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A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Bill: S.55 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, beginning with the 118th Congress.

To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments 
                        for Members of Congress.

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

SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF AUTOMATIC PAY ADJUSTMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF 
              CONGRESS.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative 
Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) is repealed.
    (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Section 601(a)(1) of such 
Act is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(a)(1)'' and inserting ``(a)'';
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as 
        paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and
            (3) by striking ``as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this 
        subsection'' and inserting ``adjusted as provided by law''.
    (c) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this 
section shall take effect on the date on which the 118th Congress 
convenes.
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Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act
Bill: H.R.4047 | Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act
This bill generally requires agencies to repeal at least two rules before promulgating a major rule (i.e., a rule with a significant economic impact, cost to consumers, or adverse effects on competition). Further, unless required by law, an agency may not issue a rule that exceeds the total cost of the rules to be repealed without approval by the Office of Management and Budget.
These requirements do not apply to major rules related to agency procedures, the Armed Forces, national security, or foreign affairs.

To direct the head of each agency to repeal at least two rules before 
           adopting a proposed rule, 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 ``Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory 
Burdens Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF REGULATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE THE ADOPTION OF A 
              PROPOSED RULE.

    (a) In General.--Prior to, or at the time of, the promulgation of 
any major rule, the head of an agency shall repeal not less than 2 
rules under the jurisdiction of that agency to offset the costs of the 
major rule.
    (b) Incremental Cost Allowance.--The head of an agency may not 
issue a rule that exceeds the total cost of the rules identified for 
repeal unless required by law or approved in writing by the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget.
    (c) Exceptions.--This section shall not apply to any rule related 
to the following:
            (1) The Armed Forces.
            (2) National security.
            (3) The foreign affairs function of the United States.
            (4) Any major rule related to agency organization, 
        procedure, practice, management, or personnel.
    (d) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given such 
        term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
            (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of 
        the Office of Management and Budget.
            (3) Major rule.--The term ``major rule'' has the meaning 
        given such term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code.
            (4) Rule.--The term ``rule'' has the meaning given such 
        term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code.
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Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8107 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2022 or the STAMP Act of 2022
This bill makes it unlawful for a state or local government to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.

To prohibit States from imposing a tax on the retail sale of menstrual 
                               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 ``Stop Taxes Against Menstrual 
Products Act of 2022'' or the ``STAMP Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    It shall be unlawful for a State, or unit of local government of a 
State, to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    For purposes of this Act:
            (1) Menstrual product.--The term ``menstrual product'' 
        means a sanitary napkin, or tampon, menstrual cups, menstrual 
        discs, period underwear, and that conforms to industry 
        standards.
            (2) State.--The term ``State'' means any of the several 
        States or the District of Columbia.

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act shall take effect 120 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
Bill: H.R.6502 | Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph (R-SC)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for a record system that captures religious accommodations (e.g., exemptions) related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements requested by or granted to an employee, contractor, volunteer, or any other person.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any system of records on 
   religious accommodations with respect to any COVID-19 vaccination 
                              requirement.

    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 ``Religious Freedom Over Mandates 
Act''.

SEC. 2. NO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR RECORDING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS WITH 
              RESPECT TO ANY COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT.

    No Federal funds may be used to establish, operate, maintain, or 
support any system of records on religious accommodations requested by, 
or granted to, an employee, detailee, contractor, consultant, intern, 
applicant, volunteer, or any other person with respect to any COVID-19 
vaccination requirement.
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Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4294 | Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. (D-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of 
 Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted 
living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their 
                    preparedness for power outages.

    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 ``Disaster Preparedness for Power 
Outages Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. IMPROVING THE PREPAREDNESS OF NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING 
              FACILITIES, AND OTHER LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES FOR POWER 
              OUTAGES.

    The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 
319C-3 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-3c) the following new section:

``SEC. 319C-4. IMPROVING THE PREPAREDNESS OF NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED 
              LIVING FACILITIES, AND OTHER LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES 
              FOR POWER OUTAGES.

    ``(a) Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to nursing homes, 
assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to 
improve their preparedness for power outages, including during and 
after a natural disaster.
    ``(b) Use of Funds.--The preparedness activities funded through a 
grant under this section may include--
            ``(1) the purchase of a backup power source, such as a 
        generator, and any related equipment; and
            ``(2) the creation of a regional resource directory on 
        disaster and post-disaster preparedness for power outages.
    ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the 
Secretary shall give preference to nursing homes, assisted living 
facilities, and other long-term care facilities that--
            ``(1) are located in areas that--
                    ``(A) have a high proportion of--
                            ``(i) elderly residents; or
                            ``(ii) individuals who are enrolled in a 
                        State plan under title XIX of the Social 
                        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) (or under 
                        a waiver of such plan); and
                    ``(B) have a high risk of hurricanes or other 
                natural disasters; and
            ``(2) have not been cited for a substantive Federal, State, 
        or local violation.
    ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, 
there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary.''.
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Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
Bill: S.1698 | Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron (D-OR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act
This bill allows hemp and hemp-derived ingredients to be included in food and dietary supplements.
Current law prohibits, with limited exceptions, the sale of food and dietary supplements that contain an ingredient that is an active ingredient in (1) an approved drug, or (2) a drug for which there have been substantial and publicly known clinical investigations. This bill exempts hemp and hemp-derived ingredients, such as hemp-derived cannabidiol, from this prohibition.
The Food and Drug Administration may establish labeling and packaging requirements for such foods and dietary supplements.

To allow for hemp-derived cannabidiol and hemp-derived cannabidiol 
         containing substances in dietary supplements and food.

    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 ``Hemp Access and Consumer Safety 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REGULATION OF HEMP-DERIVED CANNABIDIOL AND HEMP-DERIVED 
              CANNABIDIOL CONTAINING SUBSTANCES.

    (a) Inclusion in Definition of Dietary Supplement.--Section 
201(ff)(3)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321(ff)(3)(B)) is amended in each of clauses (i) and (ii) by inserting 
``(other than hemp, hemp-derived cannabidiol, or a substance containing 
any other ingredient derived from hemp)'' after ``an article''.
    (b) Definition.--Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(ss) The term `hemp' has the meaning given such term in section 
297A(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.''.
    (c) Prohibited Act.--Section 301(ll) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331(ll)) is amended, in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (1), by inserting ``(other than hemp, hemp-derived 
cannabidiol, or a substance containing any other ingredient derived 
from hemp)'' after ``made public''.
    (d) Labeling.--Consistent with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
may--
            (1) establish labeling and packaging requirements for 
        dietary supplements and food that contain hemp, hemp-derived 
        cannabidiol, or a substance containing any other ingredient 
        derived from hemp; and
            (2) take additional enforcement actions with respect to 
        products labeled as dietary supplements but not meeting the 
        definition of such term in section 201(ff)(3)(B) of the Federal 
        Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff)(3)(B)), as 
        amended by subsection (a).
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Holding SPACs Accountable Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5910 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Holding SPACs Accountable Act of 2021
This bill revises the exclusion from safe harbor protections from liability applicable to forward-looking statements (i.e., statements that predict, project, or use future events as expectations or possibilities) made in connection with certain investments. Specifically, it excludes from the safe harbor a development stage company that has no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated that its business plan is to acquire or merge with an unidentified company, entity, or person (e.g., a special purpose acquisition company).

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 to exclude certain special purpose acquisition companies from safe 
     harbor for forward-looking statements, 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 ``Holding SPACs Accountable Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANIES EXCLUDED FROM 
              SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.

    (a) Securities Act of 1933.--Section 27A of the Securities Act of 
1933 (15 U.S.C. 77z-2) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ``a blank check 
        company'' and inserting ``a development stage company that has 
        no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated that its 
        business plan is to acquire or merge with an unidentified 
        company, entity, or person''; and
            (2) in subsection (i)(7), by striking ````blank check 
        company'',''.
    (b) Securities Exchange Act of 1934.--Section 21E of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-5) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ``a blank check 
        company'' and inserting ``a development stage company that has 
        no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated that its 
        business plan is to acquire or merge with an unidentified 
        company, entity, or person''; and
            (2) in subsection (i)(5), by striking ````blank check 
        company'',''.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that expenses for blood storage qualify as expenses for medical care.
Bill: H.R.8912 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill expands the tax deduction for medical expenses to include expenses for storage of blood or biomaterial derived from blood.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that expenses for 
          blood storage qualify as expenses for medical care.

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

SECTION 1. EXPENSES FOR BLOOD STORAGE QUALIFY AS EXPENSES FOR MEDICAL 
              CARE.

    (a) In General.--Section 213(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(including expenses for storage of 
blood or biomaterial derived from blood)'' after ``function of the 
body''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to expenses paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Reducing Animal Testing Act
Bill: S.4288 | Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray (D-NM)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Reducing Animal Testing Act
This bill removes animal studies as a required component of biosimilar applications and instead allows applicants to use other types of studies to assess toxicity.

To allow manufacturers and sponsors of a drug to use alternative 
    testing methods to animal testing to investigate the safety and 
                 effectiveness of a biological product.

    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 ``Reducing Animal Testing Act''.

SEC. 2. NEW APPROACH METHODOLOGIES.

    Item (bb) of section 351(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)(2)(A)(i)(I)) is amended to read as 
follows:
                                            ``(bb) an assessment of 
                                        toxicity (which may rely on, or 
                                        consist of, a study or studies 
                                        described in item (aa) or 
                                        (cc)); and''.
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Flint Registry Reauthorization Act
Bill: H.R.6737 | Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. (D-MI)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Flint Registry Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Lead Exposure Registry administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to 
   extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lead Exposure 
                   Registry, 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 ``Flint Registry Reauthorization 
Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LEAD EXPOSURE REGISTRY.

    Section 2203(d) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the 
Nation Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-27(d)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B);
            (2) by striking ``There'' and inserting the following:
            ``(1) Fiscal years 2017 through 2021.--There''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Fiscal years 2023 through 2033.--There are authorized 
        to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $5,000,000 for 
        each of fiscal years 2023 through 2033.''.
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To prohibit airlines and Amtrak from conditioning the provision of transportation services to any individual on such individual having been vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2323 | Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug (R-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit air carriers and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) from denying an individual air or passenger rail transportation because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds (1) to create a database of individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19; or (2) by any federal agency to develop, implement, or enforce any federal law, rule, regulation, guidance, or policy denying individuals access to transportation or preventing such individual from traveling because they have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To prohibit airlines and Amtrak from conditioning the provision of 
  transportation services to any individual on such individual having 
       been vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED.

    (a) Airlines.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prohibit 
air carriers (as such term is defined in section 40102(a) of title 49, 
United States Code) from denying an individual air transportation 
solely because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-
19.
    (b) Amtrak.--Amtrak may not deny an individual passenger rail 
transportation solely because such individual has not been vaccinated 
against COVID-19.
    (c) Funding Prohibitions.--No Federal funds may be obligated or 
expended--
            (1) to create, administer, or mandate the creation of a 
        database of individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-
        19; and
            (2) by any Federal agency (as defined in section 105 of 
        title 5, United States Code) to develop, implement, or enforce 
        any Federal law, rule, regulation, guidance, or policy denying 
        any individual access to transportation or otherwise 
        restricting or preventing any individual from traveling solely 
        because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-
        19.
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To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to raise the borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Bill: H.R.843 | Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin (R-GA)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
This bill raises the borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation from $30 billion to $68 billion.

To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to raise the 
          borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation.

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

SECTION 1. RAISING THE BORROWING LIMIT OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT 
              CORPORATION.

    Section 4(i) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 
U.S.C. 714b(i)) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000,000'' and 
inserting ``$68,000,000,000''.
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To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9436 | Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob (R-VA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020, entitled Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption. (Generally, the rule addresses religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.)

To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions 
        to the equal opportunity clause, 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. CODIFYING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULE REGARDING RELIGIOUS 
              EXEMPTIONS TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE.

    The rule issued by the Secretary of Labor on December 9, 2020, 
relating to ``Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal 
Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption'' (85 Fed. Reg. 79324) shall 
have the force and effect of law.
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Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2402 | Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff (R-NE)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2021

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from 
 the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take 
  such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, 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 ``Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. LAND TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST.

    (a) In General.--Subject to all valid existing rights, all right, 
title, and interest (including improvements and appurtenances) of the 
United States in and to the Federal lands described in subsection (b), 
the Federal lands--
            (1) are declared to be part of the Winnebago Reservation 
        created by the Treaty between the United States and the 
        Winnebago Tribe in 1865; and
            (2) shall be held in trust by the United States for the 
        benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska subject to the same 
        terms and conditions as those lands described in the Treaty 
        with the Winnebago Tribe, 1865 (14 Stat. 671).
    (b) Federal Lands Described.--The Federal lands described in this 
subsection are as follows:
            (1) That portion of Tract No. 119, the description of which 
        is filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of 
        Iowa (Western Division), Civil Case No. 70-C-3015-W, executed 
        May 11, 1973, said tract being situated in Section 8 and the 
        accretion land thereto, the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, the 
        West Half of Section 16, the East Half of Section 17, Township 
        86 North, Range 47 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, 
        Woodbury County, Iowa, lying Easterly of the Nebraska/Iowa 
        State Line and Southerly of the Eastern extension of the North 
        line of the Winnebago Reservation.
            (2) All of Tract 210, in Iowa, the description of which is 
        filed in a Federal condemnation action in U.S. District Court 
        for the Northern District of Iowa (Western Division), in Civil 
        Case No. 70-C-3015-W.
            (3) All of Tract 113, in Iowa, the description of which is 
        filed in a Federal condemnation action in U.S. District Court 
        for the State of Nebraska, in Civil Case No. 70-C-03498.
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Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7705 | Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. (R-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Supreme Court Police Parity 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 of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines that such protection is necessary.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court of 
   the United States security-related authorities equivalent to the 
                  legislative and executive branches.

    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 Police Parity 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 the 
                Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of 
                the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such 
                protection is necessary.''.
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Justice for Armored Car Crew Members Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9621 | Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie (R-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Armored Car Crew Members Act of 2022
This bill makes the robbery of an armored car or armored car company building an offense under the federal bank robbery statute.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that robbery of 
     armored cars constitutes bank robbery, 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 ``Justice for Armored Car Crew Members 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ROBBERY OF ARMORED CARS.

    Section 2113 of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (f), by inserting before the period at 
        the end the following: ``, and any armored car or armored car 
        company building''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) The term ``armored car'' means a vehicle used by an armored 
car company (as such term is defined in section 5(2) of the Armored Car 
Industry Reciprocity Act of 1993 (15 U.S.C. 5904)) for the purposes 
described in subparagraph (B) of such section 5(2) (15 U.S.C. 
5904(2)(B)).
    ``(j) The term `armored car company building' means a building used 
by an armored car company for purposes of engaging in the business of 
the armored car company.''.
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EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act
Bill: H.R.4482 | Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act
This bill denies the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit to individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require as a condition of 
the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in 
        employment 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 ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility 
Verification Act''.

SEC. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED 
              STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows 
        through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and
            (2) by inserting before the period at the end the 
        following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection 
        (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of 
        the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion 
        of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 
        205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED 
              STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in 
        united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.--
        No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer 
        with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, 
        in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was 
        issued a social security number either as a citizen of the 
        United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of 
        subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 
        205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due 
        date for filing the return for the taxable year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8581 | Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. (D-AL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022
This bill restricts the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from decreasing payments for Medicare home health services based on certain adjustments until 2026.
Current law requires the CMS to make certain permanent and temporary payment adjustments under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services based on behavioral assumptions for 2020 through 2026. The bill restricts the CMS from making adjustments that decrease payments until 2026; the CMS must also ensure that any such necessary decreases are made before 2032.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability in 
      payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving Access to Home Health Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENSURING STABILITY IN PAYMENTS TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.

    (a) Limitation on Permanent and Temporary Adjustments.--Section 
1895(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395fff(b)(3)(D)) 
is amended--
            (1) in each of clauses (ii) and (iii), by striking ``The 
        Secretary shall'' and inserting ``Subject to clause (iv), the 
        Secretary shall''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(iv) Special rules for decreases in 
                        payments.--
                                    ``(I) Postponement.--No permanent 
                                decrease to the standard prospective 
                                payment amount (or amounts) for a year 
                                under clause (ii) and no temporary 
                                decrease to the payment amount for a 
                                unit of home health services for a year 
                                under clause (iii) shall be made prior 
                                to 2026.
                                    ``(II) Sunset.--Subject to 
                                subclause (I), the Secretary shall 
                                ensure that all necessary permanent or 
                                temporary decreases described in 
                                subclause (I) are made prior to 
                                2032.''.
    (b) Implementation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
the Secretary may implement the provisions of, and the amendments made 
by, this section by program instruction or otherwise.
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Bivens Act of 2021
Bill: S.3343 | Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
Bivens Act of 2021
This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights.
Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers).

To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been 
  violated by a person acting under Federal authority, 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 ``Bivens Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CIVIL ACTION AGAINST PERSON ACTING UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY.

    Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended by 
inserting ``of the United States or'' before ``of any State''.
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Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Bill: H.R.8837 | Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act
This bill revises the tax credit for retirement savings contributions to allow full-time students to qualify for such credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow students to take 
                          the saver's credit.

    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 ``Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR ELECTIVE DEFERRALS AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOWED TO 
              INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FULL-TIME STUDENTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 25B(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``and full time students'',
            (2) by striking ``include--'' and all that follows through 
        the period and inserting ``include any individual with respect 
        to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another 
        taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in 
        which such individual's taxable year begins.''
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Return to Work Act
Bill: H.R.6703 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Return to Work Act
This bill requires the head of each executive agency to reinstate the telework policies in use by that agency on December 31, 2019.

To require executive agencies to reinstate telework policies that were 
         in place on December 31, 2019, 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 ``Return to Work Act''.

SEC. 2. REINSTATE PRIOR REMOTE WORK POLICIES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the head of each executive agency shall 
reinstate the telework policies in use by such executive agency on 
December 31, 2019.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--Beginning on the date on which the head 
of an executive agency reinstates the telework policies in use by such 
executive agency on December 31, 2019, the reinstated telework policy 
of such executive agency shall apply in place of any telework provision 
of a teleworking, collective bargaining, or other employment agreement 
of such executive agency to the extent that such telework provision 
conflicts with, or applies a different telework policy than, the 
reinstated telework policy of such executive agency.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has 
        the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
            (2) Reinstated telework policy.--The term ``reinstated 
        telework policy'' means the telework policies in use by an 
        executive agency on December 31, 2019.
            (3) Telework.--The term ``telework'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 6501 of title 5, United States Code.
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To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7567 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill permits the Merit Systems Protection Board to review an agency's determination that an employee (or applicant) is ineligible to hold a sensitive position that does not require a security clearance or access to classified information.

To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain 
due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, 
                        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. AMENDMENTS.

    Section 7701 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following:
    ``(k)(1) An employee or applicant for employment appealing an 
action arising from a determination of ineligibility for a sensitive 
position may not be denied Board review of the merits of such 
determination if--
            ``(A) the position is not one that requires a security 
        clearance or access to classified information; and
            ``(B) such action is otherwise appealable.
    ``(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term `sensitive 
position' means any position so designated pursuant to Executive Order 
10450 (5 U.S.C. 7311 note) or, if superseded, a successor Executive 
order.''.

SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall apply to all appeals, without 
exception, that are pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.5973 | Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie (D-MI)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022
This act reauthorizes through FY2028 the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990.

[117th Congress Public Law 287]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4363]]

Public Law 117-287
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
  To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 
  1990, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 5973]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Great Lakes Fish 
and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 16 USC 941 note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022''.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE 
                    RESTORATION ACT OF 1990.

    (a) Reports.--Section 1008 of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 941f) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1)--
                    (A) by inserting ``and not later than December 31, 
                2027,'' after ``2021,'';
                    (B) by striking ``Committee on Resources'' and 
                inserting ``Committee on Natural Resources''; and
                    (C) by inserting ``, with respect to the period 
                covered by the report'' after ``describes''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1), by striking ``2016 through 2020'' and inserting ``2023 
        through 2028''.

    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 1009(a) of the Great Lakes Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 941g(a)) is amended, in the 
matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2016 through 2021'' and 
inserting ``2023 through 2028''.

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    (c) Administrative Costs.--Section 1009(a)(1)(B) of the Great Lakes 
Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 941g(a)(1)(B)) is 
amended by striking ``5'' and inserting ``3''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5973:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-298 (Comm. on Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Apr. 26, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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COMPRESSOR Act
Bill: S.1145 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Community Outreach, Maintenance, and Preservation by Restricting Export Stations from Subverting Our Regulations Act or the COMPRESSOR Act
This bill prohibits the operation of any natural gas compressor station that was not in service by September 1, 2020, if the station would be part of a project that would lead to the export of natural gas or facilitate the export of natural gas.

To prohibit the placement in service or continued operation of certain 
natural gas compressor stations as part of a project that would lead to 
                   or facilitate natural gas exports.

    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 ``Community Outreach, Maintenance, and 
Preservation by Restricting Export Stations from Subverting Our 
Regulations Act'' or the ``COMPRESSOR Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE PLACEMENT IN SERVICE OR CONTINUED OPERATION 
              OF CERTAIN NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS.

    The placement in service or continued operation of any natural gas 
compressor station not in service on or before September 1, 2020, shall 
be prohibited if the natural gas compressor station would be placed 
into service or operated as part of a project that, as determined by 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would--
            (1) lead to the export of natural gas; or
            (2) facilitate the export of natural gas.
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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Bill: H.R.9567 | Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
This bill permits individuals to enroll in a dental benefits plan on a health insurance exchange without also enrolling in a qualified health plan.

To allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans 
                   offered through Federal Exchanges.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Dental 
Insurance Act''.

SEC. 2. STANDALONE DENTAL PLANS.

    Section 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 
U.S.C. 18041) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(f) Availability of Standalone Dental Plans.--The Secretary may 
not restrict any qualified individual from enrolling in a plan 
described in section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) offered through an Exchange 
established pursuant to subsection (c) on the basis of such qualified 
individual not being also enrolled in a qualified health plan offered 
through the Exchange.''.
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