hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Ban IRS Biometrics Act
Bill: S.3599 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Ban IRS Biometrics Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information as a condition of filing any tax return, receiving any service, or accessing taxpayer information. The bill defines biometric information as any information regarding any measurable physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize the identity, or verify the claimed identity or location, of an individual, including facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans.
Treasury must also develop a plan for the safe and secure destruction and disposal of any biometric information collected or used prior to the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal 
     Revenue Service from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric 
                              information.

    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 ``Ban IRS Biometrics Act''.

SEC. 2. TAXPAYER BIOMETRIC INFORMATION.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 7531. TAXPAYER BIOMETRIC INFORMATION.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall not, as a condition of 
filing any return, paying any tax, or receiving any service provided by 
the Internal Revenue Service, including accessing the taxpayer's own 
information, require any taxpayer to provide biometric information.
    ``(b) Biometric Information.--For purposes of this section, the 
term `biometric information' means information regarding any measurable 
physical characteristic or personal behavioral trait used to recognize 
the identity, or verify the claimed identity or location, of an 
individual, including facial images, fingerprints, and iris scans.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
following new item:

``Sec. 7531. Taxpayer biometric information.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after 
December 31, 2021.
    (d) Safe Disposal of Collected Information.--Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the 
Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate), in consultation with the 
Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, shall 
develop a plan for the safe and secure destruction and disposal of any 
biometric information (as defined in section 7531(b) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section) collected or used by 
the Internal Revenue Service or any third-party vendor on behalf of 
such Service before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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ARCH Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8747 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2022 or the ARCH Act of 2022
This bill extends certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals until the end of FY2027 (the adjustments currently expire at the end of FY2022).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare-
     dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments.

    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 ``Assistance for Rural Community 
Hospitals Act of 2022'' or the ``ARCH Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXTENDING MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND MEDICARE LOW-VOLUME 
              HOSPITAL PAYMENTS.

    (a) MDH Extension.--
            (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 
        1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
        1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended--
                    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``October 1, 2022'' 
                and inserting ``October 1, 2027''; and
                    (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``October 1, 
                2022'' and inserting ``October 1, 2027''.
            (2) Conforming amendments.--
                    (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 
                1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
                1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended--
                            (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by 
                        striking ``October 1, 2022'' and inserting 
                        ``October 1, 2027''; and
                            (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ``2022'' 
                        and inserting ``2027''.
                    (B) Permitting hospitals to decline 
                reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus 
                Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww 
                note) is amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting 
                ``2027''.
    (b) LVH Extension.--Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause 
        (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2028'';
            (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by 
                striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2027'';
                    (B) in subclause (III), by striking ``2022'' and 
                inserting ``2027''; and
                    (C) in subclause (IV), by striking ``2023'' and 
                inserting ``2028''; and
            (3) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``2022'' each place it 
        appears and inserting ``2027'' in each such place.
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Freedom to Haul Act
Bill: H.R.8412 | Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Freedom to Haul Act
This bill exempts from federal-aid highway vehicle weight limitations a five-axle truck tractor-semitrailer combination vehicle operating on a segment of the Interstate System if it:

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight 
                  limitations, 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 ``Freedom to Haul Act''.

SEC. 2. VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS-INTERSTATE SYSTEM.

    Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(x) Operation of Certain 5 Axle Tractors.--
            ``(1) In general.--A vehicle limited or prohibited under 
        this section from operating on a segment of the Interstate 
        System that is a 5 axle tractor combination vehicle may operate 
        on such a segment if such vehicle--
                    ``(A) has a gross vehicle weight of 97,000 pounds 
                or less;
                    ``(B) has 3 rear axles on the tractor of such 
                vehicle; and
                    ``(C) other than gross vehicle weight, complies 
                with the single axle, tandem axle, and bridge formula 
                limits set forth in subsection (a).
            ``(2) 5 axle tractor combination vehicle defined.--In this 
        subsection, the term `5 axle tractor combination vehicle' means 
        a combination vehicle consisting of--
                    ``(A) a 5 axle truck tractor; and
                    ``(B) a semitrailer.''.
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Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1167 | Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris (D-NH)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021
This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the 
 automatic qualification of certain Medicaid beneficiaries for premium 
 and cost-sharing subsidies under part D of the Medicare program, 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 ``Advancing Enrollment and Reducing 
Drug Costs Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC QUALIFICATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES FOR 
              PREMIUM AND COST-SHARING SUBSIDIES UNDER PART D OF THE 
              MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Clause (v) of section 1860D-14(a)(3)(B) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)(B)) is amended--
            (1) in subclause (I), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting 
        ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after subclause (II) the following new 
        subclause:
                                    ``(III) shall, notwithstanding the 
                                preceding clauses of this subparagraph, 
                                provide that any part D eligible 
                                individual not described in subclause 
                                (I) or (II) who is enrolled, as of the 
                                day before the date on which such 
                                individual attains the age of 65, for 
                                medical assistance under a State plan 
                                under title XIX (or a waiver of such 
                                plan) pursuant to clause (i)(VIII) or 
                                (ii)(XX) of section 1902(a)(10)(A), and 
                                who has income below 200 percent of the 
                                poverty line applicable to a family of 
                                the size involved, shall be treated as 
                                a subsidy eligible individual described 
                                in paragraph (1) for a limited period 
                                of time, as specified by the 
                                Secretary.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
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To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds relating to the Office for Environmental Justice and any other program, project, or activity relating to climate change of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7481 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from using funds to operate the Office for Environmental Justice or for any other program, project, or activity related to climate change.

To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds relating to the 
  Office for Environmental Justice and any other program, project, or 
 activity relating to climate change of the Department of Justice, 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 RELATING TO OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND 
              ANY OTHER PROGRAM, PROJECT, OR ACTIVITY RELATING TO 
              CLIMATE CHANGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

    The Attorney General may not obligate or expend any funds--
            (1) to operate the Office for Environmental Justice of the 
        Department of Justice;
            (2) to establish or maintain a program to train individuals 
        relating to climate change; or
            (3) for any program, project, or activity relating to 
        climate change.
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the "U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Post Office".
Bill: S.4668 | Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
 at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the ``U.S. Senator 
                      Dennis Chavez Post Office''.

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

SECTION 1. U.S. SENATOR DENNIS CHAVEZ POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, shall be known 
and designated as the ``U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez 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 ``U.S. 
Senator Dennis Chavez Post Office''.
                                                       Calendar No. 519

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                S. 4668

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Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4165 | Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2021
This bill increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the lifetime limitation on penalty-free distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans for first-time homebuyers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
    on qualified first-time homebuyer distributions, 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 ``Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING THE LIMITATION ON QUALIFIED FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER 
              DISTRIBUTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 72(t)(8)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting 
``$20,000''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this Act shall apply to 
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.1433 | Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind.

To reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults 
                          Who Are Deaf-Blind.

    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 ``Helen Keller National Center 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER REAUTHORIZED.

    The first sentence of section 205(a) of the Helen Keller National 
Center Act (29 U.S.C. 1904(a)) is amended by striking ``1999 through 
2003'' and inserting ``2023 through 2027''.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.

                               By Kevin F. McCumber,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.
Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8249 | Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott (D-IL)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022
This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or public libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources.
The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public 
libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet 
access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, 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 ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND 
              LIBRARIES PROGRAM.

    (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 
(47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
            ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding 
        subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or 
        public library may not receive services at discount rates under 
        paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet 
        safety policy with respect to which certification is required 
        under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to 
        lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; 
        and
            (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the 
        end the following:
                    ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and 
                queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, 
                transgender, and queer resources' means information 
                that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, 
                transgender identity, transgender status, gender 
                nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, 
                sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such 
                term does not include a visual depiction described in 
                paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.--
            (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications 
        Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking 
        ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''.
            (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications 
        Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking 
        ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.
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Veterans Fellowship Act
Bill: H.R.2391 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Fellowship Act
This bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program. Each fellowship program must run for a period that does not exceed 20 weeks, provide a monthly stipend, and provide veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis following the fellowship.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the pilot program within four years after it commences.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and 
Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs 
                             for veterans.

    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 ``Veterans Fellowship Act''.

SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.

    (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' 
Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a 
State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 
38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program.
    (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least 
three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term 
fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall 
enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out 
such program.
    (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship 
program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
            (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an 
        employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks;
            (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such 
        period; and
            (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed 
        on a long-term basis with the employer following such period.
    (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after 
the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees 
on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a 
report on the pilot program.
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made 
available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, 
there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to 
carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
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CRUDE Act
Bill: H.R.6259 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting Act or the CRUDE Act
This bill limits the President's authority to restrict the export of crude oil from the United States. Currently, the President may restrict the export of oil for up to a year if
However, this bill only allows the President to make such restrictions if

To revise the authority provided to the President to impose export 
licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of crude oil 
            from the United States, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Continuing Robust and Uninhibited 
Drilling and Exporting Act'' or the ``CRUDE Act''.

SEC. 2. CRUDE OIL EXPORT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS.

    Section 101(d)(1) of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2016 (42 U.S.C. 6212a(d)(1)) is amended--
            (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
                    ``(A)(i) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of 
                Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce jointly find and 
                report to the President and to the Congress that--
                            ``(I) the export of crude oil pursuant to 
                        this Act has caused sustained material oil 
                        supply shortages or sustained oil prices 
                        significantly above world market levels that 
                        are directly attributable to the export of 
                        crude oil produced in the United States; and
                            ``(II) those supply shortages or price 
                        increases have caused or are likely to cause 
                        sustained material adverse employment effects 
                        in the United States; and
                    ``(ii) the President declares a national emergency 
                based on the findings of a report under clause (i) and 
                formally notices the declaration of a national 
                emergency in the Federal Register; or'';
            (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or'' and inserting 
        a period; and
            (3) by striking subparagraph (C).
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Safe Scooters Act
Bill: H.R.424 | Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio (D-NJ)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Safe Scooters Act
This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study on the (1) behavior of individuals using electric scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (2) involvement of electric scooters in traffic accidents; and (3) effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist safety resulting from the lack of laws governing the use of electric scooters and a lack of training on their safe operation.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the 
        unsafe use of electric scooters, 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 ``Safe Scooters Act''.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE UNSAFE USE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTERS.

    (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting 
through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, shall conduct a study on--
            (1) the behavior of individuals using electric scooters 
        while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
            (2) the involvement of electric scooters in traffic 
        accidents; and
            (3) the effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist 
        safety resulting from--
                    (A) the lack of laws governing the use of electric 
                scooters; and
                    (B) a lack of required training on the safe 
                operation of electric scooters prior to an individual 
                using such a scooter.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration shall submit to Congress a report containing Federal, 
State, and local policy recommendations based on the findings of the 
study required by this section.
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STAR Act
Bill: H.R.2380 | Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. (D-NC)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Saving Transit Art Resources Act or the STAR Act
This bill allows state and local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow certain funds to be 
 used for incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities, 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 ``Saving Transit Art Resources Act'' 
or the ``STAR Act''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWING ART.

    (a) In General.--Section 5323(h) of title 49, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``or'' after the 
        semicolon;
            (2) by striking paragraph (2); and
            (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
    (b) No Special Rule.--Section 5309 of such title is amended by--
            (1) striking subsection (p); and
            (2) redesignating subsection (q) as subsection (p).
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Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021
Bill: S.756 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021
This bill establishes severability between provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate) and other provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Specifically, the bill provides that if the individual mandate is found to be illegal or incapable of being enforced, such findings do not affect the validity of other provisions relating to (1) the availability and renewability of coverage, or (2) the prohibitions against discriminatory coverage practices based on preexisting conditions or health status.

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that 
 preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health 
  insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Continuing Coverage for Preexisting 
Conditions Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ENSURING THE PROHIBITION OF PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONS 
              WITH RESPECT TO ENROLLMENT IN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE 
              AND GROUP HEALTH PLANS.

    Part I of subtitle F of title I of the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) is amended by adding at the 
end the following section:

``SEC. 1503. SEVERABILITY.

    ``If subsection (a) of section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, as added by section 1501(b), is to any extent illegal, 
unconstitutional, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, 
the validity and enforceability of sections 2701 through 2705 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg through 300gg-4), as added 
by section 1201, shall not be affected.''.
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Save Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act of 2021
Bill: S.3013 | Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Save Our Servicemembers Act of 2021
This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the Department of Defense (DOD) to evaluate and standardize DOD's suicide prevention efforts.
Specifically, the bill directs the Defense Suicide Prevention Office to collaborate with each military department to (1) develop and implement a process to ensure that individual nonclinical suicide prevention efforts are assessed for effectiveness, and (2) develop consistent suicide-related definitions for use throughout DOD. The bill also requires the use of such suicide-related definitions in any updated policies of DOD or each military department.

To require the evaluation and standardization of suicide prevention 
     efforts by the Department of Defense, 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 ``Save Our Servicemembers Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. EVALUATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS BY 
              THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

    Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall--
            (1) direct the Defense Suicide Prevention Office to 
        collaborate with each Secretary of a military department--
                    (A) to develop and implement a process to ensure 
                that individual non-clinical suicide prevention efforts 
                are assessed for effectiveness among members of the 
                Armed Forces; and
                    (B) to develop consistent suicide-related 
                definitions to be used throughout the Department of 
                Defense;
            (2) require the use of suicide-related definitions 
        developed under paragraph (1)(B) to be used in any updated 
        policies of the Department of Defense or any military 
        department; and
            (3) enhance collaboration between the Defense Suicide 
        Prevention Office and the Psychological Health Center of 
        Excellence on the production of annual suicide reports to 
        minimize duplication of efforts by the Department of Defense.
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A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to add certain counties to the definition of "Appalachian region".
Bill: S.2739 | Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Humphreys, and Perry to the definition of Appalachian region for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to add certain counties to the 
                 definition of ``Appalachian region''.

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

SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF APPALACHIAN REGION.

    Section 14102(a)(1)(K) of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting ``Hickman, Humphreys,'' after 
        ``Hawkins,''; and
            (2) by inserting ``Perry,'' after ``Overton,''.
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Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
Bill: S.2053 | Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd (R-IN)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
This bill makes incentive payments incurred for expedited completion of certain federally financed airport development projects an allowable project cost standard.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive 
  payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development 
                               projects.

    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 ``Expedited Delivery of Airport 
Infrastructure Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and 
        inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily'';
            (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; 
        or''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(B) is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the 
        project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to 
        a contractor upon early completion of a project, if--
                    ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 
                percent of the initial construction contract amount or 
                $1,000,000;
                    ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or 
                access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the 
                duration of the project does not negatively impact the 
                operation of the airport;
                    ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the 
                incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non-
                weather delays beyond the control of the contractor;
                    ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor 
                prevents the airport operator from retaining 
                responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity 
                of the airport during the execution of the grant 
                agreement; and
                    ``(v) the Secretary determines that the use of an 
                incentive payment is likely to increase airport 
                capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a 
                result of shortening the project's duration;''.
    (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``(7) Partnership Program 
Airports.--'' and inserting ``(7) Partnership Program Airports.--''.
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SALT Deduction Fairness Act
Bill: S.804 | Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. (R-ME)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
SALT Deduction Fairness Act
This bill increases the limitation on the deduction for state and local taxes to $20,000 for individuals filing a joint tax return. The limitation applies to taxable years 2018 through 2025.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
 on the amount individuals filing jointly can deduct for certain State 
                            and local taxes.

    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 ``SALT Deduction Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON DEDUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS FILING 
              JOINTLY ON STATE AND LOCAL TAXES.

    (a) In General.--Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``$10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a 
married individual filing a separate return)'' and inserting ``$10,000 
(twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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Informed Savers Act
Bill: H.R.7284 | Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan (D-PA)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Informed Savers Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to review the fee disclosure requirements associated with the administration of defined contribution retirement plans.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to improve defined contribution plan 
                            fee disclosures.

    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 ``Informed Savers Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS.

    Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall review section 2550.404a-5 of title 29, Code 
of Federal Regulations, and explore how the content and design of the 
covered disclosures may be improved to enhance participants' 
understanding of fees and expenses as well as the cumulative effect of 
fees and expenses on retirement savings over time. As part of such 
review, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to stakeholders, including 
those representing plan sponsors and retirement plan participants.
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Secure Our Ports Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6887 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Secure Our Ports Act of 2022
This bill prohibits an owner or operator of a U.S. port from entering into a contract with a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise for the operation or management of such port. It also prohibits entering into a contract with any foreign entity for which a percentage is owned by one of those countries.

To prohibit the owner or operator of a port in the United States to 
enter into a contract with certain entities for operation or management 
                             of such port.

    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 ``Secure Our Ports Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR PORT OPERATION AND 
              MANAGEMENT.

    An owner or operator of a port in the United States may not enter 
into a contract for the operation or management of such port with an 
entity that is--
            (1) a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-
        owned enterprise; or
            (2) any foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by 
        a country listed in paragraph (1).
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building".
Bill: S.3033 | Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. (D-GA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
  at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the ``John R. 
                     Lewis Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. JOHN R. LEWIS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, shall be 
known and designated as the ``John R. Lewis 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 ``John R. 
Lewis Post Office Building''.
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No Propaganda Act
Bill: H.R.6691 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
No Propaganda Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The bill also rescinds unobligated funding made available to the corporation in specified appropriations acts. (The corporation is a congressionally created nonprofit that supports local public television and radio broadcasting.)

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for 
    the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No Propaganda Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC 
              BROADCASTING.

    (a) In General.--Section 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 
U.S.C. 396) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(m) Prohibition on Federal Funds.--No Federal funds may be made 
available to the Corporation after the date of the enactment of the No 
Propaganda Act.''.
    (b) Corporation Prohibited From Accepting Federal Funds.--Section 
396(g) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 396(g)) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``subject to 
        paragraph (3)(C),'' before ``obtain''; and
            (2) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at 
                the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following new 
                subparagraph:
            ``(C) accepting funds from the Federal Government after the 
        date of the enactment of the No Propaganda Act.''.
    (c) Rescission.--Any unobligated balances of amounts made available 
under the heading ``Corporation for Public Broadcasting'' in the 
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-94; 133 
Stat. 2600) or the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 
116-260) are hereby rescinded.
    (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II) of the 
Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II)) is amended 
by inserting ``before the date of the enactment of the No Propaganda 
Act'' after ``amounts received''.
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USACE Military Personnel Augmentation Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7762 | Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
USACE Military Personnel Augmentation Act of 2022

Currently, regular Corps officers and reserve Army officers assigned to the Corps are entitled to receive pay and allowances from funds appropriated for the project that they are working on. The bill entitles warrant officers and enlisted members of the Army, whether regular or reserve, to receive such pay and allowances when assigned to the Corps.

To amend the Act of August 10, 1956, to provide for the payment of pay 
and allowances for certain officers of the Army who are assigned to the 
                          Corps of Engineers.

    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 ``USACE Military Personnel 
Augmentation Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS FROM 
              APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS.

    Section 36 of the Act of August 10, 1956 (70A Stat. 634, chapter 
1041; 33 U.S.C. 583a), is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Regular officers of the Corps of 
        Engineers of the Army, and reserve officers of the Army who are 
        assigned to the Corps of Engineers,'' and inserting the 
        following:
    ``(a) In General.--The personnel described in subsection (b)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Personnel Described.--The personnel referred to in subsection 
(a) are the following:
            ``(1) Regular officers of the Corps of Engineers of the 
        Army.
            ``(2) The following members of the Army who are assigned to 
        the Corps of Engineers:
                    ``(A) Reserve component officers.
                    ``(B) Warrant officers (whether regular or reserve 
                component).
                    ``(C) Enlisted members (whether regular or reserve 
                component).''.
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PACE Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8647 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Law

Summary:
Protecting All Communities Equally Act of 2022 or the PACE Act of 2022
This bill establishes that a state court located in an area where monetary bail is prohibited has the authority to hold on bail a criminal defendant determined to be dangerous or a repeat offender. In addition, a state or political subdivision that prohibits monetary bail waives sovereign immunity in an action for damages as a result of a dangerous criminal being released without monetary bail.

To waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where 
                 jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail.

    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 All Communities Equally 
Act of 2022'' or as the ``PACE Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF CASH BAIL FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS.

    If monetary bail has been prohibited in a State or any political 
subdivision thereof, the courts of that State shall have the 
authority--
            (1) to determine the dangerousness of individuals before 
        the courts on criminal charges; and
            (2) to hold on bail individuals who are determined to be 
        violent and/or repeat offenders.

SEC. 3. WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.

    A State or political subdivision thereof that has a prohibition on 
monetary bail waives sovereign immunity with respect to a cause of 
action against the local government by an individual for property 
damages or damages for personal injuries as a result of a dangerous 
criminal being released without monetary bail.

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act shall take effect beginning on the date that is 30 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act.
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