hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Education for New Dispositions on Stigma Act
Bill: H.R.868 | Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine (D-PA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Education for New Dispositions on Stigma Act or the END Stigma Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to institutions of higher education to educate students about substance use disorders.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to 
 institutions of higher education to develop programs and materials to 
educate students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options 
               for such disorder, 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 ``Education for New Dispositions on 
Stigma Act'' or ``END Stigma Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 
              TREATMENT OPTIONS.

    Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 553. GRANT PROGRAM TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 
              TREATMENT OPTIONS.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions 
of higher education to develop programs and materials to--
            ``(1) educate students who have a substance use disorder on 
        treatment options for such disorder;
            ``(2) reduce stigmas with respect to substance use 
        disorders; and
            ``(3) refer students to substance use disorder treatment 
        providers and facilities.
    ``(b) Grant Number.--An institution of higher education may not 
receive more than 1 grant under this section.
    ``(c) Grant Period.--The period of a grant under this section shall 
be 3 years.
    ``(d) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section shall 
not exceed $100,000.
    ``(e) Institution of Higher Education Defined.--In this section, 
the term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given that 
term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
    ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2022 through 2025.''.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8".
Bill: H.J.Res.36 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission titled Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 and published on November 4, 2020.
The rule provides additional requirements for the inclusion of shareholder proposals in proxy statements, such as increasing the securities ownership requirements for submitting a proposal and increasing the level of support a proposal must receive to be eligible for resubmission at a future shareholder meeting. (Proxy statements must be filed by a publicly traded company and provided to shareholders before shareholder meetings. Proxy statements contain information regarding matters such as the election of directors and shareholder proposals.)

117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 36

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
    United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and 
     Exchange Commission relating to ``Procedural Requirements and 
        Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 26, 2021

  Mr. San Nicolas submitted the following joint resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Financial Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
    United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and 
     Exchange Commission relating to ``Procedural Requirements and 
        Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to 
``Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange 
Act Rule 14a-8'' (85 Fed. Reg. 70240; published November 4, 2020), and 
such rule shall have no force or effect.
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Save Our Servicemembers Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5645 | Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (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 rescind certain funding provided to the Internal Revenue Service under section 10301 of Public Law 117-169.
Bill: S.4798 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill rescinds unobligated amounts appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for enforcement activities and operations support.

To rescind certain funding provided to the Internal Revenue Service 
               under section 10301 of Public Law 117-169.

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

SECTION 1. RESCISSION OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR ENHANCED INTERNAL REVENUE 
              SERVICE RESOURCES.

    Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the unobligated 
balances of the amounts made available under the following provisions 
of Public Law 117-169 are rescinded:
            (1) Internal revenue service enforcement funds.--Section 
        10301(1)(A)(ii).
            (2) Internal revenue service operations support.--Section 
        10301(1)(A)(iii).
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Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6462 | Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (D-VA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022
This bill extends until December 31, 2031, the excise tax on coal. The revenues from such tax provide funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure the solvency of 
  the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by extending the excise tax on 
                                 coal.

    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 ``Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust 
Fund Solvency Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND EXCISE TAX.

    (a) In General.--Section 4121(e)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting 
``December 31, 2031''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply on and after the first day of the first calendar month beginning 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
Bill: S.4002 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
This bill requires financial institutions to report certain credit application data to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the purposes of enforcing fair lending laws. Specifically, financial institutions must report this data regarding lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, transgender-, or queer-owned businesses. Currently, this data is reported regarding women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses.

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of 
      small business loan data related to LGBTQ-owned businesses.

    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 ``LGBTQ Business Equal Credit 
Enforcement and Investment Act''.

SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOAN DATA COLLECTION.

    Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691c-
2) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``LGBTQ-owned,'' after ``minority-owned,'' 
        each place the term appears;
            (2) in subsection (e)(2)(G), by inserting ``sexual 
        orientation, gender identity,'' after ``sex,''; and
            (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following:
            ``(7) LGBTQ-owned business.--The term `LGBTQ-owned 
        business' means a business--
                    ``(A) more than 50 percent of the ownership or 
                control of which is held by 1 or more individuals self-
                identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or 
                queer; and
                    ``(B) more than 50 percent of the net profit or 
                loss of which accrues to 1 or more individuals self-
                identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or 
                queer.''.
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No TikTok on Government Devices Act
Bill: H.R.2566 | Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken (R-CO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
No TikTok on Government Devices Act
This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies.
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.

To prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any 
    device issued by the United States or a government corporation.

    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 TikTok on Government Devices 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF TIKTOK.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section--
            (1) the term ``covered application'' means the social 
        networking service TikTok or any successor application or 
        service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity 
        owned by ByteDance Limited;
            (2) the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and
            (3) the term ``information technology'' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States 
        Code.
    (b) Prohibition on the Use of TikTok.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of 
        Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator 
        of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and 
        Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National 
        Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with 
        the information security requirements under subchapter II of 
        chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall develop 
        standards and guidelines for executive agencies requiring the 
        removal of any covered application from information technology.
            (2) National security and research exceptions.--The 
        standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall 
        include--
                    (A) exceptions for law enforcement activities, 
                national security interests and activities, and 
                security researchers; and
                    (B) for any authorized use of a covered application 
                under an exception, requirements for agencies to 
                develop and document risk mitigation actions for such 
                use.
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Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
Bill: H.R.5939 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
This bill modifies provisions related to small business reorganization bankruptcies. Specifically, it provides that a small business debtor includes a debtor that is an affiliate of certain publicly traded companies. Additionally, it authorizes the bankruptcy trustee to operate the business of the debtor if the debtor ceases to be a debtor in possession.

To amend title 11, United States Code, to make clarifications with 
 respect to amendments made by the Small Business Reorganization Act, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Reorganization 
Technical Corrections Act''.

SEC. 2. TITLE 11 AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Definition of Small Business Debtor.--Section 101(51D)(B)(iii) 
of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking ``an issuer'' 
and all that follows and inserting ``a corporation described in clause 
(ii).''.
    (b) Definition of Debtor.--Section 1182(1)(B) of title 11, United 
States Code, is amended--
            (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``under this title'' after 
        ``affiliated debtors''; and
            (2) in clause (iii), by striking ``an issuer'' and all that 
        follows and inserting ``a corporation described in clause 
        (ii).''.
    (c) Trustee.--Section 1183(b)(5) of title 11, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``possession, perform'' and inserting 
        ``possession--
                    ``(A) perform'';
            (2) in subparagraph (A), as so designated--
                    (A) by striking ``, including operating the 
                business of the debtor''; and
                    (B) by adding ``and'' at the end; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) be authorized to operate the business of the 
                debtor;''.
    (d) Confirmation of Plan.--Section 1191(c) of title 11, United 
States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the 
following:
            ``(3)(A) The debtor will be able to make all payments under 
        the plan; or
            ``(B)(i) there is a reasonable likelihood that the debtor 
        will be able to make all payments under the plan; and
            ``(ii) the plan provides appropriate remedies, which may 
        include the liquidation of nonexempt assets, to protect the 
        holders of claims or interests in the event that the payments 
        are not made.''.
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Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act
Bill: H.R.9030 | Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act
This bill repeals the 15% alternative minimum tax on corporations enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

To repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax.

    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 ``Repealing the Ill-Conceived and 
Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CORPORATE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.

    (a) In General.--Section 10101 and section 13904(a) of Public Law 
117-169 are repealed.
    (b) Applicability.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 
applied and administered as if such sections (and the amendments made 
by such sections) had not been enacted.
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Impaired Driving Study Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3253 | Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie (R-AZ)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Impaired Driving Study Act of 2021
This bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study to improve motor vehicle safety and address impaired driving, including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid-impaired driving.

To direct the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration to conduct a study on motor vehicle safety and impaired 
                    driving, 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 ``Impaired Driving Study Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. NHTSA STUDY ON MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND IMPAIRED DRIVING.

    (a) Study.--The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, in consultation with the heads of other Federal 
agencies, as appropriate, shall conduct a study on the ways in which 
the Administration can improve motor vehicle safety, as defined in 
section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code, to address impaired 
driving, including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid-impaired driving.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and biannually thereafter until the results of the study 
required by subsection (a) have been included as required by paragraph 
(3), the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the heads of 
other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a 
report that contains the following:
            (1) A description of the activities undertaken to conduct 
        the study required by subsection (a).
            (2) An update on the progress of the study required by 
        subsection (a).
            (3) After the study required by subsection (a) has been 
        completed, the results of the study.
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Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.124 | Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al (D-TX)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2021
This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.)

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for 
 education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who 
 are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have Sickle 
                             Cell Disease.

    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 ``Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma 
Awareness Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR EDUCATION ON RISK OF RENAL MEDULLARY 
              CARCINOMA TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE UNDER 
              MEDICAID.

    (a) In General.--Section 1903(a)(3)(E)(ii) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)(E)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``, renal 
medullary carcinoma,'' after ``stroke'' each place it appears.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date 
of the enactment of this Act.
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Forest Service Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8162 | Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom (D-AZ)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Forest Service Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2022
This bill directs the Forest Service to (1) fill all vacancies in the Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations organization; and (2) upon filling such vacancies, increase the number of positions available in such organization.
The Forest Service must prioritize filling vacancies and increasing the number of positions that (1) are at high or very high risk of wildfires, and (2) are areas of substantial public use.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to fill vacancies and increase 
the number of positions available in the Forest Service Law Enforcement 
        and Investigations organization, 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 ``Forest Service Law Enforcement 
Enhancement Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. FILLING VACANCIES AND INCREASING NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE 
              IN THE FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS 
              ORGANIZATION.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the 
Chief of the Forest Service, shall--
            (1) fill all vacancies in the Forest Service Law 
        Enforcement and Investigations organization; and
            (2) upon filling such vacancies, increase the number of 
        positions available in the Forest Service Law Enforcement and 
        Investigations organization.
    (b) Priority.--In seeking to fill vacancies and increase the number 
of positions under subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize 
filling vacancies and increasing the number of positions in the Forest 
Service that--
            (1) are at high or very high risk of wildfires; and
            (2) are areas of substantial public use.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
            (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
        carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
        2023 and 2024.
            (2) Administrative expenses.--Not more than 3 percent of 
        the amount made available for a fiscal year under paragraph (1) 
        may be used by the Secretary for the administrative costs of 
        carrying out this section.
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RARE Act
Bill: S.4185 | Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity Act or the RARE Act
This bill specifies that the seven-year market exclusivity period for drugs for rare diseases or conditions (i.e., orphan drug exclusivity period) prohibits the approval of other drugs for the same approved use or indication with respect to the disease or condition (rather than only with respect to the same disease or condition).

To set forth limitations on exclusivity for orphan drugs.

    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 ``Retaining Access and Restoring 
Exclusivity Act'' or the ``RARE Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON EXCLUSIVE APPROVAL OR LICENSURE OF ORPHAN DRUGS.

    (a) In General.--Section 527 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360cc) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph 
        (2), by striking ``same disease or condition'' and inserting 
        ``same approved use or indication within such rare disease or 
        condition'';
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``same rare disease or condition'' and 
                inserting ``same approved use or indication for which 
                such 7-year period applies to such already approved 
                drug''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, relating to 
                the approved use or indication,'' after ``the needs'';
            (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``same rare disease 
        or condition as the already approved drug'' and inserting 
        ``same use or indication for which the already approved or 
        licensed drug was approved or licensed''; and
            (4) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(f) Approved Use or Indication Defined.--In this section, the 
term `approved use or indication' means the use or indication approved 
under section 505 of this Act or licensed under section 351 of the 
Public Health Service Act for a drug designated under section 526 for a 
rare disease or condition.''.
    (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by subsection 
(a) shall apply with respect to any drug designated under section 526 
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb), 
regardless of the date on which the drug was so designated, and 
regardless of the date on which the drug was approved under section 505 
of such Act (21 U.S.C. 355) or licensed under section 351 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262).
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RATES Act
Bill: H.R.7204 | Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" (R-AR)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Returning Amtrak To Economic Sustainability Act or the RATES Act
This bill revises the mission and goals of Amtrak. It encourages an economically sustainable intercity and commuter passenger rail system and requires Amtrak to ensure route profitability proportional to the federal share of investment.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to encourage economic 
   sustainability of intercity passenger rail service, 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 ``Returning Amtrak To Economic 
Sustainability Act'' or the ``RATES Act''.

SEC. 2. AMTRAK MISSION AND GOALS.

    (a) Findings.--Section 24101(a)(5) of title 49, United States Code, 
is amended by striking ``Modern'' and inserting ``Economically 
sustainable''.
    (b) Mission.--Section 24101(b) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``, while ensuring route profitability 
proportional to the Federal share of investment,'' before ``consisting 
of high quality''.
    (c) Goals.--Section 24101(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ``use its best business judgment in acting to''.
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing an office within the Department of Defense to oversee sanctions with respect to Chinese military companies, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.5454 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the feasibility of establishing an office within DOD to oversee sanctions of Chinese military companies.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the 
feasibility of establishing an office within the Department of Defense 
 to oversee sanctions with respect to Chinese military companies, and 
                          for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE TO OVERSEE SANCTIONS WITH 
              RESPECT TO CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives a report on the feasibility of establishing an office 
within the Department of Defense to oversee sanctions with respect to 
Chinese military companies.
    (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include, at a 
minimum, the following:
            (1) An explanation of where in the organizational structure 
        of the Department such an office should be established.
            (2) An assessment any benefits and drawbacks that may 
        result from--
                    (A) establishing such an office; and
                    (B) making oversight of sanctions with respect to 
                Chinese military companies an internal responsibility 
                of the Department.
    (c) Chinese Military Company Defined.--In this section, the term 
``Chinese military company'' has the meaning given that term in section 
1260H(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283).
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SMART Act
Bill: S.2084 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Stop Mandating Additional Requirements for Travel Act or the SMART Act
This bill nullifies on July 4, 2021, the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

To terminate the order requiring persons to wear masks while on 
                conveyances and at transportation hubs.

    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 Mandating Additional 
Requirements for Travel Act'' or the ``SMART Act''.

SEC. 2. REVOCATION OF CDC ORDER.

    Effective on July 4, 2021, the order issued on January 29, 2021, by 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under section 361 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264) establishing a requirement 
for persons to wear masks while on conveyances and at transportation 
hubs shall have no force or effect.
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Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021
Bill: S.2010 | Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish and regularly update its website with an accounting of property that is forfeited to the United States as a result of foreign government corruption. It also expresses the sense of Congress that recovered assets shall be returned for the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption.

To require an accounting of certain property forfeited to 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 ``Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FORFEITED PROPERTY.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 988. Accounting of certain forfeited property
    ``(a) Accounting.--The Attorney General shall make available to the 
public an accounting of any property relating to foreign government 
corruption that is forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 
982.
    ``(b) Format.--The accounting described under subsection (a) shall 
be published on the website of the Department of Justice in a format 
that includes the following:
            ``(1) A heading as follows: `Assets stolen from the people 
        of ______ and recovered by the United States', the blank space 
        being filled with the name of the foreign government that is 
        the target of corruption.
            ``(2) The total amount recovered by the United States on 
        behalf of the foreign people that is the target of corruption 
        at the time when such recovered funds are deposited into the 
        Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund or the Department 
        of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
    ``(c) Updated Website.--The Attorney General shall update the 
website of the Department of Justice to include an accounting of any 
new property relating to foreign government corruption that has been 
forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 982 not later than 
14 days after such forfeiture, unless such update would compromise an 
ongoing law enforcement investigation.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 46 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``988. Accounting of certain forfeited property.''.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that recovered assets be returned for 
the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption under conditions 
that reasonably ensure the transparent and effective use, 
administration, and monitoring of returned proceeds.
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Defunding Abortion Transportation Act
Bill: H.R.8354 | Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Defunding Abortion Transportation Act
This bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for nonemergency transportation that is used to access medical care or services for which federal payment is prohibited (e.g., abortion services).

To prohibit Federal financial participation under Medicaid for non-
emergency transportation provided to access services for which Federal 
                 financial participation is 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 ``Defunding Abortion Transportation 
Act''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION UNDER MEDICAID 
              FOR CERTAIN NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 1903(i)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1396b(i)(9)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``(9) With respect to'' and inserting 
        ``(9)(A) With respect to'';
            (2) by striking at the end ``or'' and inserting ``and''; 
        and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
            ``(B) with respect to any amount expended for non-emergency 
        transportation authorized under section 1902(a)(4) if such 
        transportation is for providing access to medical care or a 
        service for which Federal financial participation is 
        prohibited; or''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1902(a)(70) of the Social 
Security Act is amended by inserting ``, subject to section 
1903(i)(9)(B),'' after ``at the option of the State''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to transportation furnished on or after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
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To direct the United States Postal Service to place within ZIP Code 92880 any area of Eastvale, California, that is not within such ZIP Code, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.743 | Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to include all of Eastvale, California, in ZIP Code 92880.

To direct the United States Postal Service to place within ZIP Code 
  92880 any area of Eastvale, California, that is not within such ZIP 
                     Code, 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. COVERING ENTIRETY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA, WITHIN ZIP CODE 
              92880.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
section, the United States Postal Service shall modify the boundary of 
ZIP Code 92880 to include any portion of Eastvale, California, that is 
not within such ZIP Code on such date.
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See the Board Act
Bill: H.R.6008 | Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
See the Board Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support nonprofit organizations in furnishing eye-care services free of charge to students in public elementary or secondary schools.

To provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care 
services for students attending public elementary schools and secondary 
                                schools.

    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 ``See the Board Act''.

SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO FREE EYE CARE SERVICES FOR 
              STUDENTS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
shall, subject to subsection (d), establish a grant program under which 
the Secretary awards grants to eligible entities that provide a 
qualifying eye care services program to purchase portable or mobile 
optometry equipment and to pay for appropriate operational costs, 
including for costs for qualified personal protective equipment, direct 
health care or service delivery costs, and any other relevant expense 
the Secretary determines necessary, for the provision of free eye care 
services through such program to students attending public elementary 
schools or secondary schools (as such terms are defined in section 8101 
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
7801)).
    (b) Eligible Entities Described.--For purposes of this section, an 
eligible entity is a nonprofit organization.
    (c) Qualifying Eye Care Services Program.--For purposes of this 
section, the term ``qualifying eye care services program'' means a 
program under which such services are furnished free of charge to 
students attending public elementary schools or secondary schools (as 
such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) through the use of mobile eye 
clinics or mobile clinics that use portable equipment to bring 
screenings, exams, and an optical shop to such students. Such a program 
may use qualified health care providers at such schools or ophthalmic 
technicians for screening, optometrists or ophthalmologists for follow-
up examinations, and an optician and dispensary for such students to be 
given glasses at such schools.
    (d) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that eligible 
entities awarded grants under this section should, to the greatest 
extent possible, provide information to students described in 
subsection (a) and parents of such students about the importance of 
adhering to the medically recommended schedule for vision screenings 
and comprehensive eye exams.
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary 
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.
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Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.132 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila (D-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new early release option for certain federal prisoners.
Specifically, the Bureau of Prisons must release early an offender who has completed at least half of his or her sentence if such offender has attained age 45, has never been convicted of a crime of violence, and has not received any institutional disciplinary violations.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release 
     date for certain nonviolent offenders, 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 ``Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent 
Offender Relief Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EARLY RELEASE FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3624 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``at the early release 
        date provided in subsection (g), if applicable, or otherwise'' 
        after ``A prisoner shall be released by the Bureau of 
        Prisons''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(h) Early Release for Certain Nonviolent Offenders.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Bureau of Prisons, 
pursuant to a good time policy, shall release from confinement a 
prisoner who has served one half or more of his term of imprisonment 
(including any consecutive term or terms of imprisonment) if that 
prisoner--
            ``(1) has attained the age of 45 years;
            ``(2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence; and
            ``(3) has not engaged in any violation, involving violent 
        conduct, of institutional disciplinary regulations.''.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office".
Bill: H.R.8026 | Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan (D-MN)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 310]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4396]]

Public Law 117-310
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
  825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the ``Charles W. 
     Lindberg Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 8026]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CHARLES W. LINDBERG POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Charles W. Lindberg 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 ``Charles W. 
Lindberg Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 8026:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7814 | Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica (D-TX)
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 extend the authority for agencies to reimburse paid leave provided by Federal contractors to certain employees or subcontractors unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill: H.R.1668 | Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. (R-VA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill extends the authority for federal agencies to reimburse federal contractors for paid leave provided to employees unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021.

To extend the authority for agencies to reimburse paid leave provided 
by Federal contractors to certain employees or subcontractors unable to 
               perform work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY FOR FEDERAL 
              CONTRACTORS.

    Section 3610 of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 414) 
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2020'' and inserting ``September 
30, 2021''.
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