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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Bill: H.J.Res.6 | Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-PA)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The amendment shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or a Senator before the 117th Congress.

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 6

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


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 4, 2021

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Hollingsworth, and Mr. 
Zeldin) 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 an individual may serve as a Member of 
                               Congress.

    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 shall serve as a Representative for more 
than six two-year terms. Service as a Representative for more than one 
year of any two-year term shall be treated as a complete term for 
purposes of this section, without regard to whether the service was 
completed by the individual originally elected to the term.
    ``Section 2. No person shall serve as a Senator for more than two 
six-year terms. Service as a Senator for more than three years of any 
six-year term shall be treated as a complete term for purposes of this 
section, without regard to whether the service was completed by the 
individual originally elected to the term.
    ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person who served 
as a Representative or as a Senator during any Congress occurring 
before the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.''.
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Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act
Bill: H.R.7218 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize 
 the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Cache La Poudre National 
 Heritage Area, and South Park National Heritage Area in the State of 
                   Colorado, 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 ``Colorado National Heritage Areas 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS IN THE STATE 
              OF COLORADO.

    (a) Sangre De Cristo National Heritage Area.--Section 8001(i) of 
the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1229) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
    (b) Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area.--Section 8002(i) of the 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1234) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
    (c) South Park National Heritage Area.--Section 8003(i) of the 
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 
Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1240) is amended by striking ``the date 
that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and 
inserting ``September 30, 2036''.
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National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4491 | Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021
This bill expands the scope and modifies the membership of the National Security Council. Specifically, the council must advise the President with respect to the integration of biodefense policies in addition to the currently required policies (e.g., domestic policy).
The bill adds to the membership of the council the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to modify the membership of 
         the National Security Council, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Security Council 
Modernization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL.

    (a) Advice on Integration of Biodefense Policies.--Subsection 
(b)(1) of section 101 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 
3021) is amended by striking ``and military'' and inserting 
``biodefense, and military''.
    (b) Modification to Membership and Attendance.--Subsection (c) of 
such section is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by inserting ``the Secretary of Health and 
                Human Services, the Director of National Intelligence, 
                and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,'' after 
                ``the Secretary of the Treasury,''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``who are appointed by the 
                President, by and with the advice and consent of the 
                Senate,'' before ``as the President may designate''; 
                and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Director of 
        National Intelligence, the Director of National Drug Control 
        Policy, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,'' and 
        inserting ``the Director of National Drug Control Policy, the 
        Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 
        the Surgeon General of the United States''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.5976 | Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam (R-IL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the ``Sgt. Jeremy C. 
                    Sherman Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. SGT. JEREMY C. SHERMAN POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, shall be known 
and designated as the ``Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sgt. 
Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building''.
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the credit for biomass stoves and boilers.
Bill: S.5192 | Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. (I-ME)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill increases the allowable amount of the energy efficient home improvement tax credit for biomass stoves and boilers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
             on the credit for biomass stoves and boilers.

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

SECTION 1. INCREASED LIMITATION FOR BIOMASS STOVES AND BOILERS UNDER 
              ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENT CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 25C(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended--
            (1) by striking ``shall not, in the aggregate, exceed'' and 
        all that follows and inserting the following: ``shall not 
        exceed--
                    ``(A) with respect to amounts paid or incurred, in 
                the aggregate, for property described in clauses (i) 
                and (ii) of subsection (d)(2)(A), $2,000, and
                    ``(B) with respect to amounts paid or incurred, in 
                the aggregate, for property described in subsection 
                (d)(2)(B), $8,000.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to property placed in service after December 31, 2022.
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National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: S.4168 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the National Park Foundation.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to reauthorize the National Park 
                              Foundation.

    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 ``National Park Foundation 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL PARK 
              FOUNDATION.

    Section 101122(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$15,000,000''; and
            (2) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''.
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HELP Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6136 | Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira (R-FL)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2021 or the HELP Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through December 19, 2035, the duty-free treatment provided for apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic.

To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from 
 Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery 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 ``Haiti Economic Lift Program 
Extension Act of 2021'' or the ``HELP Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL RULES FOR HAITI UNDER CARIBBEAN BASIN 
              ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT.

    Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 
U.S.C. 2703a) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (B)(v)(I)--
                            (i) by striking ``means'' and all that 
                        follows through ``60 percent'' and inserting 
                        ``means 60 percent''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``7 succeeding 1-year 
                        periods'' and inserting ``17 succeeding 1-year 
                        periods''; and
                    (B) in subparagraph (C)--
                            (i) in the table, by striking ``16 
                        succeeding 1-year periods'' and inserting ``28 
                        succeeding 1-year periods''; and
                            (ii) in the matter following the table, by 
                        striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; and
            (2) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting 
        ``2035''.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.
Bill: S.J.Res.49 | Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand (R-KY)
Policy area: International Affairs

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

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 49

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 6, 2022

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


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

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following proposed 
foreign military sale to the Government of Australia is prohibited:
            (1) The sale of the following defense articles and 
        services, described in Transmittal No. 22-28, submitted to 
        Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export 
        Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)), and published in the 
        Congressional Record on May 26, 2022:
                    (A) The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 
                Twenty (20) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System 
                (HIMARS). Thirty (30) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch 
                Rocket System (GMLRS). Thirty (30) Alternative Warhead 
                (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion Systems 
                (IMPS). Thirty (30) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-U) High 
                Explosive Pods with IMPS. Thirty (30) XM403 Extended 
                Range (ER)-GMLRS AW Pods. Thirty (30) EM404 ER GMLRS 
                Unitary Pods. Ten (10) M57 Army Tactical Missile System 
                (ATACMS).
                    (B) The following non-MDE: Reduced Range Practice 
                Rocket Pods (RRPRP); Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC-
                3) 3-Station; radio communication mounts; machine gun 
                mounts; battle management system vehicle integration 
                kits; wheel guards; ruggedized laptops; training 
                equipment publications; spare and repair parts; support 
                equipment; tools; test equipment; technical data; U.S. 
                Government and contractor support; technical and 
                logistical support services; and other related elements 
                of program and logistic support.
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A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina.
Bill: S.1340 | Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas (R-NC)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill moves portions of four counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall from the Middle District to the Eastern District of North Carolina.

[117th Congress Public Law 26]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 135 STAT. 299]]

Public Law 117-26
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
   To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and 
middle judicial districts of North Carolina. <<NOTE: July 6, 2021 -  [S. 
                                1340]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

    (a) In General.--Section 113 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``and Wilson and'' and 
        inserting ``Wilson, those portions of Hoke, Moore, Scotland, and 
        Richmond counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military 
        Reservation and Camp Mackall, and''; and
            (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

    ``(b) Middle District.--The Middle District comprises the counties 
of Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham 
(excluding that portion of Durham County encompassing the Federal 
Correctional Institution, Butner, North Carolina), Forsyth, Guilford, 
Hoke (excluding that portion of Hoke County encompassing the Fort Bragg 
Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Lee, Montgomery, Moore 
(excluding that portion of Moore County encompassing the Fort Bragg 
Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Orange, Person, Randolph, 
Richmond (excluding that portion of Richmond County encompassing the 
Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Rockingham, Rowan, 
Scotland (excluding that portion of Scotland County encompassing the 
Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Stanly, Stokes, 
Surry, and Yadkin.''.
    (b) <<NOTE: 28 USC 113 note.>>  Application.--The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall not apply to any action commenced or pending in any 
judicial

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district of North Carolina before the date of enactment of this Act.

    Approved July 6, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1340:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021):
            June 17, considered and passed Senate.
            June 22, considered in House.
            June 23, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed 
                House.

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Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4615 | Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure 
to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, 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 ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF 
              CERTAIN PASSPORTS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in 
section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of 
State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who 
wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time 
during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 
2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such 
passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of 
such validity through July 31, 2022.
    (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make 
every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal 
or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an 
otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a).
    (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a 
passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection 
(a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of 
immigration and border controls.
    (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State 
by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022.
    (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be 
construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an 
individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence 
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2550 | Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van (R-TX)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2021
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to review implementation of requirements regarding screening by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of baby formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice on airlines.
Specifically, the review must

To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, 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 ``Traveling Parents Screening 
Consistency Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of 
the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) implementation of 
the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-
293), as well as the effectiveness of TSA in ensuring screening 
protocol clarity and screening consistency relating to the screening of 
formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. 
Such review shall include the following:
            (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of 
        screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, 
        purified deionized water for infants, and juice.
            (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise 
        procedures for such screening.
            (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger 
        complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and 
        identify inconsistencies.
            (4) Evaluate TSA's communications and information sharing 
        practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating 
        to screening protocols for such screening.
            (5) Evaluate TSA's policies regarding the screening of 
        passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which 
        such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening.
            (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA's overall 
        screening practices relating to such screening.
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Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.2306 | Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney (R-IL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2021
This bill increases the amount of certain public transportation grants to be apportioned to urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000 that meet or exceed one or more performance categories for small transit intensive cities.

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to apportionments 
       to small transit intensive cities, 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 ``Small Community Transit Improvement 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. APPORTIONMENTS.

    Section 5336(h)(3) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to 
read as follows:
            ``(3) of amounts not apportioned under paragraphs (1) and 
        (2), 3.0 percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas with 
        populations of less than 200,000 in accordance with subsection 
        (i);''.
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To amend the Claims Resolution Act to make a technical correction to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9294 | Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa (D-NM)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
This bill authorizes the deposit of specified interest payments for water rights settlements into the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund.
Established in 2010 under separate settlement agreements, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund is for the Pueblo of Taos, New Mexico and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund is for the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, New Mexico.

To amend the Claims Resolution Act to make a technical correction to 
   the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and the Aamodt Settlement 
                 Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF ADJUSTED INTEREST ON THE TAOS 
              PUEBLO WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND.

    Section 509(c)(1) of the Claims Resolution Act (Public Law 111-291) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) Adjusted interest payments.--In addition to 
                the amounts made available under subparagraphs (A) and 
                (B), there is authorized to be appropriated to the 
                Secretary for deposit into the Taos Pueblo Water 
                Development Fund $7,794,297.52.''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF ADJUSTED INTEREST ON THE AAMODT 
              SETTLEMENT PUEBLOS' FUND.

    Section 617(c)(1) of the Claims Resolution Act (Public Law 111-291) 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(C) Adjusted interest payments.--In addition to 
                amounts made available subparagraphs (A) and (B), there 
                is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 
                $4,314,709.18 to further assist the Pueblos in 
                accordance with subparagraph (B).''.
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Coal Council Certainty Act of 2021
Bill: S.3430 | Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Coal Council Certainty Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate the National Coal Council (NCC), which provided DOE with advice and guidance about policies concerning coal until its charter expired in November 2021. The bill permanently extends the NCC's original charter and thus prevents the reinstated council from expiring.

To maintain the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to 
   provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on 
matters relating to coal and the coal industry, 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 ``Coal Council Certainty Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL COAL COUNCIL.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall maintain the 
National Coal Council, in accordance with the charter for the National 
Coal Council (as filed with Congress on November 19, 2021).
    (b) Applicability of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Federal 
        Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the 
        National Coal Council.
            (2) Termination.--Section 14 of the Federal Advisory 
        Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the National 
        Coal Council.
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PROTECTS Act
Bill: H.R.7140 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom (R-SC)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act or the PROTECTS Act
This bill allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information concerning affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability 
of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner 
  Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.

    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 ``Promote Responsible Oversight and 
Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act'' or 
the ``PROTECTS Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMITTING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROVIDERS TO ACCESS THE 
              NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK TO CONDUCT EMPLOYEE 
              BACKGROUND CHECKS.

    Section 1921(b)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-
2(b)(6)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and other health care entities (as 
        defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement 
        Act of 1986)'' and inserting ``, other health care entities (as 
        defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement 
        Act of 1986), providers of services (as defined in section 
        1861(u)), suppliers (as defined in section 1861(d)), and 
        providers of items or services under a State plan under this 
        title (or a waiver of such a plan)''; and
            (2) by striking ``such hospitals or other health care 
        entities'' and inserting ``such hospitals, health care 
        entities, providers, or suppliers''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 Palm Boulevard North in Niceville, Florida, as the "Doolittle Raiders Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.2686 | Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 90 Palm Boulevard North in Niceville, Florida, as the ``Doolittle 
                    Raiders Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. DOLITTLE RAIDERS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 90 Palm Boulevard North in Niceville, Florida, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Doolittle Raiders Post Office Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Doolittle 
Raiders Post Office Building''.
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Transparency in Government Officials Trading Act
Bill: H.R.6486 | Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob (R-OH)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Transparency in Government Officials Trading Act
This bill advances the deadline for certain public employees and officials who must file a report of a securities transaction from 30 days after receiving notification of the transaction to within 24 hours after conducting the transaction. The bill requires that these reports be filed electronically. The bill also sets a penalty for failing to file a timely report—a fee in the amount of the transaction for which a report was not timely filed.
Under existing law, the securities transaction reporting requirement applies to the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and certain executive and legislative branch officers and employees.


To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to modify the timing to 
       file periodic transaction reports, 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 ``Transparency in Government Officials 
Trading Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF TIMING FOR PERIODIC TRANSACTION REPORTS.

    (a) Timing.--Section 103(l) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 
(5 U.S.C. App. 103(l)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``30 days after receiving notification of 
        any transaction'' and inserting ``24 hours after conducting any 
        transaction'';
            (2) by striking ``, but in no case later than 45 days after 
        such transaction''; and
            (3) by inserting ``electronically'' after ``transaction''.
    (b) Penalty.--Section 104(d) of the Ethics in Government Act of 
1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 104(d)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
    ``(2) Any individual who, as determined by the supervising ethics 
office, fails to file a report under section 103(l) within 24 hours of 
the date such report is required to be filed, shall pay a fee equal to 
the amount of the transaction for which such report was required to be 
filed.''.
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Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
Bill: H.R.6299 | Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff (R-SC)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to state or local governments that allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.

To prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local 
 governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United 
        States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Our Democracy by 
Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL PAYMENT RESTRICTION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 
Federal funds may be made available to any State or local government if 
such State or local government allows individuals who are not citizens 
of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
    (b)  Certification.--Upon application, approval, and receipt of any 
Federal funds, a State or local government shall certify that the State 
or local government does not permit individuals who are not citizens of 
the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
    (c) Applicability.--The requirements of this section shall only 
apply with respect to any contract entered into or grant made on or 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
Bill: S.3455 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from requiring a financial institution to report the balances, transactions, or the transfers into and out of a financial account. This prohibition does not apply to laws or regulations in effect on the date of enactment.

To prohibit the implementation of new requirements to report bank 
                   account deposits and withdrawals.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibiting IRS Financial 
Surveillance Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON NEW REQUIREMENTS TO REPORT BANK ACCOUNT DEPOSITS 
              AND WITHDRAWALS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (including any 
delegate of the Secretary) may not require any financial institution to 
report--
            (1) the inflows or outflows of any account maintained by 
        such institution, or
            (2) any balances, transactions, transfers, or similar 
        information with respect to any such account,
except to the extent that such reporting is required under any program, 
or other provision of law, as in effect on the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
    (b) Effective Date.--The provisions of this section shall take 
effect on the day after the date of enactment of this Act.
                                                       Calendar No. 235

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 3455

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Don't Jab Me Act
Bill: H.R.5686 | Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael (R-TX)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Don't Jab Me Act
This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 
                         vaccination mandates.

    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 ``Don't Jab Me Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved 
        individual'' includes--
                    (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine 
                as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the 
                termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the 
                employment of the individual with the Federal agency;
                    (B) an individual who is required to receive a 
                COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 
                to prevent the termination, or any other adverse 
                consequence, of the employment of the individual with 
                the Federal agency;
                    (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine 
                as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or 
                required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a 
                Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued 
                employment; and
                    (D) an individual who is required by a Federal 
                agency (or required by their employer who is acting 
                pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID-
                19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as 
                a condition of new or continued employment.
            (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 
        14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; 
        relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for 
        Federal employees).

SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 
              VACCINATION MANDATES.

    Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate 
district court of the United States against the United States seeking 
declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages 
for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

    Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise 
authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including 
regulations).
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Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6845 | Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. (R-OK)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022
This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems.
The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system.
The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.

To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing 
                                systems.

    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 ``Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORTS.

    (a) Deadlines.--
            (1) In general.--Section 60121(c) of title 51, United 
        States Code, is amended by striking ``120'' and inserting 
        ``60''.
            (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 
        51, United States Code, is amended by striking ``120'' and 
        inserting ``60''.
    (b) Notifications.--Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``section 60122; and'' and inserting 
``paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b);''.
    (c) Conditions.--Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
            ``(3) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on 
        licensees pursuant to section 60122; and''.
    (d) Tiers.--Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and'' at the end; 
        and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(F) a list of all applications submitted and 
                licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by 
                tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale 
                for each tier categorization;''.
    (e) Sunset.--Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``September 30, 2020'' and inserting ``September 
30, 2030''.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Western District of Washington, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3034 | Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. (D-WA)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill requires court in the Western District of Washington to be additionally held in Mount Vernon.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place 
for holding court for the Western District of Washington, 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. ADDITIONAL PLACE FOR HOLDING COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT 
              OF WASHINGTON.

    Section 128(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting ``Mount Vernon,'' after ``Tacoma,''.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 19, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 615 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana, California, as the "Judge James Perez Post Office".
Bill: H.R.5949 | Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 615 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana, California, as the ``Judge 
                       James Perez Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. JUDGE JAMES PEREZ POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 615 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Judge James Perez 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 ``Judge 
James Perez Post Office''.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the copayment requirement for recipients of Department of Veterans Affairs payments or allowances for beneficiary travel, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.4565 | Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John (R-AR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill repeals the copayment requirement for individuals who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) payments or allowances for beneficiary travel to or from a VA facility in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the copayment 
 requirement for recipients of Department of Veterans Affairs payments 
     or allowances for beneficiary travel, 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. REPEAL OF COPAYMENT REQUIREMENT FOR RECIPIENTS OF DEPARTMENT 
              OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PAYMENTS OR ALLOWANCES FOR 
              BENEFICIARY TRAVEL.

    Section 111 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (c);
            (2) by redesignating subsections (d) through (g) as 
        subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and
            (3) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter before subparagraph 
        (A), by striking ``Except as provided in subsection (c) of this 
        section and notwithstanding subsection (g)(2) of this section'' 
        and inserting ``Notwithstanding subsection (f)(2)''.
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