hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act
Bill: S.2482 | Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. (D-VT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance to the Champlain Valley National Heritage Area Partnership in Vermont and New York.
The bill eliminates the ceiling on the total amount that may be appropriated for the partnership.
Finally, the bill decreases to 25% the amount of the nonfederal share of partnership activities carried out using federal funds.

To amend the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 
to reauthorize the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, 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 ``Champlain Valley National Heritage 
Partnership Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE 
              PARTNERSHIP.

    (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 288(a) of the 
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 
320101 note; Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended by striking 
``not more than a total'' and all that follows through ``any fiscal 
year'' and inserting ``$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 
2036''.
    (b) Non-Federal Share.--Section 288(b) of the Champlain Valley 
National Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended by striking ``50 
percent'' and inserting ``25 percent''.
    (c) Termination of Authority.--Section 289 of the Champlain Valley 
National Heritage Partnership Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 109-338; 120 Stat. 1824) is amended by striking ``on the 
date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``on September 30, 2036''.
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Get Our Kids to School Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8621 | Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Get Our Kids to School Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to extend the duration of certain waivers for commercial driver's license applicants seeking to operate a school bus.
Specifically, DOT may provide a waiver that grants states, for a period not in excess of one year, the discretion to waive the engine compartment component of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills requirement for a commercial driver's license applicant seeking to operate a school bus. Currently, a waiver cannot exceed three months.

To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to extend the duration of 
    certain waivers for school bus drivers, 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 ``Get Our Kids to School Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. WAIVERS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.

    (a) Extended Waiver Period.--In the case of a covered waiver, the 
period specified in section 31315(a)(1) of title 49, United States 
Code, shall be treated as a period not in excess of 1 year.
    (b) Public Comments on Further Extension of Waiver.--Not later than 
120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
solicit public comments on the feasibility and potential benefits of 
granting a covered waiver of unlimited duration.
    (c) Availability of Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, funds made available to a State under section 31313 of title 
49, United States Code, may be used by the State to assist with costs 
associated with a covered waiver.
    (d) Covered Waiver Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered 
waiver'' means a waiver that grants to States the discretion to waive 
the engine compartment component of the pre-trip vehicle inspection 
skills requirement described in section 383.113(a)(1)(i) of title 49, 
Code of Federal Regulations, for a commercial driver's license 
applicant seeking to operate a school bus.
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To amend the Military Selective Service Act to allow women to elect to register for the draft.
Bill: H.R.5392 | Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess (R-UT)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill provides that a female citizen of the United States (or other female person residing in the country) who is between the ages of 18 and 26 may elect to present herself and submit to registration for the draft.

To amend the Military Selective Service Act to allow women to elect to 
                        register for the draft.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF WOMEN TO REGISTER FOR THE DRAFT.

    The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is 
amended as follows:
            (1) Section 3 (50 U.S.C. 3802) is amended by adding at the 
        end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) A female citizen of the United States, or other female person 
residing in the United States, who is between the ages described in 
subsection (a), may elect to present herself and submit to registration 
pursuant to such subsection.''.
            (2) Section 4(a) (50 U.S.C. 3803(a)) is amended--
                    (A) in the first undesignated paragraph--
                            (i) by inserting ``(or who elects to 
                        register)'' after ``every person required to 
                        register''; and
                            (ii) by inserting ``(or having elected to 
                        register)'' after ``having been required to 
                        register''; and
                    (B) in the second undesignated paragraph, by 
                striking ``who is required to register'' and inserting 
                ``who registers''.
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Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7395 | Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. (D-MD)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022
This bill increases the tax deduction for the expenses of eligible educators from $250 to $1,000, An eligible educator is, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction 
   for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

    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 ``Educators Expense Deduction 
Modernization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELIGIBLE 
              EDUCATORS.

    (a) In General.--Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``elementary and secondary 
        school teachers'' and inserting ``eligible educators'', and
            (2) by striking ``$250'' and inserting ``$1,000''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 62(d)(3) of such Code is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2022'',
            (2) by striking ``250'' and inserting ``1,000'', and
            (3) by striking ``calendar year 2014'' and inserting 
        ``calendar year 2021''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act of 2022
Bill: S.5224 | Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. (D-NJ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act of 2022
This bill excludes from the gross income of certain farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners who are at financial risk payments for debt relief and for remedying past discrimination against such individuals.

To exclude from gross income certain assistance provided to farmers, 
                        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 ``Family Farmer and Rancher Tax 
Fairness Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS, ETC.

    For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of 
any payment described in section 1006(e) of the American Rescue Plan 
Act of 2021 (as amended by section 22007 of Public Law 117-169) or 
section 22006 of Public Law 117-169--
            (1) such payment shall not be included in the gross income 
        of the person on whose behalf, or to whom, such payment is 
        made,
            (2) no deduction shall be denied, no tax attribute shall be 
        reduced, and no basis increase shall be denied, by reason of 
        the exclusion from gross income provided by paragraph (1), and
            (3) in the case of a partnership or S corporation on whose 
        behalf, or to whom, such a payment is made--
                    (A) any amount excluded from income by reason of 
                paragraph (1) shall be treated as tax exempt income for 
                purposes of sections 705 and 1366 of such Code, and
                    (B) except as provided by the Secretary of the 
                Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate), any increase in 
                the adjusted basis of a partner's interest in a 
                partnership under section 705 of such Code with respect 
                to any amount described in subparagraph (A) shall equal 
                the partner's distributive share of deductions 
                resulting from interest that is part of such payment 
                and the partner's share, as determined under section 
                752 of such Code, of principal that is part of such 
                payment.
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BUILD Act
Bill: S.881 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act or the BUILD Act
This bill increases from $15 billion to $30 billion the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national 
  limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer 
                            facility bonds.

    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 ``Building United States 
Infrastructure and Leveraging Development Act'' or the ``BUILD Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE NATIONAL LIMITATION AMOUNT FOR QUALIFIED HIGHWAY OR 
              SURFACE FREIGHT TRANSFER FACILITY BONDS.

    (a) In General.--Section 142(m)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``$15,000,000,000'' and inserting 
``$30,000,000,000''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021
Bill: S.3339 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021
This bill caps the monthly cost-sharing amount permitted for prescription drugs under qualified health plans and group health plans.


To limit cost sharing for prescription drugs, 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 ``Capping Prescription Costs Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CAP ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST-SHARING.

    (a) Qualified Health Plans.--Section 1302(c) of the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by inserting ``, including 
        cost-sharing with respect to prescription drugs covered by the 
        plan'' after ``charges''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) Prescription drug cost-sharing.--
                    ``(A) 2023.--For plan years beginning in 2023, the 
                cost-sharing incurred under a health plan with respect 
                to prescription drugs covered by the plan shall not 
                exceed $250 per month for each enrolled individual, or 
                $500 for each family.
                    ``(B) 2024 and later.--
                            ``(i) In general.--In the case of any plan 
                        year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, 
                        the limitation under this paragraph shall be 
                        equal to the applicable dollar amount under 
                        subparagraph (A) for plan years beginning in 
                        2023, increased by an amount equal to the 
                        product of that amount and the medical care 
                        component of the consumer price index for all 
                        urban consumers (as published by the Bureau of 
                        Labor Statistics) for that year.
                            ``(ii) Adjustment to amount.--If the amount 
                        of any increase under clause (i) is not a 
                        multiple of $5, such increase shall be rounded 
                        to the next lowest multiple of $5.''.
    (b) Group Health Plans.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``annual''; and
            (2) by striking ``paragraph (1) of section 1302(c)'' and 
        inserting ``paragraphs (1) and (5) of section 1302(c) of the 
        Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) 
shall take effect with respect to plans beginning after December 31, 
2022.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Bill: S.J.Res.58 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 58

    Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign 
    military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense 
                         articles and services.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 4, 2022

  Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
        twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign 
    military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense 
                         articles and services.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following proposed 
foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is prohibited:
            (1) The sale of the following defense articles and 
        services, described in Transmittal No. 22-26, submitted to 
        Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export 
        Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)), and published in the 
        Congressional Record on August 2, 2022: three hundred (300) 
        PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic 
        missiles (GEM-T); tools and test equipment; range and test 
        programs; support equipment to include associated publications 
        and technical documentation; training equipment; spare and 
        repair parts; New Equipment Training; Transportation; Quality 
        Assurance Team support; U.S. Government and contractor 
        technical assistance; engineering, and logistics support 
        services; Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); field office 
        support; International Engineering Services Program Field 
        Surveillance Program; and other related elements of logistics 
        and program support.
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DEFEND the Great Lakes Act
Bill: H.R.4768 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Detrimental Erosion Forcing Enhanced Needs to the Defend the Great Lakes Act or the DEFEND the Great Lakes Act

To require the Secretary of the Army to initiate at least 5 projects to 
 reduce the loss and degradation of Great Lakes coastal wetlands, 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 ``Detrimental Erosion Forcing Enhanced 
Needs to Defend the Great Lakes Act'' or the ``DEFEND the Great Lakes 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROJECTS TO PROTECT GREAT LAKES COASTAL WETLANDS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall initiate not less than 5 
projects under section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330).
    (b) Project Type.--Each of the projects initiated under subsection 
(a) shall be a project to reduce the risk of loss and degradation of 
coastal wetlands along the shorelines of the Great Lakes due to 
shoreline erosion caused by high velocity waves and high water events.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research Act
Bill: H.R.1363 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Sustainable Agriculture Research Act
This bill revises the goals of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA).
Specifically, the bill expands the goals to require AGARDA to enhance the role of agriculture in innovative voluntary resilience solutions in the United States through the development of agricultural technologies that address (1) the impact of extreme weather on crop production, (2) the expansion of the potential for long-term carbon storage through agriculture, (3) increased economic and practical feasibility for renewable and sustainable energy on farms and in the agriculture industry, and (4) increased adoption of voluntary conservation practices that sequester carbon and build on-farm climate resilience.

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching 
Policy Act of 1977 to provide for an additional goal of the Agriculture 
  Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) to enhance the 
      role of agriculture in innovative sustainability solutions.

    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 ``Sustainable Agriculture Research 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL GOAL OF AGARDA TO ENHANCE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN 
              INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS.

    Section 1473H(b)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, 
Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(2)) is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); 
        and
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
                    ``(D) to enhance the role of agriculture in 
                innovative voluntary resilience solutions in the United 
                States through the development of agricultural 
                technologies that address--
                            ``(i) the impact of extreme weather on crop 
                        production;
                            ``(ii) the expansion of the potential for 
                        long-term carbon storage through agriculture;
                            ``(iii) increased economic and practical 
                        feasibility for renewable and sustainable 
                        energy on farms and in the agriculture 
                        industry; and
                            ``(iv) increased adoption of voluntary 
                        conservation practices that sequester carbon 
                        and build on-farm climate resilience; and''.
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Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022
Bill: S.4826 | Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Community Wildfire Protection Act of 2022
This bill modifies the definition of at-risk community with respect to the hazardous fuel reduction program to eliminate the requirement that such a community be an interface community as defined in the notice titled Wildland Urban Interface Communities Within the Vicinity of Federal Lands That Are at High Risk From Wildfire or be within or adjacent to federal land.

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to modify the 
             definition of the term ``at-risk community''.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wildfire Protection Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF AT-RISK COMMUNITY.

    Section 101(1) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 
U.S.C. 6511(1)) is amended--
            (1) by striking subparagraph (A); and
            (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as 
        subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.
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Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8045 | Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022
This bill permits the inclusion of fuel minerals (e.g., uranium) on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security. (Fuel minerals are currently excluded from the list.)
Additionally, the U.S. Geological Survey must revise the list to add critical fuel minerals if it determines the revisions are necessary.

To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to alter the criteria for the 
                   designation of critical minerals.

    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 ``Critical Minerals Classification 
Improvement Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF CRITICAL MINERAL REMOVE EXCLUSION OF 
              FUEL MINERALS.

    (a) In General.--Section 7002(a)(3)(B) of the Energy Act of 2020 
(30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3)(B)) is amended--
            (1) by striking clause (i); and
            (2) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) 
        and (ii), respectively.
    (b) Technical Correction.--Section 7002(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Energy 
Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3)(B)), as redesignated, is amended by 
inserting ``or'' after the semicolon.
    (c) Uranium Critical Mineral Status.--The Director of the United 
States Geological Survey shall, not later than 90 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, make such revisions to the final list of 
critical minerals included in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of 
Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey 
(87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022) as the Director determines are 
necessary consistent with the amendments made by this section.
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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
Bill: H.R.2897 | Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
This bill adds requirements regarding the availability of training that the Department of Agriculture provides under current law for local food service personnel in schools.
The training must be scheduled primarily during regular, paid working hours; offered in-person whenever appropriate; and incorporate hands-on training techniques.
If the training is scheduled outside of working hours, food service personnel must be informed about the necessity of scheduling the program and compensated for attending the program. Personnel may not be penalized for failing to attend a program outside of working hours.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability 
 and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, 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 ``Improving Training for School Food 
Service Workers Act''.

SEC. 2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING.

    Section 7(g)(2)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 
1776(g)(2)(B)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(iv) Availability and appropriateness of 
                        training.--A training program carried out under 
                        this subparagraph shall be--
                                    ``(I) a program scheduled primarily 
                                during regular, paid working hours, and 
                                in the event such program is scheduled 
                                outside of such working hours--
                                            ``(aa) efforts shall be 
                                        made to inform food service 
                                        personnel of the necessity of 
                                        such program to be so 
                                        scheduled;
                                            ``(bb) compensation shall 
                                        be provided to such personnel 
                                        for attending such program; and
                                            ``(cc) such personnel shall 
                                        not be penalized for not being 
                                        able to attend such program; 
                                        and
                                    ``(II) offered in-person whenever 
                                appropriate, and incorporate hands-on 
                                training techniques.''.
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RAMP Act
Bill: H.R.8063 | Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act or the RAMP Act
This bill repeals the private right of action against insurance plans that do not provide appropriate primary payment in cases in which Medicare is a secondary payer.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the private 
 cause of action for damages in the case of a primary plan which fails 
      to provide for primary payment or appropriate reimbursement.

    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 ``Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act'' 
or the ``RAMP Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IN THE CASE OF A 
              PRIMARY PLAN WHICH FAILS TO PROVIDE FOR PRIMARY PAYMENT 
              OR APPROPRIATE REIMBURSEMENT.

    Section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395y(b)(3)(A)) is repealed.
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To modify the prohibition on participation of the People's Republic of China in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by China.
Bill: H.R.3041 | Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott (R-FL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill expands a provision that prohibits China from participating in certain naval exercises until specified conditions are met.
In addition to the already existing conditions, China may not participate in the naval exercises until the Department of State certifies that China's government has (1) stopped committing any ongoing genocide, (2) apologized for such genocide, and (3) engaged in a credible justice and accountability process for the victims.

To modify the prohibition on participation of the People's Republic of 
    China in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises to include 
                    cessation of genocide by China.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE'S 
              REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) NAVAL 
              EXERCISES TO INCLUDE CESSATION OF GENOCIDE BY CHINA.

    Section 1259(a)(1) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 321 note) is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) ceased committing ongoing genocide in China, 
                as determined by the Secretary of State on January 19, 
                2021, recognized and apologized for committing such 
                genocide, and engaged in a credible justice and 
                accountability process for all victims of such 
                genocide.''.
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For the relief of Igor Klyuchenko.
Bill: H.R.6910 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. (D-IL)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Igor Klyuchenko.

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

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR IGOR KLYUCHENKO.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Igor Klyuchenko shall be 
eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status 
to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon 
filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 
204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent 
resident.
    (b) Adjustment of Status.--If Igor Klyuchenko enters the United 
States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall 
be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if 
otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 
245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees.--Subsections (a) 
and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an 
immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed 
with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number.--Upon the granting of an 
immigrant visa or permanent residence to Igor Klyuchenko, the Secretary 
of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the 
current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant 
visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens' 
birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, 
if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made 
available to natives of the country of the aliens' birth under section 
202(e) of such Act.
    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain 
Relatives.--The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Igor 
Klyuchenko shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any 
right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Future of Water Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7182 | Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro (D-CA)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Future of Water Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the trading of futures contracts in water or water rights. A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a commodity or financial instrument at a set price at a specific time.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and 
       water rights for future delivery, 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 ``Future of Water Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF TRADING IN WATER AND WATER RIGHTS FOR FUTURE 
              DELIVERY.

    (a) Commodity Exchange Act.--Section 1a(9) of the Commodity 
Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1a(9)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(7 U.S.C. 13-1)) and'' and inserting ``(7 
        U.S.C. 13-1)),'';
            (2) by inserting ``water or water rights (or any index, 
        measure, value, or data related to water or water rights), 
        and'' after ``receipts), and''; and
            (3) by striking ``receipts) in which'' and inserting 
        ``receipts, and water or water rights, or any index, measure, 
        value, or data related to water or water rights) in which''.
    (b) Public Law 85-839.--The first section of Public Law 85-839 (7 
U.S.C. 13-1) is amended in the first sentence of subsection (a)--
            (1) by inserting ``water or water rights (or any index, 
        measure, value, or data related to water or water rights),'' 
        after ``sale of''; and
            (2) by striking ``receipts)'' and inserting ``receipts),''.
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Safe RIDE Act of 2021
Bill: S.376 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021 or the Safe RIDE Act of 2021
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study motor vehicle recalls and the reasons why vehicle owners do not have repairs performed for vehicles subject to such recalls. It also directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to study how vehicle recall notices can (1) more effectively reach vehicle owners, (2) be made easier for consumers to understand, and (3) incentivize vehicle owners to complete the repairs described in such notices.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a 
        study on motor vehicle recalls, 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 ``Safe Recall Information Distributed 
Equitably Act of 2021'' or the ``Safe RIDE Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON OPEN RECALLS.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall--
            (1) conduct a study to determine--
                    (A) the number of passenger motor vehicles in each 
                State that--
                            (i) are used--
                                    (I) as taxicabs; or
                                    (II) by transportation network 
                                companies for similar for-hire 
                                purposes; and
                            (ii) have 1 or more open recalls; and
                    (B) the reasons why vehicle owners do not have 
                repairs performed for vehicles subject to open recalls; 
                and
            (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study 
        under paragraph (1), including any recommendations for 
        increasing the rate of repair for vehicles subject to open 
        recalls.

SEC. 3. STUDY ON RECALL NOTICES.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
shall--
            (1) conduct a study to determine the ways in which vehicle 
        recall notices could--
                    (A) more effectively reach vehicle owners;
                    (B) be made easier for all consumers to understand; 
                and
                    (C) incentivize vehicle owners to complete the 
                repairs described in the recall notices; and
            (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study 
        under paragraph (1).

SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

    Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict the authority of 
the Secretary, including under section 30111 of title 49, United States 
Code, or to meet the requirements enacted in Public Law 112-141 and 
Public Law 114-94.
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Justice for Juveniles Act
Bill: H.R.961 | Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay (D-PA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Juveniles Act
This bill exempts juvenile prisoners (i.e., inmates who are under 22 years of age) from various requirements of the inmate grievance procedure, including the requirement to exhaust administrative remedies before filing a federal lawsuit regarding the condition of their confinement.

To exempt juveniles from the requirements for suits by prisoners, and 
                          for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Justice for Juveniles Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF JUVENILES FROM THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUITS BY 
              PRISONERS.

    Section 7 of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (42 
U.S.C. 1997e) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (h), by striking ``sentenced for, or 
        adjudicated delinquent for,'' and inserting ``or sentenced 
        for''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) Exemption of Juvenile Prisoners.--This section shall not 
apply to an action pending on the date of enactment of the Justice for 
Juveniles Act or filed on or after such date if such action is--
            ``(1) brought by a prisoner who has not attained 22 years 
        of age; or
            ``(2) brought by any prisoner with respect to a prison 
        condition that occurred before the prisoner attained 22 years 
        of age.''.

SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying 
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional 
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that 
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act
Bill: S.1850 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act
This bill authorizes the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF) to update and make corrections to certain memorials in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Specifically, NCMAF may
Additionally, NCMAF is authorized to verify the names of chaplains with their respective military branch for memorialization in Arlington National Cemetery.

To preserve the memorials to chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery, 
                        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 ``Chaplains Memorial Preservation 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS TO CHAPLAINS ON CHAPLAINS HILL AT 
              ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.

    (a) Updates to Memorials.--The National Conference on Ministry to 
the Armed Forces, or any successor organization recognized in law for 
purposes of this Act, may, at no cost to the Federal Government--
            (1)(A) update the memorial to Protestant chaplains located 
        in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, with a granite, 
        marble, or other stone base to host the bronze plaque of the 
        memorial;
            (B) add an additional plaque to such base that includes the 
        name of each chaplain, verified as described in subsection (b), 
        who died while on active duty since the original memorial was 
        placed; and
            (C) make such other updates and corrections to the memorial 
        as may from time to time be needed as determined by the 
        National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces or such 
        successor organization; and
            (2) make such updates and corrections to the memorial to 
        Catholic chaplains and the memorial to Jewish chaplains located 
        in Arlington National Cemetery as may from time to time be 
        needed as determined by the National Conference on Ministry to 
        the Armed Forces or such successor organization.
    (b) Verification of Names.--The National Conference on Ministry to 
the Armed Forces, or any successor organization recognized in law for 
purposes of this Act, may verify with the Chief of Chaplains of the 
Army, the Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, the Chief of Chaplains for 
the Air Force and the Space Force, and such agencies of the Department 
of Defense as the Secretary of the Army considers appropriate, the 
names of chaplains for memorialization in Arlington National Cemetery.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed as 
authorizing the expansion of any monument or memorial that is located 
in Arlington National Cemetery as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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No NFIP Subsidies for Millionaires Act
Bill: S.2832 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
No NFIP Subsidies for Millionaires Act
This bill requires that the premium rate for flood insurance provided through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for single-family homes valued at more than $1 million be based on sound actuarial principles and not be subject to any rate caps. Under current law, certain types of property are not charged actuarial rates for NFIP coverage.

To prohibit the National Flood Insurance Program from providing flood 
  insurance subsidies for single-family residences that are valued at 
             more than $1,000,000, 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 NFIP Subsidies for Millionaires 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FLOOD INSURANCE SUBSIDIES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY 
              HOMES VALUED AT OVER $1,000,000.

    Section 1307 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
4014) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
    ``(h) Prohibition on Subsidies for Single-Family Homes Valued at 
Over $1,000,000.--The premium rate for flood insurance under this title 
for a property consisting of 1 residence with an assessed value, at the 
time of acquiring or renewing the flood insurance policy, of more than 
$1,000,000--
            ``(1) shall be based on sound actuarial principles; and
            ``(2) shall not be subject to any cap on the increase in 
        the premium rate for flood insurance.''.
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To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to submit to Congress a report relating to any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3721 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Transportation to report on its investigation of any structural defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The office must consult with the New York State Department of Transportation during its investigation.

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to 
 submit to Congress a report relating to any structural defects in the 
        Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, 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. REPORT ON POTENTIAL STRUCTURAL DEFECTS IN THE GOVERNOR MARIO 
              M. CUOMO BRIDGE.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of 
Transportation shall submit to Congress a report detailing the steps 
that the Inspector General has taken to investigate any structural 
defects in the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, including the findings 
of such investigation.
    (b) State Coordination.--The Inspector General of the Department of 
Transportation shall consult with the New York State Department of 
Transportation during the course of the investigation described in 
subsection (a).
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Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: S.318 | Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public.
Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.

To require the publication of the name of any person pardoned by the 
                   President, 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 ``Presidential Pardon Transparency Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF PARDONS.

    Not later than 3 days after the date on which the President grants 
any reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States, the 
Attorney General shall publish in the Federal Register and on the 
official website of the President the following:
            (1) The name of the person.
            (2) The date on which the reprieve or pardon was issued.
            (3) The full text of the reprieve or pardon.
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