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Public Transit Safety Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2128 | Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. (D-MD)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Public Transit Safety Improvement Act of 2021
This bill modifies requirements for approval of a public transportation agency safety plan to include a requirement that a safety committee approve the plan and any updates to the plan. The committee must consist of an equal number of frontline employee representatives (selected by the labor organization representing the plurality of the frontline workforce employed by the public transportation agency) and employer or state representatives.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve transit safety.

    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 ``Public Transit Safety Improvement 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM.

    Section 5329 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``the safety 
                committee established under paragraph (4), and 
                subsequently,'' before ``the board of directors'';
                    (B) in subparagraph (G) by striking the period and 
                inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the 
                following:
                    ``(H) a requirement that the safety committee only 
                approve a safety plan under subparagraph (A) if such 
                plan stays within such recipient's fiscal budget''; and
            (2) by adding at the end of subsection (d) the following:
            ``(4) Safety committee.--For purposes of the approval 
        process of an agency safety plan under paragraph (1), the 
        safety committee shall be convened by a joint labor-management 
        process and consist of an equal number of--
                    ``(A) frontline employee representatives, selected 
                by the labor organization representing the plurality of 
                the frontline workforce employed by the recipient or if 
                applicable a contractor to the recipient; and
                    ``(B) employer or State representatives.''.
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Ports Not Windmills Act
Bill: H.R.7344 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Ports Not Windmills Act
This bill prohibits the use of certain Department of Transportation grant funds from being used to finance or refinance projects that support the development, manufacturing, staging, maintenance, or deployment of offshore wind energy infrastructure.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain grants from 
    financing or refinancing projects that support the development, 
  manufacturing, staging, maintenance, or deployment of offshore wind 
             energy infrastructure, 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 ``Ports Not Windmills Act''.

SEC. 2. PORT DEVELOPMENT.

    Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(4)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``; or'' 
                and inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) to finance or refinance projects that support 
                the development, manufacturing, staging, maintenance, 
                or deployment of offshore wind energy 
                infrastructure.''; and
            (2) in subsection (d)(4)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``; or'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; or''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) finance or refinance projects that support 
                the development, manufacturing, staging, maintenance, 
                or deployment of offshore wind energy 
                infrastructure.''.
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Support Recovery from Addiction Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4897 | Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis (D-VA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Support Recovery from Addiction Act of 2021
This bill requires states to expend at least 10% of their Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants on recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders.


To amend the Public Health Service Act to require States receiving a 
block grant for prevention and treatment of substance abuse to allocate 
 not less than 10 percent for recovery support services, 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 ``Support Recovery from Addiction Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ALLOCATIONS OF BLOCK GRANTS FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES.

    Section 1922 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-22) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Allocations Regarding Recovery.--A funding agreement for a 
grant under section 1921 is that, in expending the grant, the State 
involved will expend not less than 10 percent for recovery support 
services for individuals with a substance use disorder.''.
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NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6620 | Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. (D-VA)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension Act of 2022

This bill extends through 2022 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property.

To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the 
 National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of 
               non-excess property of the Administration.

    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 ``NASA Enhanced-Use Leasing Extension 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) NASA uses enhanced-use leasing to enter into agreements 
        with private sector entities, State and local governments, 
        academic institutions, and other Federal agencies for lease of 
        non-excess, underutilized NASA properties and facilities.
            (2) NASA uses enhanced-use leasing authority to support 
        responsible management of its real property, including to 
        improve the use of underutilized property for activities that 
        are compatible with NASA's mission and to reduce facility 
        operating and maintenance costs.
            (3) In fiscal year 2019, under its enhanced-use lease 
        authority, NASA leased 65 real properties.
            (4) In fiscal year 2019, NASA's use of enhanced-use leasing 
        resulted in the collection of $10,843,025.77 in net revenue.
            (5) In fiscal year 2019, NASA used a portion of its 
        enhanced-use leasing revenues for repairs of facility control 
        systems such as lighting and heating, ventilation, and air 
        conditioning.
            (6) NASA's use of enhanced-use leasing authority can 
        contribute to reducing the rate of increase of the Agency's 
        overall deferred maintenance cost.

SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO LEASES OF NON-EXCESS 
              PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE 
              ADMINISTRATION.

    Section 20145(g) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2022''.

SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying 
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional 
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that 
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
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Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act
Bill: S.5014 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act
This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reimburse audited taxpayers whose gross income does not exceed $400,000 in the year of their audit and who have not been convicted of any crime related to the audit for the costs of such audit, including attorney's fees and court costs for civil or criminal proceedings in which the taxpayer prevails in court.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by 
               certain persons in the course of an audit.

    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 ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS 
Agents Act''.

SEC. 2. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 
and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section:

``SEC. 7613. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS.

    ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the 
taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses 
paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this 
subtitle.
    ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be 
due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion 
of any judicial proceedings.
    ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term 
`eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable 
year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who 
is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in 
subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of 
chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at 
the end the following:

``Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits.''.

SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter:

                   ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses

``Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses.

``SEC. 7495. FEES AND EXPENSES.

    ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at 
the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, 
the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court 
costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such 
proceeding.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

                  ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

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Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act
Bill: H.R.6912 | Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. (R-GA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act
This bill requires pooled employer retirement plans to designate a named fiduciary to collect contributions to the plan and implement written contribution collection procedures that are reasonable, diligent, and systematic. Current law requires a plan to designate one or more trustees to perform these tasks.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require 
that named fiduciaries collect contributions to pooled employer plans, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act''.

SEC. 2. POOLED EMPLOYER PLAN FIDUCIARY REQUIREMENT.

    Section 3(43)(B)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(43)(B)(ii)) is amended to read as follows:
                            ``(ii) designate a named fiduciary (other 
                        than an employer in the plan) to be responsible 
                        for collecting contributions to the plan and 
                        require such fiduciary to implement written 
                        contribution collection procedures that are 
                        reasonable, diligent, and systematic;''.
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Courtroom Dogs Act
Bill: S.2121 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Courtroom Dogs Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal 
                    courts, 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 ``Courtroom Dogs Act''.

SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS.

    (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this 
section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an 
organization that--
            (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the 
        Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
            (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such 
        Code; and
            (3) includes staff members with knowledge about--
                    (A) the criminal justice system; and
                    (B) the breeding, training, and placement of 
                facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified 
                assistance dog organization.
    (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and 
publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for 
defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand 
jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for--
            (1) avoiding prejudice;
            (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be 
        required, and what training, credentials, or experience should 
        be required;
            (3) stating what experience, training, or certification 
        should be required for the dogs;
            (4) addressing liability concerns; and
            (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere 
        with the management of the case or any other court operations.
    (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney 
General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and 
local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side 
professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training 
organization.
    (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the 
best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, 
the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States 
attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the 
implementation of the guidelines.
    (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to prevent a court of the United States from--
            (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other 
        person in accordance with applicable law; or
            (2) retaining control of the courtroom.
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Continuing Systems of Care for Children Act
Bill: H.R.7248 | Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Continuing Systems of Care for Children Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 two behavioral health programs for children, youth, and young adults that are carried out by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Specifically, it reauthorizes (1) grants for states, Indian tribes, and localities to provide comprehensive community mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances; and (2) a program for public and private nonprofits to provide substance use disorder treatment and early intervention services for children, adolescents, and young adults.

To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize 
  certain mental health programs for children, 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 ``Continuing Systems of Care for 
Children Act''.

SEC. 2. COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 
              WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES.

    Section 565(f)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
290ff-4(f)(4)) is amended by striking ``$119,026,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$125,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

SEC. 3. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION 
              SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.

    Section 514 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-7) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Indian tribes or 
        tribal organizations'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes or Tribal 
        organizations''; and
            (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``2018 through 2022'' 
        and inserting ``2023 through 2027''.
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Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9265 | Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act of 2022
This bill requires a state crime victim compensation program, in order to be eligible for grants, to certify that it prioritizes making payments to victims of crimes committed by individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States.

To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 with respect to crime victim 
       compensation program eligibility, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Justice for Victims of Open Borders 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION.

    Section 1403(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 
20102) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``is operated by a State 
        and'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (10) as 
        paragraphs (4) though (12), respectively; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
            ``(2) such program is operated by a State for which the 
        State's Attorney General has certified to the Attorney General 
        that the program--
                    ``(A) prioritizes making payments to victims of 
                crimes committed by an alien who was unlawfully present 
                in the United States at the time of the commission of 
                the crime; and
                    ``(B) does not prioritize making payments to 
                victims of crimes committed by a person whose status 
                under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in 
                section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act) is 
                unknown;
            ``(3) such program does not provide compensation to any 
        alien unlawfully present in the United States;''.
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No Electric Ferries Act
Bill: H.R.8121 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
No Electric Ferries Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing passenger ferry grants for zero-emission or electric ferry projects.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of 
Transportation from making certain grants to zero-emission or electric 
                    ferries, 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 Electric Ferries Act''.

SEC. 2. PASSENGER FERRY GRANTS.

    Section 5307(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not make a grant 
        under this section to a recipient for a zero-emission or 
        electric ferry.''.
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Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
Bill: H.R.8704 | Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben (D-AZ)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
This bill limits the deportability of certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces.
Certain grounds of deportability shall not apply to a qualifying non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is (1) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran; or (2) eligible for a Gold Star lapel button (for certain immediate relatives of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving). A qualifying non-U.S. national is one who (1) has not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three misdemeanors; and (2) is not a threat to national security or public safety.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the grounds of 
deportability for certain relatives of members of the Armed Forces and 
                   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 ``Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and 
Military Families Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITING GROUNDS OF DEPORTABILITY FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS OF 
              THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS.

    Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Alien Relatives of Members of the Armed Forces and 
Veterans.--The provisions of this section shall not apply to an alien 
who--
            ``(1) is--
                    ``(A) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, son or 
                daughter, or sibling of--
                            ``(i) a member of the Armed Forces of the 
                        United States; or
                            ``(ii) a veteran (as that term is defined 
                        in section 101 of title 38, United States 
                        Code); or
                    ``(B) eligible for the Gold Star lapel button under 
                section 1126 of title 10, United States Code;
            ``(2) has not been convicted of--
                    ``(A) a felony;
                    ``(B) a significant misdemeanor (as such term is 
                defined in section 2 of the Restoring Respect for 
                Immigrant Service in Uniform Act); or
                    ``(C) three or more misdemeanors that are not 
                significant misdemeanors, each of which occurred on a 
                different date, and arose out of separate conduct; and
            ``(3) is not otherwise a threat to national security or 
        public safety.''.
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Biden Can't Force Me Act
Bill: S.2850 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Biden Can't Force Me Act
This bill requires any COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by Congress or an executive agency to contain an exemption based on an individual's sincerely held belief.

To exempt individuals from complying with a Federal COVID-19 vaccine 
   mandate on the basis of a personal belief, 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 ``Biden Can't Force Me Act''.

SEC. 2. PERSONAL BELIEF EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES.

    (a) In General.--Any COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by an Act of 
Congress or by an executive agency shall include an exemption for any 
individual who has a sincerely held belief that inclines the individual 
to refuse the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine 
        mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a 
        COVID-19 vaccine, including any requirement that an employer 
        require an employee or independent contractor to receive such a 
        vaccine.
            (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has 
        the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United 
        States Code.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to allow for or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine 
mandate issued by an Act of Congress or by an executive agency.
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Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Protecting Family Legacies Act
Bill: H.J.Res.55 | Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i (D-HI)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Protecting Family Legacies Act
This joint resolution consents to the Hawaii legislature's amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. In 2017, the Hawaii legislature reduced the minimum Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for an individual to inherit a homestead lease under the act.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 55

  To consent to the amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 
       1920, made by Act 080 of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2017.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 9, 2021

Mr. Kahele (for himself, Mr. Young, Mr. Case, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. 
Cole, Ms. Leger Fernandez, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Pallone, 
    Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Sablan, and Mr. San Nicolas) submitted the 
  following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  To consent to the amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 
       1920, made by Act 080 of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2017.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This joint resolution may be cited as the ``Prince Jonah Kuhio 
Kalaniana`ole Protecting Family Legacies Act''.

SEC. 2. CONSENT TO AMENDMENTS.

    As required by section 4 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide 
for the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union'', approved 
March 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 4), the United States consents to the 
amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, made by Act 080 
of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2017, as adopted by the State of Hawaii 
in the manner required for State legislation.
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information with respect to merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with rights holders and other interested parties.
Bill: H.R.7096 | Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken (R-CO)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to request assistance from any appropriate party with an interest in imported merchandise when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise, including its packaging and packing materials (including labels).

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the authority of U.S. 
  Customs and Border Protection to share information with respect to 
 merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with 
              rights holders and other interested parties.

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

SECTION 1. ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO 
              MERCHANDISE SUSPECTED OF VIOLATING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 
              RIGHTS.

    Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and 
        inserting the following:
            ``(1) shall provide to the person information that appears 
        on the merchandise, including--
                    ``(A) its packaging, materials, and containers, 
                including labels; and
                    ``(B) its packing materials and containers, 
                including labels; and''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) any other party with an interest in the merchandise, 
        as determined appropriate by the Commissioner.''.
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Trigger Leads Abatement Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7661 | Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Trigger Leads Abatement Act of 2022
This bill prohibits credit reporting agencies from providing a credit report not initiated by a consumer if the report is being provided on the basis that the consumer has had a credit inquiry regarding a home mortgage loan. This practice, known as producing a trigger lead, provides notice to other mortgage lenders that the consumer is seeking a mortgage loan.

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the creation and 
             sale of trigger leads, 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 ``Trigger Leads Abatement Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. TRIGGER LEAD PROHIBITION.

    Section 604(c) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 
1681b(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Prohibition on trigger leads for residential mortgage 
        loans.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no consumer reporting 
        agency may furnish a consumer report in connection with a 
        credit transaction that is not initiated by a consumer, if the 
        report is being procured based in whole or in part on the 
        presence of an inquiry made in connection with a residential 
        mortgage loan (as defined under section 103 of the Truth in 
        Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602)).''.
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HELD Act
Bill: H.R.453 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a 
State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or 
  impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining 
 custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the 
        Secretary of Homeland Security, 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--
            (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or
            (2) ``HELD Act''.

SEC. 2. DENIAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL 
              GOVERNMENT THAT FAIL TO RESPOND TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS.

    (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to 
assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political 
subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b).
    (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or 
political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any 
State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, 
policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law 
enforcement officials from--
            (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by 
        the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information 
        about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's 
        estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange 
        to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or
            (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 
        48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant 
        to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland 
        Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the 
        custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should 
        be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or 
        removed.
    (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not 
ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part 
of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may 
submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for 
direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise 
only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by 
the ineligible State or government unit.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for certain healthcare professionals.
Bill: H.R.3505 | Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian (D-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill allows a $5,000 refundable tax credit for certain healthcare professionals. The bill defines healthcare professional as (1) a practitioner (i.e., physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, and registered dietitian or nutrition professional); (2) a certified nursing assistant; (3) a licensed practical nurse or registered professional nurse; or (4) a home health aide.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax 
    credit against income tax for certain healthcare professionals.

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

SECTION 1. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

    (a) In General.--Section 36A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 36A CREDIT FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

    ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual who is a 
healthcare professional with respect to the taxable year, there shall 
be allowed a credit of $5,000 against the tax imposed by this subtitle 
for such taxable year.
    ``(b) Healthcare Professional Defined.--For purposes of this 
section, the term `healthcare professional' means, with respect to any 
taxable year, any individual who, at any time during such taxable year, 
is--
            ``(1) a practitioner, as such term is defined in section 
        1842(b)(18)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
        1395u(b)(18)(C)),
            ``(2) a certified nursing assistant,
            ``(3) a licensed practical nurse or registered professional 
        nurse, or
            ``(4) a home health aide.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply to 
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
        1986 is amended by inserting ``, 36A'' after ``36''.
            (2) Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is 
        amended by inserting ``, 36A'' after ``, 36''.
            (3) The table of section for subpart C of part IV of 
        subchapter A of chapter 1 such Code is amended by amending the 
        item relating to section 36A to read as follows:

``36A. Credit for certain healthcare professionals.''.
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Repeal CFPB Act
Bill: H.R.6409 | Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Repeal CFPB Act
This bill repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

    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 ``Repeal CFPB Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL.

     The Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5481 et 
seq.) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by 
that Act are restored or revived as if the Act had not been enacted.
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Child CARE Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1973 | Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley (R-IA)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Child Care Accessibility Report and Evaluation Act of 2021 or the Child CARE Act of 2021
This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to report on the regulations in each state relating to child care. The report must include the average cost of child care in each state and any effects of regulations that address the quality of child care on the cost and supply of child care.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to submit to the 
           Congress a report on State child care regulations.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Accessibility Report and 
Evaluation Act of 2021'' or the ``Child CARE Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPORT.

    Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the 
Administration for Children and Families, shall submit to the Congress 
a report that contains the following information:
            (1) The list of child care regulations in each State by 
        State.
            (2) Whether each regulation is best described as related 
        to--
                    (A) child safety,
                    (B) quality of child care,
                    (C) both child safety and quality of care, or
                    (D) neither.
            (3) An analysis of any effect of State regulations 
        categorized as ``quality of child care'' regulations on the 
        cost of child care and the supply of child care.
            (4) The average cost of child care in each State.
            (5) The number of child care providers per 100,000 children 
        in each State, disaggregated by type (home-based or center-
        based).
            (6) A ranking of States by the number of quality 
        regulations.

SEC. 3. DEFINITION.

    For purposes of this Act, the term ``State'' means any of the 
several States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
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A bill to amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to modify a provision relating to cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain Bureau of Reclamation dams and dikes, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3971 | Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. (R-OK)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
This bill requires the federal government to fully fund the costs of dam safety modifications of certain dikes owned by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bill also requires the federal government to fully fund gate replacements or repairs for certain dams for the next 10 years. The bill applies to certain Reclamation-owned dams or dikes completed not later than December 31, 1948 (e.g., the Altus Dam and dikes in the W.C. Austin Project in Oklahoma).
Under current law, the federal government is required to fully fund the operation and maintenance costs of certain Reclamation-owned dikes that were completed not later than December 31, 1945. However, current law requires the federal government to fund only 85% of certain dam safety modifications.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to modify a 
 provision relating to cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain 
     Bureau of Reclamation dams and dikes, 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. COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN BUREAU OF 
              RECLAMATION DAMS AND DIKES.

    Section 4309 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (43 
U.S.C. 377b note; Public Law 115-270) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``dams and'' 
        before ``dikes'';
            (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``effective beginning on 
        the date of enactment of this section, the Federal share of the 
        operations and maintenance costs of a dike described in 
        subsection (b)'' and inserting ``the Federal share of the dam 
        safety modifications costs of a dike described in subsection 
        (c)'';
            (3) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
            (4) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
    ``(b) Gate Repairs.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
(including regulations), effective during the 10-year period beginning 
on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal share of the costs to 
repair or replace a gate and any ancillary gate components of a dam 
described in subsection (c) shall be 100 percent.''; and
            (5) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``Dams 
                and '' before ``Dikes'';
                    (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``A dike referred to in subsection (a) is a'' 
                and inserting ``A dam or dike referred to in 
                subsections (a) and (b) is a dam or''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``December 31, 
                1945'' and inserting ``December 31, 1948''.
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Prohibiting the Use of Arrest Warrants for Identification at Security Checkpoints Act of 2022
Bill: S.3568 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Prohibiting the Use of Arrest Warrants for Identification at Security Checkpoints Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the use of warrants for the arrest, removal, or deportation of an alien as proof of identity at an airport security checkpoint unless the alien is being removed from the United States pursuant to immigration laws.

To prohibit the Administrator of the Transportation Security 
  Administration from accepting warrants for the arrest of aliens as 
valid proof of identification at airport security checkpoints, 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 ``Prohibiting the Use of Arrest 
Warrants for Identification at Security Checkpoints Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST ACCEPTANCE OF U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS 
              ENFORCEMENT ARREST WARRANTS AS IDENTIFICATION AT AIRPORT 
              SECURITY CHECKPOINTS.

    (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration may not accept a prohibited document as valid proof of 
identification or as an acceptable alternate identification at an 
airport security checkpoint.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an 
alien who is being removed from the United States in accordance with 
the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the 
Immigration and National Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)).
    (c) Prohibited Document Defined.--In this section, the term 
``prohibited document'' means any of the following:
            (1) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-200, 
        Warrant for Arrest of Alien (or any successor form).
            (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-205, 
        Warrant of Removal/Deportation (or any successor form).
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Coronavirus Vaccine Act
Bill: S.286 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Coronavirus Vaccine Act
This bill directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research to develop a universal coronavirus vaccine.

To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation 
                  of a universal coronavirus vaccine.

    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 ``Coronavirus Vaccine Act''.

SEC. 2. RESEARCH FOR THE CREATION OF A UNIVERSAL CORONAVIRUS VACCINE.

    (a) In General.--The Director of the National Institute of Allergy 
and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research 
for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, 
there are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2021 through 2024.
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