hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Interchangeable Biologics Clarity Act
Bill: S.4303 | Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim (D-VA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Interchangeable Biologics Clarity Act
This bill provides a statutory definition for first interchangeable biosimilar biological product and makes other technical changes with respect to the provisions that establish the corresponding periods of market exclusivity.

To provide for a period of exclusivity for first interchangeable 
                          biological products.

    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 ``Interchangeable Biologics Clarity 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATIONS TO EXCLUSIVITY PROVISIONS FOR FIRST 
              INTERCHANGEABLE BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS.

    Section 351(k)(6) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
262(k)(6)) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) by striking ``Upon review of'' and inserting 
                ``The Secretary shall not make approval effective of'';
                    (B) by striking ``relying on'' and inserting ``for 
                an interchangeable biological product that relies on''; 
                and
                    (C) by striking ``the Secretary shall not make a 
                determination under paragraph (4) that the second or 
                subsequent biological product is interchangeable for 
                any condition of use''; and
            (2) in the flush text that follows subparagraph (C), by 
        striking the period and inserting ``, and the term `first 
        interchangeable biosimilar biological product' means any 
        interchangeable biosimilar biological product that is approved 
        on the first day on which such a product is approved as 
        interchangeable with the reference product.''.
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A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to ensure that ranchers who have grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated the same as permittees on other Federal land.
Bill: S.4755 | Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill applies terms and conditions for grazing leases and permits currently applicable to land in national forests to all National Forest System land.

To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to ensure 
 that ranchers who have grazing agreements on national grasslands are 
         treated the same as permittees on other Federal land.

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

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF NATIONAL GRASSLANDS FOR GRAZING LEASES AND 
              PERMITS.

    (a) In General.--Section 402(a) of the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1752(a)) is amended by striking 
``lands within National Forests'' and inserting ``National Forest 
System (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland 
Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a))) land''.
    (b) Effect.--Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) 
modifies or affects--
            (1) the applicability to national grasslands of any 
        provision of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 
        (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) other than section 402 of that Act (43 
        U.S.C. 1752);
            (2) title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 
        U.S.C. 1010 et seq.); or
            (3) section 11 of the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 
        1978 (43 U.S.C. 1907).
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To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6415 | Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom (R-MN)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill prohibits a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to an individual, maintaining an account on behalf of an individual, or issuing a central bank digital currency directly to an individual.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks 
 from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, 
                        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 FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS RELATING TO CERTAIN 
              PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS.

    Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by adding at the 
end the following new paragraph:
            ``(15) Except as specifically authorized under this Act, a 
        Federal reserve bank may not offer products or services 
        directly to an individual, maintain an account on behalf of an 
        individual, or issue a central bank digital currency directly 
        to an individual.''.
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To revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Topsail, North Carolina, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3315 | Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory (R-NC)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit located in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

To revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal 
  Barrier Resources System in Topsail, North Carolina, 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. CORRECTION TO MAP.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall make such corrections 
to the map described in subsection (b) as are necessary to exclude lots 
from unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in 
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, that were serviced by 
infrastructure, as described in subsection (c), installed along North 
Carolina Highway 210 and New River Inlet Road as of the date of 
enactment of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.).
    (b) Maps Described.--The map referred to in subsection (a) is a map 
that--
            (1) is included in a set of maps as part of the John H. 
        Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System entitled ``John H. 
        Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System'' and dated December 
        21, 2018; and
            (2) relates to unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal 
        Barrier Resources System.
    (c) Infrastructure Described.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the 
        infrastructure referred to in subsection (a) is infrastructure 
        that meets the criteria described in section 4(g)(1)(B) of the 
        Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(g)(1)(B)).
            (2) Inclusion.--For purposes of paragraph (1), North 
        Carolina Highway 210 and New River Inlet Road shall be 
        considered to meet the criteria described in section 
        4(g)(1)(B)(i) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 
        3503(g)(1)(B)(i)).
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To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Bill: H.R.9132 | Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance (R-TX)
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
This bill delays implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority until January 1, 2024.

To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and 
                           Safety Authority.

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

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND 
              SAFETY AUTHORITY.

    Section 1202(14) of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 
2020 (15 U.S.C. 3051(14)) is amended by striking ``July 1, 2022'' and 
inserting ``January 1, 2024''.
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Countering CCP Drones Act
Bill: S.3563 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Countering CCP Drones Act
This bill requires the inclusion of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Company Limited (a Chinese drone maker commonly known as DJI Technologies) on a list of communications equipment or services determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Current law prohibits the use of federal funding available through specified FCC programs for purchasing or maintaining listed equipment or services.

To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to 
provide for the addition of certain equipment and services produced or 
  provided by DJI Technologies to the list of covered communications 
equipment or services published under such Act, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Countering CCP Drones Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES OF DJI TECHNOLOGIES 
              TO COVERED LIST.

    (a) In General.--Section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted 
Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) The communications equipment or service being--
                    ``(A) telecommunications or video surveillance 
                equipment produced by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations 
                Sciences and Technologies Company Limited (commonly 
                known as `DJI Technologies') (or any subsidiary or 
                affiliate thereof); or
                    ``(B) telecommunications or video surveillance 
                services provided by an entity described in 
                subparagraph (A) or using equipment described in such 
                subparagraph.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 2 of the Secure and Trusted 
Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601) is amended by 
striking ``paragraphs (1) through (4)'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (5)''.
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Save Local Business Act
Bill: S.3465 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Save Local Business Act
This bill provides that a person may be considered a joint employer in relation to an employee under federal labor law only if such person directly, actually, and immediately (and not in a limited and routine manner) exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment. Such control may by demonstrated by hiring and discharging employees, determining individual employee rates of pay and benefits, day-to-day supervision of employees, assigning individual work schedules, positions, and tasks, and administering employee discipline.

To clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers 
under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act 
                                of 1938.

    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 ``Save Local Business Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF JOINT EMPLOYMENT.

    (a) National Labor Relations Act.--Section 2(2) of the National 
Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(2)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The term `employer''' and inserting ``(A) 
        The term `employer'''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(B) An employer may be considered a joint employer of the 
employees of another employer only if each employer directly, actually, 
and immediately exercises significant control over the essential terms 
and conditions of employment of the employees of the other employer, 
such as hiring such employees, discharging such employees, determining 
the rate of pay and benefits of such employees, supervising such 
employees on a day-to-day basis, assigning such employees a work 
schedule, position, or task, or disciplining such employees.''.
    (b) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.--Section 3(d) of the Fair 
Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(d)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ```Employer' includes'' and inserting ``(1) 
        `Employer' includes''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) An employer may be considered a joint employer of the 
employees of another employer for purposes of this Act only if each 
employer meets the criteria set forth in section 2(2)(B) of the 
National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(2)(B)) except that, for 
purposes of determining joint-employer status under this Act, the terms 
`employee' and `employer' referenced in such section shall have the 
meanings given such terms in this section.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on 
the date that is the first day of the first month that begins after the 
date of enactment of this Act.
                                                       Calendar No. 245

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3465

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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, as the "Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building".
Bill: S.3363 | Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry (R-KS)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, as the ``Robert J. 
                 Dole Memorial Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. ROBERT J. DOLE MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 135 West Wisconsin Street in Russell, Kansas, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Robert J. 
Dole Memorial Post Office Building''.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of telehealth for purposes of recertification of eligibility for hospice care.
Bill: H.R.8505 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill permanently allows, for purposes of hospice care recertification under Medicare, physicians and nurse practitioners to fulfill the requirement of a face-to-face encounter with the hospice patient via telehealth.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of 
 telehealth for purposes of recertification of eligibility for hospice 
                                 care.

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

SECTION 1. USE OF TELEHEALTH TO CONDUCT FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER PRIOR TO 
              RECERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPICE CARE.

    Section 1814(a)(7)(D)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)) is amended to read as follows:
                            ``(i) a hospice physician or nurse 
                        practitioner has a face-to-face encounter 
                        (which may be conducted via telehealth, as 
                        determined appropriate by the Secretary) with 
                        the individual to determine continued 
                        eligibility of the individual for hospice care 
                        prior to the 180th-day recertification and each 
                        subsequent recertification under subparagraph 
                        (A)(ii) and attests that such visit took place 
                        (in accordance with procedures established by 
                        the Secretary); and''.
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Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act
Bill: S.3677 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act
This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
   Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional 
counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Post-Disaster Mental Health Response 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CRISIS COUNSELING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING.

    Section 502(a)(6) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5192(a)(6)) is amended by inserting 
``and section 416'' after ``section 408''.
                                                       Calendar No. 504

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3677

                          [Report No. 117-162]

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Supreme Court Families Security Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7712 | Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg (D-AZ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Supreme Court Families Security Act of 2022
This bill grants the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police the authority to protect any member of the immediate family, or employee, of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such protection to be necessary.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court 
Police authority to protect the families of the justices, officers, and 
                    employees of the Supreme Court.

    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 ``Supreme Court Families Security Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO PROTECT FAMILY MEMBERS.

    Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding ``and'' after the 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) any member of the immediate family of any 
                such justice, officer, or employee if the Marshal 
                determines such protection to be necessary.''.
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To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7797 | Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study and report on the Engineer Research and Development Center's projects and activities to restore the Florida central gulf coastal shellfish and seagrass habitat.

To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to 
  projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and 
               Seagrass habitat, 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. STUDY ON ESTUARY HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT.

    (a) Study on Florida Central Gulf Coast Shellfish and Seagrass 
Estuary Habitat Project.--Not later than 24 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out a study, and 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate, a report on projects and activities through the 
Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to 
restore Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat.
    (b) Requirements.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), 
the Secretary shall--
            (1) consult with independent expert scientists and other 
        regional stakeholders with expertise and experience to assist 
        the Secretary; and
            (2) coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies 
        providing oversight for both short and long-term monitoring of 
        the estuary habitat activities.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain available 
until expended.
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Term Extension for AmeriCorps Members Act
Bill: H.R.5617 | Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom (R-MN)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Term Extension for AmeriCorps Members Act
This bill allows a state's AmeriCorps State Service Commission to permit an AmeriCorps member with compelling circumstances to continue service in a national service position in that state beyond the current four term cap. However, the bill prohibits the member from receiving an additional national service education award for that extended service.

To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to clarify that 
  an individual may receive certain benefits for more than 4 terms of 
                    service for compelling reasons.

    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 ``Term Extension for AmeriCorps 
Members Act''.

SEC. 2. WAIVERS.

     Section 139(b) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 
(42 U.S.C. 12593(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Waivers for compelling purposes.--
                    ``(A) Extension.--A State Commission on National 
                and Community Service for the State in which a national 
                service program is being carried out may authorize, for 
                compelling circumstances, an individual in an approved 
                national service position may continue a service for 
                more than 4 terms.
                    ``(B) Benefits.--An individual performing service 
                under this paragraph may continue to receive a living 
                allowance and other benefits under section 12594 of 
                this title but may not receive an additional national 
                service educational award under section 12595 of this 
                title.''.
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Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act
Bill: H.R.8434 | Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie (D-NV)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act
This bill modifies the Bureau of Reclamation's Large-Scale Water Recycling Program, which provides grants to water and power delivery authorities in certain western states for the planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that have a total cost of $500 million or more. Specifically, the bill removes the program's sunset provision and revises eligibility requirements.

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to modify the 
   requirements for an eligible project under the competitive grant 
program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects, to provide 
for an additional authorization of appropriations for that program, to 
  repeal the termination of authority for that 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 ``Facilitating Large-Scale Water 
Recycling and Reuse Projects Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, REPEAL OF 
              TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY, AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION OF 
              APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR LARGE-
              SCALE WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS.

    (a) Eligible Project.--Section 40905(c) of the Infrastructure 
Investment and Jobs Act (43 U.S.C. 3205(c)) is amended by striking 
paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
            ``(4) is--
                    ``(A) constructed, operated, and maintained by an 
                eligible entity; or
                    ``(B) owned by an eligible entity; and''.
    (b) Repeal of Termination of Authority; Additional Authorization of 
Appropriations.--Section 40905 of the Infrastructure Investment and 
Jobs Act (43 U.S.C. 3205) is amended by striking subsection (k) and 
inserting the following:
    ``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to the amounts 
made available to carry out this section under section 40901(4)(B), 
there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$700,000,000, to remain available until expended.''.
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Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act
Bill: H.R.2040 | Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry (R-GA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act
This bill increases the threshold dollar amounts above which financial institutions are required to file currency-transaction and suspicious-activity reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

To update thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and 
          suspicious activity 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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Reporting Threshold 
Modernization Act''.

SEC. 2. UPDATING THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN CURRENCY TRANSACTION REPORTS 
              AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS.

    (a) Thresholds for Certain Currency Transaction Reports.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than the end of the 180-day 
        period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
        Secretary of the Treasury shall revise regulations issued with 
        respect to section 5313 of title 31, United States Code, to 
        update each $10,000 threshold amount in such regulations to 
        $30,000.
            (2) Threshold for reports relating to coins and currency 
        received in nonfinancial trade or business.--Section 5331 of 
        title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking 
        ``$10,000'' each place such term appears in heading or text and 
        inserting ``$30,000''.
    (b) Thresholds for Suspicious Activity Reports.--Not later than the 
end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of 
this Act, each Federal department or agency that issues regulations 
with respect to reports on suspicious transactions described under 
section 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, shall update each 
$5,000 threshold amount in such regulations to $10,000 and each $2,000 
threshold amount in such regulation to $3,000.
    (c) Updating the Money Services Business Definition Thresholds.--
Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revise 
section 1010.100(ff) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, to 
update each $1,000 threshold amount in such regulations to $3,000.
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Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act
Bill: H.R.6916 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act
This bill addresses the production of oil and gas, the importation of oil or natural gas from Russia, and the exportation of oil or natural gas to other countries.
Specifically, the bill approves the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline in Phillips County, Montana for the import of oil from Canada to the United States.
In addition, the bill requires the President to (1) prohibit the importation of oil or natural gas originating from Russia, and (2) seek to reduce restrictions on the exportation of oil or natural gas originating from the United States.

To authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline and direct the President to take 
certain actions relating to the importation into the United States from 
Russia, and the exportation from the United States, of oil and gas, 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 ``Ending Dependence on Russian Energy 
Act''.

SEC. 2. KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE AUTHORIZATION; IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION 
              OF OIL AND GAS.

    (a) Keystone XL Pipeline Authorization.--
            (1) Authorization.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., 
        may construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline 
        facilities at the international border of the United States and 
        Canada at Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from 
        Canada to the United States described in the Presidential 
        Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 13101).
            (2) No presidential permit required.--No Presidential 
        permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be 
        required for the construction, connection, operation, or 
        maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in paragraph 
        (1).
    (b) Prohibition on Importation From Russia of Oil and Gas.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall 
prohibit the importation of any oil or natural gas originating from 
Russia into the customs territory of the United States (as such term is 
defined in General Note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States).
    (c) Reduced Restrictions on Exportation From United States of Oil 
and Gas.--To the extent practicable, the President shall seek to reduce 
restrictions on the exportation of any oil or natural gas originating 
from the United States.
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SWEETER Act
Bill: H.R.5680 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Saving Workers by Eliminating Economic Tampering and Ensuring Reliability Act or the SWEETER Act
This bill eliminates certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) sugar subsidy programs.
Specifically, the bill eliminates (1) the price support loan program available to processors of domestically grown sugarcane and sugar beets; (2) the sugar marketing allotments and tariff-rate quotas that limit the quantities of domestically produced sugar that processors may sell and the sugar that may be imported under lower tariff rates; and (3) the feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers, which operates to avoid loan forfeitures to the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation by requiring USDA to purchase surplus sugar from domestic processors for resale to bioenergy producers.

To repeal the sugar program under the Federal Agriculture Improvement 
 and Reform Act of 1996 and certain other programs relating to sugar, 
                        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 ``Saving Workers by Eliminating 
Economic Tampering and Ensuring Reliability Act'' or the ``SWEETER 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF SUGAR PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement 
and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272) is repealed.
    (b) Flexible Marketing Allotments for Sugar and Tariff Rate 
Quotas.--Part VII of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 
1359aa et seq.) is repealed.
    (c) Feedstock Flexibility Program.--Section 9010 of the Farm 
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8110) is repealed.
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No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act
Bill: H.R.8123 | Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act or the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

To prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for 
                                Climate.

    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 Taxpayer Funding For Climate 
Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act'' or the ``No Taxpayer Funding 
For CZARS Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
used for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, including for 
salary, administrative, and travel expenses of the Special Presidential 
Envoy for Climate and for any other activity of the Special 
Presidential Envoy for Climate.
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Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5944 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2021
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the backlog of VA disability compensation claims.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
      to submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability 
  compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Administration Backlog 
Accountability Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON BACKLOG OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION 
              CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the backlog of 
disability compensation claims.
    (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
            (1) The status of the backlog described in such subsection.
            (2) How the Secretary is addressing the backlog.
            (3) How the backlog is affecting the amount of time a 
        claimant is waiting for the Secretary to adjudicate the claim.
            (4) Recommendations to improve the backlog.
    (c) Backlog of Disability Compensation Claims.--The term ``backlog 
of disability compensation claims'' means a backlog of disability 
compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, pending before 
the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
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Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022
Bill: S.4958 | Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. (D-HI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program (which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness) and the program that provides additional and comprehensive services for homeless veterans at certain locations.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for 
   financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income 
     veteran families in permanent housing, 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 ``Keeping Our Commitment to Ending 
Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORTIVE 
              SERVICES FOR VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES IN 
              PERMANENT HOUSING.

    Section 2044(e)(1)(H) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ``2021 and 2022'' and inserting ``2021 through 2024''.

SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS SERVICES AT ADDITIONAL 
              LOCATIONS.

    Section 2033(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``September 30, 2022'' and inserting ``September 30, 2024''.
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Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Bill: S.3986 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
This bill prohibits federal agencies from finalizing any regulations that would cause (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production; (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels. The prohibition may not end until the earlier of January 1, 2023, or until the average gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.

To delay the effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relating 
                  to the United States energy sector.

    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 ``Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENERGY REGULATIONS HOLIDAY.

    (a) In General.--During the period described in subsection (b), no 
Federal agency shall finalize any rule or regulation that would cause--
            (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels 
        production;
            (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or
            (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, 
        domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or 
        electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation 
        fuels.
    (b) Period Described.--The period referred to in subsection (a) is 
the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on 
the earlier of--
            (1) January 1, 2023; and
            (2) the date on which the national average consumer 
        gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.
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GOALS Act
Bill: S.1978 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
Give Our Athletes Level Salaries Act or the GOALS Act
This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the members of the U.S. Women's National Team and the U.S. Men's National Team.

To prohibit the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless the United 
 States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the members of the 
    United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's 
                             National Team.

    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 ``Give Our Athletes Level Salaries 
Act'' or the ``GOALS Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR 2026 WORLD CUP.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
appropriated or otherwise made available to provide support for the 
2026 World Cup, including support for a host city, a participating 
State or local agency, the United States Soccer Federation, the 
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association 
Football (CONCACAF), or the Federation Internationale de Football 
Association (FIFA), until the date on which the United States Soccer 
Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the members of the United 
States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team.
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Increasing Community Access to Resiliency Grants Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3431 | Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris (D-NH)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Increasing Community Access to Resiliency Grants Act of 2021
This bill directs the National and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish and regularly update a publicly available website that includes
NOAA shall conduct outreach activities to inform state, tribal, and local governments of the resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation grants.

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator 
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a 
 website providing information about grants available to assist State, 
 Tribal, and local governments with climate resiliency, adaptation and 
                  mitigation, 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 referred to as the ``Increasing Community Access to 
Resiliency Grants Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CENTRALIZED WEBSITE FOR RESILIENCY GRANTS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall establish and 
regularly update a publicly available website that includes--
            (1) hyperlinks to all grants administered by the National 
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and hyperlinks to other 
        Federal agencies that offer similar grants to assist State, 
        Tribal, and local governments with resiliency, adaptation, and 
        mitigation of climate change and sea level rise; and
            (2) with respect to each such grant, the contact 
        information for an individual who can offer assistance to 
        State, Tribal, and local governments.
    (b) Outreach.--The Administrator shall conduct outreach activities 
to inform State, Tribal, and local governments of the resiliency, 
adaptation, and mitigation grants.
    (c) Administrator.--In this section, the term ``Administrator'' 
means the Secretary of Commerce acting through the Administrator of the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Bill: H.J.Res.105 | Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey (R-KS)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment and published on November 25, 2022. The rule adds the Northern Distinct Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of threatened species and the Southern District Population Segment of lesser prairie-chicken to the list of endangered species.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 105

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and 
 Wildlife Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
  Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) 
Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status 
            for the Southern Distinct Population Segment''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 21, 2022

 Mr. Mann (for himself, Mr. Estes, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. Mullin, Mrs. Bice 
 of Oklahoma, and Mr. Lucas) submitted the following joint resolution; 
        which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and 
 Wildlife Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
  Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) 
Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status 
            for the Southern Distinct Population Segment''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service relating to ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for 
the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the 
Southern Distinct Population Segment'' (87 Fed. Reg. 72674 (November 
25, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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