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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.
Bill: S.J.Res.35 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 35

    Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign 
 military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles 
                             and services.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             February 7 (legislative day, February 3), 2022

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign 
 military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles 
                             and services.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following proposed 
foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt is prohibited:
            (1) The sale of the following defense articles and 
        services, described in Transmittal No. 21-26, submitted to 
        Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export 
        Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)), and published in the 
        Congressional Record on January 31, 2022: Twelve (12) C-1301 
        Super Hercules Aircraft with Four (4) each Rolls Royce AE-2100D 
        Turboprop Engines (installed); Twelve (12) Rolls Royce AE-2100D 
        Turboprop Engines (spares); Thirty (30) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) 
        with GPS Security Devices (including 6 spares); Seven (7) 
        Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Low Volume 
        Terminal Block Upgrade Two (MIDS-LVT BU2) (including 3 spares); 
        AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponders; AN/
        AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems (MWS); AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures 
        Dispensing System (CMDS); AN/ALR-56M Radar Warning Receiver 
        (RWR); AN/AAQ-22 (STAR SAFIRE 380); secure communications, 
        cryptographic equipment, and GPS-aided precision navigation 
        equipment; publications and technical documentation; software 
        and mission critical resources; aircraft support and equipment; 
        unclassified return and repair; integration and testing; 
        personnel training and training equipment; United States 
        Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics 
        support services; and other related elements of logistical and 
        program support.
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No CRT for our Military Kids Act
Bill: H.R.4764 | Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky (R-MO)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
No CRT for our Military Kids Act
This bill prohibits funding for the Department of Defense Education Activity from being used to (1) teach critical race theory in any school operated by the activity, or (2) develop or distribute any curriculum that incorporates critical race theory.

To prohibit the teaching of critical race theory in schools operated by 
 the Department of Defense Education Activity, 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 CRT for our Military Kids Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TEACHING CRITICAL RACE 
              THEORY IN SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 
              EDUCATION ACTIVITY.

    (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated 
or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the Department of 
Defense Education Activity may be obligated or expended--
            (1) to teach critical race theory in any school operated by 
        the Activity; or
            (2) to develop or distribute any curriculum that 
        incorporates critical race theory.
    (b) Critical Race Theory Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical 
race theory'' means any theory that promotes one or more of the 
following:
            (1) That one race is inherently superior to another race.
            (2) That the United States of America is fundamentally or 
        systemically racist.
            (3) That an individual, solely because of the individual's 
        race, is inherently racist or oppressive, whether consciously 
        or unconsciously.
            (4) That an individual should be discriminated against or 
        receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of the 
        individual's race.
            (5) That members of one race cannot and should not attempt 
        to treat others without respect to race.
            (6) That an individual's moral character is necessarily 
        determined by the individual's race.
            (7) That an individual, by virtue of the individual's race, 
        bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other 
        members of the same race.
            (8) That any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, 
        anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account 
        of that individual's race.
            (9) That meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic 
        are racist, or were created by a particular race to oppress 
        another race.
            (10) That any of the founding documents to include the 
        Declaration of Independence, Constitution, or Bill of Rights is 
        inherently racist.
            (11) Any other form of racial scapegoating or racial 
        stereotyping.
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Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: S.3069 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990.

To reauthorize the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 
                     1990, 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 ``Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE 
              RESTORATION ACT OF 1990.

    (a) Reports.--Section 1008 of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 941f) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1)--
                    (A) by inserting ``and not later than December 31, 
                2027,'' after ``2021,'';
                    (B) by striking ``Committee on Resources'' and 
                inserting ``Committee on Natural Resources''; and
                    (C) by inserting ``, with respect to the period 
                covered by the report'' after ``describes''; and
            (2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph 
        (1), by striking ``2016 through 2020'' and inserting ``2022 
        through 2027''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 1009(a) of the Great Lakes Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 941g(a)) is amended, in the 
matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2016 through 2021'' and 
inserting ``2022 through 2027''.
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Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act
Bill: H.R.1292 | Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom (R-MN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop quantifiable objectives and performance measures to assess the effects of the provision of same-day services on the access of veterans to medical care and mental health services.
The VA must report on the developed objectives and performances measures and provide recommendations for the reduction of veteran suicide rates and the implementation of same-day services throughout the Veterans Health Administration.
Finally, the VA must conduct an annual assessment of each VA medical center and community-based outpatient clinic and make such assessments publicly available on a VA website.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop objectives and 
   performance measures for provision by the Department of Veterans 
         Affairs of same-day 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 ``Same-Day Accountability for Veterans 
Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE 
              MEASURES FOR PROVISION OF SAME-DAY SERVICES.

    (a) Objectives and Performance Measures.--The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall develop quantifiable objectives and performance measures 
designed to assess the effects of the provision of same-day services on 
the access of veterans to medical care and mental health services.
    (b) Consultation.--In developing the objectives and performance 
measures under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, 
veterans service organizations, and other appropriate Department and 
non-Department stakeholders.
    (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees 
on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a 
report that includes--
            (1) the objectives and performance measures developed under 
        subsection (a); and
            (2) recommendations and best practices for the 
        implementation of same-day services throughout the Veterans 
        Health Administration and the reduction of veteran suicide 
        rates.
    (d) Periodic Assessments.--Not later than the last day of each 
fiscal year, the Secretary shall conduct an assessment of each medical 
center and community-based outpatient clinic of the Department. Such 
assessments shall be made publicly available on a website of the 
Department.
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Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
Bill: S.1261 | Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
This bill requires the national instant criminal background check system to automatically notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and relevant state and local law enforcement agencies when the system indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

To require the national instant criminal background check system to 
notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State 
 and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in 
 the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in 
           the United States attempted to receive a firearm.

    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 ``Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIRED NOTIFICATION BY NICS TO ICE AND STATE AND LOCAL LAW 
              ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF ATTEMPTED RECEIPT OF FIREARM BY 
              ALIEN WHO IS ILLEGALLY OR UNLAWFULLY IN THE UNITED 
              STATES.

    Section 103(e) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (34 
U.S.C. 40901(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Notification to ice and state and local law 
        enforcement agencies of attempted receipt of firearm by person 
        illegally or unlawfully in the united states.--Whenever 
        information contained in the system established under this 
        section indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is 
        illegally or unlawfully in the United States, the system shall 
        automatically notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
        and relevant State and local law enforcement agencies that an 
        alien may have attempted to receive a firearm in violation of 
        section 922(g)(5)(A) of title 18, United States Code, and 
        include all relevant information contained in the system.''.
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FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6044 | Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace (D-NY)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021

To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to 
extend the authorization of the Emergency Management Performance Grants 
                         Program through 2026.

    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 ``FEMA Emergency Management 
Performance Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS.

    Section 662(f) of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 
of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 762(f)) is amended by striking ``2018 through 2022'' 
and inserting ``2022 through 2026''.
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Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act
Bill: S.4324 | Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act
This bill establishes under statute that a conviction for certain crimes related to kidnapping or sexual abuse shall be grounds for (1) barring an individual from entering the United States, and (2) deportability. (Under current law, convictions for certain crimes, including crimes involving moral turpitude, are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability.)

To clarify that convictions for kidnapping or sexual abuse are grounds 
    for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and 
                            Nationality Act.

    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 ``Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders 
and Violence Expulsion Act''.

SEC. 2. GROUNDS FOR INADMISSIBILITY.

    Section 212(a)(2)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)(F)) is amended to read as follows:
                    ``(F) Kidnapping; sexual abuse.--Any alien who has 
                been convicted of--
                            ``(i) any offense under chapter 55 of title 
                        18, United States Code (related to kidnapping); 
                        or
                            ``(ii) any offense under chapter 109A of 
                        such title (related to sexual abuse),
                is inadmissible.''.

SEC. 3. GROUNDS FOR DEPORTATION.

    Section 237(a)(2)(D)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)(D)(i)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``chapter 55 (relating to kidnapping),'' 
        after ``espionage),''; and
            (2) by inserting ``chapter 109A (relating to sexual 
        abuse),'' after ``sabotage),''.
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Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022
Bill: S.3994 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciary) to a beneficiary's estate in situations where a beneficiary predeceases a payment.
The VA must pay such benefits to an individual or entity in the following order: the estate of the beneficiary, a successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died, or the next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of 
  Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for 
 certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of 
              such beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Benefits to Defrauded 
Veterans Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REPAYMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF ESTATES OF 
              DECEASED BENEFICIARIES FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS PAID BY THE 
              SECRETARY AND MISUSED BY FIDUCIARIES.

    Section 6107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections 
        (d) and (e), respectively;
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
        subsection (c):
    ``(c) Reissuance of Amounts in the Case of a Deceased 
Beneficiary.--(1) If a beneficiary described in subsection (a) 
predeceases a payment under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall 
pay such benefits, subject to paragraph (2), to an individual or entity 
in the following order:
            ``(A) The estate of the beneficiary.
            ``(B) A successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when 
        the beneficiary died.
            ``(C) The next inheritor determined by a court of competent 
        jurisdiction.
    ``(2) The Secretary may not make a payment under this subsection to 
a fiduciary who misused benefits of the beneficiary.''; and
            (3) in subsection (e), as redesignated, by striking 
        ``subsection (a) or (b)'' and inserting ``this section''.
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Medal of Honor Act
Bill: H.R.8973 | Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Medal of Honor Act
This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the 
  special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, 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 ``Medal of Honor Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious 
        military decoration of the United States.
            (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . . 
        . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his 
        gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of 
        bravery''.
            (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire 
        bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in 
        the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future.
            (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the 
        best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud 
        lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty.
            (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States 
        Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to 
        each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, 
        Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special 
        pension.
            (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a 
        substantial and historic increase to such special pension in 
        recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering 
        commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of 
        duty.

SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION 
              PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS.

    (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor 
Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''.
    (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.--
Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and 
        inserting ``monthly''; and
            (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the 
        following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate 
        of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection 
        (e).''.
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No Pay Raise for Congress Act
Bill: H.R.75 | Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
No Pay Raise for Congress Act
This bill cancels the automatic adjustment to the pay of Members of Congress that is based on the employment cost index if the Congressional Budget Office determines that there was a federal budget deficit in the last fiscal year.

To provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall not be 
adjusted under section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act 
 of 1946 in the year following any fiscal year in which outlays of the 
         United States exceeded receipts of 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 ``No Pay Raise for Congress Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1946.

    (a) In General.--Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative 
Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501(2)) is amended by adding at 
the end the following:
    ``(C) An adjustment in rates of pay may be made under this 
paragraph in a year only if the aggregate outlays of the United States 
during the last completed fiscal year did not exceed the aggregate 
receipts of the United States during such fiscal year, as determined by 
the Congressional Budget Office.''.
    (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 601(a)(2)(A) of such Act (2 
U.S.C. 4501(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``Subject to subparagraph 
(B),'' and inserting ``Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C),''.
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To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.
Bill: H.R.6172 | Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie (D-NJ)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, 
               unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.

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

SECTION 1. SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODE FOR KINNELON, NEW JERSEY.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this 
section, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, 
unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing solely the 
municipal boundaries of the Borough of Kinnelon, New Jersey.
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Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021
Bill: S.1490 | Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021
This bill modifies the discount given by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on single-family mortgage-insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial-management counseling program. Under current law, the maximum premium amount for such homebuyers is 2.75% of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage (compared to 3% for other homebuyers). The bill instead requires that the premium amount for such homebuyers be 25 basis points (0.25% of the original insured principal obligation of mortgage) lower than the amount otherwise established by the FHA. The bill also specifies that first-time homebuyers must complete the financial-management counseling program prior to applying for a mortgage or entering into a sales agreement.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount 
 FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time 
    homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling 
                                program.

    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 ``Housing Financial Literacy Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. DISCOUNT ON MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR FIRST-TIME 
              HOMEBUYERS WHO COMPLETE FINANCIAL LITERACY HOUSING 
              COUNSELING PROGRAMS.

    The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of section 203(c)(2) of the 
National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2)(A)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting before the comma the following: ``and such 
        program is completed before the mortgagor has signed an 
        application for a mortgage to be insured under this title or a 
        sales agreement''; and
            (2) by striking ``not exceed 2.75 percent of the amount of 
        the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage'' and 
        inserting ``be 25 basis points lower than the premium payment 
        amount established by the Secretary under the first sentence of 
        this subparagraph''.
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A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs.
Bill: S.2999 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits federal and state agencies from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or 
  employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States 
 from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for 
 benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINATION AS A CONDITION 
              OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS OR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE 
              MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR CHIP PROGRAMS.

    Neither the Secretary of Health and Human Services nor any officer 
or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services (or, if 
applicable, the chief executive officer of a State or any officer or 
employee of a State or a State Medicaid or CHIP agency) shall establish 
or enforce any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 
vaccine as a condition of the individual receiving benefits or 
assistance under any of the following programs:
            (1) The Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social 
        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.).
            (2) The Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social 
        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).
            (3) The Children's Health Insurance Program under title XXI 
        of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.).
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Federal Bureau of Investigations Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
Bill: S.4655 | Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Federal Bureau of Investigations Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
This bill allows whistleblowers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to appeal agency decisions regarding alleged reprisals to the Merit Systems Protection Board. Whistleblowers may also seek action directly from the board if the agency does not issue a decision within 180 days of receiving such an allegation.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to permit the Merit Systems 
   Protection Board to hear certain cases relating to allegations of 
 certain reprisals by employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    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 ``Federal Bureau of Investigations 
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. APPEALS TO MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD RELATING TO FBI 
              REPRISAL ALLEGATIONS.

    Section 2303 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(d)(1) An employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who 
makes an allegation of a reprisal under regulations promulgated under 
this section may appeal a final determination or corrective action 
order by the Bureau under those regulations to the Merit Systems 
Protection Board pursuant to section 1221.
    ``(2) If no final determination or corrective action order has been 
made or issued for an allegation described in paragraph (1) before the 
expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date on which the 
allegation is received by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the 
employee described in that paragraph may seek corrective action 
directly from the Merit Systems Protection Board pursuant to section 
1221.''.
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FORMULA Act
Bill: S.4261 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act
This bill provides, for 90 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

To suspend duties and other restrictions on the importation of infant 
formula to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States, 
                        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 ``Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem 
Upsetting Little Americans Act'' or the ``FORMULA Act''.

SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT OF IMPORTS OF INFANT FORMULA.

    (a) In General.--During the 90-day period beginning on the date of 
the enactment of this Act, infant formula shall enter the United States 
free of duty and free of quantitative limitation.
    (b) Infant Formula Defined.--In this section, the term ``infant 
formula'' has the meaning given that term in section 201(z) of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(z)).

            Passed the Senate June 23, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4261

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Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1507 | Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine (R-MO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires the notice of a proposed rule by a federal agency to include the internet address of a summary of the rule. The summary must be 100 words or fewer, written in plain language, and posted on regulations.gov.

To require each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to include 
   a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule.

    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 ``Providing Accountability Through 
Transparency Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO POST A 100-WORD SUMMARY TO REGULATIONS.GOV.

    Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 
        100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, 
        that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 
        206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note) 
        (commonly known as regulations.gov).''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the "Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.5865 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al (D-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 282]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4192]]

Public Law 117-282
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
  4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the ``Leonard Scarcella 
     Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 5865]>> 

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

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Leonard Scarcella 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 ``Leonard 
Scarcella Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5865:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Sept. 13, considered in House.
            Sept. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.22 | Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. (R-WY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as Devils Tower.

To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, 
           Wyoming, as Devils Tower, 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. DESIGNATION OF DEVILS TOWER.

    (a) In General.--The mountain at the Devils Tower National 
Monument, Wyoming, located at 4435'26"N, by 10442'55"W, and the area 
located at 4435'21"N, by 10441'48"W, shall be known and designated as 
``Devils Tower''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in any law, map, regulation, order, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain 
and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference 
to ``Devils Tower''.
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A bill to terminate General License No. 8A of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and require the application of sanctions under Executive Order 14024 to the Russian financial institutions listed in General License No. 8A.
Bill: S.4054 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
This bill terminates General License No. 8A, which was issued by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to authorize energy-related transactions involving specified Russian financial institutions. Further, the bill applies property-blocking sanctions to those Russian financial institutions listed in the license.

To terminate General License No. 8A of the Office of Foreign Assets 
 Control of the Department of the Treasury and require the application 
   of sanctions under Executive Order 14024 to the Russian financial 
             institutions listed in General License No. 8A.

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

SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF GENERAL LICENSE NO. 8A OF OFFICE OF FOREIGN 
              ASSETS CONTROL; APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS TO CERTAIN 
              RUSSIAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

    Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act--
            (1) General License No. 8A of the Office of Foreign Assets 
        Control of the Department of the Treasury shall have no force 
        or effect; and
            (2) sanctions imposed under Executive Order 14024 (50 
        U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property with respect to 
        specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the 
        Russian Federation) shall apply with respect to each entity 
        specified in General License No. 8A.
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Know Your Polling Place Act
Bill: H.R.1278 | Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. (D-TX)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Know Your Polling Place Act
This bill establishes minimum requirements for notifying individuals of a change in their polling place for a federal election.
Specifically, the bill requires a state that changes an individual's polling place to notify the individual at least seven days before the federal election. However, if the change is made fewer than seven days before the federal election and the individual appears at the previously assigned polling place, the state must make every reasonable effort to enable the individual to vote.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish minimum 
notification requirements for voters affected by polling place changes.

    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 ``Know Your Polling Place Act''.

SEC. 2. MINIMUM NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTERS AFFECTED BY 
              POLLING PLACE CHANGES.

    (a) Requirements.--Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
(52 U.S.C. 21082) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new 
        subsection:
    ``(d) Minimum Notification Requirements for Voters Affected by 
Polling Place Changes.--
            ``(1) In general.--If a State assigns an individual who is 
        a registered voter in a State to a polling place with respect 
        to an election for Federal office which is not the same polling 
        place to which the individual was previously assigned with 
        respect to the most recent election for Federal office in the 
        State in which the individual was eligible to vote--
                    ``(A) the State shall notify the individual of the 
                location of the polling place not later than 7 days 
                before the date of the election; or
                    ``(B) if the State makes such an assignment fewer 
                than 7 days before the date of the election and the 
                individual appears on the date of the election at the 
                polling place to which the individual was previously 
                assigned, the State shall make every reasonable effort 
                to enable the individual to vote on the date of the 
                election.
            ``(2) Effective date.--This subsection shall apply with 
        respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 302(e) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 
21082(f)), as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking 
``Each State'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (d)(2), 
each State''.
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Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021
Bill: S.907 | Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack (D-RI)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021
This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 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 ``Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ADDITION OF RHODE ISLAND TO THE MID-ATLANTIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
              COUNCIL.

    Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``Rhode Island,'' after ``States of'';
            (2) by inserting ``Rhode Island,'' after ``except North 
        Carolina,'';
            (3) by striking ``21'' and inserting ``23''; and
            (4) by striking ``13'' and inserting ``14''.
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REPLACE Act
Bill: H.R.7476 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act or the REPLACE Act
This bill requires the President to automatically waive fees to replace critical documents for individuals and households affected by major disasters for which assistance is provided under the Individuals and Households Program.

To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the 
  President to automatically waive certain critical document fees for 
   individuals and households affected by major disasters for which 
  assistance is provided under the Individuals and Households Program.

    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 ``Replacing Essential Passports and 
Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act'' or the ``REPLACE Act''.

SEC. 2. CRITICAL DOCUMENT FEE WAIVER.

    Section 1238(a) of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (42 
U.S.C. 5174b) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``applies regardless'' 
        and inserting ``and the requirement of the President to waive 
        fees under paragraph (4) apply regardless'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) Mandatory automatic waiver.--The President, in 
        consultation with the Governor of a State, shall automatically 
        provide a fee waiver described in paragraph (1) to an 
        individual or household that has been adversely affected by a 
        major disaster declared under section 401 of the Robert T. 
        Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 
        U.S.C. 5170)--
                    ``(A) for which the President provides assistance 
                to individuals and households under section 408 of that 
                Act (42 U.S.C. 5174); and
                    ``(B) that destroyed a critical document described 
                in paragraph (1) of the individual or household.''.
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Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6698 | Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. (D-IL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022
This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement 
 that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit 
   the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid 
                        beneficiary's property.

    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 ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. LIENS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND RECOVERIES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Liens.--Section 1917(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1396p(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
                striking ``plan, except--'' and inserting ``plan, 
                except, subject to paragraph (4),--''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``in the case 
                of'' and inserting ``with respect to liens imposed 
                before the date of the enactment of the Stop Unfair 
                Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022, in the case of''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(4) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, 
not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this 
paragraph, a State shall withdraw any lien imposed under paragraph 
(1)(B) that is in effect as of such date.''.
    (b) Adjustments and Recoveries.--Section 1917(b) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396p(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``except that'' and 
        inserting ``except that, subject to paragraph (6),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(6) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, 
no adjustment or recovery of any medical assistance correctly paid on 
behalf of an individual under the State plan may be initiated, 
maintained, or collected on or after the date of the enactment of this 
paragraph. Not later than 90 days after such date, a State shall 
withdraw any lien in effect as of such date with respect to such 
medical assistance correctly paid.''.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members.
Bill: H.R.9360 | Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill authorizes members of the Armed Forces who served at least 12 years to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of 
 the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational 
                     assistance to family members.

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

SECTION 1. EXTENSION TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ELIGIBILITY 
              TO TRANSFER UNUSED POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO 
              FAMILY MEMBERS.

    Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
            (3) by inserting before paragraph (3), as redesignated, the 
        following:
            ``(2) 12 years of service in the Armed Forces; or''.
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