``any home 
construction contract (as defined in section 460(e)(6))'' and inserting 
``any residential construction contract (as defined in section 
460(e)(4))''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to contracts entered into after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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No Fly for Illegals Act
Bill: H.R.4630 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
No Fly for Illegals Act
This bill limits using federal funds to compensate an airline for transporting an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States.
Specifically, federal funds may not be used to compensate an airline for such an individual's entry into the United States or for relocation within the United States unless the transportation is to remove the individual from the United States or to protect the individual from an imminent threat to life or physical safety.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the airfare of aliens 
    unlawfully present in the United States, 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 Fly for Illegals Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after 
section 273 the following:

``SEC. 273A. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR AIRFARE FOR 
              CERTAIN ALIENS.

    ``(a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to compensate an 
airline for transporting an alien for the purpose of the alien's entry 
into, or relocation within, the United States if the presence of such 
alien in the United States is unlawful.
    ``(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in any case in 
which an airline transports an alien for the purpose of--
            ``(1) removal of the alien from the United States; or
            ``(2) protecting the alien from an imminent threat to the 
        life or physical safety of the alien, including transportation 
        for the purpose of a medical evacuation.
    ``(c) COVID-19.--For purposes of this section, the Coronavirus 
Disease 2019 pandemic shall not be considered an imminent threat to the 
life or physical safety of an alien.''.
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