hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Secure U.S. Capitol Act
Bill: H.R.339 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Secure U.S. Capitol Act
This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol, taking into account specified factors relating to safety, security, access, and overall design. The fencing must be installed by January 1, 2023.
On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing is to remain in place for 30 days, with possible extensions.

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install an 
 appropriate fence around the perimeter of the United States Capitol, 
              including the East Front and the West Front.

    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 ``Secure U.S. Capitol Act''.

SEC. 2. INSTALLATION OF FENCE AROUND PERIMETER OF UNITED STATES 
              CAPITOL.

    (a) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol shall carry out a 
project to design and install an appropriate fence around the perimeter 
of the United States Capitol, including the East Front and the West 
Front.
    (b) Factors Considered.--In carrying out the project under this 
section, the Architect of the Capitol shall take into consideration the 
need to protect the security of the United States Capitol and the 
safety of the individuals who work and visit the Capitol, to preserve 
the ability of individuals to visit the Capitol, and to preserve the 
design of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds, and shall consider 
specifically the so-called ``Gateway Project'' to protect the Capitol 
which was proposed by Terrance Gainer, the former Sergeant at Arms and 
Doorkeeper of the Senate and Chief of the Capitol Police.
    (c) Deadline.--The Architect of the Capitol shall complete the 
project under this section not later than January 1, 2023.
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READI Act
Bill: H.R.2871 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations Act or the READI Act
This bill prohibits the use of a military installation to house an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States or undergoing removal proceedings.

To prohibit the use of military installations to house aliens who do 
    not have a lawful immigration status or are undergoing removal 
                   proceedings in the United States.

    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 ``Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense 
Installations Act'' or the ``READI Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO HOUSE ALIENS 
              WHO DO NOT HAVE A LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS OR ARE 
              UNDERGOING REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) Prohibition.--A military installation may not be used to house 
any alien unlawfully present in the United States.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``alien unlawfully present'' means an alien 
        who--
                    (A) is covered by the rule of construction 
                regarding unlawful presence contained in section 
                212(a)(9)(B)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
                (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(ii)); or
                    (B) is undergoing removal proceedings in the United 
                States.
            (2) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United 
        States Code, but does not include an installation located 
        outside of the United States.
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Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
Bill: S.2657 | Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. (D-HI)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for the Microloan Program of the Small Business Administration to include the Northern Mariana Islands.

To amend the Small Business Act to define the term ``State'' for the 
 purposes of the microloan program carried out under that 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 ``Northern Mariana Islands 
Entrepreneurship Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MICROLOAN PROGRAM DEFINITIONS.

    Section 7(m)(11) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11)) 
is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ``and'' at the 
        end;
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(E) the term `State' means each of the several 
                States of the United States, the District of Columbia, 
                the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States 
                Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
                Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.''.
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To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National Special Security Event.
Bill: H.R.338 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This bill makes the counting of electoral college votes in Congress a National Special Security Event.
A National Special Security Event is a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. This designation authorizes the use of the U.S. Secret Service and certain funds to respond to the security needs resulting from such an event.

To clarify the counting of electoral votes in Congress to be a National 
                        Special Security Event.

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

SECTION 1. COUNTING OF ELECTORAL VOTES IN CONGRESS IS A NATIONAL 
              SPECIAL SECURITY EVENT.

    The counting of electoral college votes in Congress pursuant to 
section 15 of title 3, United States Code, is a National Special 
Security Event (as such term is defined in section 2001(9) of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 601(9))).
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To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas.
Bill: H.R.9332 | Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill updates the effective date of the arbitrage rules for the Permanent University Fund of the state of Texas.

To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the 
  continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial 
    leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas.

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

SECTION 1. CHANGE OF DATE RELATING TO AMOUNT BENEFITTING FROM SPECIAL 
              ARBITRAGE RULE.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (4) of section 648 of the Deficit 
Reduction Act of 1984 (98 Stat. 941) is amended by striking ``October 
9, 1969'' and inserting ``March 1, 1985''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take 
effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
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Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
Bill: H.R.4316 | Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy (D-CA)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Tribal Healthcare Careers Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities.
HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.

To provide a set-aside of funds for Indian populations under the health 
 profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social 
                 Security 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 ``Tribal Healthcare Careers Act''.

SEC. 2. SET-ASIDE OF FUNDS FOR INDIAN POPULATIONS.

    Section 2008(c)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1397g(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``15 percent of which for each 
fiscal year shall be reserved for grants to Indian tribes, tribal 
organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities'' before the 
period.

SEC. 3. GUARANTEE OF GRANTS FOR INDIAN POPULATIONS.

    Section 2008(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1397(a)(2)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
                    ``(C) Guarantee of grants for indian populations.--
                The Secretary shall award at least 10 grants under this 
                subsection to an eligible entity that is an Indian 
                tribe, a tribal organization, or a Tribal College or 
                University, to the extent there are a sufficient number 
                of applications submitted by such an eligible entity 
                that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B).''.

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 
2021.
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SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Bill: S.4102 | Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod (D-OH)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
This bill increases resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources.
Specifically, the bill increases the resource limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples. The bill annually adjusts the limits for inflation.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update the resource 
          limit for supplemental security income eligibility.

    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 ``SSI Savings Penalty Elimination 
Act''.

SEC. 2. UPDATE IN ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME 
              PROGRAM.

    (a) Update in Resource Limit for Individuals and Couples.--Section 
1611(a)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)(3)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$2,250'' and all 
        that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting 
        ``$20,000 in calendar year 2022, and shall be increased as 
        described in section 1617(d) for each subsequent calendar 
        year.''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$1,500'' and all 
        that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting 
        ``$10,000 in calendar year 2022, and shall be increased as 
        described in section 1617(d) for each subsequent calendar 
        year.''.
    (b) Inflation Adjustment.--Section 1617 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
1382f) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``; inflation 
        adjustment'' after ``benefits''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) In the case of any calendar year after 2022, each of the 
amounts specified in section 1611(a)(3) shall be increased by 
multiplying each such amount by the quotient (not less than 1) obtained 
by dividing--
            ``(1) the average of the consumer price index for all urban 
        consumers (all items; United States city average, as published 
        by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor) 
        for the 12-month period ending with September of the preceding 
        calendar year, by
            ``(2) such average for the 12-month period ending with 
        September 2021.''.
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A joint resolution to prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
Bill: S.J.Res.22 | Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. (D-MD)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This joint resolution repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, effective one year after the date of enactment of the resolution. The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force authorized the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the nations, organizations, or persons determined to have taken part in carrying out the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 22

  To prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military 
                                 Force.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 9, 2021

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  To prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military 
                                 Force.

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

SECTION 1. PROSPECTIVE REPEAL OF 2001 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY 
              FORCE.

    Effective on the date that is one year after the date of the 
enactment of this joint resolution, the Authorization for Use of 
Military Force (Public Law 107-40; 115 Stat. 224; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) 
is repealed.
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Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2276 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2021
This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 
               deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.

    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 ``Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS MADE PERMANENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 163(h)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking clause (iv).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2020.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".
Bill: H.R.8241 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy (D-LA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the ``Dr. Rudy 
                         Lombard Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. DR. RUDY LOMBARD POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Dr. Rudy Lombard 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 ``Dr. Rudy 
Lombard Post Office Building''.
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COBIA Act
Bill: H.R.4861 | Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (R-VA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Counting Overlooked Base Impact Aid Act or the COBIA Act
This bill requires the commanders of each military installation to annually submit written certification to their respective military departments verifying whether they have confirmed the information contained in all Impact Aid source check forms received from local educational agencies (LEAs) as of the date of such certification. Such forms are submitted by LEAs to confirm the number and identity of children eligible to be counted for purposes of the federal Impact Aid program.


To require that commanders of military installations verify the 
  reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of 
                      Federal impact aid programs.

    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 ``Counting Overlooked Base Impact Aid 
Act'' or the ``COBIA Act''.

SEC. 2. VERIFICATION OF REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY CONNECTED 
              CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS.

    (a) Certification.--On an annual basis, each commander of a 
military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a 
military department shall submit to such Secretary a written 
certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the 
information contained in all impact aid source check forms received 
from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification.
    (b) Report.--Not later June 30 of each year, each Secretary of a 
military department shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report, based on the information received under subsection 
(a), that identifies--
            (1) each military installation under the jurisdiction of 
        such Secretary that has confirmed the information contained in 
        all impact aid source check forms received from local 
        educational agencies as of the date of the report; and
            (2) each military installation that has not confirmed the 
        information contained in such forms as of such date.
    (c) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) Term ``congressional defense committees'' has the 
        meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, 
        United States Code.
            (2) The term ``impact aid source check form'' means a form 
        submitted to a military installation by a local educational 
        agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible 
        to be counted for purposes of the Federal impact aid program 
        under section 7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
        Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)).
            (3) The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
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To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5880 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill extends the deadline, from 2023 to 2025, for the Department of the Interior to publish a statement of findings required by the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010. In particular, the bill repeals the settlement agreement on May 1, 2025, if Interior does not publish by April 30, 2025, a statement of findings that specified conditions have been fulfilled (including that Interior has entered into appropriate contracts for water rights).

To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification 
 Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, 
                        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. WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE RURAL WATER SYSTEM.

    (a) Enforceability Date.--
            (1) In general.--Section 309(d)(2) of the White Mountain 
        Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 (Public 
        Law 111-291; 124 Stat. 3088; 133 Stat. 2669) is amended by 
        striking ``2023'' each place it appears and inserting ``2025''.
            (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 3(b)(2) of the White 
        Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System Loan Authorization Act 
        (Public Law 110-390; 122 Stat. 4191; 124 Stat. 3092; 133 Stat. 
        2669) is amended by striking ``beginning on'' and all that 
        follows through the period at the end and inserting ``beginning 
        on May 1, 2025.''.
    (b) Funding.--Section 312(e)(2)(B) of the White Mountain Apache 
Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291; 124 
Stat. 3095) is amended by striking ``$11,000,000'' and inserting 
``$261,000,000''.
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LGBTQ Essential Data Act
Bill: H.R.3834 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
LGBTQ Essential Data Act
This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to more frequently collect information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals through the National Violent Death Reporting System.

To provide a requirement to improve data collection efforts.

    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 ``LGBTQ Essential Data Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPROVING DATA COLLECTION ON THE SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER 
              IDENTITY OF DECEASED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE NATIONAL 
              VIOLENT DEATH REPORTING SYSTEM.

    (a) Collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease 
        Control and Prevention shall take measures to improve the 
        incidence of the collection of information on the sexual 
        orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals through 
        the National Violent Death Reporting System or any successor 
        programs.
            (2) Confidentiality.--Any information collected relating to 
        the sexual orientation or gender identity of a decedent shall 
        be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and 
        privacy standards and policies for the protection of 
        individuals applicable to all other data collected for purposes 
        of the National Violent Death Reporting System.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an 
        individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or 
        another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned 
        at birth.
            (2) Sexual orientation.--The term ``sexual orientation'' 
        means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, 
        romantic, or sexual attractions, and includes identification as 
        straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other 
        terms.
    (c) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out this section.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of the Congress that--
            (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made 
        significant efforts to encourage States and other jurisdictions 
        to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity 
        through the National Violent Death Reporting System; and
            (2) jurisdictions that participate in the collection of 
        such data through the National Violent Death Reporting System 
        should be commended for their participation.
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Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
Bill: H.R.7998 | Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim (R-IN)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
This bill expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses (e.g., such as torture or forced labor) against members of Muslim minority groups or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China.
Specifically, this bill requires sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly (1) provide material support to the parties subject to the existing sanctions for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, or (2) engage in a significant transaction relating to such human rights abuses.

To amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose 
 additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang 
                       Uyghur Autonomous Region.

    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 ``Sanctioning Supporters of Slave 
Labor Act''.

SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS 
              ABUSES IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION.

    (a) In General.--Section 6 of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 
2020 (Public Law 116-145; 22 U.S.C. 6901 note) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
                (3); and
                    (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) Additional matters to be included.--The President 
        shall include in the report required by paragraph (1) an 
        identification of--
                    ``(A) each foreign person that knowingly provides 
                material support to or for a person identified in such 
                report; and
                    ``(B) each foreign person that knowingly engages in 
                a significant transaction relating to any of the acts 
                described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph 
                (1).''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' 
        and inserting ``subsection (a)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a)--
            (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; 
        and
            (2) apply with respect to each report required by section 
        6(a) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 submitted 
        before, on, or after such date of enactment.
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REMOVE Copays Act
Bill: H.R.7589 | Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE Copays Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from imposing or collecting any co-payment for a veteran's first three mental health outpatient care visits in a calendar year. However, such prohibition must not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or 
  collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care 
              visits of veterans, 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 ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health 
Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL 
              HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS.

    (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following 
new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of 
such chapter accordingly):
``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for 
              first three mental health care outpatient visits of 
              veterans
    ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), 
notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of 
law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first 
three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar 
year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a 
copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary.
    ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection 
(a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of 
copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title.
    ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this 
section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an 
outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the 
primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for 
substance abuse disorder.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on 
or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act
Bill: H.R.9003 | Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. (R-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act
This bill authorizes states to take actions to enforce federal immigration law.
Specifically, the bill authorizes states to authorize state and local law enforcement to enforce certain provisions of federal immigration law, including provisions relating to unlawful entry and employing unauthorized non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). State prosecutors must prosecute every case brought by a state under this bill.
The bill also abrogates a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated an Arizona law that made it a crime for unauthorized non-U.S. nationals to work in the state. Specifically, the court ruled that the Arizona law was preempted by federal immigration law.

To allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers 
   to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to 
                 unlawful entry into the United States.

    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 ``Empowering States to Deport Illegal 
Immigrants Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO 
              ENFORCE CERTAIN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS.

    (a) In General.--States may authorize State and local law 
enforcement officers to enforce provisions of Federal immigration law 
that prohibit the unlawful entry into the United States, including 
sections 271 through 280 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1321 through 1330).
    (b) Effect of Authorization on Supreme Court Ruling.--Subsection 
(a) effectively abrogates the 2012 decision of the Supreme Court in 
Arizona v. United States (567 U.S. 387).
    (c) Prosecution Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, State prosecutors are authorized to initiate prosecutions for 
violations of Federal immigration law referred to in subsection (a) in 
a United States District Court that has jurisdiction over--
            (1) the place at which any such violation occurred; or
            (2) the place at which the person charged for any such 
        violation is apprehended.
    (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 279 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1329) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``, or by a State prosecutor pursuant to 
        section 2(c) of the Empowering States to Deport Illegal 
        Immigrants Act,'' before ``that arise''; and
            (2) by inserting ``It shall be the duty of the State 
        prosecutor of the appropriate State to prosecute every such 
        suit when brought by a State.'' after ``United States.''
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Employee Rights and Freedoms Act
Bill: H.R.4884 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay (R-LA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Employee Rights and Freedoms Act
This bill prohibits employers from requiring job applicants or employees to undergo a medical procedure, including a vaccine. An individual may bring a civil claim in an appropriate U.S. district court to enforce this restriction.

To restrict employers from requiring an employee or an applicant for 
    employment with such employer to undertake a medical procedure, 
              including a vaccine, 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 ``Employee Rights and Freedoms Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON MANDATORY MEDICAL PROCEDURES.

    (a) In General.--It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an 
employer to require an employee, or an applicant for employment with 
such employer, to undertake a medical procedure, including a vaccine.
    (b) Exemption.--An employee, or an applicant for employment, 
required to undertake a medical procedure, including a vaccine, shall 
be exempted from such procedure because of such employee's firmly held 
belief.
    (c) Accommodations.--An employer with an employee, or an applicant 
for employment, exempted under subsection (b) shall provide such 
employee or applicant with reasonable accommodations to enable such 
employee or applicant to continue to perform the essential functions of 
the employment position that such employee or applicant holds or 
desires.
    (d) Private Right of Action.--An individual who is aggrieved by a 
violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate 
Federal district court of competent jurisdiction.
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Stablecoin Transparency Act
Bill: H.R.7328 | Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey (R-IN)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Stablecoin Transparency Act
This bill requires a stablecoin issuer to hold all reserves associated with each fiat currency-backed stablecoin they issue in (1) certain government securities; (2) fully collateralized security repurchase agreements, and (3) U.S. dollars or other nondigital currency. A fiat currency-backed stablecoin is a digital asset backed by a nondigital currency and is redeemable on a one-to-one basis in that currency.
Each stablecoin issuer must publish monthly on their website a report on the reserves held by the issuer that has been audited by a third party.

To establish reporting requirements for issuers of fiat currency-backed 
                  stablecoins, 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 to as the ``Stablecoin Transparency Act''.

SEC. 2. STABLECOIN ISSUER REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Fiat currency-backed stablecoin.--The term ``fiat 
        currency-backed stablecoin'' means a fiat currency-backed 
        digital asset--
                    (A) that maintains price stability by backing the 
                value of such digital asset to a non-digital currency 
                that is denominated in the same currency as such 
                digital asset is issued; and
                    (B) is redeemable on a one-to-one basis in the 
                denominated currency to which the digital asset is 
                backed.
            (2) Stablecoin issuer.--The term ``stablecoin issuer'' 
        means a person that issues a fiat currency-backed stablecoin.
    (b) Reserves.--Each stablecoin issuer shall hold all reserves 
associated with each fiat currency-backed stablecoin issued by such 
stablecoin issuer in--
            (1) government securities that mature not more than 12 
        months;
            (2) fully collateralized security repurchase agreements; 
        and
            (3) United States dollars or any other non-digital 
        currency.
    (c) Reserve Reports.--Each stablecoin issuer shall, not later than 
30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 30 days 
thereafter, publish on the website of such stablecoin issuer, a report 
on the reserves held by such stablecoin issuer that has been audited by 
a third-party auditor.
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Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2155 | Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), before releasing water from a flood risk management project, to determine whether the water is contaminated with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) based on tests conducted by the USACE, another federal agency, or the state in which the project is located. If the water is contaminated, the USACE must notify the public and affected governments of the contamination, its planned release, and the potential effects on human health.

To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before 
    releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk 
              management projects, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. RELEASES OF WATER CONTAMINATED WITH CYANOBACTERIA.

    (a) Determination.--Before releasing water from a flood risk 
management project, the Secretary shall determine whether the water is 
contaminated with cyanobacteria, based on tests conducted by the 
Secretary, another Federal agency, or the State in which the flood risk 
management project is located.
    (b) Notification.--If the Secretary determines under subsection (a) 
that water to be released from a flood risk management project is 
contaminated with cyanobacteria, the Secretary shall notify the public 
and affected governments of the contamination and planned release, and 
any potential effects on human health, before releasing the water.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Affected government.--The term ``affected government'' 
        means a State, local, or Tribal government with jurisdiction 
        over an area that will be affected by a release of water from a 
        flood risk management project.
            (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
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Modernizing Aerial Fire Fighting Support (MAFFS) for the National Guard Act
Bill: S.4696 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Modernizing Aerial Fire Fighting Support (MAFFS) for the National Guard Act
This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to include the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System mission as part of its basing criteria for C-130J aircraft for the Air National Guard.

To require the Secretary of the Air Force to include the Modular 
Airborne Fire Fighting System mission as part of the basing criteria of 
     the Air Force for C-130J aircraft for the Air National Guard.

    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 ``Modernizing Aerial Fire Fighting 
Support (MAFFS) for the National Guard Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE THE MODULAR AIRBORNE FIRE FIGHTING 
              SYSTEM MISSION AS PART OF THE BASING CRITERIA FOR C-130J 
              AIRCRAFT FOR THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD.

    The Secretary of the Air Force shall include the Modular Airborne 
Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) mission as part of the basing criteria of 
the Air Force for C-130J aircraft for the Air National Guard.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".
Bill: H.R.7017 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy (D-LA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the ``Dr. Rudy 
                         Lombard Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. DR. RUDY LOMBARD POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Dr. Rudy Lombard 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 ``Dr. Rudy 
Lombard Post Office Building''.
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Emergency Resupply for IRON DOME Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3706 | Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael (R-MS)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Emergency Resupply for IRON DOME Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to make all unexpended funding for assistance to Gaza available instead for grants to Israel for its Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system.

To provide that funding for Gaza shall be made available instead for 
            the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system.

    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 ``Emergency Resupply for IRON DOME Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 1649 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) and sections 482(b) and 
531(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291a(b) and 
2346(e)), the President shall transfer all unexpended balances of 
appropriations made available for assistance to Gaza--
            (1) to the Department of Defense, to be available for 
        grants to Israel for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense 
        system; or
            (2) to the Foreign Military Financing Program authorized 
        under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 
        2763), to be available for grants to Israel for the Iron Dome 
        short-range rocket defense system.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, as the "Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office".
Bill: H.R.3579 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney (R-IL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, as the Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 141]
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Public Law 117-141
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, as the ``Jeremy L. Ridlen Post 
            Office''. <<NOTE: June 15, 2022 -  [H.R. 3579]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JEREMY L. RIDLEN POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Jeremy L. 
Ridlen Post Office''.

    Approved June 15, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3579:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Feb. 1, considered and passed House.
            May 25, considered and passed Senate.

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IRS PRIORITIES Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6800 | Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce (R-AR)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Internal Revenue Service Processing Returns Instead Of Removing Innocent Taxpayers' Income Every Season Act of 2022 or the IRS PRIORITIES Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from hiring new enforcement personnel (i.e., special agents in the criminal investigation division, revenue officers, or revenue agents) until all individual tax returns for 2019 and 2020 are processed.

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from hiring enforcement 
    personnel until processing of certain individual tax returns is 
                               completed.

    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 ``Internal Revenue Service Processing 
Returns Instead Of Removing Innocent Taxpayers' Income Every Season Act 
of 2022'' or the ``IRS PRIORITIES Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON HIRING OF ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may not hire 
new enforcement personnel until all individual tax returns from tax 
year 2019 and 2020 are processed.
    (b) Enforcement Personnel.--For purposes of this section, the term 
``enforcement personnel'' means employees of the Internal Revenue 
Service who are--
            (1) special agents in the criminal investigation division,
            (2) revenue officers, or
            (3) revenue agents.
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Bill: S.2091 | Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten (D-AZ)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
This bill provides an additional $60 billion in FY2021 for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was established to support restaurants and other food and beverage purveyors in response to COVID-19.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase 
    appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, 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 ``Restaurant Revitalization Fund 
Replenishment Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND.

    Section 5003(b)(2) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public 
Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 85; 15 U.S.C. 9009c(b)(2)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A)--
                    (A) by striking ``$28,600,000,000'' and inserting 
                ``$88,600,000,000''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``, of which $300,000,000 shall be 
                for administrative expenses to carry out this section'' 
                before the period at the end; and
            (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking 
        ``$23,600,000,000'' and inserting ``$83,300,000,000''.
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