hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Healthcare Enrollment Reform Modernization and Navigation Act
Bill: S.5088 | Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. (D-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Healthcare Enrollment Reform Modernization and Navigation Act
This bill establishes and otherwise modifies requirements relating to coordinated coverage between employer health insurance and Medicare.
Specifically, the bill prohibits employer-sponsored health plans for certain smaller employers from reducing benefits for employees who are eligible for Medicare but have not yet enrolled.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the 
      enrollment of retiring individuals in the Medicare program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Enrollment Reform 
Modernization and Navigation Act''.

SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF MEDICARE BENEFITS WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE 
              INSURANCE.

    (a) In General.--Section 1862(b)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(1)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new clause:
                            ``(vi) Coordination of benefits with other 
                        health care insurance.--Notwithstanding any 
                        other provision of law, in the event that an 
                        individual is enrolled in an employer group 
                        health plan (including a multiemployer or 
                        multiple employer group health plan) by virtue 
                        of current employment status with an employer 
                        that does not have 20 or more individuals in 
                        current employment status for each working day 
                        in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the 
                        current calendar year and the preceding 
                        calendar year and the individual is eligible 
                        but not enrolled in coverage under part B, such 
                        employer group health plan shall not reduce 
                        benefits under the plan with respect to the 
                        individual on the basis that the individual 
                        could have been enrolled in coverage under part 
                        B. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall 
                        require such employer group health plan to 
                        provide coverage to an individual who elects to 
                        enroll in coverage under part B or to prohibit 
                        such plan from terminating such coverage or 
                        reducing benefits if such individual makes such 
                        election.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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Barack Obama Highway Act
Bill: H.R.4063 | Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Barack Obama Highway Act
This bill designates the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois as the Barack Obama Highway.

To designate the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in 
   Illinois as the ``Barack Obama Highway'', 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 ``Barack Obama Highway Act''.

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

    The portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois 
shall be known and designated as the ``Barack Obama Highway''.

SEC. 3. REFERENCES.

    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the portion of Interstate Route 57 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
``Barack Obama Highway''.
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Conservation Jobs Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8086 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Conservation Jobs Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Labor or the Department of Agriculture to directly hire graduates of a Job Corps Campus or a Civilian Conservation Center who successfully completed a training program focusing on forestry, wildland firefighting, or other related field.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide direct 
    hire authority for Job Corps graduates, 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 ``Conservation Jobs Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.

    Section 147(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 
U.S.C. 3197(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Direct hire authority.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Labor or the 
                Secretary of Agriculture may appoint, without regard to 
                the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 
                5, United States Code (other than sections 3303 and 
                3328 of such title), a covered graduate directly to any 
                position with the Department of Labor or the Forest 
                Service, as the case may be, for which the candidate 
                meets Office of Personnel Management qualification 
                standards.
                    ``(B) Covered job corps graduate.--In this 
                paragraph, the term `covered graduate' means a graduate 
                of a Job Corps Campus or a Civilian Conservation Center 
                who successfully completed a training program, 
                including in administration, human resources, business, 
                or quality assurance, that was focused on forestry, 
                wildland firefighting, or another topic relating to the 
                mission of the Department of Labor or the Forest 
                Service.''.
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Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act
Bill: S.638 | Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act
This bill revises the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that the design and construction of a project carried out under the program must have appropriate payment and performance security, regardless of whether the obligor is a state, local government, agency or instrumentality of a state or local government, public authority, or private party.
DOT may accept such payment and performance security requirements if it makes a written determination that the federal interest is adequately protected.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to include a payment and 
performance security requirement for certain infrastructure financing, 
                        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 ``Promoting Infrastructure by 
Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act''.

SEC. 2. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TIFIA ELIGIBILITY AND PROJECT 
              SELECTION.

    (a) In General.--Section 602(c) of title 23, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) Payment and performance security.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that 
                the design and construction of a project carried out 
                with assistance under the TIFIA program shall have 
                appropriate payment and performance security, 
                regardless of whether the obligor is a State, local 
                government, agency or instrumentality of a State or 
                local government, public authority, or private party.
                    ``(B) Written determination.--If payment and 
                performance security is required to be furnished by 
                applicable statute or regulation, the Secretary may 
                accept such payment and performance security 
                requirements applicable to the obligor if the Secretary 
                has made a written determination that the Federal 
                interest with respect to Federal funds and other 
                project risk related to design and construction is 
                adequately protected.
                    ``(C) No determination or applicable 
                requirements.--If a determination under this paragraph 
                has not been made or there are no payment and 
                performance security requirements applicable to the 
                obligor, the security under section 3131(b) of title 40 
                shall be required.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply 
with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date of 
enactment of this Act.
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SACKLER Act
Bill: H.R.2096 | Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act or the SACKLER Act
This bill prohibits a bankruptcy court from releasing claims against non-debtors brought by states, tribes, municipalities, or the federal government. However, the bankruptcy court may issue a stay not exceeding 90 days regarding such a claim.
Complex bankruptcies may involve creditor claims against non-debtors associated with the debtor, such as the debtor's officers, directors, or employees. Currently, in carrying out a bankruptcy plan, certain courts may release non-debtors from liability (there is a circuit split regarding this practice).

To prohibit the non-consensual release of claims by States, 
   municipalities, federally recognized Tribes, or the United States 
              against non-debtors, 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 ``Stop shielding Assets from Corporate 
Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act'' or the 
``SACKLER Act''.

SEC. 2. NON-DEBTOR RELEASES.

    (a) Prohibition on Certain Non-Debtor Releases.--Section 105(b) of 
title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking ``a court may 
not'' and all that follows, and inserting the following: ``a court may 
not--
            ``(1) appoint a receiver in a case under this title; or
            ``(2) except as provided by section 524(g) of this title, 
        enjoin or release a claim against a non-debtor by a State, 
        municipality, federally recognized Tribe, or the United 
        States.''.
    (b) Temporary Stay on Actions Against Non-Debtors.--Section 105 of 
title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(e) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2), a court may issue an order 
staying, for a period not to exceed 90 days, the commencement or 
continuation, including the issuance or employment of process, of a 
judicial, administrative, or other action or proceeding by a State, 
municipality, federally recognized Tribe, or the United States against 
a non-debtor that was or could have been commenced before the 
commencement of the case under this title, or to recover a claim 
against a non-debtor that arose before the commencement of the case 
under this title.''.
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Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3438 | Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho (D-MP)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for the Microloan Program of the Small Business Administration to include the Northern Mariana Islands.

To amend the microloan program of the Small Business Act to define 
                     State, 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 ``Northern Mariana Islands 
Entrepreneurship Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MICROLOAN PROGRAM; DEFINITIONS.

    Paragraph (11) of section 7(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
636(m)(11)) is amended--
            (1) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C), by striking 
        ``rural'' and all that follows to the end of the clause and 
        inserting ``rural;'';
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
                    ``(E) the term `State' means each of the several 
                States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
                Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, 
                Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
                and American Samoa.''.
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VETTs on Campus Act
Bill: H.R.8735 | Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent (R-MS)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veteran Treatment Teams on Campus Act or the VETTs on Campus Act
This bill expands the Veterans Community Care Program to include health care providers at clinics and hospitals of institutions of higher learning approved for educational assistance furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Veterans Community 
  Care Program to include health providers at certain institutions of 
                            higher learning.

    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 ``Veteran Treatment Teams on Campus 
Act'' or the ``VETTs on Campus Act''.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM TO HEALTH CARE 
              PROVIDERS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING APPROVED FOR 
              EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF 
              VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    Section 1703(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
            (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
            ``(5) Clinics and hospitals of institutions of higher 
        learning that offer a program of education approved under 
        chapter 37 of this title.''.
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Student Loan Refinancing Act
Bill: H.R.2160 | Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark (D-WI)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Student Loan Refinancing Act
This bill allows a borrower of a Federal Direct Loan to modify the interest rate on the loan to the current applicable rate. The interest rate shall be fixed for the life of the loan, unless the borrower elects to modify it again.

To authorize borrowers of loans under the William D. Ford Federal 
  Direct Loan Program to modify the interest rate of such loans to be 
 equal to the interest rate for such loans at the time of modification.

    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 ``Student Loan Refinancing Act''.

SEC. 2. BORROWER MODIFICATION OF INTEREST RATES UNDER THE WILLIAM D. 
              FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM.

    Section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087e(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(11) Borrower modification of interest rate.--
                    ``(A) Modification.--Notwithstanding the preceding 
                paragraphs of this subsection, the borrower of a 
                Federal Direct Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct 
                Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, 
                or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan may elect to 
                modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the 
                interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if 
                such loan were first disbursed (or in the case of a 
                Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, first applied for) 
                on the date on which such borrower elects to modify the 
                interest rate of such loan.
                    ``(B) Fixed rate.--Except as provided in 
                subparagraph (C), an interest rate elected under 
                subparagraph (A) for a loan shall be fixed for the life 
                of the loan.
                    ``(C) Continuing authority to modify.--A borrower 
                may elect to modify the interest rate of a loan in 
                accordance with subparagraph (A)--
                            ``(i) at any time during the life of the 
                        loan; and
                            ``(ii) any number of times during the life 
                        of the loan, except that a borrower may not 
                        modify the interest rate of the loan more than 
                        once in a six-month period.''.
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.
Bill: S.5 | Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate 
supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient 
                         occupational therapy.

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

SECTION 1. ENSURING APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT 
              PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OUTPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.

    (a) In General.--
            (1) Payment.--Section 1834(v)(1) of the Social Security Act 
        (42 U.S.C. 1395m(v)(1)) is amended, in the second sentence (as 
        amended by subsection (a)), by inserting ``, but in no case 
        shall the Secretary impose a supervision requirement on such 
        services that is different than any such requirement under 
        applicable State law'' before the period at the end.
            (2) Definition.--Section 1861(p) of the Social Security 
        Act, is amended, in the first sentence of the flush matter 
        following subparagraph (4)(B), by inserting ``, but in no case 
        may those conditions impose a supervision requirement that is 
        different than any such requirement under applicable State 
        law'' after ``as the Secretary may find necessary''.
            (3) Effective date.--The amendments made this subsection 
        shall take effect on July 1, 2023.
    (b) Implementation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
the Secretary may implement the provisions of, and the amendments made 
by, this section by program instruction or otherwise.
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Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2022
Bill: S.4268 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health 
  care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their 
                  facilities, personnel, and patients.

    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 ``Health Care Providers Safety Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. GRANTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO ENHANCE SECURITY.

    Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
280g et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 399V-7. GRANTS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO ENHANCE SECURITY.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to health care 
providers to pay for security services and otherwise enhance the 
physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and 
patients to ensure safe access.
    ``(b) Use of Funds.--A health care provider receiving a grant under 
this section may use the grant to pay the costs of necessary security 
services and enhancements to physical access and cyber security, 
including video surveillance camera systems, data privacy enhancements, 
and structural improvements.''.
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To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Bill: H.R.8720 | Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits Department of Defense funding from being obligated or expended to organize, promote, or host drag shows as a means of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for 
 organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, 
                   equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DRAG SHOWS AS PART 
              OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES.

    None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made 
available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be 
obligated or expended to organize, promote, or host drag shows as a 
means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Voices for Veterans Act 2021
Bill: S.2087 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Voices for Veterans Act 2021
This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer. Among other responsibilities, the committee advises the Department of Veterans Affairs on the administration of benefits and provision of health care, benefits, and services to minority veterans.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the membership of the 
  Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are 
    lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-
                    conforming, intersex, or queer.

    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 ``Voices for Veterans Act 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY 
              VETERANS TO INCLUDE VETERANS WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, 
              BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, GENDER DIVERSE, GENDER NON-
              CONFORMING, INTERSEX, OR QUEER.

    (a) Expansion of Membership.--Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 544 
of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause:
            ``(vi) veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, 
        transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, 
        or queer.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--Clause (vi) of section 544(a)(2)(A) of title 
38, United States Code, shall apply to appointments made on or after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Support Peaceful Protest Act
Bill: H.R.289 | Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim (R-IN)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Support Peaceful Protest Act
This bill imposes additional penalties upon an individual who is convicted of a federal offense related to conduct during the course of a protest (e.g., rioting).
First, in addition to the penalty for the conviction, the individual must pay restitution to cover the cost of federal policing during the protest.
Second, the individual is ineligible for pandemic unemployment assistance.

To hold individuals convicted of Federal offenses during the course of 
 protests financially liable for the cost of Federal policing, 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 ``Support Peaceful Protest Act''.

SEC. 2. ORDER OF RESTITUTION.

    In the case of an individual convicted of a Federal offense related 
to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest with 
respect to which a Federal law enforcement officer was engaged in 
policing activity, the court shall, in addition to the penalty for such 
conviction, order the individual to pay an order of restitution to the 
appropriate Federal law enforcement agency in an amount that is equal 
to the cost of such policing activity, as determined by the court.

SEC. 3. INELIGIBILITY FOR ENHANCED FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

    An individual convicted of a Federal offense related to the 
individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest, is 
ineligible for any Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation under 
section 2104 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9023) or any other Federal 
supplemental unemployment compensation during the COVID-19 public 
health emergency (as such term is defined in section 2102 of the CARES 
Act (15 U.S.C. 9021).
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A bill to expand support for law enforcement officers.
Bill: S.2251 | Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh (R-MO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for Department of Justice grants to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.

To expand support for law enforcement officers.

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

SECTION 1. EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FAMILY 
              SERVICES, STRESS REDUCTION, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.

    Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and 
Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21)) is amended by 
striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting ``$12,500,000''.
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To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block grant disaster recovery grants, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6092 | Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom (R-SC)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
This bill modifies factors that must be considered in allocating community development disaster recovery block grants.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from establishing a minimum threshold dollar amount when determining whether a ZIP code's damages related to housing are sufficient to qualify. Instead, the bill requires HUD to consider any ZIP code for which the median household income is less than 75% of the national median household income as having sufficient damage for that purpose.

To revise the standards for eligibility for community development block 
        grant disaster recovery grants, 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS.

    In making any determination of whether any ZIP Code is a most 
impacted and distressed area for purposes of eligibility for a formula 
allocation with amounts made available under title I of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) for disaster 
recovery, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may not 
establish a minimum threshold dollar amount relating to serious unmet 
housing need for an area to be considered as having suffered sufficient 
concentrated damages, but shall consider any ZIP Code for which the 
median household income is less than 75 percent of the national median 
household income as having suffered such sufficient concentrated 
damages.
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A bill to authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.108 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
This bill allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or transfer its real property that is not held in trust by the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 65]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 135 STAT. 1488]]

Public Law 117-65
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain 
   land, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 23, 2021 -  [S. 108]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED TO VALIDATE CERTAIN LAND 
                              TRANSACTIONS OF THE SEMINOLE TRIBE 
                              OF FLORIDA.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without 
further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, 
the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or 
otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole Tribe 
of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the United 
States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
    (b) Trust Land Not Affected.--Nothing in this section--
            (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, 
        convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an 
        interest in any real property that is held in trust by the 
        United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; 
        or
            (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, 
        selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any 
        interest in any real property that is held in trust by the 
        United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

    Approved November 23, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 108:
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SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-10 (Comm. on Indian Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021):
            May 26, considered and passed Senate.
            Nov. 1, 2, considered and passed House.

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No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
Bill: H.R.6920 | Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie (D-MN)
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations.
This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel 
 expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any 
 office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are 
                    not coach-class accommodations.

    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 Tax Dollars for First-Class 
Flights Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF 
              MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR 
              AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS.

    (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds 
appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel 
expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any 
office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations 
which are not coach-class accommodations.
    (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for 
airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an 
individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such 
accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 
301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the 
individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 
301 of such title.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to 
affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch 
which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to 
chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    (d) Definitions.--
            (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term 
        ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of 
        accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare 
        offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as 
        referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy 
        class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one 
        class of accommodations to all travelers.
            (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of 
        Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate 
        or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
    (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to 
fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.
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Retirement Freedom Act
Bill: H.R.1166 | Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. (R-AL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Retirement Freedom Act
This bill allows an individual to opt out of Medicare hospital services benefits without also having to opt out of Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits and without having to repay Medicare hospital services benefits already received. The bill also allows an individual to opt back in with no penalty.

To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A 
                                benefit.

    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 ``Retirement Freedom Act''.

SEC. 2. ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE TO OPT OUT OF THE MEDICARE PART 
              A BENEFIT.

    Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A 
of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and 
manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an 
election, such individual--
            (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the 
        Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt 
        back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process 
        determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any 
        penalty;
            (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under 
        title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; 
        and
            (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under 
        such part A for items and services furnished prior to making 
        such election.
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Don’t Knock on My Door Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4749 | Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison (R-NC)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Don't Knock on My Door Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for door-to-door outreach activities related to COVID-19 vaccines.

To prohibit Federal funds from being made available for certain 
                   solicitation of COVID-19 vaccines.

    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 Knock on My Door Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. NO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN SOLICITATION OF COVID-19 VACCINES.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be authorized to be 
appropriated or otherwise made available to any Federal, State, or 
local governmental entity for door-to-door outreach, or for funding a 
third party to engage in door-to-door outreach, that solicits or 
coerces an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``door-to-door 
outreach'' means any in-person, uninvited outreach.
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Elimination of the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act of 2022
Bill: S.4297 | Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III (D-WV)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Elimination of the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act of 2022
This bill repeals the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2018, which established the independent Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission and prescribes directives related to the development and assessment of recommendations for modernizing or realigning Veterans Health Administration facilities.

To repeal the VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2018.

    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 ``Elimination of the VA Asset and 
Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ASSET AND INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW COMMISSION OF 
              DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

    The VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2018 (subtitle A of 
title II of Public Law 115-182; 38 U.S.C. 8122 note) is repealed.
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Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Bill: S.526 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
This bill requires the use of common law rules for defining an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Generally, an individual is an employee under common law rules when an employer controls what work will be done and how it will be done, among other factors.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the 
              definition of employee with the common law.

    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 ``Modern Worker Empowerment Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 TO HARMONIZE 
              THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE.

    (a) Definition of Employee.--Section 3(e)(1) of the Fair Labor 
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(e)(1)) is amended by inserting 
before the period the following: ``, as determined under the usual 
common law rules''.
    (b) Definition of Employ.--Section 3(g) of the Fair Labor Standards 
Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(g)) is amended by inserting ``an employee'' 
after ``permit''.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Bill: H.J.Res.99 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 99

    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
                      relating to parental rights.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 18, 2022

Mrs. Lesko 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 
                      relating to parental rights.

    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:

                              ``Article--

    ``Section 1. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, 
education, and care of their children is a fundamental right.
    ``Section 2. The parental right to direct education includes the 
right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, 
religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices 
within public schools for one's child.
    ``Section 3. Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe 
these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as 
applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.
    ``Section 4. The parental rights guaranteed by this article shall 
not be denied or abridged on account of disability.
    ``Section 5. This article shall not be construed to apply to a 
parental action or decision that would end life.''.
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FORCE Act
Bill: S.689 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act
This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power. Further, the President must submit a report that identifies terrorists and fugitives being provided safe haven in Cuba.

To prohibit the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of 
   terrorism until Cuba satisfies certain conditions, 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 TITLES.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Fighting Oppression until the Reign 
of Castro Ends Act'' or the ``FORCE Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON REMOVAL.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
neither the President nor the Secretary of State may remove Cuba from 
the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the 
determination described in section 205 of the Cuban Liberty and 
Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6065).
    (b) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``state sponsor of 
terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of 
State determines has repeatedly provided support for international 
terrorism pursuant to--
            (1) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act 
        of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A));
            (2) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
        U.S.C. 2371);
            (3) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 
        2780); or
            (4) any other provision of law.

SEC. 3. REPORT.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on 
Intelligence of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
House of Representatives, and the Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence of the House of Representatives that identifies all 
terrorists and fugitives who--
            (1)(A) have been convicted for a terrorism-related offense 
        in a United States court;
            (B) fled the United States after being indicted for a 
        terrorism-related offense, but before standing trial; or
            (C) are members of a foreign terrorist organization; and
            (2) are being provided safe haven in Cuba.
    (b) Form.--Each report submitted under this section shall be 
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
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Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.4911 | Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron (D-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2021
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to disregard the application of certain percentage quality increases when calculating the maximum payment that may be made to a Medicare Advantage organization.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a 
   provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently 
 penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to 
                        Medicare beneficiaries.

    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 ``Medicare Advantage Quality Payment 
Relief Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. RELIEF FROM QUALITY BONUS PENALTY IN CALCULATION OF THE 
              MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BLENDED BENCHMARK CAP.

    (a) In General.--Section 1853(n)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395w-23(n)(4)) is amended by striking ``determined taking into 
account'' and inserting ``determined without regard to''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
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Pay Down the Debt Act
Bill: S.1739 | Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. (R-WY)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
Pay Down the Debt Act
This bill rescinds appropriations that are provided for grants that are not accepted by a state or local government. The rescinded funds must be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction.

To rescind amounts appropriated for grants that are not accepted by a 
  State or local government and use the amounts for deficit reduction.

    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 ``Pay Down the Debt Act''.

SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF GRANT FUNDS NOT ACCEPTED BY STATES AND LOCAL 
              GOVERNMENTS.

    (a) In General.--If a State or local government does not accept 
amounts that are to be awarded to the State or local government under a 
grant from the Federal Government, an amount equal to the amount to be 
awarded to the State or local government shall be rescinded from the 
applicable appropriation account.
    (b) Use for Deficit Reduction.--Amounts rescinded under subsection 
(a) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury for the sole 
purpose of deficit reduction.
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