hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
ELITE Vehicles Act
Bill: H.R.3796 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason (R-MO)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act or the ELITE Vehicles Act
This bill terminates the tax credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles 30 days after this bill's enactment date. The credit is permanently repealed for taxable years beginning 1 year and 30 days after enactment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the credit for 
          new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.

    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 ``Eliminate Lavish Incentives To 
Electric Vehicles Act'' or the ``ELITE Vehicles Act''.

SEC. 2. TERMINATION AND REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR NEW QUALIFIED PLUG-IN 
              ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES.

    (a) Termination.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(h) Termination.--Notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions 
of this section, this section shall not apply to vehicles placed in 
service after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment 
of this subsection.''.
    (b) Repeal.--
            (1) In general.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of 
        chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
        striking section 30D (and by striking the item relating to such 
        section in the table of sections for such subpart).
            (2) Conforming amendments.--
                    (A) Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
                1986 is amended by striking paragraph (30).
                    (B) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by 
                striking paragraph (37).
                    (C) Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by 
                striking ``30D(e)(4),''.
            (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
        shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date that is 1 
        year and 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022
Bill: S.3778 | Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022
This bill makes certain subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit available to beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory. Current law makes such beneficiaries ineligible for premium and cost-sharing subsidies, but establishes a process for U.S. territories to apply for financial assistance with respect to the provision of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill eliminates this process and makes the subsidies available to beneficiaries who reside in a U.S. territory and are otherwise eligible.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make 
  premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare 
part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription 
Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING 
              IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST-
              SHARING SUBSIDIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause 
        (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),'';
            (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding 
        subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the 
        Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary'';
            (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following 
        new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a 
        resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the 
        poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that 
        shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for 
        the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and
            (4) by striking subparagraph (F).
    (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection 
        (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and
            (2) by striking subsection (e).
    (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 
1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i).
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take 
effect on January 1, 2023.
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Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
Bill: H.R.2432 | Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits on or after January 1, 1990, while serving in support of a contingency operation. Burn pits are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility 
of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical 
services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans 
                    Affairs, 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open 
air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL 
              CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED 
              BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' 
        after ``radiation,''; and
            (2) in subsection (e)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the 
                following new subparagraph:
    ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in 
clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and 
nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there 
is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or 
disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to 
an open air burn pit.
    ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, 
on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in 
support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a 
location where an open air burn pit was in use.
    ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a 
place where--
            ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor 
        air; and
            ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other 
        equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the 
        burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and 
                inserting ``(F), or (G)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home 
care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
Bill: S.712 | Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
This bill accelerates the application of certain changes that are scheduled to take effect under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act relating to the coverage of former foster youth under Medicaid.
Under current law, a state Medicaid program must cover former foster youth until the age of 26 if the youth were in the state's foster care system at the age of 18 and were enrolled in the state's Medicaid program while in foster care; a state may choose to also cover former foster youth from other states. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act altered these provisions to require a state Medicaid program to cover former foster youth from other states until the age of 26; such changes apply to former foster youth who reach the age of 18 on or after January 1, 2023.
The bill instead applies these changes to former foster youth who reach the age of 18 on or after the date of enactment of this bill. States must also establish Medicaid outreach and enrollment programs for former foster youth.

To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for 
     immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid.

    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 ``Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for 
Former Foster Youth Act''.

SEC. 2. PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR FORMER FOSTER 
              YOUTH.

    Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act 
(Public Law 115-271) is amended by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and 
inserting ``the date of enactment of the Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage 
for Former Foster Youth Act''.

SEC. 3. OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR ENROLLMENT OF FORMER FOSTER CHILDREN.

    Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (85), by striking ``; and'' and inserting 
        a semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (86), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (86) the following new 
        paragraph:
            ``(87) not later than January 1, 2022, establish an 
        outreach and enrollment program, in coordination with the State 
        agency responsible for administering the State plan under part 
        E of title IV and any other appropriate or interested agencies, 
        designed to increase the enrollment of individuals who are 
        eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under 
        paragraph (10)(A)(i)(IX) in accordance with best practices 
        established by the Secretary.''.
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Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Bill: S.182 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
This bill withdraws identified federal land in the Pecos River watershed in New Mexico from

To withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the 
    State of New Mexico from mineral entry, 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 ``Pecos Watershed Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND IN PECOS WATERSHED AREA, NEW MEXICO.

    (a) Definition of Federal Land.--In this section, the term 
``Federal land'' means the Federal land depicted as ``Pecos 
Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Pecos Watershed, upstream of I-25 
Mineral Withdrawal'' and dated September 1, 2020.
    (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Federal land is withdrawn from all forms 
of--
            (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land 
        laws;
            (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
            (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and 
        geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
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Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6020 | Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami (D-CA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021
This bill extends a payment increase under the Medicare physician fee schedule through 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain 
   increases in payments for physicians' services under the Medicare 
                         program through 2022.

    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 ``Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENDING CERTAIN INCREASES IN PAYMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS' 
              SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM THROUGH 2022.

    (a) In General.--Section 1848(t) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395w-4(t)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by striking ``during 2021'' and inserting 
                ``during 2021 or 2022''; and
                    (B) by striking ``January 1, 2022'' and inserting 
                ``January 1, 2023''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)(C)--
                    (A) in the header, by striking ``2021'' and 
                inserting ``2021 and 2022''; and
                    (B) by striking ``after 2021'' and inserting 
                ``after 2022''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1848(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V)) is amended by 
striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2021 or 2022''.
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A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
Bill: S.J.Res.38 | Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger (R-KS)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 38

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 
                                 2020.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to section 202 
of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622), the national 
emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, 
in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.

            Passed the Senate March 3, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                             S. J. RES. 38

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 
                                 2020.
Keeping Renters Safe Act
Bill: S.2776 | Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth (D-MA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Keeping Renters Safe Act
This bill expressly authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to place a moratorium on residential evictions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The bill also requires HHS to implement a moratorium nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This moratorium must remain in effect for at least 60 days following the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Current law authorizes HHS to take measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. As part of the COVID-19 response, HHS delegated this authority to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which then issued (and extended) several orders banning residential evictions. Whether these orders exceed the CDC's statutory and constitutional authority has been the subject of multiple legal challenges; the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the most recent order on August 26, 2021.

To clarify that the Secretary of Health and Human Services has 
  authority to implement a residential eviction moratorium under the 
 quarantine authority vested by the Public Health Service Act, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Renters Safe Act''.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION HHS HAS AUTHORITY FOR RESIDENTIAL EVICTION 
              MORATORIA.

    Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264) is 
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
    ``(e) Consistent with the standard described in subsection (a), 
regulations under this section may implement, maintain, or extend a 
residential eviction moratorium.''.

SEC. 3. COVID-19 EVICTION MORATORIUM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
implement a national residential eviction moratorium under section 361 
of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264) to reduce the 
introduction, transmission, and spread of COVID-19 and otherwise 
address the public health emergency declared under section 319 of the 
such Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19.
    (b) Applicability.--The moratorium under subsection (a) shall--
            (1) be automatic, without requiring individuals to apply 
        for coverage; and
            (2) apply to all residential eviction filings, hearings, 
        judgments, and execution of judgments, except that the 
        Secretary of Health and Human Services may establish moratorium 
        exceptions necessary to protect the health and safety of 
        others.
    (c) Period Following Public Health Emergency.--The moratorium under 
subsection (a) shall remain in effect at least 60 days after the 
conclusion of the public health emergency described in such subsection, 
including any extensions thereof.
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BAH Restoration Act
Bill: H.R.7561 | Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn (D-WA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
BAH Restoration Act
This bill increases the monthly amount of the basic housing allowance for members of the uniformed services inside the United States. Specifically, the monthly amount of allowance for a member must be the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in the area, as determined by the Department of Defense, for members of the uniformed services serving in the same pay grade and same dependency status as the member.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the basic allowance 
   for housing inside the United States for members of the uniformed 
                               services.

    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 ``BAH Restoration Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING INSIDE THE UNITED 
              STATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.

    Paragraph (3) of section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
    ``(3) The monthly amount of the basic allowance for housing for an 
area of the United States for a member of a uniformed service shall be 
the amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in that area, as 
determined by the Secretary of Defense, for members of the uniformed 
services serving in the same pay grade and with the same dependency 
status as the member.''.
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Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8421 | Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. (R-OK)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022
This bill prohibits states from banning any form of contraception that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The bill does not preempt state laws that protect the right of any entity to opt out of providing contraception due to the entity's religious or moral beliefs.

To preempt States from establishing, implementing, or enforcing any ban 
 on the prescription, provision, or use of a drug, biological product, 
or device for contraception if such drug, biological product, or device 
 is approved, licensed, cleared, or otherwise authorized for human use 
 by the Food and Drug Administration for contraception, 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 ``Access to Safe Contraception Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. PREEMPTION OF STATE BANS ON FDA-APPROVED PRODUCTS FOR 
              CONTRACEPTION.

    (a) Preemption.--No State shall establish, implement, or enforce 
any ban on the prescription, provision, or use of a drug, biological 
product, or device for contraception if such drug, biological product, 
or device is approved, licensed, cleared, or otherwise authorized for 
human use by the Food and Drug Administration for contraception.
    (b) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be 
construed--
            (1) to infringe the ability of a State to regulate the 
        practice of medicine and pharmacy within such State;
            (2) to preempt the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 
        1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.); or
            (3) to preempt any State law to the extent such State law 
        protects the right of any entity to opt out of providing 
        contraception if such provision would be contrary to that 
        entity's religious or moral beliefs.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``biological product'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 
        U.S.C. 262).
            (2) The terms ``device'' and ``drug'' have the meanings 
        given such terms in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
        Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
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State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021
Bill: S.330 | Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021
This bill appropriates $500 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of state homes that are approved by the VA prior to the enactment of this bill. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund 
  State home construction projects that have been approved before the 
                   date of the enactment of this 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR 
              STATE HOME RELIEF.

    (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program 
priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of 
chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this 
Act.
    (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by 
subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated 
or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this 
Act for the purposes described in such subsection.
    (c) Availability of Amounts.--
            (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) 
        shall remain available until December 31, 2021.
            (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by 
        subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, 
        shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.
    (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' 
has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United 
States Code.

SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.

    (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated 
as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory 
Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).
    (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated 
as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 
71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal 
year 2018.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Bill: H.J.Res.66 | Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 66

  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
     limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 18, 2021

   Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to 
     limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled   (two-thirds of each House 
concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an 
amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be 
valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States 
within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a 
Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of 
Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person 
to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 
one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served 
as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one 
year.
    ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall 
be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of 
this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy 
in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number 
of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills 
the vacancy for more than three years.
    ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a 
term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this 
article.''.
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To require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on a plan to characterize the asbestos risk of former Air Force defense sites, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.8308 | Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. (D-MA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and submit to Congress a report on a plan to characterize the asbestos risk of defense sites formerly used by or under the jurisdiction of the Air Force.

To require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the 
 Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on a plan 
 to characterize the asbestos risk of former Air Force defense sites, 
                        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. REPORT ON PLAN TO CHARACTERIZE ASBESTOS RISK OF FORMER AIR 
              FORCE DEFENSE SITES.

    (a) Report.--Not later than December 15, 2022, the Secretary of the 
Air Force shall develop and submit to the Committee on Armed Services 
of the House of Representatives a report on a plan to characterize the 
asbestos risk of defense sites formerly used by or under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary and, if required, provide remediation for 
such sites.
    (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall 
include, at a minimum--
            (1) a list of defense sites formerly used by or under the 
        jurisdiction of the Secretary with known or expected asbestos 
        contamination;
            (2) a timeline and prioritized list for characterizing the 
        asbestos risk of such sites through site inspections and 
        remedial investigations; and
            (3) an assessment of the deterioration of facilities and 
        the corresponding risk of friable asbestos being released into 
        soils and groundwater.
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Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
Bill: S.2273 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.

To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse 
               in appropriations, 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 ``Keep the Watchdogs Running Act''.

SEC. 2. INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT DURING LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS.

    Section 6(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to 
any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector 
General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations--
            ``(A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate 
        for operations and under the authority and conditions as 
        provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and
            ``(B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to 
        any program and operation of the establishment that continues 
        during the lapse in appropriations.''.
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services.
Bill: H.R.9389 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from paying for or reimbursing (1) any fees or expenses relating to a health care professional gaining a license in a state if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services, or (2) travel expenses related to abortion services.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the Secretary of 
   Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion 
                               services.

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

SECTION 1. RESTRICTION ON PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF 
              DEFENSE OF EXPENSES RELATING TO ABORTION SERVICES.

    Section 1093 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsections:
    ``(c) Restriction on Reimbursement of Certain Fees.--(1) The 
Secretary of Defense may not pay for or reimburse any fees or expenses, 
including travel expenses, relating to a health-care professional 
gaining a license in a State if the purpose of gaining such license is 
to provide abortion services.
    ``(2) In this subsection:
            ``(A) The term `health-care professional' means a member of 
        the armed forces, civilian employee of the Department of 
        Defense, personal services contractor under section 1091 of 
        this title, or other individual who provides health care at a 
        military medical treatment facility.
            ``(B) The term `license' has the meaning given that term in 
        section 1094 of this title.
    ``(d) Restriction on Reimbursement of Travel Expenses.--The 
Secretary of Defense may not pay for or reimburse any individual for 
travel expenses relating to abortion services.''.
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Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Bill: S.3853 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grant or provide any assistance for the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York through FY2037.

To reauthorize the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National 
                 Heritage Area, 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 ``Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River 
Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MAURICE D. HINCHEY HUDSON RIVER VALLEY 
              NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 909(c) of division II 
of Public Law 104-333 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4280; 122 Stat. 
824; 133 Stat. 779) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$17,000,000''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 910 of division II of Public Law 104-
333 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 110 Stat. 4281; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 
314; 128 Stat. 3801; 133 Stat. 779), as amended by section 119(e)(6) of 
division G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, is amended by 
striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2037''.
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A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3185 | Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick (R-PA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends until September 30, 2026, the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, by certain commercial vehicles that serve local businesses.

To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement 
Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the 
     Recreation Area for local businesses, 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. USE OF CERTAIN ROADS WITHIN THE DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL 
              RECREATION AREA.

    Section 4(b) of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 
Improvement Act (Public Law 109-156; 119 Stat. 2948; 131 Stat. 2246) is 
amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Until'' 
and all that follows through ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``Until 
September 30, 2026, subsection (a)''.
                                                       Calendar No. 535

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3185

                          [Report No. 117-184]

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A bill to prohibit a Federal agency from promulgating any rule or guidance that bans hydraulic fracturing in the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3459 | Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin (R-ND)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill prohibits federal agencies from proposing, implementing, or finalizing a rule or guidance that bans hydraulic fracturing (i.e., fracking) in the United States. Hydraulic fracturing means a process that (1) stimulates or increases the production and recovery of oil or natural gas from a well by pumping a fluid and a propping agent (e.g., sand) at high pressure into a well to create fractures in the reservoir that the propping agent holds open, and (2) increases the surface of the formation available for oil and natural gas to flow into the well.

To prohibit a Federal agency from promulgating any rule or guidance 
  that bans hydraulic fracturing 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. PROHIBITION ON PROMULGATING ANY RULE OR GUIDANCE THAT BANS 
              HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN THE UNITED STATES.

    (a) Definition of Hydraulic Fracturing.--In this section, the term 
``hydraulic fracturing'' means a process that--
            (1) stimulates or increases the production and ultimate 
        recovery of oil or natural gas from a well by pumping a fluid 
        and a proppant (such as sand or similar material) at high 
        pressure into a well to create fractures in the reservoir that 
        the proppant holds open; and
            (2) increases the surface of the formation available for 
        oil and natural gas to flow into the wellbore.
    (b) Prohibition.--No Federal agency may propose, implement, or 
finalize a rule or guidance that bans hydraulic fracturing in the 
United States.
                                                       Calendar No. 239

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3459

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340B Accountability Act of 2021
Bill: S.2837 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
340B Accountability Act of 2021
This bill requires participants in the 340B drug pricing program to allow the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to audit their records to determine how they use the net income from the discounted drug prices under the program. Participants also must retain records and reports as necessary for HRSA to perform the audits.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify rules relating to 
                  drug discounts for covered entities.

    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 ``340B Accountability Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DRUG DISCOUNTS AND AUDITS FOR COVERED ENTITIES.

    Section 340B(a)(5)(C) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
256b(a)(5)(C)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``A covered entity shall permit'' and 
        inserting the following:
                            ``(i) Duplicate discounts and drug 
                        resale.--A covered entity shall permit''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(i) Use of savings.--A covered entity 
                        shall permit the Secretary to audit, at the 
                        Secretary's expense, the records of the entity 
                        to determine how net income from purchases 
                        under this section are used by the covered 
                        entity.
                            ``(ii) Records retention.--A covered entity 
                        shall retain such records and provide such 
                        records and reports as determined necessary by 
                        the Secretary for carrying out this 
                        subparagraph.''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office.
Bill: H.R.960 | Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 93]
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Public Law 117-93
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
   3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the ``John H. Leahr and 
   Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''. <<NOTE: Mar. 11, 2022 -  [H.R. 
                                 960]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JOHN H. LEAHR AND HERBERT M. HEILBRUN POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, shall be known and 
designated as the ``John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``John H. 
Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office''.

    Approved March 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 960:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
                                                        Vol. 167 (2021):
                                    Oct. 20, considered and passed 
                                        House.
                                                        Vol. 168 (2022):
                                    Feb. 15, considered and passed 
                                        Senate.

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Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act
Bill: S.3050 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act
This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive health care benefits through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To remove limitations under Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and the 
   Department of Veterans Affairs on benefits for persons in custody 
                    pending disposition of charges.

    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 ``Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF INMATE LIMITATION ON BENEFITS UNDER MEDICAID, 
              MEDICARE, CHIP, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    (a) Medicaid.--The subdivision (A) of section 1905(a) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) that follows paragraph (31) is 
amended by inserting ``or in custody pending disposition of charges'' 
after ``patient in a medical institution''.
    (b) Medicare.--Section 1862(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395y(a)(3)) is amended by inserting ``in the case of services 
furnished to individuals who are in custody pending disposition of 
charges,'' after ``1880(e),''.
    (c) CHIP.--Section 2110(b)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(except as an 
individual in custody pending disposition of charges)'' after ``inmate 
of a public institution''.
    (d) Modification of Inmate Limitation on Health Care Benefits From 
Department of Veterans Affairs.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
shall modify section 17.38(c)(5) of title 38, Code of Federal 
Regulations, or successor regulations, to ensure that the exclusion of 
veterans who are inmates from eligibility for health care from the 
Department of Veterans Affairs under such section does not apply to 
veterans who are in custody pending disposition of charges.
    (e) Effective Dates.--
            (1) In general.--The amendments made by subsections (a), 
        (b), and (c) shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st 
        calendar quarter that begins more than 60 days after the date 
        of enactment of this Act and shall apply to items and services 
        furnished for periods beginning on or after such date.
            (2) Department of veterans affairs.--Subsection (d) shall 
        take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Act
Bill: S.2919 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Indigenous Peoples' Day Act
This bill designates Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday in lieu of Columbus Day.

To designate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday and 
 replace the term ``Columbus Day'' with the term ``Indigenous Peoples' 
                     Day'', 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 ``Indigenous Peoples' Day Act''.

SEC. 2. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY AS A LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

    Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking the item relating to Columbus Day and inserting the following:
            ``Indigenous Peoples' Day, the second Monday in October.''.

SEC. 3. TERM ``COLUMBUS DAY'' REPLACED.

    Any reference to ``Columbus Day'' in any law, rule, regulation, or 
other official paper in effect as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act shall be deemed to be a reference to ``Indigenous Peoples' Day''.
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