hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5175 | Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. (D-NY)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021
This bill extends the tax credit for the production of electricity from solar energy.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the production tax 
           credit for electricity produced from solar energy.

    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 ``Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM SOLAR ENERGY.

    (a) In General.--Section 45(d)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``is placed in service before January 1, 
2006'' and inserting ``the construction of which begins before January 
1, 2027''.
    (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 45(d)(4) of such Code is amended 
by striking ``and which--'' and inserting ``and--''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to facilities the construction of which begins after December 31, 
2021.
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A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.
Bill: S.4249 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 3%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense 
 discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a 
                       period of high inflation.

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

SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING 
              NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD 
              INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION.

    (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to 
consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment 
between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the 
revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 
900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period 
of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years 
following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently 
monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers 
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor 
is not less than 3 percent.
    (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended 
in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, 
duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members 
of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an 
appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under 
subsection (a).
    (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 
2022.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age for the beginning date for required minimum distributions.
Bill: H.R.2933 | Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. (D-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill increases the age (currently, age 72) at which taxpayers are required to make minimum distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans. For taxpayers who attain age 72 after December 31, 2026, the age is increased to 73; for taxpayers who attain age 73 after December 31, 2032, the age is increased to 75.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the age for the 
           beginning date for required minimum distributions.

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

SECTION 1. INCREASE IN AGE FOR REQUIRED BEGINNING DATE FOR MANDATORY 
              DISTRIBUTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 401(a)(9)(C)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``age 72'' and inserting ``the 
applicable age''.
    (b) Spouse Beneficiaries; Special Rule for Owners.--Subparagraphs 
(B)(iv)(I) and (C)(ii)(I) of section 401(a)(9) of such Code are each 
amended by striking ``age 72'' and inserting ``the applicable age''.
    (c) Applicable Age.--Section 401(a)(9)(C) of such Code is amended 
by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(v) Applicable age.--The applicable age 
                        shall be--
                                    ``(I) in the case of an individual 
                                who attains age 72 after December 31, 
                                2026, age 73, and
                                    ``(II) in the case of an individual 
                                who attains age 73 after December 31, 
                                2032, age 75.''.
    (d) Conforming Amendments.--The last sentence of section 408(b) of 
such Code is amended by striking ``age 72'' and inserting ``the 
applicable age (determined under section 401(a)(9)(C)(v) for the 
calendar year in which such taxable year begins)''.
    (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to distributions required to be made after December 31, 2026, 
with respect to individuals who attain age 72 after such date.
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Chiropractic Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8701 | Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Chiropractic Act of 2022
This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include evaluation and management services, including examination and imaging services, and other functions provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine. The bill also allows chiropractors to enter into private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable 
 treatment of items and services furnished by chiropractors under the 
                           Medicare 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 ``Chiropractic Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ENSURING EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF ITEMS AND SERVICES FURNISHED BY 
              CHIROPRACTORS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395x(r)(5)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``for the purpose of sections 1861(s)(1) 
        and 1861(s)(2)(A) and only'';
            (2) by inserting ``, evaluation and management services 
        (including examination and imaging services), and such other 
        functions (not including the prescribing of drugs)'' after 
        ``(to correct a subluxation)''; and
            (3) by inserting ``, service, or function (as applicable)'' 
        after ``such treatment''.
    (b) Allowing Chiropractors To Provide Items and Services Through 
Private Contracts With Medicare Beneficiaries.--Section 1802(b)(6)(B) 
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)(6)(B)) is amended by 
striking ``paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date 
that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Retail Revitalization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.840 | Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Retail Revitalization Act of 2021
This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules related to 
 rents received by real estate investment trusts from related parties.

    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 ``Retail Revitalization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF RULES RELATED TO RENTS RECEIVED BY REAL ESTATE 
              INVESTMENT TRUSTS FROM RELATED PARTIES.

    (a) Increase in Permissible Ownership Percentage.--Section 
856(d)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
striking ``10 percent or more'' each place it appears and inserting 
``more than 50 percent''.
    (b) Modification of Rules for Constructive Ownership of Stock.--
Section 856(d)(5) of such Code is amended--
            (1) by striking ```10 percent' shall be substituted for `50 
        percent''' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ```more than 50 
        percent' shall be substituted for `50 percent or more''',
            (2) by striking ``25 percent or more'' in subparagraph (B) 
        and inserting ``more than 50 percent'', and
            (3) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by 
        striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and 
        inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new 
        subparagraph:
                    ``(C) section 318(a)(5)(C) shall be applied by 
                substituting `paragraph (2) or (3)' for `paragraph 
                (2)'.''.
    (c) Modification of Rules for Taxable REIT Subsidiaries.--Section 
856(d)(8)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``90 percent'' and 
inserting ``50 percent''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
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Access for All Communities Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7593 | Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul (D-NY)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Access for All Communities Act of 2022
This bill requires the Economic Development Administration to establish an online clearinghouse to increase awareness about federal and state programs, grants, loans, and other assistance available to support economic development in capacity-constrained communities.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a clearinghouse to 
    assist economic development activities in capacity-constrained 
                              communities.

    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 ``Access for All Communities Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE.

    (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through 
the Economic Development Administration, shall establish, and make 
publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a 
clearinghouse to be known as the Economic Development Resource 
Clearinghouse (hereinafter referred to as the ``Clearinghouse'') for 
the purpose described in subsection (b).
    (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Clearinghouse shall be to increase 
awareness of Federal and State programs, grants, loans, loan 
guarantees, and other assistance that the Secretary determines can 
assist economic development activities in capacity-constrained 
communities.
    (c) Maintenance.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall, as appropriate, 
        maintain the Clearinghouse established under subsection (a).
            (2) Periodic updates.--In maintaining the Clearinghouse, 
        the Secretary shall, not less than once per calendar year and 
        as often as is necessary to reflect up-to-date information, 
        update the Clearinghouse to address changes to available 
        resources and changes to the needs of capacity-constrained 
        communities, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
    (d) Consultation.--In establishing and maintaining the 
Clearinghouse, the Secretary shall consult with such Federal agencies 
as considered appropriate by the Secretary.
    (e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress, and make publicly available, a report on--
            (1) the availability of resources for capacity-constrained 
        communities;
            (2) efforts to publicize the Clearinghouse for capacity-
        constrained communities and the results of those efforts; and
            (3) recommendations on policy action to coordinate and 
        facilitate strategic economic development, regional planning, 
        capacity building, and technical assistance in capacity-
        constrained communities.
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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships.
Bill: H.R.7658 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Health

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

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

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

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

    Section 566(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 360bbb-5(f)) is amended by striking ``$6,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$10,000,000 for each 
of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.
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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report on helicopter and rotorcraft noise in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7893 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to submit to Congress a report containing recommendations to reduce helicopter and rotorcraft noise in the District of Columbia, including recommendations on altitude, the number of flights, flights paths, and pilot training.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report on 
 helicopter and rotorcraft noise in the District of Columbia, 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. RECOMMENDATIONS ON REDUCING HELICOPTER NOISE IN THE DISTRICT 
              OF COLUMBIA.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation 
with all relevant operators and entities, shall submit to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report containing recommendations to reduce helicopter and 
rotorcraft noise in the District of Columbia.
    (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall 
include recommendations on, at least--
            (1) altitude;
            (2) the number of flights;
            (3) flight paths;
            (4) time of day of flights;
            (5) types of aircraft;
            (6) operating procedures; and
            (7) pilot training.
    (c) Relevant Operators and Entities Defined.--In this section, the 
term ``relevant operators and entities'' means--
            (1) the head of any agency or department of the Federal 
        Government that fly a helicopter or rotorcraft over the 
        District of Columbia;
            (2) the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police 
        Department of the District of Columbia;
            (3) any medical helicopter or rotorcraft operator that 
        routinely flies a helicopter or rotorcraft over the District of 
        Columbia; and
            (4) any other operator that routinely flies a helicopter or 
        rotorcraft over the District of Columbia.
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No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act
Bill: H.R.6926 | Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana (R-TN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to procure at-home COVID-19 tests that are imported from or manufactured (in whole or in part) in China.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for 
  SARS-CoV-2 that are imported from, or manufactured in, the People's 
                           Republic of China.

    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 Taxpayer Dollars for Communist 
China COVID Tests Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USING FEDERAL FUNDS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN TESTS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be 
used to purchase any at-home test for SARS-CoV-2 that is imported from 
the People's Republic of China, or that was manufactured, in whole or 
in part, in the People's Republic of China.
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Fire Recovery Improvement Act
Bill: H.R.8084 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Fire Recovery Improvement Act
This bill authorizes the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture to address post-wildfire flooding in certain communities adjacent to or downstream from Forest System land.
Specifically, the service may carry out watershed protection and flood prevention measures to address the effects of flooding in communities that are (1) located on land not under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, and (2) threatened by post-wildfire flooding due to a post-wildfire burn scar on adjacent or upstream Forest Service lands. Upon receiving an independent hydraulic study that shows that severe and repetitive flooding is likely in such communities, the service may also carry out activities to mitigate potential effects of that flooding.

To amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to allow 
 additional flood prevention measures on certain lands, 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 ``Fire Recovery Improvement Act''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL FLOOD PREVENTION MEASURES.

    The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1001 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 16. ADDITIONAL FLOOD PREVENTION MEASURES.

    ``(a) Forest Service Lands.--In carrying out this Act, the 
Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources 
Conservation Service, may--
            ``(1) carry out activities on eligible lands to address the 
        effects of flooding in downstream communities; and
            ``(2) carry out activities to mitigate potential effects of 
        flooding in downstream communities upon the receipt of an 
        independent hydraulic study that shows that severe and 
        repetitive flooding is likely in such communities.
    ``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Downstream community.--The term `downstream 
        community' means a community that--
                    ``(A) is located on land not under the jurisdiction 
                of the Forest Service; and
                    ``(B) is threatened by post-wildfire flooding in 
                such community due to a post-wildfire burn scar on 
                adjacent or upstream Forest Service lands.
            ``(2) Eligible land.--The term `eligible land' means land 
        that is--
                    ``(A) located in a county in which less than 50 
                percent of the land is privately owned; and
                    ``(B) under the jurisdiction of the Forest 
                Service.''.
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Keeping Workers Safe Act
Bill: H.R.5664 | Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy (D-MI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Keeping Workers Safe Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to notify the public about certain enforcement actions taken against an employer for safety and health violations.
First, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action with a penalty greater than $60,000. Second, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action resulting from (1) multiple, serious violations, or (2) repeated violations classified as other-than-serious.
Labor must issue a notice within seven days of taking the enforcement action and distribute it through

To require the Secretary of Labor to issue a notice to the public 
  regarding each enforcement action under the Occupational Safety and 
 Health Act of 1970 that results in large penalties or where multiple 
   violations or repeated other-than-serious violations are present.

    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 ``Keeping Workers Safe Act''.

SEC. 2. PUBLICIZING LARGE OSHA PENALTIES.

    Section 17 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 
U.S.C. 666) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(m) Disclosure of Large Civil Penalties.--
            ``(1) In general.--For each enforcement action against an 
        employer in which the Secretary has assessed civil penalties in 
        an amount greater than $60,000, or where multiple serious or 
        repeated other-than-serious violations are present, the 
        Secretary shall issue a notice to the public regarding the 
        enforcement action not later than 7 days after the date on 
        which the citation is issued.
            ``(2) Distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure that a 
        notice to the public issued under paragraph (1) is distributed 
        to relevant regional and local newspapers in the region in 
        which the employer subject to the enforcement action is 
        located, associated trade or industry organizations, relevant 
        labor organizations, and relevant State and local government 
        entities.''.
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CAPE Act
Bill: S.2886 | Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John (R-WY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Cape and Antler Preservation Enhancement Act or the CAPE Act
This bill allows the Department of the Interior to authorize the donation and distribution of capes, hides, horns, and antlers from wildlife management activities carried out on National Park System lands in order to reduce the size of a wildlife population.
Interior may give priority consideration of the donation of capes, hides, horns, and antlers to qualified volunteers that participated in the wildlife management activity.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the donation and 
  distribution of capes, horns, and antlers from wildlife management 
          activities carried out on National Park System land.

    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 ``Cape and Antler Preservation 
Enhancement Act'' or the ``CAPE Act''.

SEC. 2. DONATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEAT, CAPES, HORNS, AND ANTLERS 
              FROM WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ON NATIONAL PARK 
              SYSTEM LAND.

    Section 104909(c) of title 54, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``, capes, hides, horns, and antlers'' 
        after ``distribution of meat'';
            (2) by striking ``food banks, and other organizations'' and 
        inserting ``and, in the case of meat, food banks and other 
        organizations''; and
            (3) by inserting ``, including giving priority 
        consideration to qualified volunteers that participated in the 
        wildlife management activity'' after ``may require''.
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Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7539 | Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen (D-WI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, payments under the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program and certain amounts received under the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income 
  payments under the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program and 
     certain amounts received under the Indian Health Professions 
                         Scholarships 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 ``Indian Health Service Health 
Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR PAYMENTS UNDER INDIAN HEALTH 
              SERVICE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (4) of section 108(f) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``under section 108 of the 
Indian Health Care Improvement Act,'' after ``338I of such Act,''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The heading for section 108(f)(4) of such 
Code is amended by striking ``and certain'' and inserting ``, indian 
health service loan repayment program, and certain''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS RECEIVED UNDER INDIAN HEALTH 
              PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 117(c) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of 
subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) 
and inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraph:
                    ``(D) the Indian Health Professions Scholarships 
                Program under section 104 of the Indian Health Care 
                Improvement Act.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 
2022.
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American Science First Act
Bill: H.R.4734 | Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. (R-GA)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
American Science First Act
This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from providing grants or other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with

To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from 
  awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist 
    military companies and their affiliates, 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 ``American Science First Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANTS AND OTHER 
              FORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO CHINESE COMMUNIST MILITARY 
              COMPANIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Director of the National Science Foundation may not provide grants or 
other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is 
affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited 
to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with--
            (1) an entity included on the list maintained and set forth 
        in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration 
        Regulations;
            (2) a company on the list required by section 1237 of the 
        Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note), or 
        required by section 1260H of the Mac Thornberry National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
        283), or any successor list; or
            (3) any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned 
        by or controlled by, an entity described in paragraph (1) or 
        (2).
    (b) Export Administration Regulations Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means the regulations 
set forth in subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal 
Regulations, or successor regulations.
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Crisis Counseling Act
Bill: H.R.1545 | Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony (D-CA)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Crisis Counseling Act
This bill provides for immediate approval of any request by a state, local, or tribal government for crisis counseling and training after the President declares a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

To ensure that after a declaration of a major disaster affected States, 
  local governments, and Indian tribal governments receive immediate 
approval for services and assistance provided under section 416 of the 
    Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 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 ``Crisis Counseling Act''.

SEC. 2. CRISIS COUNSELING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING.

    After the President declares a major disaster under section 401 of 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Response Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5170b), any request made by a State, local, or Indian tribal 
government affected by such disaster shall receive immediate approval 
for services and assistance provided under section 416 of such Act.
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A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Bill: S.J.Res.1 | Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. (D-MD)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

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

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


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 22, 2021

  Mr. Cardin (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following 
joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


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

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstanding any time 
limit contained in House Joint Resolution 208, 92nd Congress, as agreed 
to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of amendment proposed 
to the States in that joint resolution shall be valid to all intents 
and purposes as part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the 
legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.
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Judgment Fund Accountability Act of 2021
Bill: S.3190 | Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb (R-NE)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Judgment Fund Accountability Act of 2021
This bill prohibits payments from the Judgment Fund to individuals who entered or attempted to enter the United States unlawfully. (The Judgment Fund is an account for paying judgments and settlements against the United States.)

To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of 
                 payments made from the Judgment Fund.

    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 ``Judgment Fund Accountability Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. JUDGMENT FUND TRANSPARENCY.

    (a) Transparency Requirement.--Section 1304 of title 31, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise 
prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall 
make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but 
not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this 
section is tendered, the following information with regard to that 
payment:
            ``(1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose 
        actions gave rise to the claim or judgment.
            ``(2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant.
            ``(3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant.
            ``(4) The amount paid representing principal liability and 
        any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, 
        including attorney fees, costs, and interest.
            ``(5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to 
        the claim.
            ``(6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim.
    ``(e) No payment may be made under this section to an individual 
who has entered, or attempted to enter, the United States 
unlawfully.''.
    (b) Implementation.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement 
the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act.
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ED ACCESS Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.9331 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. (D-IL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Eliminating Discrimination And Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success Act of 2022 or the ED ACCESS Act of 2022
This bill repeals the prohibition against granting the American Opportunity Tax Credit to students with federal or state felony drug convictions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strike the provision of 
the American Opportunity Tax Credit that denies the credit to students 
                     with felony drug convictions.

    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 ``Eliminating Discrimination And 
Creating Corridors to Expand Student Success Act of 2022'' or the ``ED 
ACCESS Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF DENIAL OF AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR 
              STUDENTS CONVICTED OF A FELONY DRUG OFFENSE.

    (a) In General.--Section 25A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (D).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Cost of War Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7147 | Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema (D-GA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Cost of War Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to post on its public website information relating to the cost to U.S. taxpayers of any overseas contingency operation conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 18, 2001. DOD must update such information not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to make publicly available on a 
  website of the Department of Defense the cost to each United States 
  taxpayer of certain contingency operations conducted by the United 
              States Armed Forces, 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 ``Cost of War Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF COST OF CERTAIN MILITARY OPERATIONS TO 
              EACH UNITED STATES TAXPAYER.

    Section 1090 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) Publication of Information.--'' 
        before ``The Secretary of Defense'';
            (2) by striking ``of each of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, 
        and Syria.'' and inserting ``of any overseas contingency 
        operation conducted by the United States Armed Forces on or 
        after September 18, 2001.''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
    ``(b) Display of Information.--The information required to be 
posted under subsection (a) shall--
            ``(1) be posted directly on the website of the Department 
        of Defense, in an accessible and clear format;
            ``(2) include corresponding documentation as links or 
        attachments; and
            ``(3) include, for each overseas contingency operation--
                    ``(A) both the total cost to each taxpayer, and the 
                cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year, of 
                conducting the overseas contingency operation;
                    ``(B) a list of countries where the overseas 
                contingency operation has taken place; and
                    ``(C) for each such country, both the total cost to 
                each taxpayer, and the cost to each taxpayer for each 
                fiscal year, of conducting the overseas contingency 
                operation in that country.
    ``(c) Updates.--The Secretary shall ensure that all the information 
required to be posted under subsection (a) is updated by not later than 
90 days after the last day of each fiscal year.
    ``(d) Contingency Operation Defined.--In this section, the term 
`contingency operation' has the meaning given such term in section 
101(a)(13) of title 10, United States Code.''.
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End Forced Child Marriages Act
Bill: H.R.1606 | Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van (R-TX)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
End Forced Child Marriages Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study and report on state laws regarding the minimum marriage age and the prevalence of marriage involving a child who is under the minimum marriage age.

To amend the Child Abuse and Prevention Act to require a study and 
                   report on marital age of consent.

    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 ``End Forced Child Marriages Act''.

SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON MARITAL AGE OF CONSENT.

    Section 110 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 
U.S.C. 5106f) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(e) Study and Report on Marital Age of Consent.--
            ``(1) Study.--The Secretary shall study, with respect to 
        each State--
                    ``(A) the State law regarding the minimum marriage 
                age; and
                    ``(B) the prevalence of marriage involving a child 
                who is under the age of such minimum marriage age.
            ``(2) Factors.--The study required under paragraph (1) 
        shall include an examination of--
                    ``(A) the extent to which any statutory exceptions 
                to the minimum marriage age in such laws contribute to 
                the prevalence of marriage involving a child described 
                in paragraph (1)(B);
                    ``(B) whether such exceptions allow such a child to 
                be married without the consent of such child; and
                    ``(C) the impact of such exceptions on the safety 
                of such children.
            ``(3) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
        enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the 
        Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the 
        Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of 
        Representatives a report containing the findings of the study 
        required by this subsection, including any best practices.''.
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Home for the Brave Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4503 | Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. (D-CA)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Home for the Brave Act of 2021
This bill excludes from income veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing assistance programs.

To exclude from consideration as income under the housing assistance 
  programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development amounts 
   received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
 service-related disabilities of a member of the family, 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 ``Home for the Brave Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF VETERANS DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM INCOME.

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3531 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 15. EXCLUSION OF VETERANS DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM INCOME.

    ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts received 
by any member of a household or family as disability compensation under 
chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or dependency and indemnity 
compensation under chapter 13 of such title, shall not be considered as 
income of such household or family for purposes of--
            ``(1) determining the eligibility of such family or 
        household for assistance under any program for housing 
        assistance administered by the Secretary;
            ``(2) the amount of benefits payable to or on behalf of 
        such family or household under such program; or
            ``(3) the amount of rent paid by such family or household 
        for occupancy of a dwelling unit assisted under any such 
        program.''.
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RAISE Act
Bill: H.R.6952 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty (R-SD)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act or the RAISE Act
This bill declares that neither a labor organization's exclusive representation of employees in a bargaining unit, nor the terms of a collective bargaining contract or agreement entered into after enactment of this bill, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee higher wages, pay, or other compensation than provided for in the contract or agreement.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay 
                    higher wages to their employees.

    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 ``Rewarding Achievement and 
Incentivizing Successful Employees Act'' or the ``RAISE Act''.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF HIGHER WAGES.

    Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 159(a)) 
is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(a)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) Notwithstanding a labor organization's exclusive 
representation of employees in a unit, or the terms and conditions of 
any collective bargaining contract or agreement then in effect, nothing 
in either--
            ``(A) section 8(a)(1) or 8(a)(5), or
            ``(B) a collective bargaining contract or agreement renewed 
        or entered into after the date of enactment of the RAISE Act,
shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee in the unit greater 
wages, pay, or other compensation for, or by reason of, his or her 
services as an employee of such employer, than provided for in such 
contract or agreement.''.
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Stop EITC and CTC Seizures Act
Bill: H.R.3247 | Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. (D-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Stop EITC and CTC Seizures Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from reducing a taxpayer's tax refund for student loan debt to the extent that such reduction would cause the refund to be less than the sum of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the amount that the 
portion of a taxpayer's tax refund attributable to the child tax credit 
 and the earned income tax credit may be reduced by reason of student 
                               loan debt.

    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 EITC and CTC Seizures Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TAX REFUND BY 
              AMOUNT OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT.

    (a) In General.--Section 3720A of title 31, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(j) The Secretary of the Treasury may not reduce under subsection 
(c), by reason of student loan debt, a refund of Federal taxes paid 
that is payable to a taxpayer to the extent such reduction would cause 
such refund to be less than the sum of credits allowed under subpart C 
of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 by reason of sections 24 and 32 of such Code. For purposes of the 
previous sentence, the Secretary of the Treasury shall determine the 
amount of the reduction under subsection (c) that is by reason of 
student loan debt and the amount of the refund that is being reduced 
after applying all other reductions under such subsection.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6402(d)(1) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and subject to the 
limitations with respect to student loan debt under section 3720A of 
title 31, United States Code'' before ``) to such agency''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to refunds of Federal taxes paid for taxable years beginning 
after December 31, 2020.
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