hheiden/us-congress-117-bills huggingface dataset:
Flood Prevention Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5784 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Water Resources Development

Summary:
Flood Prevention Act of 2021
This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District 
 of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such 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 ``Flood Prevention Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER 
              THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972.

    Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1453(4)) is amended by inserting ``the District of Columbia,'' 
after ``the term also includes''.
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V.E.T. Student Loans Act
Bill: H.R.5097 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Veterans Equitable Taxation of Student Loans Act or the V.E.T. Student Loans Act
This bill excludes from the gross income of veterans, for income tax purposes, income attributable to the discharge of student loan debt. The exclusion is permanent and is retroactive beginning in 2001.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to retroactively and 
  perpetually apply the exclusion of discharged student loan debt for 
 veterans killed or totally and permanently disabled in connection to 
                  their service to the United States.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Equitable Taxation of 
Student Loans Act'' or the ``V.E.T. Student Loans Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF DISCHARGED STUDENT LOAN DEBT FROM GROSS INCOME OF 
              VETERANS.

    (a) In General.--Section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Special rule for veterans.--In the case of a taxpayer 
        who is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, 
        paragraph (5) shall be applied by substituting `after December 
        31, 2000' for `after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 
        2026'.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take 
effect as if included in section 9675 of the American Rescue Plan Act 
of 2021.
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Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act
Bill: H.R.2616 | Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia (D-CA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act
This bill extends public safety officers' death benefits to Transportation Security Administration employees performing official duties related to protecting the nation's transportation systems.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to 
 provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration 
  employees to receive public safety officers death benefits, 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 ``Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers 
Act''.

SEC. 2. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO 
              RECEIVE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH BENEFITS.

    Section 1204(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act 
of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10284(9)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; or''; and
            (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
                    ``(E) an employee of the Transportation Security 
                Administration who is performing official duties of the 
                Administration, if those official duties are related to 
                protecting the Nation's transportation systems to 
                ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect as 
if they had been enacted on October 31, 2013.
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Replenishing Our American Reserves Act
Bill: S.5071 | Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Replenishing Our American Reserves Act or the ROAR Act
This bill requires the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to only include petroleum products produced in the United States. It also directs the Department of Energy to only sell petroleum products from the SPR to entities within the United States.

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require that the 
 Strategic Petroleum Reserve only includes petroleum products produced 
             in the United States, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Replenishing Our American Reserves 
Act'' or the ``ROAR Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT UNDER THE ENERGY POLICY AND 
              CONSERVATION ACT.

    Section 3(3) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6202(3)) is amended by inserting ``produced in the United States'' 
before the period at the end.

SEC. 3. OBJECTIVES IN DETERMINING MANNER OF ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM 
              PRODUCTS FOR THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.

    Section 160(b)(5) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 
U.S.C. 6240(b)(5)) is amended by inserting ``domestic'' before 
``petroleum industry''.

SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF SALES OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHDRAWN FROM THE 
              STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE TO ENTITIES OUTSIDE THE 
              UNITED STATES.

    Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6241) is amended by striking subsection (i) and inserting the 
following:
    ``(i) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary shall only draw down and sell petroleum products from the 
Reserve to entities within the United States.''.
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Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act
Bill: H.R.6164 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on scams targeting travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams 
   that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 ``Protecting Consumers from Travel 
Fraud Act''.

SEC. 2. FTC STUDY ON TRAVEL FRAUD.

    (a) Study.--The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred 
to as the ``Commission'') shall conduct a study, using the Commission's 
authority under section 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 
U.S.C. 46), regarding scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 
pandemic.
    (b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing 
the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with 
recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to 
prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel 
booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate.
    (c) Consumer Protection Information.--Not later than 30 days after 
the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the 
Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include 
information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, 
including scams that target travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic 
identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).
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Unmask Our Kids Act
Bill: H.R.6619 | Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley (R-IA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Unmask Our Kids Act
This bill prohibits a local educational agency (LEA) from receiving federal funds unless (1) in-person instruction is available to all students at each public elementary and secondary school under the jurisdiction of the LEA, and (2) a parent of a student at any school may opt out of a student face covering requirement.

To prohibit the Secretary of Education from providing Federal funds to 
a local educational agency unless in-person instruction is available to 
all students and parents may opt out of student mask mandates, 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 ``Unmask Our Kids Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS.

    (a) In General.--No funds shall be made available under any 
applicable program to a local educational agency unless--
            (1) in-person instruction is available to all students at 
        each public elementary school and secondary school under the 
        jurisdiction of such agency; and
            (2) a parent of a student at any such school may elect to 
        opt out of any requirement that the student wear a face 
        covering.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Applicable program.--The term ``applicable program'' 
        has the meaning given the term in section 400(c) of the General 
        Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1221(c)).
            (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``elementary school'', ``local 
        educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``secondary school'' have 
        the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary 
        and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
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Safe Students Act
Bill: H.R.7415 | Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas (R-KY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Safe Students Act
This bill repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that 
                                  Act.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Students Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF THE GUN-FREE SCHOOL ZONES ACT OF 1990 AND AMENDMENTS 
              TO THAT ACT.

    (a) In General.--Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by striking subsection (q).
    (b) Related Amendments.--
            (1) Section 921(a) of such title is amended by striking 
        paragraphs (25) through (27) and redesignating paragraphs (28), 
        (29), and (32) through (35) as paragraphs (25) through (30), 
        respectively.
            (2) Section 924(a) of such title is amended--
                    (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``(k), or 
                (q)'' and inserting ``or (k)''; and
                    (B) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating 
                paragraphs (5) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through 
                (6), respectively.
            (3) The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 (18 U.S.C. 921 
        note, 922 note; section 1702 of Public Law 101-647; 104 Stat. 
        4844-4845) is repealed.
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Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
Bill: S.4939 | Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
This bill prohibits duplicative subsidies (i.e., loans, grants, or tax credits) for manufacturers of new clean electric vehicles.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent double dipping 
       between tax credits and grants or loans for clean vehicle 
                             manufacturers.

    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 ``Ending Duplicative Subsidies for 
Electric Vehicles Act''.

SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CREDITS WITH OTHER SUBSIDIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 30D(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986, as amended by Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any person 
who has received a loan under section 136(d) of the Energy Independence 
and Security Act of 2007, a loan guarantee under section 1703 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to a project described in 
section 1703(b)(8) of such Act, or a grant under section 50143 of the 
Act titled `An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II 
of S. Con. Res. 14' for the taxable year in which the new clean vehicle 
is placed in service or any prior taxable year.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
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United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3361 | Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don (R-AK)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021
This bill establishes within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs who shall represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to the Arctic, serve on the Arctic Council, and coordinate U.S. Arctic policies.

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to 
 establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and 
                          for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``United States Ambassador at Large 
for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.

    Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 
U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
section:

``SEC. 64. UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.

    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of 
State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this 
section as the `Ambassador'), appointed in accordance with subsection 
(b).
    ``(b) Appointment.--The Ambassador shall be appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
    ``(c) Duties.--
            ``(1) Diplomatic representation.--Subject to the direction 
        of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is 
        authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases 
        relevant to Arctic affairs in--
                    ``(A) contacts with foreign governments, 
                intergovernmental organizations, and specialized 
                agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and 
                other international organizations of which the United 
                States is a member; and
                    ``(B) multilateral conferences and meetings 
                relating to Arctic affairs.
            ``(2) Chair of the arctic council.--The Ambassador shall 
        serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States 
        holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
            ``(3) Policies and procedures.--The Ambassador shall 
        coordinate United States Arctic policies.''.
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Safe Skies Act of 2021
Bill: S.2350 | Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Safe Skies Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify a specified DOT final rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements so that the requirements under that rule apply to all-cargo flight crew members to the same extent they apply to air passenger flight crew members.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule 
relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger 
  operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air 
                   carriers, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Skies Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF FINAL RULE RELATING TO FLIGHTCREW MEMBER DUTY 
              AND REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGER OPERATIONS TO APPLY 
              TO ALL-CARGO OPERATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall modify the 
final rule specified in subsection (b) so that the flightcrew member 
duty and rest requirements under that rule apply to flightcrew members 
in all-cargo operations conducted by air carriers in the same manner as 
those requirements apply to flightcrew members in passenger operations 
conducted by air carriers.
    (b) Final Rule Specified.--The final rule specified in this 
subsection is the final rule of the Federal Aviation Administration--
            (1) published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2012 
        (77 Fed. Reg. 330); and
            (2) relating to flightcrew member duty and rest 
        requirements.
    (c) Applicability of Rulemaking Requirements.--The requirements of 
section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the 
modification required by subsection (a).
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Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Bill: S.895 | Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any civil damages, restitution, or other monetary award (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded pursuant to an order of mandatory restitution or in a criminal proceeding for peonage, slavery, or human trafficking.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from 
 gross income for mandatory restitution or civil damages as recompense 
                      for trafficking in persons.

    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 ``Human Trafficking Survivor Tax 
Relief Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTING FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION RESTITUTION AND CIVIL 
              DAMAGES AWARDED UNDER SECTIONS 1593 AND 1595 OF TITLE 18, 
              UNITED STATES CODE.

    (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 9501(b)(4) of the 
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), is amended by 
inserting before section 140 the following new section:

``SEC. 139J. CERTAIN AMOUNT RECEIVED AS RESTITUTION OR CIVIL DAMAGES AS 
              RECOMPENSE FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS.

    ``(a) Exclusion From Gross Income.--Gross income shall not include 
any civil damages, restitution, or other monetary award (including 
compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal 
matter) awarded--
            ``(1) pursuant to an order of restitution under section 
        1593 of title 18, United States Code, or
            ``(2) in an action under section 1595 of title 18, United 
        States Code.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of 
subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the 
following new item:

``Sec. 139J. Certain amount received as restitution or civil damages as 
                            recompense for trafficking in persons.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

            Passed the Senate April 27, 2022.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                                 S. 895

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Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
Bill: H.R.1524 | Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina (D-NV)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from using the Nuclear Waste Fund for certain expenditures involving repositories for disposing of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste. Specifically, DOE may not use the fund to pay for disposal in a repository or planning, construction, or operation of a repository unless DOE has entered into an agreement with the state in which the repository is located and with affected local governments and Indian tribes.

To require the Secretary of Energy to obtain the consent of affected 
   State and local governments before making an expenditure from the 
   Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear waste repository, 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 ``Nuclear Waste Informed Consent 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act, the terms ``affected Indian tribe'', ``affected unit 
of local government'', ``high-level radioactive waste'', 
``repository'', ``Secretary'', ``spent nuclear fuel'', and ``unit of 
general local government'' have the meanings given the terms in section 
2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101).

SEC. 3. CONSENT-BASED APPROVAL.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may not make an expenditure from the 
Nuclear Waste Fund established under section 302(c) of the Nuclear 
Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(c)) for the costs of the 
activities described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 302(d) of 
that Act (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) unless the Secretary has entered into an 
agreement for a repository with--
            (1) the Governor of the State in which the repository is 
        proposed to be located;
            (2) each affected unit of local government;
            (3) any unit of general local government contiguous to the 
        affected unit of local government if spent nuclear fuel or 
        high-level radioactive waste will be transported through that 
        unit of general local government for disposal at the 
        repository; and
            (4) each affected Indian tribe.
    (b) Conditions on Agreement.--Any agreement for a repository under 
this Act--
            (1) shall be in writing and signed by all parties;
            (2) shall be binding on the parties; and
            (3) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual 
        agreement of the parties.
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No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act
Bill: H.R.1021 | Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip (R-TX)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act
This bill prohibits the Department of State from making contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, either as a percentage of the U.S. contribution to the regular budget of the United Nations or as a voluntary contribution to the council.

To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, 
                        and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``No taxpayer funding for United 
Nations Human Rights Council Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary of State--
            (1) shall withhold from a United States contribution each 
        fiscal year to a regular budget of the United Nations an amount 
        that is equal to the percentage of such contribution that the 
        Secretary determines would be allocated by the United Nations 
        to support the United Nations Human Rights Council; and
            (2) may not make any voluntary contributions to the United 
        Nations Human Rights Council.
    (b) Rescission.--On the date the Secretary of State withholds funds 
pursuant to this section, such funds are rescinded and shall not be 
considered arrears to be repaid to any United Nations Entity.
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Formula Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7718 | Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy (R-IA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Formula Act of 2022
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to work through established processes to review and update internationally recognized standards for infant formula to ensure that such standards are consistent with standards applied to importing infant formula into the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through 
 the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to work through the Codex process 
 to review and update internationally recognized standards for infant 
     formula to ensure that such standards are consistent with the 
 requirements applicable to the importation of infant formula into the 
                             United States.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Formula Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS FOR INFANT FORMULA.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting 
through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall work through the 
Codex process to review and update internationally recognized standards 
for infant formula to ensure that such standards are consistent with 
the requirements applicable to the importation of infant formula into 
the United States.
    (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``infant formula'' has 
the meaning given to such term in section 201 of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).
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Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.140 | Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian (R-TX)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021
This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) an alien performing active service in the Armed Forces.
The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.


To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify 
    those classes of individuals born in the United States who are 
         nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

    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 ``Birthright Citizenship Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. CITIZENSHIP AT BIRTH FOR CERTAIN PERSONS BORN IN THE UNITED 
              STATES.

    (a) In General.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1401) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The 
        following'';
            (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as 
        paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Definition.--Acknowledging the right of birthright 
citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th amendment to the 
Constitution, a person born in the United States shall be considered 
`subject to the jurisdiction' of the United States for purposes of 
subsection (a)(1) if the person is born in the United States of 
parents, one of whom is--
            ``(1) a citizen or national of the United States;
            ``(2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in 
        the United States whose residence is in the United States; or
            ``(3) an alien performing active service in the armed 
        forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States 
        Code).''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall 
not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any 
person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Pro Codes Act
Bill: H.R.6769 | Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. (D-FL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act or the Pro Codes Act
This bill modifies copyright protections for works that have been adopted by reference into law.
Specifically, if a work that is otherwise subject to copyright protection has been adopted or incorporated by reference, in full or in part, into any law or regulation, the original work shall be protected under copyright only if the copyright owner makes the work available for free on a publicly accessible website.

To amend title 17, United States Code, to include requirements for 
      works adopted by reference into law, 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 ``Protecting and Enhancing Public 
Access to Codes Act'' or the ``Pro Codes Act''.

SEC. 2. WORKS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO LAW.

    Chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 123. Works Incorporated by Reference into Law
    ``(a) Work Incorporated by Reference Into Law or Regulation.--An 
original work of authorship otherwise subject to protection under this 
title that has been adopted or incorporated by reference, in full or in 
part, into any Federal, State, or municipal law or regulation, shall 
retain such protection only if the owner of the copyright makes the 
work available at no monetary cost for viewing by the public in 
electronic form on a publicly accessible website in a location on the 
website that is readily accessible to the public.
    ``(b) Burden of Proof.--In any cause of action in which a party 
asserts that the owner of a copyright has failed to comply with the 
requirements of subsection (a), the burden of proof shall be on the 
party making such an assertion to prove that the owner of the copyright 
has failed to comply.
    ``(c) Transparency.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as 
inconsistent with the requirements for transparency in Federal 
expenditure information as set forth in the DATA Act (Public Law 113-
101; 31 U.S.C. 6101).''.
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Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.121 | Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila (D-TX)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

To provide for the hiring of 200 additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
 Firearms and Explosives agents and investigators to enforce gun laws.

    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 ``Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    The Congress finds as follows:
            (1) On average, more than 100,000 people in the United 
        States are shot in murders, assaults, and other crimes and more 
        than 32,000 people die from gun violence annually, including 
        2,677 children under 18 years of age.
            (2) Many of these crimes were committed by people who never 
        should have been able to purchase a gun.
            (3) Each year hundreds of law enforcement officers lose 
        their lives to gun violence, having been shot to death while 
        protecting their communities.
            (4) Millions of guns are sold every year in ``no questions 
        asked'' transactions and experts estimate that 40 percent of 
        guns now sold in the United States are sold without a 
        background check of the purchaser.

SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES 
              AGENTS AND INVESTIGATORS.

    The Attorney General may hire 200 individuals to serve as agents 
and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and 
Explosives, in addition to any individuals so serving as of the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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MAZE in Transit Act
Bill: S.502 | Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
More Access to ZEV Equipment in Transit Act or the MAZE in Transit Act
This bill modifies the definition of capital project to make zero-emission vehicle fueling technology projects eligible for federal funding. A zero-emission vehicle is defined as a low or no emission vehicle that produces no carbon or particulate matter.

To amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to incorporate 
   zero-emission fueling technology into the definition of ``capital 
                               project''.

    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 ``More Access to ZEV Equipment in 
Transit Act'' or the ``MAZE in Transit Act''.

SEC. 2. ZERO-EMISSION FUELING TECHNOLOGY.

    Section 5302(3)(G)(v) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subclauses (XII), (XIII), and (XIV) as 
        subclauses (XIII), (XIV), and (XV), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subclause (XI) the following:
                                    ``(XII) technology to fuel a zero 
                                emission vehicle (as defined in section 
                                5339(c));''.
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3336 | Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed (D-HI)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2021
This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.

To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the 
   numerical limitations on immigrant visas, 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 ``Filipino Veterans Family 
Reunification Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMIT.

    Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1151(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(F) Aliens who--
                    ``(i) are eligible for a visa under paragraph (1) 
                or (3) of section 203(a); and
                    ``(ii) have a parent (regardless of whether the 
                parent is living or dead) who was naturalized pursuant 
                to--
                            ``(I) section 405 of the Immigration Act of 
                        1990 (Public Law 101-649; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); 
                        or
                            ``(II) title III of the Act of October 14, 
                        1940 (54 Stat. 1137, chapter 876), as added by 
                        section 1001 of the Second War Powers Act, 1942 
                        (56 Stat. 182, chapter 199).''.
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A bill to amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
Bill: S.3313 | Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:

This bill extends until May 8, 2038, the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in Illinois.

To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the 
   authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Abraham 
                    Lincoln National Heritage Area.

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

SECTION 1. ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    Section 451 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (54 
U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110-229; 122 Stat. 824) is amended by 
striking ``the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of 
this subtitle'' and inserting ``May 8, 2038''.
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Territorial Economic Recovery Act
Bill: H.R.1426 | Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. (D-VI)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Territorial Economic Recovery Act
This bill restores the favorable tax treatment of investment in U.S. territories and possessions. It treats such investment as domestic rather than foreign investment and requires investors to have an active trade or business in a U.S. territory or possession with a certain percentage of income derived from such territory or possession.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain amounts 
  from the tested income of controlled foreign corporations, 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 ``Territorial Economic Recovery Act''.

SEC. 2. INCOME OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED POSSESSION CORPORATIONS EXCLUDED 
              FROM TESTED INCOME.

    (a) In General.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended--
            (1) in subsection (c)(2)(A)(i), by striking ``and'' at the 
        end of subclause (IV), by striking ``over'' at the end of 
        subclause (V) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end 
        the following new subclause:
                                    ``(VI) any income of a qualified 
                                possession corporation that is 
                                effectively connected with the active 
                                conduct of a trade or business within a 
                                possession of the United States, 
                                over''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
    ``(g) Possession of the United States.--For purposes of this 
section, the term `possession of the United States' means Puerto Rico, 
the Virgin Islands, and any specified possession described in section 
931(c).
    ``(h) Qualified Possession Corporation.--For purposes of this 
section, the term `qualified possession corporation' means any 
controlled foreign corporation for any taxable year, if, for the 3-year 
period (or the period during which the controlled foreign corporation 
has been in existence, if shorter) ending in the taxable year preceding 
the taxable year in which the determination is made--
            ``(1) 80 percent or more of the gross income of such 
        corporation was derived from sources within a possession of the 
        United States, and
            ``(2) 75 percent or more of the gross income of such 
        corporation was effectively connected with the active conduct 
        of a trade or business within a possession of the United 
        States.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 
31, 2020, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which 
or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.
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Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022
Bill: S.3798 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

To prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum 
      products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran.

    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 ``Preempting Misguided Appeasement and 
Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL, PETROLEUM, PETROLEUM 
              PRODUCTS, AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FROM VENEZUELA AND 
              IRAN.

    (a) Finding.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and 
        Trade provides for security exceptions to the rules of the 
        World Trade Organization to allow a member of the World Trade 
        Organization to take actions ``necessary for the protection of 
        its essential security interests'' during ``time of war or 
        other emergency in international relations'' or ``to prevent 
        any contracting party from taking any action in pursuance of 
        its obligations under the United Nations Charter for the 
        maintenance of international peace and security''.
            (2) The actions of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and 
        the Islamic Republic of Iran to finance and facilitate the 
        participation of foreign terrorist organizations in ongoing 
        conflicts and illicit activities, in a manner that is 
        detrimental to the security interests of the United States, 
        warrants taking action under that Article.
    (b) Prohibition.--The importation of crude oil, petroleum, 
petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran 
is prohibited.
    (c) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (b) does not apply 
with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, or liquefied 
natural gas seized by the United States Government for violations of 
sanctions imposed by the United States.
    (d) Effective Date.--The prohibition under subsection (b) applies 
with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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IRAN Negotiations Act
Bill: H.R.7490 | Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve (R-OH)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
Investigating Russian Ambitions in Nuclear Negotiations Act or the IRAN Negotiations Act
This bill requires the President to, within five calendar days of reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, report to Congress describing any benefits that will accrue to Russia as a result of the agreement.

To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on benefits to 
 the Russian Federation as a result of an agreement with Iran relating 
                    to the nuclear program of Iran.

    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 ``Investigating Russian Ambitions in 
Nuclear Negotiations Act'' or the ``IRAN Negotiations Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON BENEFITS TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AS A RESULT OF AN 
              AGREEMENT WITH IRAN RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM OF 
              IRAN.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 5 calendar days after reaching an 
agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran, the 
President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate 
a report describing the benefits that will accrue to the Russian 
Federation as a result of such agreement.
    (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include 
the following:
            (1) A description of the role Russian negotiators played in 
        developing and negotiating the agreement.
            (2) A description of the expected economic benefits likely 
        to accrue to the Russian economy as a result of the agreement.
            (3) A description of the expected economic and technical 
        benefits likely to be experienced by the Russian defense and 
        nuclear energy sector, including known, planned contracts 
        between Russian and Iranian entities, as a result of 
        cooperation made possible by the agreement.
            (4) An analysis of new avenues for sanctions evasion made 
        available to Russia as a result of the agreement.
    (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted 
in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary.
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TSP Act
Bill: S.1742 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act or the TSP Act
This bill prohibits any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in a security that is listed on an exchange in a jurisdiction in which the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is prevented from conducting the mandatory inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm because of a position taken by an authority in that jurisdiction.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that sums in the 
 Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed 
         on certain foreign exchanges, 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 ``Taxpayers and Savers Protection 
Act'' or the ``TSP Act''.

SEC. 2. INVESTMENT OF THRIFT SAVINGS FUND.

    Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(i)(1) In this subsection--
            ``(A) the term `PCAOB' means the Public Company Accounting 
        Oversight Board; and
            ``(B) the term `registered public accounting firm' has the 
        meaning given the term in section 2(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley 
        Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7201(a)).
    ``(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no sums 
in the Thrift Savings Fund may be invested in any security that is 
listed on an exchange in a jurisdiction in which the PCAOB is prevented 
from conducting a complete inspection or investigation of a registered 
public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 
2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in 
that jurisdiction, as determined by the PCAOB.
    ``(3) The Board shall consult with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission on a biennial basis in order to ensure compliance with 
paragraph (2).''.
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