hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Israel Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3190 | Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike (R-WI)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Israel Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021
This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

To prohibit rescinding the recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the 
                             Golan Heights.

    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 ``Israel Sovereignty Reassurance Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON RESCINDING THE RECOGNITION OF ISRAEL'S 
              SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE GOLAN HEIGHTS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds 
appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of State 
for fiscal year 2022 may be used to prepare, propose, draft, review, or 
promulgate any regulation, guidance, or executive order or to otherwise 
implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the 
recognition by the United States that the Golan Heights are a part of 
Israel.
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Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act
Bill: H.R.5685 | Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.
Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights.
In addition, an IHE must (1) annually submit to the Department of Education a report that includes all complaints alleging discrimination and make such report publicly available; and (2) provide students and employees with the contact information of the designated employee, the report, the enforcement policies of the IHE, and the procedures for reporting and investigating complaints.

To require institutions of higher education to designate at least one 
employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act 
                    of 1964, 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 Students' Civil Rights 
Act''.

SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

    Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(30) The institution will--
                    ``(A) designate at least one employee to coordinate 
                compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 
                1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), including any 
                investigation of any complaint alleging--
                            ``(i) noncompliance with such title; and
                            ``(ii) any actions prohibited by such 
                        title;
                    ``(B) annually submit a report to the Secretary 
                that includes all complaints described in subparagraph 
                (A) with respect to such institution;
                    ``(C) make the report under subparagraph (B) 
                publicly available on the internet website of the 
                institution; and
                    ``(D) notify students and employees of--
                            ``(i) the name, office address, and 
                        telephone number of each employee designated 
                        under subparagraph (A);
                            ``(ii) the report under subparagraph (B);
                            ``(iii) the enforcement policies of the 
                        institution with respect to such title; and
                            ``(iv) the procedure for reporting and 
                        investigating complaints under such title.''.
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FREED of Opioids Act
Bill: S.1634 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
FDA Review of Efficacy of EERW Double-Blinds of Opioids Act or the FREED of Opioids Act
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take certain actions to determine whether to permit the use of a certain methodology for drug clinical trials.
Specifically, the FDA must seek to contract with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for the NAS to conduct a study on the effectiveness of using enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal methodology in demonstrating the efficacy of opioid drugs in treating chronic pain.
The FDA must also convene a meeting of two specified FDA advisory committees to review the NAS study and vote on whether to permit the use of this methodology in drug clinical trials.

To require the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to 
permit the use of enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal methodology 
                    with respect to clinical trials.

    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 ``FDA Review of Efficacy of EERW 
Double-Blinds of Opioids Act'' or the ``FREED of Opioids Act''.

SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ENRICHED ENROLLMENT RANDOMIZED WITHDRAWAL 
              METHODOLOGY.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in 
this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Commissioner of 
Food and Drugs, shall convene a meeting of the Anesthetic and Analgesic 
Drug Products Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk 
Management Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration to 
vote on whether to permit the use of the enriched enrollment randomized 
withdrawal methodology in clinical trials of drugs, including opioid 
drugs. In conducting such review, the Secretary shall consider the 
report issued by the National Academy of Sciences under subsection (c).
    (b) Presentations.--If the Secretary allows for formal 
presentations in support of the use of the enriched enrollment 
randomized withdrawal methodology at the meeting described in 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall also allow for equal time at such 
meeting for presentations that are critical of such methodology.
    (c) NAS Study and Report.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into a 
contract with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National 
Academy--
            (1) conducts a study on the effectiveness of enriched 
        enrollment randomized withdrawal methodology in demonstrating 
        the efficacy of opioid drugs in treating chronic pain; and
            (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
        this Act, submits a report on such study to the Secretary.
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No Federal Funding for Teacher’s Unions Act
Bill: H.R.9314 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
No Federal Funding for Teacher's Unions Act
This bill prohibits labor organizations of education professionals from receiving federal funds.

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a labor organization the 
             members of which are education professionals.

    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 Federal Funding for Teacher's 
Unions Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be provided to a labor 
organization the members of which are education professionals.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Education professional.--The term ``education 
        professional'' means an individual who is employed by an 
        elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher 
        education.
            (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``elementary school'' and 
        ``secondary school'' have the meanings given such terms in 
        section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
        1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
            (3) Institution of higher education.--The term 
        ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such 
        term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 
        1001).
            (4) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' 
        has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National 
        Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)).
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Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021
Bill: S.846 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program. Application information may be shared only to identify or prevent fraudulent claims, for particularized national security purposes relating to the applicant, or to investigate or prosecute a felony not related to immigration status.
The bill also prohibits DHS from referring any individual with deferred action status to ICE, CBP, the Department of Justice, or any law enforcement agency.

To provide for the confidentiality of information submitted in requests 
 for deferred action under the deferred action for childhood arrivals 
                    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 ``Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) DACA program.--The term ``DACA program'' means the 
        deferred action for childhood arrivals program described in the 
        memorandum of the Department of Homeland Security entitled 
        ``Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to 
        Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children'' issued 
        on June 15, 2012.
            (2) Individual application information.--The term 
        ``individual application information'' means any information, 
        including personally identifiable information, submitted to the 
        Secretary after June 15, 2012, as part of a request for 
        consideration or reconsideration for the DACA program.
            (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of Homeland Security.

SEC. 3. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED FOR DACA PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall protect individual application 
information from disclosure to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
or U.S. Customs and Border Protection for any purpose other than the 
implementation of the DACA program.
    (b) Referrals Prohibited.--The Secretary may not refer to U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, the Department of Justice, or any other law enforcement 
agency any individual the case of whom has been deferred pursuant to 
the DACA program.
    (c) Limited Exception.--Individual application information may be 
shared with national security and law enforcement agencies--
            (1) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims;
            (2) for particularized national security purposes relating 
        to an individual application; and
            (3) for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not 
        related to immigration status.
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A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG pursuant to the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.
Bill: S.2894 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG. (Nord Stream 2 AG is the entity that operates Nord Stream 2, a pipeline designed to carry natural gas exports from Russia to Germany.)

To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG 
pursuant to the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

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

SECTION 1. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO NORD STREAM 2 AG.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) of 
section 10 of the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic 
Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 8909), as added by section 
228 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act 
(Public Law 115-44; 131 Stat. 911), with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG.
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For the relief of Melecio Andazola-Morales.
Bill: H.R.6325 | Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed (D-CO)
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:

For the relief of Melecio Andazola-Morales.

    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 MELECIO ANDAZOLA-MORALES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Melecio Andazola-Morales 
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 Melecio Andazola-Morales 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 Melecio Andazola-Morales, the 
Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 
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 alien's 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 alien's birth 
under section 202(e) of such Act.
    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain 
Relatives.--The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Melecio 
Andazola-Morales shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded 
any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality 
Act.
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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
Bill: S.1748 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
This bill modifies the bar against U.S. courts enforcing or validating trademarks that were confiscated by the Cuban government.
The bill prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing or validating such confiscated trademarks if the mark had been used in connection with a confiscated business or asset. Currently, the prohibition applies only if the confiscated trademark is being asserted in the United States by a Cuban national.
Under the bill, the prohibition shall not apply if the original trademark owner, or a successor, has expressly consented to the enforcement action.
The prohibition shall apply only if the entity asserting the trademark rights knew or should have known, when it acquired the rights, that the mark was the same or substantially similar to one connected to a confiscated business or asset.

To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of 
 certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial 
                                 names.

    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 Stolen Trademarks Honored in 
America Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION.

    Section 211 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A 
of Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-88) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(2)--
                    (A) by striking ``by a designated national''; and
                    (B) by inserting before the period at the end the 
                following: ``that was used in connection with a 
                business or assets that were confiscated unless the 
                original owner of the mark, trade name, or commercial 
                name, or the bona fide successor-in-interest has 
                expressly consented'';
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``by a designated 
        national or its successor-in-interest'';
            (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);
            (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
    ``(d) Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall apply only 
if the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know 
at the time when the person or entity acquired the rights asserted that 
the mark, trade name, or commercial name was the same as or 
substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that 
was used in connection with a business or assets that were 
confiscated.''; and
            (5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking ``In 
        this section:'' and all that follows through ``(2) The term'' 
        and inserting ``In this section, the term''.
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Community Bank Relief Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6145 | Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey (R-KS)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Community Bank Relief Act of 2021
This bill requires banking agencies to set the community bank leverage ratio between 8% and 8.5% for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 for community banks seeking to satisfy simplified capital adequacy requirements. Currently, banking agencies are statutorily required to set the rate between 8% and 10% through rulemaking. Under current regulations, the rate will increase from 8.5% to 9% on January 1, 2022.

To require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to develop a 
Community Bank Leverage Ratio that is between 8 percent and 8.5 percent 
    for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, 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 ``Community Bank Relief Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. COMMUNITY BANK LEVERAGE RATIO.

    Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer 
Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5371 note) is amended by striking subsection 
(b) and inserting the following:
    ``(b) Community Bank Leverage Ratio.--
            ``(1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agencies 
        shall, through notice and comment rule making under section 553 
        of title 5, United States Code--
                    ``(A) develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 
                not less than 8 percent and not more than 10 percent 
                for qualifying community banks; and
                    ``(B) establish procedures for treatment of a 
                qualifying community bank that has a Community Bank 
                Leverage Ratio that falls below the percentage 
                developed under paragraph (1) after exceeding the 
                percentage developed under paragraph (1).
            ``(2) Calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.--Not 
        withstanding paragraph (1), the appropriate Federal banking 
        agencies shall, through notice and comment rule making under 
        section 553 of title 5, United States Code, develop a Community 
        Bank Leverage Ratio to apply during the period beginning on 
        January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024, that is not 
        less than 8 percent and not more than 8.5 percent for 
        qualifying community banks.''.
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FIRED Act
Bill: H.R.3140 | Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren (R-OH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Fauci's Incompetence Requires Early Dismissal Act or the FIRED Act
This bill retroactively prohibits an individual from serving as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for more than 12 years.

To provide that an individual may not occupy the position of the 
 Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 
              more than 12 years, 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 ``Fauci's Incompetence Requires Early 
Dismissal Act'' or the ``FIRED Act''.

SEC. 2. 12-YEAR LIMIT FOR OCCUPYING POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL 
              INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 405(a)(2) of the Public 
Health Service Act, an individual may not serve as Director of the 
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for a period 
greater than 12 total years.
    (b) Application.--Subsection (a) shall apply to any individual 
appointed as such Director before, on, or after the date of enactment 
of this Act.
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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships.
Bill: S.4152 | Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark (D-AZ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Food and Drug Administration's Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships, which support medical product innovation, development, and safety.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the 
               Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships.

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

SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CRITICAL PATH PUBLIC-PRIVATE 
              PARTNERSHIPS.

    Section 566(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 360bbb-5(f)) is amended by striking ``$6,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$10,000,000 for each 
of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.
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Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act
Bill: S.2222 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act
This bill increases to $250,000 the criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information by federal employees and tax return preparers. It also lowers the evidentiary requirements for removal of employees from federal service who disclose tax return information without authorization.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for 
    removing employees who disclose tax return information without 
                 authorization, 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 ``Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE OF PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF TAXPAYER 
              INFORMATION.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 7213(a) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting 
``$250,000''.
    (b) Disclosures by Tax Return Preparers.--Subsection (a) of section 
7216 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
``$1,000 ($100,000 in the case of a disclosure or use to which section 
6713(b) applies)'' and inserting ``$250,000''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to disclosures made on or after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.

SEC. 3. REMOVAL.

    (a) In General.--Section 7701(c)(1)(A) of title 5, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting ``or in the case of an action involving a 
removal from the service for an alleged violation of section 7213(a)(1) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,'' after ``described in section 
4303,''.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
may not be construed to permit an officer or employee of the United 
States to submit an appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board if 
that individual is dismissed from office or discharged from employment 
upon conviction for a violation of section 7213(a)(1) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986.
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Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act
Bill: H.R.3256 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act
This bill prohibits making federal funds available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on federal funds given to the institute over the past 15 years. The report must list any such funds that the institute provided to the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or affiliates of these entities.


To prohibit Federal funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

    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 ``Defund the Wuhan Institute of 
Virology Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING TO THE WUHAN INSTITUTE OF 
              VIROLOGY.

    (a) In General.--No funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law 
may be made available for any purpose to the Wuhan Institute of 
Virology.
    (b) GAO Study and Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall conduct a study, and submit to Congress a report, on the amount 
of Federal funds awarded or indirectly given to Wuhan Institute of 
Virology or researchers affiliated with Wuhan Institute of Virology, 
during the 15-year period preceding such date of enactment were 
provided, whether purposely or inadvertently, to the People's Republic 
of China, Chinese Communist Party, or the Wuhan Institute of Virology, 
or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
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SEVER Act of 2022
Bill: S.4856 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2022 or the SEVER Act of 2022
This bill directs the President to deny an individual's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if the individual is subject to sanctions regarding Iran and may pose a threat to U.S. national security interests.

To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals 
 subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other 
                               purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement 
and Restrictions Act of 2022'' or the ``SEVER Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. DENIAL OF VISAS TO CERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES TO UNITED NATIONS.

    Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-246; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is 
amended by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, or is subject to 
sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; 
relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on 
September 15, 2022; and''.
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ESG Rule Prevention Act
Bill: H.R.9543 | Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
ESG Rule Prevention Act
This bill prohibits federal agencies from requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by federal contractors as a condition of eligibility for federal contracts.

To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the head of agencies 
   from requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and the 
implementation of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by Federal 
                  contractors, 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 ``ESG Rule Prevention Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 
              AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION 
              TARGETS BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 4715. Prohibition on requiring disclosure of greenhouse gas 
              emissions and implementation of greenhouse gas emission 
              reduction targets by Federal contractors.
    ``(a) Prohibition.--The head of an agency may not require as a 
condition of eligibility for a contract with the agency that a person--
            ``(1) disclose to the head of the agency the amount of 
        greenhouse gas emissions the person is responsible for; or
            ``(2) meet an emissions reduction target for greenhouse gas 
        emissions during the term of the contract concerned.
    ``(b) Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `agency' has the 
meaning given such term in section 551 of title 5.''.
    (b) Application.--The prohibition established under section 4715 of 
title 41, United States Code, shall only apply to contracts entered 
into after the date of the enactment of this section.
    (c) Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following:

``4715. Prohibition on requiring disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions 
                            and implementation of greenhouse gas 
                            emission reduction targets by Federal 
                            contractors.''.
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Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021
Bill: S.781 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Defense to amend regulations to provide that approved parental leave shall not terminate upon the death of the child for whom the leave is taken.

To provide for the continuation of paid parental leave for members of 
       the Armed Services in the event of the death of the child.

    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 ``Elaine M. Checketts Military 
Families Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. CONTINUATION OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE UPON DEATH OF CHILD.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the regulations prescribed 
pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of section 701 of title 10, United 
States Code, to provide that the eligibility of primary and secondary 
caregivers for paid parental leave that has already been approved shall 
not terminate upon the death of the child for whom such leave is taken.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the "Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building".
Bill: S.3826 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 217]
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Public Law 117-217
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
  1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the ``Gary James Fletcher Post 
         Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 -  [S. 3826]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. GARY JAMES FLETCHER POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Gary James 
Fletcher Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 2, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3826:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            May 25, considered and passed Senate.
            Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Bill: H.J.Res.17 | Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie (D-CA)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

Calendar No. 12
117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 17


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 18, 2021

                                Received

                             March 22, 2021

                          Read the first time

                             March 23, 2021

            Read the second time and placed on the calendar

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights 
                               amendment.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstanding any time 
limit contained in House Joint Resolution 208, 92d Congress, as agreed 
to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of amendment proposed 
to the States in that joint resolution shall be valid to all intents 
and purposes as part of the United States Constitution whenever 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.

            Passed the House of Representatives March 17, 2021.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.




                                                        Calendar No. 12

117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                             H. J. RES. 17

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION

    Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights 
                               amendment.

_______________________________________________________________________

                             March 23, 2021

            Read the second time and placed on the calendar
FACE Act
Bill: H.R.6609 | Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Facial Authorization Cannot be Enforced Act or the FACE Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from establishing or maintaining any verification process for access to an Internal Revenue Service online account using facial recognition technology.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from using facial recognition 
   technology to access any Internal Revenue Service online account.

    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 ``Facial Authorization Cannot be 
Enforced Act'' or the ``FACE Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FACIAL RECOGNITION FOR ACCESS TO INTERNAL 
              REVENUE SERVICE ACCOUNTS.

    The Secretary of the Treasury may not establish or maintain any 
verification process for access to an Internal Revenue Service online 
account using facial recognition technology.
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A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the "James D. Todd United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.
Bill: S.4017 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the U.S. courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the James D. Todd United States Courthouse.

[117th Congress Public Law 240]
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Public Law 117-240
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland 
   Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the ``James D. Todd United States 
   Courthouse'', and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 20, 2022 -  [S. 
                                4017]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JAMES D. TODD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.

    (a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 111 South 
Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as 
the ``James D. Todd United States Courthouse''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States 
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a 
reference to the ``James D. Todd United States Courthouse''.

    Approved December 20, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4017:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.
            Dec. 13, considered and passed House.

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To prohibit the admission of aliens to the United States for 10 years, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.4643 | Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. (R-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This bill prohibits the admission of any alien into the United States for 10 years starting from this bill's enactment.

To prohibit the admission of aliens to the United States for 10 years, 
                        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. 10-YEAR BAN ON ADMISSION OF ALIENS TO THE UNITED STATES.

    Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and ending on the 
date that is 10 years after such date of enactment, no alien may be 
admitted to the United States.
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Department of Defense Principal Cyber Advisor Empowerment Act of 2021
Bill: S.3396 | Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike (R-SD)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Department of Defense Principal Cyber Advisor Empowerment Act of 2021
This bill requires specified cyber officials in the Department of Defense to be designated from among the personnel of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The bill applies to the officer to serve as Principal Cyber Advisor and the officer to serve concurrently as the Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy and as the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor.

To improve the position of the Principal Cyber Advisor, 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 ``Department of Defense Principal 
Cyber Advisor Empowerment Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF POSITION OF PRINCIPAL CYBER ADVISOR.

    (a) Designation of Principal Cyber Advisor.--Paragraph (1) of 
section 932(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended to read 
as follows:
            ``(1) Designation.--(A) The Secretary shall designate, from 
        among the personnel of the Office of the Under Secretary of 
        Defense for Policy, a Principal Cyber Advisor to act as the 
        principal advisor to the Secretary on military cyber forces and 
        activities.
            ``(B) The Secretary may only designate an official under 
        this paragraph if such official was appointed to the position 
        in which such official serves by and with the advice and 
        consent of the Senate.''.
    (b) Designation of Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor.--Section 
905(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended by striking 
``Secretary of Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for 
Policy''.
    (c) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall brief the 
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed 
Services of the House of Representatives on such recommendations as the 
Deputy Secretary may have for alternate reporting structures for the 
Principal Cyber Advisor and the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor within 
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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No Backdoor Gun Control Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6817 | Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
No Backdoor Gun Control Act of 2022
This bill removes the category of any other weapon from the definition of firearm under the National Firearms Act.
The bill treats persons who acquire or possess any other weapon as meeting registration or licensing requirements under the National Firearms Act.
The bill requires the Department of Justice to destroy any records relating to the registration of any other weapon not later than one year after the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove certain weapons 
   from the definition of firearms for the purposes of the National 
                 Firearms Act, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Backdoor Gun Control Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. REMOVING CERTAIN WEAPONS FROM THE DEFINITION OF FIREARMS.

    (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(5) any other weapon, as defined in 
        subsection (e);'', and
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as 
        paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. TREATMENT OF WEAPONS DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL 
              FIREARMS ACT.

    Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
    ``(f) Any Other Weapon Requirements Determined by Reference.--In 
the case of registration or licensing requirement for any other weapon 
under State or local law which is determined by reference to the 
National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a 
weapon in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, 
shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing 
requirement with respect to such weapon.''.

SEC. 4. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any 
registration of an applicable weapon maintained in the National 
Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed 
under section 5812 of such Code that identifies the transferee of an 
applicable weapon, and any application to make filed under section 5822 
of such Code that identifies the maker of an applicable weapon.
    (b) Applicable Weapon.--For purposes of this section, the term 
``applicable weapon'' has the meaning given the term ``any other 
weapon'' in section 5845 of such Code.
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Helping Kids Through Trauma Act
Bill: S.5310 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Helping Kids Through Trauma Act
This bill expressly permits state-licensed mental health organizations that receive grants for preservice or in-service training in a behavioral health-related paraprofessional field to use the grants for training on meeting the needs of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.

To ensure that mental and behavioral health education and training 
grants awarded under section 756(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act 
 may be used for training to increase skills and capacity to meet the 
     needs of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.

    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 ``Helping Kids Through Trauma Act''.

SEC. 2. USE OF GRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDS.

    Section 756(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294e-
1(a)(4)) is amended by inserting ``, including training to increase 
skills and capacity to meet the needs of children and adolescents who 
have experienced trauma'' before the period at the end.
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