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To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.
Bill: H.R.6731 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian (D-NY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in New York until May 8, 2038.

To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the 
authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Niagara Falls 
                        National Heritage Area.

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

SECTION 1. NIAGARA FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    Section 432 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 
(Public Law 110-229) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``May 8, 
2038''.
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Restoring Northern Border Travel Act
Bill: S.2196 | Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve (R-MT)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Restoring Northern Border Travel Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the list of permitted essential travel into the United States through land ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border.
Specifically, it shall be permitted essential travel to enter the United States through the U.S.-Canada land border to (1) visit a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) visit property that the traveler owns or leases, (3) attend business meetings or site visits, or (4) board a flight for travel.
Within 20 days of this bill's enactment, DHS must report to Congress a plan to fully restore nonessential travel into the United States through this land border.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the list of 
categories of essential travel into the United States at land ports of 
  entry along the United States-Canada border, 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 ``Restoring Northern Border Travel 
Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTORING TRAVEL AT THE UNITED STATES-CANADA BORDER.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall expand 
the list of permitted essential travel into the United States at land 
ports of entry along the United States-Canada border to include the 
following categories:
            (1) An individual traveling to visit a member, who is a 
        United States citizen or permanent resident, of the immediate 
        or extended family of such individual.
            (2) An individual traveling to visit property, including 
        boats, within the United States owned or leased by such 
        individual.
            (3) An individual traveling to the United States to 
        attended business meetings or site-visits.
            (4) An individual traveling directly to a United States 
        airport to board a flight to a United States or international 
        destination.
    (b) Plan for Full Reopening.--Not later than 20 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall 
submit to Congress and begin implementation of a plan to fully restore 
nonessential travel into the United States at land ports of entry along 
the United States-Canada border.
    (c) Applicability.--This section applies to only those restrictions 
(and the related relief sought in accordance with this section) in 
place pursuant to section 318(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1318(b)(2)) at land ports of entry along the United States-
Canada border due to the COVID-19 public health emergency as in effect 
on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3494 | Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott (R-WI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2021
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies.
No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial 
     review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory 
                              provisions.

    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 ``Separation of Powers Restoration Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF STATUTORY AND REGULATORY INTERPRETATIONS.

    Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``To the extent necessary'' and inserting 
        ``(a) To the extent necessary'';
            (2) by striking ``decide all relevant questions of law, 
        interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and'';
            (3) by inserting after ``of the terms of an agency action'' 
        the following ``and decide de novo all relevant questions of 
        law, including the interpretation of constitutional and 
        statutory provisions, and rules made by agencies. 
        Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection 
        shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action 
        authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any 
        such civil action from the application of this section except 
        by specific reference to this section''; and
            (4) by striking ``The reviewing court shall--'' and 
        inserting the following:
    ``(b) The reviewing court shall--''.
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Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2022
Bill: S.3590 | Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2022
This bill increases the adjusted gross income threshold for the phaseout of the mortgage insurance premium tax deduction and makes such deduction permanent.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income cap 
 with respect to the mortgage insurance premium deduction, and to make 
                       such deduction permanent.

    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 ``Middle Class Mortgage Insurance 
Premium Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING THE INCOME CAP FOR AND MAKING PERMANENT THE MORTGAGE 
              INSURANCE PREMIUM DEDUCTION.

    (a) In General.--(1) Section 163(h)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``$100,000 ($50,000'' and 
        inserting ``$200,000 ($100,000'', and
            (2) by striking clause (iv).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply to 
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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RE-POWER Act
Bill: H.R.5000 | Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor (D-PA)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Resources to Expand Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Act or the RE-POWER Act
This bill provides FY2022 supplemental appropriations to carry out Appalachian Regional Commission grant programs. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

To appropriate funds to carry out certain Appalachian Regional 
           Commission grant programs, 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 ``Resources to Expand Partnerships for 
Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Act'' or the 
``RE-POWER Act''.

SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY AND WORKFORCE AND 
              ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE.

    (a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise made available, 
there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022, to 
remain available until expended, $1,000,000,000 to carry out section 
14321 of title 40, United States Code.
    (b) Emergency Designation.--The amount provided under subsection 
(a) is designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to 
section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
Control Act of 1985.
    (c) Limitation on Aggregate Amount.--Section 14321(a)(2) of title 
40, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``, or a discretionary 
grant to carry out the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and 
Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative,'' after ``Coronavirus 
Disease 2019 (COVID-19)''.
    (d) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 14703 of 
        title 40, United States Code, is amended--
                    (A) in subsection (a)(5) by striking ``2021'' and 
                inserting ``2022''; and
                    (B) in subsection (c) by striking ``2021'' and 
                inserting ``2022''.
            (2) Termination.--Section 14704 of title 40, United States 
        Code, is amended by striking ``October 1, 2021'' and inserting 
        ``October 1, 2022''.
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Park District Community Support Grant Program Act
Bill: H.R.4577 | Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike (D-IL)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Park District Community Support Grant Program Act
This bill establishes the Park District Community Support Grant Program under which the Department of the Interior may award grants to special purpose districts, including park districts, for projects to

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Park District 
        Community Support Grant 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 ``Park District Community Support 
Grant Program Act''.

SEC. 2. PARK DISTRICT COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM.

    (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a Park District 
Community Support Grant Program under which the Secretary may award 
grants to eligible entities for projects to--
            (1) maintain land and water for parks and other outdoor 
        recreation purposes;
            (2) operate new or renovate existing outdoor recreation 
        facilities; and
            (3) build, operate, maintain, or refurbish indoor or 
        outdoor facilities owned and operated, in whole or in part by a 
        park district and used by or to support the public.
    (b) Matching Requirement.--
            (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a grant under 
        subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds 
        in the form of cash or in-kind contributions in an amount equal 
        to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available 
        under the grant.
            (2) Sources.--The matching amounts referred to in paragraph 
        (1) may include amounts made available from State, local, 
        nongovernmental, or private sources.
            (3) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the 
        matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary 
        determines that--
                    (A) no reasonable means are available through which 
                an applicant can meet the matching requirement; and
                    (B) the probable benefit of such project outweighs 
                the public interest in such matching requirement.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a 
        special purpose district, including park districts.
            (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Interior.
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this section.
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To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.4381 | Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie (D-TX)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to minimize the risk to firefighters, other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to 
 issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing 
                     PFAS, 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. GUIDANCE.

    (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, in consultation with the head of the U.S. Fire 
Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and other relevant 
Federal departments or agencies and representatives of State and local 
building and fire code enforcement jurisdictions, shall issue guidance 
on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment 
containing any PFAS by firefighters, police officers, paramedics, 
emergency medical technicians, and other first responders, in order to 
minimize the risk to such firefighters, police officers, paramedics, 
emergency medical technicians, and other first responders, and the 
environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts.
    (b) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``PFAS'' means a 
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully 
fluorinated carbon atom.
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Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6284 | Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. (R-MT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to reissue the final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, published on June 30, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 30502), without regard to any other provision of statute or regulation that applies to issuance of such rule. Such reissuance shall not be subject to judicial review.
Interior shall issue a final rule removing the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife without regard to any other provision of statute or regulation that applies to the issuance of such rule. Such issuance shall also not be subject to judicial review.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule 
 relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of 
   grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened 
  wildlife and to issue a new rule removing the Northern Continental 
      Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from such list.

    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 ``Science-Based Grizzly Bear 
Management Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF GRIZZLY BEARS OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE AND 
              NORTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ECOSYSTEMS FROM ENDANGERED 
              AND THREATENED LISTS.

    (a) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall 
reissue the final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone 
Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, published on June 30, 2017 (82 Fed. 
Reg. 30502), without regard to any other provision of statute or 
regulation that applies to issuance of such rule. Such reissuance and 
this subsection shall not be subject to judicial review.
    (b) Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.--No later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior 
shall issue a final rule removing the Northern Continental Divide 
Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife without regard to any other 
provision of statute or regulation that applies to the issuance of such 
rule. Such issuance and this subsection shall not be subject to 
judicial review.
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Authorization for Use of Military Force To Save Americans Stranded in Afghanistan
Bill: H.J.Res.57 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Authorization for Use of Military Force To Save Americans Stranded in Afghanistan
This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to evacuate U.S. citizens from Afghanistan after August 31, 2021.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 57

To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces to evacuate citizens 
 of the United States from Afghanistan after August 31, 2021, and for 
                            other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 27, 2021

Mr. Perry submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
                  to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces to evacuate citizens 
 of the United States from Afghanistan after August 31, 2021, and for 
                            other purposes.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This joint resolution may be cited as the ``Authorization for Use 
of Military Force To Save Americans Stranded in Afghanistan''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO EVACUATE 
              CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES FROM AFGHANISTAN AFTER 
              AUGUST 31, 2021.

    (a) In General.--The President is authorized to use the Armed 
Forces of the United States as the President determines necessary and 
appropriate to evacuate from Afghanistan citizens of the United States 
after August 31, 2021.
    (b) War Powers Resolution Requirements.--
            (1) Specific statutory authorization.--Consistent with 
        section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress 
        declares that this section is intended to constitute specific 
        statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of 
        the War Powers Resolution.
            (2) Applicability of other requirements.--Nothing in this 
        joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers 
        Resolution.
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Military Spouse Tax Act
Bill: H.R.4702 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Military Spouse Tax Act
This bill provides that a spouse of a service member may retain their personal residence or domicile for purposes of taxation.
The bill authorizes a service member and the spouse of the member to elect to use the following locations for purposes of taxation:

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide spouses of 
servicemembers an option to elect their home residence or domicile for 
           filing State income taxes, 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 ``Military Spouse Tax Act''.

SEC. 2. RESIDENCE FOR TAX PURPOSES.

    Section 511(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 
4001(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the 
following:
            ``(2) Spouses.--A spouse of a servicemember shall neither 
        lose nor acquire a residence or domicile for purposes of 
        taxation with respect to the person, personal property, or 
        income of the spouse by reason of being absent or present in 
        any tax jurisdiction of the United States solely to be with the 
        servicemember in compliance with the servicemember's military 
        orders.
            ``(3) Election.--For any taxable year of the marriage, a 
        servicemember and the spouse of such servicemember may elect to 
        use for purposes of taxation, regardless of the date on which 
        the marriage of the servicemember and the spouse occurred, any 
        of the following:
                    ``(A) The residence or domicile of the 
                servicemember.
                    ``(B) The residence or domicile of the spouse.
                    ``(C) The permanent duty station of the 
                servicemember.''.
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No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act
Bill: H.R.420 | Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act
This bill prohibits the use of any funds to take action providing for the United States to become a party to the Paris Agreement.

To prohibit the use of funds to provide for the United States to become 
                    a party to the Paris Agreement.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Funding for Paris 
Climate Agreement Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES TO 
              BECOME A PARTY TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
funds are authorized to be appropriated, obligated, or expended to take 
any action to provide for the United States to become a party to the 
Paris Agreement.
    (b) Paris Agreement Defined.--In this section, the term ``Paris 
Agreement'' means the decision by the United Nations Framework 
Convention on Climate Change's 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, 
France, adopted December 12, 2015.
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To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.
Bill: H.R.995 | Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh (D-CA)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
This bill permits the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families to provide grants for programs that reduce child abuse and neglect resulting from the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of 
reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a 
                          parent or caregiver.

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

SECTION 1. REDUCING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT DUE TO THE SUBSTANCE USE 
              DISORDER OF A PARENT OR CAREGIVER.

    Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 
U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(8) Reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance 
        use disorder of a parent or caregiver.--The Secretary may award 
        grants under this subsection to entities to carry out 
        activities to reduce child abuse and neglect due to the 
        substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.''.
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Protecting Patients from Medicaid Fraud Act
Bill: H.R.4701 | Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Protecting Patients from Medicaid Fraud Act
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to consult with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about provider screening and oversight requirements if they have not already opted to do so. Additionally, states that are not in compliance with these screening and oversight requirements must submit progress reports to the CMS annually.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase provider and 
 supplier oversight under State Medicaid plans, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Patients from Medicaid 
Fraud Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASED PROVIDER AND SUPPLIER OVERSIGHT UNDER STATE MEDICAID 
              PLANS.

    Section 1902(kk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1936a(kk)) 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following 
        new sentence: ``In the case of a State which has not 
        participated in an optional consultation with the Secretary 
        with respect to the screening requirements under such section 
        1866(j)(2) as of the date of the enactment of this sentence, 
        the Secretary shall notify each such State and such a State be 
        required to consult with the Secretary with respect to such 
        requirements for providers and suppliers under the State 
        plan.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following 
        new sentence: ``In the case of a State which has not 
        participated in an optional consultation with the Secretary 
        with respect to the oversight requirements under such section 
        1866(j)(3) as of the date of the enactment of this sentence, 
        the Secretary shall notify each such State and such a State be 
        required to consult with the Secretary with respect to such 
        requirements for providers and suppliers under the State 
        plan.''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(10) Ensuring compliance with screening and oversight 
        requirements for providers and suppliers.--In the case of any 
        State which is not in compliance with the requirements under 
        paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 1866(j)(2) with respect to 
        providers and suppliers under the State plan, for the purpose 
        of monitoring the progress of such a State in attaining 
        compliance with such requirements, such State shall, on an 
        annual basis, submit to the Secretary information the Secretary 
        determines appropriate.''.
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To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill: H.R.5708 | Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff (R-OR)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on December 16, 2020, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat. The rule defined habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and it responded to Supreme Court case law regarding the designation of critical habitat under the act.

To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 
                                 1973.

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

SECTION 1. CODIFICATION OF FINAL RULE.

    The revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations made pursuant to 
the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the 
Department of the Interior and the National Marine Fisheries Service of 
the Department of Commerce entitled ``Endangered and Threatened 
Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened 
Species and Designating Critical Habitat'' published in the Federal 
Register on December 16, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 81411) shall have the force 
and effect of law.
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No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act
Bill: S.1075 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens Act
This bill withholds funding authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 from any state or unit of local government that fails to certify that it is not providing relief funds or monetary payments that are targeted exclusively to individuals who are believed to be unlawfully present in the United States.

To withhold funding authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act from 
  any State or unit of local government that provides relief funds or 
   monetary payments through a program exclusively targeting illegal 
                              immigrants.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Bailouts for Illegal Aliens 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF FUNDS TO OFFSET PAYMENTS TO ILLEGAL 
              ALIENS.

    (a) In General.--Title IX of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 
(Public Law 117-2) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 9913. PROHIBITION OF USE OF FUNDS TO OFFSET PAYMENTS TO ILLEGAL 
              ALIENS.

    ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any amendment 
made by this Act, no funds made available under this Act, or by any 
amendment made by this Act, may be made available to a State or a unit 
of local government unless the State or local government certifies that 
it is not providing relief funds or monetary payments that are targeted 
exclusively to individuals who are believed to be unlawfully present in 
the United States.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to any funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 
2021 (Public Law 117-2) on or after the date of the enactment of such 
Act.
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Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act
Bill: H.R.6285 | Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad (D-CA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act
This bill revises provisions related to the required certification to the Securities and Exchange Commission by certain publicly traded companies that they are not owned or controlled by a foreign government.
Under current law, a company must make this certification if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to audit specified reports because the company has retained a foreign public accounting firm not subject to inspection by the board due to a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction. Under this bill, a company must submit this certification if a position taken by any foreign government (not only the foreign government in which the firm is located) prevents inspection of the firm.
Furthermore, under current law, if the board is unable to inspect the company's public accounting firm for three consecutive years, the company's securities are banned from trade on a national exchange or through other methods. The bill reduces this time to two consecutive years.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to institute a trading 
  prohibition for certain issuers that retain public accounting firms 
    that have not been subject to inspection by the Public Company 
          Accounting Oversight Board, 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 ``Accelerating Holding Foreign 
Companies Accountable Act''.

SEC. 2. TRADING PROHIBITION FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE NON-INSPECTION YEARS.

    Section 104(i) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 
7214(i)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking ``the foreign 
        jurisdiction described in clause (i)'' and inserting ``a 
        foreign jurisdiction''; and
            (2) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``3'' and 
                inserting ``2''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding 
                clause (i), by striking ``3'' and inserting ``2''.
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No Mandates for Healthcare Workers Act
Bill: H.R.6414 | Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan (R-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Mandates for Healthcare Workers Act
This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from requiring any drug or vaccine or other biological product to be administered to employees of health care providers as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation.
On November 5, 2021, the CMS issued a rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit any conditions 
of participation under the Medicare or Medicaid programs that include a 
                        vaccine or drug mandate.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Mandates for Healthcare Workers 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE AND 
              MEDICAID.

    Part A of title XI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et 
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 1150D. PROHIBITION ON CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE 
              AND MEDICAID.

    ``The Secretary shall not have the authority to require any drug 
(as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act) or vaccine or other biological product (as defined in 
section 351(i)(1) of the Public Health Service Act) be administered to 
employees of a provider of services as a condition of participation in 
the Medicare and Medicaid programs.''.
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No Digital Dollar Act
Bill: S.4994 | Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
No Digital Dollar Act
This bill prohibits the use of a central bank digital currency as legal tender. Further, if a central bank digital currency is issued, (1) the Federal Reserve Board must continue issuing Federal Reserve notes, and (1) the Department of the Treasury must continue minting and issuing coins.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Board of Governors of 
the Federal Reserve System from discontinuing Federal Reserve notes if 
   a central bank digital currency is issued, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Digital Dollar Act''.

SEC. 2. CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.

    (a) Federal Reserve Notes.--Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act 
is amended by adding after the 17th undesignated paragraph (12 U.S.C. 
467) the following:
            ``The Board of Governors may not discontinue issuing 
        Federal Reserve notes if a central bank digital currency is 
        issued.''.
    (b) Coins.--Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(aa) Central Bank Digital Currency.--The Secretary of the 
Treasury may not discontinue minting and issuing coins under this 
section if a central bank digital currency is issued.''.
    (c) Not Legal Tender.--No central bank digital currency shall be 
considered legal tender under section 5103 of title 31, United States 
Code.
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Child Welfare Workforce Partnership Act
Bill: H.R.6449 | Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Child Welfare Workforce Partnership Act
This bill provides payments to states for certain expenditures made by public or private nonprofit educational institutions for training with respect to child placement and other child welfare services.

To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to enable a 
State to be reimbursed for child welfare training expenditures made by 
           a nonprofit educational institution in the State.

    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 ``Child Welfare Workforce Partnership 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CHILD WELFARE TRAINING EXPENDITURES MADE BY NONPROFIT 
              EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DEEMED TO BE MADE BY STATE FOR 
              PURPOSES OF FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 474 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
674) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(h) Child Welfare Training Expenditures Made by Nonprofit 
Educational Institution Deemed To Be Made by State.--For purposes of 
this section, an expenditure described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of 
subsection (a)(3) which is made by a public or private nonprofit 
educational institution and which would be an allowable expenditure if 
made by the State claiming reimbursement with respect to the 
expenditure, shall be considered to have been made by the State, except 
to the extent that Federal funds have been paid with respect to the 
expenditure.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to claims submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 South 3rd Street in King City, California, as the "Chief Rudy Banuelos Post Office".
Bill: H.R.8622 | Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 123 South 3rd Street in King City, California, as the ``Chief Rudy 
                        Banuelos Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. CHIEF RUDY BANUELOS POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 123 South 3rd Street in King City, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Chief Rudy Banuelos 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 ``Chief Rudy 
Banuelos Post Office''.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
Right to Try Clarification Act
Bill: H.R.8440 | Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Right to Try Clarification Act
This bill specifies that investigational drugs that are provided directly to individuals from manufacturers without the need for federal regulatory approval (i.e., via the Right to Try pathway) are exempt from restrictions that would otherwise apply under the Controlled Substances Act (e.g., restrictions on the use or possession of schedule I controlled substances).

To clarify that the Federal Right to Try law applies to schedule I 
substances for which a phase I clinical trial has been completed and to 
provide access for eligible patients to such substances pursuant to the 
                       Federal Right to Try law.

    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 ``Right to Try Clarification Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds as follows:
            (1) The Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, 
        and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-
        176) was enacted in 2018.
            (2) Section 561B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
        Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb-0a), as added by the Act described in 
        paragraph (1) (referred to in this section as the ``Federal 
        Right to Try law''), does not exclude from the application of 
        such law schedule I substances for which a phase I clinical 
        trial has been completed.
            (3) Multiple schedule I drugs have progressed through phase 
        I clinical trials and have been designated by the Food and Drug 
        Administration as breakthrough therapies under section 506 of 
        the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356) 
        because of preliminary clinical evidence indicating that such 
        drugs demonstrate substantial improvement over existing 
        therapies, but eligible patients have not been permitted access 
        to these drugs pursuant to the Federal Right to Try law.

SEC. 3. AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL RIGHT TO TRY LAW.

    Section 561B(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 360bbb-0a(b)) is amended by inserting ``any provision of the 
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) that prohibits the 
unauthorized use, possession, distribution, dispensation, or 
transportation of an eligible investigational drug,'' before ``and 
parts''.
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Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4723 | Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 2021
This bill extends Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility to contractor employees who work at national laboratories owned by the Department of Energy.
The bill takes effect as if enacted on October 1, 2007.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for 
public service student loan forgiveness to certain contractor employees 
                       of national laboratories.

    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 ``Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES OF NATIONAL LABORATORIES 
              FOR PUBLIC SERVICE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS.

    Section 455(m)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(m)(3)(B)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(iii) a full-time job as an employee of a 
                        management and operating contractor of a 
                        National Laboratory (as defined in section 2(3) 
                        of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
                        15801(3))) assigned to a position at such 
                        laboratory.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect as 
if enacted on October 1, 2007.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act
Bill: H.R.5473 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Indigenous Peoples' Day Act
This bill designates Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday in lieu of Columbus Day.

To designate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday and 
 replace the term ``Columbus Day'' with the term ``Indigenous Peoples' 
                     Day'', 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 ``Indigenous Peoples' Day Act''.

SEC. 2. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY AS A LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking the item relating to Columbus Day and inserting the following:
            ``Indigenous Peoples' Day, the second Monday in October.''.

SEC. 3. TERM ``COLUMBUS DAY'' REPLACED.

    Any reference to ``Columbus Day'' in any law, rule, regulation, or 
other official paper in effect as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act shall be deemed to be a reference to ``Indigenous Peoples' Day''.
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Bill: H.R.5403 | Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa (D-MI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances 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 Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the 
Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential 
    health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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

SECTION 1. MANDATORY TRAINING ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR 
              POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

    The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each medical provider of 
the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the 
potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl 
substances.
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