hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
PRO Seniors Act
Bill: H.R.4121 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Anti-Kickbacks, Protecting Rebates for Our Seniors Act or the PRO Seniors Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Health and Human Services rule titled Fraud and Abuse; Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees, which was issued on November 30, 2020. The rule generally took effect January 29, 2021; certain portions were initially scheduled to take effect January 1, 2022, but were further delayed to January 1, 2023.

To codify a final rule issued by the Secretary of Health and Human 
  Services relating to fraud and abuse and the removal of safe harbor 
      protection for certain drug rebates, 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 ``Anti-Kickbacks, Protecting Rebates 
for Our Seniors Act'' or the ``PRO Seniors Act''.

SEC. 2. CODIFICATION OF HHS FINAL RULE RELATING TO FRAUD AND ABUSE AND 
              REMOVAL OF CERTAIN DRUG REBATE SAFE HARBOR PROTECTIONS.

    The final rule entitled ``Fraud and Abuse; Removal of Safe Harbor 
Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and 
Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale 
Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain 
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees'', as published by the Department 
of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register on November 30, 
2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 76666), shall have the force and effect of law 
beginning on January 1, 2022.
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IRA Act of 2021
Bill: S.1961 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Increasing Retirement Amount Act of 2021 or the IRA Act of 2021
This bill increases to $12,000 the retirement savings contribution limit for individual taxpayers not participating in an employed-sponsored retirement plan. It also increases the limit on catch-up contributions to retirement plans.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase IRA contribution 
      limits for individuals without an employer retirement plan.

    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 Retirement Amount Act of 
2021'' or the ``IRA Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT AN 
              EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN.

    (a) In General.--Section 219 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h) Special Rules for Individuals Without an Employer Plan.--For 
purposes of this section--
            ``(1) In general.--In the case of an applicable 
        individual--
                    ``(A) the deductible amount for purposes of 
                subsection (b)(1)(A) is $12,000, and
                    ``(B) the applicable amount for purposes of 
                subsection (b)(5)(B)(i) is $3,000.
            ``(2) Cost-of-living adjustment.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In the case of any taxable year 
                beginning in a calendar year after 2022, the $12,000 
                amount under paragraph (1)(A) shall be increased by an 
                amount equal to--
                            ``(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by
                            ``(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment 
                        determined under section 1(f)(3) for the 
                        calendar year in which the taxable year begins, 
                        determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' 
                        for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph 
                        (A)(ii) thereof.
                    ``(B) Rounding rules.--If any amount after 
                adjustment under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of 
                $500, such amount shall be rounded to the next lower 
                multiple of $500.
            ``(3) Applicable individual.--For purposes of paragraph 
        (1), the term `applicable individual' with respect to any 
        taxable year means any individual whose employer does not 
        maintain a plan described in any clause of subsection (g)(5)(A) 
        for such taxable year.''.
    (b) Coordination With Kay Bailey Hutchinson Spousal IRA.--
Subparagraph (A) of section 219(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by striking ``(b)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``(b)(1)(A) 
(determined without regard to subsection (h))''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Cacao Tree Health Initiative Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7813 | Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i (D-HI)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Cacao Tree Health Initiative Act of 2022
This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a cacao tree health initiative.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants for

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to 
   establish a cacao tree health initiative, 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 ``Cacao Tree Health Initiative Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. CACAO TREE HEALTH INITIATIVE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, 
Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(21) Cacao tree health initiative.--Research and 
        extension grants may be made under this section for the 
        purposes of--
                    ``(A) developing and disseminating science-based 
                tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined 
                in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
                7702)) that affect cacao trees;
                    ``(B) establishing an integrated pest management 
                program for cacao trees in areas affected by or at risk 
                of being affected by such pests;
                    ``(C) surveying and collecting data on cacao tree 
                production, health, and markets;
                    ``(D) investigating cacao tree biology, ecology, 
                genomics, and production systems;
                    ``(E) conducting research on factors that may 
                contribute to, or be associated with, resilient cacao 
                production systems, including--
                            ``(i) the selection and propagation of 
                        cacao tree varieties that improve the market 
                        advantage of cacao grown in the United States; 
                        and
                            ``(ii) best management practices in cacao-
                        growing regions under various climate 
                        conditions; and
                    ``(F) conducting research on factors that may 
                contribute to, or be associated with, serious threats 
                to cacao trees, including the sublethal effects of 
                insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides on beneficial 
                insects and cacao tree growth.''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1672(h) of the Food, 
Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is 
amended by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2033''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California, as the "John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.5659 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California, as the John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4190]]

Public Law 117-280
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California, as the ``John R. Hatcher III 
     Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 5659]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JOHN R. HATCHER III POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California, shall be known and 
designated as the ``John R. Hatcher III 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 ``John R. 
Hatcher III Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5659:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            July 12, 14, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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PROTECT Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7142 | Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. (D-MI)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS.
PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
      issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and 
 polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon 
 atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of 
     the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)), 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 ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, 
Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. LISTING OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AS 
              HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS.

    (a) Listing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
shall issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon 
atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of 
the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)).
    (b) Sources Categories.--Not later than 365 days after the final 
rule is issued pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the list under section 
112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include 
categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of 
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to such 
final rule.
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of notice of presumed risk issued by the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions.
Bill: H.R.5199 | Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don (R-NE)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill provides that a notice of presumed risk issued by the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse in relation to a certain energy project application must be classified as a preliminary assessment only and is not a finding of unacceptable risk.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of 
      notice of presumed risk issued by the Military Aviation and 
      Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission 
                             obstructions.

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

SECTION 1. TREATMENT OF NOTICE OF PRESUMED RISK ISSUED BY MILITARY 
              AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR 
              REVIEW OF MISSION OBSTRUCTIONS.

    Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subsection (C) of section 183a 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
    ``(B) A notice of presumed risk issued pursuant to subparagraph (A) 
is a preliminary assessment only and is not a finding of unacceptable 
risk under subsection (e). A discussion of mitigation actions could 
resolve the concerns identified by the Department in the preliminary 
assessment in favor of the applicant.''.
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TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
Bill: H.R.1053 | Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett (R-KY)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act or the TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
This bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation reviews a project to permanently remove and replace communications equipment or services that the Federal Communications Commission has determined pose a threat to national security.

To provide that a project to remove and replace communications 
       equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted 
 Communications Networks Act of 2019 is not subject to requirements to 
   prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

    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 ``Timely Replacement Under Secure and 
Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act'' or the 
``TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act''.

SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COVERED COMMUNICATIONS 
              EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES.

    (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the 
requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy 
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
    (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered 
project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of 
title 54, United States Code.
    (c) Covered Project Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
project'' means a project to permanently remove covered communications 
equipment or services (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and 
Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608)) and to 
replace such covered communications equipment or services with 
communications equipment or services that are not covered 
communications equipment or services (as so defined).
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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3941 | Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. (D-CT)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
This bill modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income any AmeriCorps educational awards provided under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from 
            gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.

    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 ``Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax 
Relief Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF AMERICORPS EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 117(c) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of 
subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) 
and inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraph:
                    ``(D) a national service educational award under 
                subtitle D of title I of the National and Community 
                Service Act of 1990.''.
    (b) Exclusion of Discharge of Student Loan Debt.--Subsection (f) of 
section 108 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph:
            ``(6) Payments under national service educational award 
        programs.--In the case of an individual, gross income shall not 
        include any amount received under a national service 
        educational award under subtitle D of title I of the National 
        and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12601 et seq.).''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9206 | Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin (D-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022
This bill provides law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide law enforcement 
 authority to the Inspector General of the United States International 
                    Development Finance Corporation.

    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 ``Enhancing Development Finance 
Corporation Oversight Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE 
              UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE 
              CORPORATION.

    Section 6(f)(3) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 
App.) is amended by inserting ``International Development Finance 
Corporation,'' before ``Environmental''.
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TSA Act
Bill: H.R.7600 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Traditional Screening Application Act or the TSA Act
This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using the 'X' gender designation in the TSA PreCheck advanced security program and instead authorizes the TSA to allow applicants and participants in the program to select from only 'Male' or 'Female'.

To prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from using the 
``X'' gender designation in the TSA PreCheck advanced security 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 ``Traditional Screening Application 
Act'' or the ``TSA Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may 
not use the ``X'' gender designation in the TSA PreCheck advanced 
security program. The Administrator may permit applicants to and 
participants in such program to select from only ``Male'' or 
``Female''.
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Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
Bill: S.3077 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
This bill increases to $11.7 million (currently, $750,000) the limitation on the special use valuation for farmland or other trades or businesses for estate tax purposes. The increased amount is adjusted for inflation for estates of decedents dying after 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
on the estate tax valuation of certain real property used in farming or 
                      other trades or businesses.

    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 Family Farms Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON THE ESTATE TAX VALUATION OF CERTAIN 
              REAL PROPERTY USED IN FARMING OR OTHER TRADES OR 
              BUSINESSES.

    (a) In General.--Section 2032A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``$750,000'' and inserting 
``$11,700,000''.
    (b) Inflation Adjustment.--Section 2032A(a)(3) of such Code is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``$750,000'' both places it appears and 
        inserting ``$11,700,000'',
            (2) by striking ``1998'' in the matter preceding 
        subparagraph (A) and inserting ``2021'', and
            (3) by striking ``1997'' in subparagraph (B) and inserting 
        ``2020''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to the estates of decedents dying after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Bill: H.R.4870 | Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse 
  practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation 
 requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes 
                     for individuals with diabetes.

    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 ``Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMITTING NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO 
              SATISFY MEDICARE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT FOR COVERAGE 
              OF CERTAIN SHOES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABETES.

    Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395x(s)(12)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, nurse 
        practitioner, or physician assistant'' after ``physician''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, nurse 
        practitioner, or physician assistant'' after each occurrence of 
        ``physician''.
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A bill to repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education.
Bill: S.538 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
This bill invalidates certain provisions of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations as added by the final rulemaking of the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia issued on December 7, 2016, that require a staff member of a child development facility to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education. The requirements of this rulemaking apply to personnel including

To repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent 
   of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care 
workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit 
             hours from an institution of higher education.

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

SECTION 1. REPEAL OF DC REGULATIONS REGARDING HIGHER EDUCATION 
              QUALIFICATIONS OF CHILD CARE WORKERS.

     Any provision of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of Title 5 of the 
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, as added by the final 
rulemaking of the State Superintendent of Education of the District of 
Columbia issued on December 7, 2016, that requires a staff member of a 
child development facility to have a degree, a certificate, or a 
minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education, 
including sections 164.1, 165.1, 166.1(a), 170.2(a), 173.3, 174.2(a), 
and 174.2(b), shall have no force or effect.
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Reveal Risky Business in Russia Act
Bill: H.R.7228 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Reveal Risky Business in Russia Act
This bill requires an issuer of securities to disclose whether the issuer does business with or in Russia or any country that, after March 24, 2022, invades a sovereign nation state or annexes sovereign territory.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to 
disclose whether they do business in, or with Russia or other aggressor 
                    nations, 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 ``Reveal Risky Business in Russia 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS TIES TO RUSSIA OR OTHER AGGRESSOR 
              NATIONS.

    Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(s) Disclosure of Business Ties to Russia or Other Aggressor 
Nations.--
            ``(1) In general.--Each issuer required to file an annual 
        or quarterly report under subsection (a) shall disclose in that 
        report whether the issuer does business in or with--
                    ``(A) Russia; or
                    ``(B) any country that, after March 24, 2022, 
                invades a sovereign nation state or annexes sovereign 
                territory in an unprovoked war of aggression.
            ``(2) Termination.--The requirements under paragraph (1) 
        shall cease to have any force or effect on the earlier of--
                    ``(A) the date that is 5 years after the date of 
                enactment of this subsection; and
                    ``(B) the date on which the Commission--
                            ``(i) determines that such requirements are 
                        not in the public interest or for the 
                        protection of investors; and
                            ``(ii) notifies the Congress of such 
                        determination, and makes such determination 
                        available to the public.''.
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Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.299 | Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed (D-HI)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2021
This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade or water carrier for port-to-port service in that trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission.

To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic 
                  ocean trade, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable 
Rate Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. NONCONTIGUOUS DOMESTIC OCEAN TRADE.

    Section 13701(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by 
striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph:
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, a rate is 
        reasonable if such rate is within 10 percent of a rate set by a 
        comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the 
        Federal Maritime Commission.''.
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Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2162 | Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. (R-MT)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act of 2021
This bill revises the federal criminal offense involving flight from an immigration checkpoint or other law enforcement checkpoint at high speed in a motor vehicle.
Specifically, the bill retains the existing prohibition on flight from an immigration or other law enforcement checkpoint, but it removes the qualifier that such flight must be at high speed in a motor vehicle. The bill also expands the scope of unlawful flight offenses to include flight from a law enforcement officer who is enforcing immigration laws.
An unlawful flight offense is generally punishable by a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. However, an unlawful flight offense that involves high-speed flight in a motor vehicle is punishable by a fine, prison term of up to eight years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law 
    enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, 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 ``Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration 
Enforcement Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FLEEING ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAWS.

    (a) In General.--Section 758 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 758. Fleeing enforcement of immigration laws
    ``Whoever--
            ``(1) flees or evades a Federal, State, or local law 
        enforcement officer, which officer has identified himself as 
        such an officer, enforcing section 274(a)(1)(A)(i) or (ii), 
        section 274(a)(2), section 275, section 276, or section 277 of 
        the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324, 1325, 1326, 
        1327); or
            ``(2) flees or evades a checkpoint operated by the 
        Immigration and Naturalization Service, or any other Federal 
        law enforcement agency, and flees Federal, State, or local law 
        enforcement agents,
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than five years, 
or both, or, in the case of flight or evasion in motor vehicle in 
excess of the legal speed limit, shall be fined under this title, 
imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 35 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related 
to section 758 and inserting the following:

``758. Fleeing enforcement of immigration laws.''.
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Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021
Bill: S.2579 | Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron (D-OR)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021
This bill allows bikeshare projects to be eligible for federal funding.
The bill also makes shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems) projects eligible for funds if they shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes, increase vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduce demand for roads.

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to 
              bikeshare projects, 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 ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    Section 5302(1)(E) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, 
        the installation''; and
            (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after 
        ``public transportation vehicles''.

SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 
              ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.

    Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared 
scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''.
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William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Department of Transportation Headquarters Act
Bill: S.400 | Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Department of Transportation Headquarters Act
This bill designates the headquarters building of the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as the William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building.

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



[[Page 136 STAT. 1183]]

Public Law 117-117
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
      To designate the headquarters building of the Department of 
Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, 
    as the William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal Building. <<NOTE: May 6, 
                           2022 -  [S. 400]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: William T. 
Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Department of Transportation 
Headquarters Act.>> 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. 
Mineta Department of Transportation Headquarters Act''.
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

    The headquarters building of the Department of Transportation 
located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, shall be known 
and designated as the ``William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta 
Federal Building''.
SEC. 3. REFERENCES.

    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the building referred to in subsection 
(a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``William T. Coleman, Jr. 
and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building''.

    Approved May 6, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 400:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 167 (2021):
                                    Apr. 14, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.
                                                        Vol. 168 (2022):
                                    Mar. 30, considered and passed 
                                        House, amended.
                                    Apr. 6, Senate concurred in House 
                                        amendment.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue, in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office".
Bill: H.R.5951 | Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle (R-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 202 2nd Avenue, in Oklee, Minnesota, as the ``Coya Knutson Post 
                               Office''.

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

SECTION 1. COYA KNUTSON POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 202 2nd Avenue, in Oklee, Minnesota, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Coya Knutson Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Coya 
Knutson Post Office''.
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Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Bill: H.R.270 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name.
The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment that supports the approval of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon, a type of genetically engineered salmon.

To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon 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 ``Genetically Engineered Salmon 
Labeling Act''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSES.

    It is the purpose of this Act to--
            (1) ensure that consumers in the United States can make 
        informed decisions when purchasing salmon; and
            (2) authorize an independent scientific review of--
                    (A) the possible effects of genetically engineered 
                salmon on wild salmon stocks; and
                    (B) the Food and Drug Administration's approval of 
                genetically engineered salmon for human consumption.

SEC. 3. MARKET NAME FOR GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for 
purposes of applying the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 301 et seq.), the acceptable market name of any salmon that is 
genetically engineered shall include the words ``Genetically 
Engineered'' or ``GE'' prior to the existing acceptable market name.
    (b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, salmon is 
genetically engineered if it has been modified by recombinant DNA 
(rDNA) techniques, including the entire lineage of salmon that contain 
the rDNA modification.

SEC. 4. THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OF CERTAIN SALMON APPROVAL.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that an 
independent scientific organization conducts a review of the 
environmental assessment that was carried out by the Food and Drug 
Administration in support of an approval of a new animal drug 
application related to AquAdvantage Salmon, dated November 12, 2015.
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Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.2880 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay (R-LA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels to include certain notification requirements with regard to search and rescue missions. Such requirements include developing a procedure for the immediate notification of next of kin in the event that search and rescue teams save or recover crew members during the missions.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to modify regulations 
relating to vessel response plans to include notifications with respect 
                     to search and rescue missions.

    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 ``Vessel Response Plan Improvement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SEARCH AND RESCUE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSEL RESPONSE 
              PLANS OF COAST GUARD-APPROVED COMMERCIAL VESSELS.

    (a) In General.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall modify 
subparts I and J of part 155 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, 
to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved tank and 
nontank commercial vessels to include the procedures described in 
subsection (b) for use by the Coast Guard in the case of a search and 
rescue mission.
    (b) Procedures.--The procedures described in this subsection are as 
follows:
            (1) A procedure for providing, not less frequently than 
        twice daily for the duration of a search and rescue mission, 
        notifications to family members of the crew of the vessel with 
        respect to the status of the search and rescue mission, any 
        injured crew member, and salvage.
            (2) A procedure for the immediate notification of the next 
        of kin or family members in the case of--
                    (A) a deceased crew member; or
                    (B) the recovery of a survivor or the body of a 
                crew member during such a search and rescue mission.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.
Bill: S.J.Res.39 | Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 39

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health 
   and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To 
       Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs''.

    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 Department of Health and Human Services relating 
to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 
in Head Start Programs'' (86 Fed. Reg. 68052 (November 30, 2021)), and 
such rule shall have no force or effect.

            Passed the Senate May 3, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                             S. J. RES. 39

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
 United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health 
   and Human Services relating to ``Vaccine and Mask Requirements To 
       Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs''.
A bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior.
Bill: S.4710 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill includes phosphate and potash on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security.

To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals 
                   of the Department of the Interior.

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

SECTION 1. INCLUSION OF PHOSPHATE AND POTASH AS CRITICAL MINERALS.

    The list of critical minerals published in the notice of the 
Secretary of the Interior entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical 
Minerals'' (87 Fed. Reg. 10381 (February 24, 2022)) shall be deemed to 
include phosphate and potash.
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Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act
Bill: H.R.4197 | Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron (R-KS)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act
This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death.
Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to extend the 
 retroactivity of applications for survivor's insurance benefits, 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 ``Strengthening Social Security for 
Survivors Act''.

SEC. 2. RETROACTIVE APPLICATIONS FOR SURVIVORS.

    (a) In General.--Section 202(j)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 402(j)(1)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) by striking ``(i) is filing application for a 
                benefit under subsection (e) or (f), and satisfies 
                paragraph (1)(B) of such subsection by reason of clause 
                (ii) thereof, or (ii)''; and
                    (B) by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
                    ``(B) any month succeeding such month in any case 
                where the individual is filing application for a 
                benefit under subsection (d), (e), (f), (g), or (h) and 
                the entitlement of the individual to such benefit is 
                established upon the death of the individual upon whose 
                wages and self-employment income such entitlement is 
                based, or''; and
            (4) in subparagraph (C), as redesignated by paragraph (2), 
        by striking ``subparagraph (A) does not apply'' and inserting 
        ``the preceding subparagraphs do not apply''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to applications for monthly insurance benefits filed 
on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Save Our Stages Extension Act
Bill: S.2889 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Save our Stages Extension Act
This bill extends to March 11, 2023, the time frame during which Shuttered Venue Operators Grant recipients may use grant funds to cover their expenses.
These grants provide funds to certain types of entities in the arts and entertainment industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, a recipient may use such funds to cover expenses incurred between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021.

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the 
 timing for the use of funds with respect to grants made to shuttered 
                            venue operators.

    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 Our Stages Extension Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS.

    Section 324(d) of title III of division N of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended by striking 
paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
            ``(1) Timing.--
                    ``(A) Expenses incurred.--Amounts received under a 
                grant under this section may be used for costs incurred 
                during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and 
                ending on March 11, 2023.
                    ``(B) Expenditure.--An eligible person or entity 
                shall return to the Administrator any amounts received 
                under a grant under this section that are not expended 
                on or before April 15, 2023, with respect to costs 
                incurred during the period described in subparagraph 
                (A).''.
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