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Title: Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
This bill requires the Department of State to revoke passports for certain individuals who fail to make child support payments.
Under current law, if the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that an individual owes more than $2,500 in child support, the Department of State must refuse to issue the individual a passport and may revoke a previously issued passport. Under the bill, State must revoke the previously issued passport.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8193 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 8193

To require the Secretary of State to revoke any United States passport 
issued to an individual, on receipt of a certification by the Secretary 
 of Health and Human Services that the individual has a child support 
                      arrearage exceeding $2,500.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 22, 2022

Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
   Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 
  Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To require the Secretary of State to revoke any United States passport 
issued to an individual, on receipt of a certification by the Secretary 
 of Health and Human Services that the individual has a child support 
                      arrearage exceeding $2,500.

    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 ``Ensuring Children Receive Support 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REVOCATION OF PASSPORTS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A CHILD 
              SUPPORT ARREARAGE EXCEEDING $2,500.

    Section 452(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 652(k)) is 
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, revocation, or 
        limitation'' and inserting ``or revocation''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by striking ``may revoke, restrict, or limit'' 
                and inserting ``revoke''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``, and notify such individual of 
                the taking of any such action'' before the period.
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Title: To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to prohibit the local regulation of pesticide use, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to prohibit local regulations relating to the sale, distribution, labeling, application, or use of any pesticide or device subject to regulation by a state or the Environmental Protection Agency under FIFRA.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7266 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7266

  To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to 
prohibit the local regulation of pesticide use, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 29, 2022

 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Baird, Mr. Balderson, 
   Mr. Valadao, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. Mann, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Allen, Mr. 
     Austin Scott of Georgia, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, and Mr. Newhouse) 
 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
                              Agriculture

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to 
prohibit the local regulation of pesticide use, 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. PROHIBITING LOCAL REGULATION OF PESTICIDE USE.

    Section 24 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide 
Act (7 U.S.C. 136v) is amended--
            (1) in the section heading by inserting ``and localities'' 
        after ``states''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(d) Local Regulation Prohibited.--A political subdivision of a 
State shall not impose, or continue in effect, any requirement relating 
to the sale, distribution, labeling, application, or use of any 
pesticide or device subject to regulation by a State pursuant to this 
section or by the Administrator under this Act.''.
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Title: Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool. This is an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels.
The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.
The Government Accountability Office must also study the effectiveness of internet connectivity in improving maternal health outcomes and other issues.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1218 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1218

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on 
        maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 23, 2021

 Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) 
 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
                          Energy and Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on 
        maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

    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 ``Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives 
Act''.

SEC. 2. MAPPING BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AND MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.

    (a) Incorporation of Maternal Health Outcome Data.--The Federal 
Communications Commission shall incorporate data on maternal health 
outcomes for not less than 1 year postpartum, as recommended by the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under subsection (b), into 
the most recently available broadband health mapping tools of the 
Commission.
    (b) Consultation With CDC.--The Federal Communications Commission 
shall consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
regarding the maternal health outcomes that should be incorporated into 
the most recently available broadband health mapping tools of the 
Commission under subsection (a).

SEC. 3. GAO STUDY.

    Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Comptroller General of the United States shall study and submit to 
Congress a report on--
            (1) the effectiveness of internet connectivity in reducing 
        maternal morbidity rates; and
            (2) who is best suited to take responsibility for ensuring 
        better internet connectivity to reduce maternal morbidity 
        rates.
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Title: Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021
This bill allows health care providers to disregard federal, state, or local laws or guidelines that prioritize COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations for essential workers and other at-risk groups when necessary to prevent the expiration of a vaccine dose.
If a dose cannot be administered to a member of a prioritized group before it expires, a provider may vaccinate an individual in a lower priority group.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 387 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 387

 To prevent doses of vaccines for COVID-19 from being wasted, and for 
                            other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 21, 2021

  Mr. Budd (for himself and Mr. Garcia of California) introduced the 
   following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To prevent doses of vaccines for COVID-19 from being wasted, 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 ``Vaccinate More Americans Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PHASED ALLOCATION INAPPLICABLE WHERE IT IS REASONABLY NECESSARY 
              TO PREVENT THE EXPIRATION OF ANY DOSE OF VACCINE FOR 
              COVID-19.

    (a) In General.--Where it is reasonably necessary to prevent the 
expiration of any dose of vaccine for COVID-19 purchased from the 
Federal Government, a vaccine provider may--
            (1) disregard any phased allocation of such dose under 
        applicable Federal, State, and local law; and
            (2) administer such dose to an individual who is in the 
        next phased allocation group under applicable Federal, State, 
        and local law for which the vaccine provider can locate 
        individuals available and willing to receive the dose.
    (b) Preemption.--Subsection (a) preempts any State or local law to 
the contrary.
    (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be 
construed to override Federal, State, or local law other than with 
respect to the phased allocation of dosing.
    (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``phased allocation'' 
means the prioritization of groups for the receipt of the vaccine for 
COVID-19 as determined by appropriate public health authorities.
    (e) Sunset.--Subsection (a) shall cease to apply at the end of the 
public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof.
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Title: Retirement Freedom Act
Policy area: Health

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

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1166 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1166

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


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 18, 2021

   Mr. Palmer (for himself, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Roy, Mr. Cloud, and Mr. 
   Norman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Ways and Means

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


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

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Freedom Act''.

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

    Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A 
of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and 
manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an 
election, such individual--
            (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the 
        Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt 
        back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process 
        determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any 
        penalty;
            (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under 
        title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; 
        and
            (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under 
        such part A for items and services furnished prior to making 
        such election.
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Title: To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill redesignates as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park the Gravelly Point Park located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4364 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4364

To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington 
  Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan 
                 Memorial Park, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 6, 2021

 Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Buck, 
Mr. LaMalfa, and Mr. McKinley) introduced the following bill; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington 
  Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan 
                 Memorial Park, 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. REDESIGNATION.

    Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial 
Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, shall be redesignated as the 
``Nancy Reagan Memorial Park''.

SEC. 2. REFERENCES.

    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to Gravelly Point Park shall be deemed to 
be a reference to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park.
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Title: Chincoteague Water Well Replacement Act
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Chincoteague Water Well Replacement Act
This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to reimburse the town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs associated with the removal, relocation, and replacement of drinking water wells located on NASA property.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9106 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 9106

   To provide for drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, 
                   Virginia, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 30, 2022

  Mrs. Luria introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To provide for drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, 
                   Virginia, 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 ``Chincoteague Water Well Replacement 
Act''.

SEC. 2. DRINKING WATER WELL REPLACEMENT FOR CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGINIA.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during 
the ten-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
division, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration may enter into one or more agreements with the town of 
Chincoteague, Virginia, to reimburse the town for costs that are 
directly associated with--
            (1) the removal of drinking water wells located on property 
        administered by the Administration;
            (2) the relocation of such wells to property under the 
        administrative control, through lease, ownership, or easement, 
        of the town; and
            (3) the installation or development of alternative drinking 
        water infrastructure.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated $14,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available 
until expended, subject to the time period specified in subsection (a).
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Title: Improving College Affordability for our Guard and Reserve Act
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Improving College Affordability for our Guard and Reserve Act
This bill authorizes all members of the Armed Forces—including reservists or those in the National Guard and regardless of their duty status—to claim independent student status when applying for federal financial aid. Currently, active duty service members and veterans of the Armed Forces may claim such independent student status.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1536 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1536

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include all members of the 
Armed Forces in the definition of ``independent student'' for purposes 
 of determining the eligibility of such members for Federal financial 
                  assistance, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 3, 2021

Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, 
and Mr. Trone) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Education and Labor

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include all members of the 
Armed Forces in the definition of ``independent student'' for purposes 
 of determining the eligibility of such members for Federal financial 
                  assistance, 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 ``Improving College Affordability for 
our Guard and Reserve Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT STUDENT.

    Section 480(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1087vv(d)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (I) 
                as subparagraphs (F) through (J), respectively; and
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the 
                following:
                    ``(D) is a veteran of the Armed Forces (as defined 
                in subsection (c)(1));
                    ``(E) is a member of the Armed Forces (including 
                the National Guard or Reserve) without regard to 
                whether such individual is serving on active duty;''; 
                and
            (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(I)'' and 
        inserting ``paragraph (1)(J)''.
                                 <all>
Title: Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
This bill includes certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel for purposes of elementary and secondary education.
Specifically, the bill revises the definition of specialized instructional support personnel in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include qualified mental health professionals involved in providing mental health services for students. These professionals include, among others, marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and clinical psychologists.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6709 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6709

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include 
   certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional 
                           support personnel.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 11, 2022

   Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include 
   certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional 
                           support personnel.

    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 ``Improving Mental Health in Schools 
Act''.

SEC. 2. SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL.

    Section 8101(47)(A)(i) of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(47)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``and 
school psychologists'' and inserting ``school psychologists, and other 
qualified mental health professionals involved in providing mental 
health services for students, including marriage and family therapists, 
licensed professional clinical counselors, licensed clinical social 
workers, and clinical psychologists (including individuals completing 
supervised postgraduate hours required to become a marriage and family 
therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed clinical 
social worker, or clinical psychologist)''.
                                 <all>
Title: American Science First Act
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
American Science First Act
This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from providing grants or other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4734 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4734

   To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from 
  awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist 
    military companies and their affiliates, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 28, 2021

  Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from 
  awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist 
    military companies and their affiliates, 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 ``American Science First Act''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANTS AND OTHER 
              FORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO CHINESE COMMUNIST MILITARY 
              COMPANIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Director of the National Science Foundation may not provide grants or 
other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is 
affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited 
to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with--
            (1) an entity included on the list maintained and set forth 
        in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration 
        Regulations;
            (2) a company on the list required by section 1237 of the 
        Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note), or 
        required by section 1260H of the Mac Thornberry National 
        Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
        283), or any successor list; or
            (3) any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned 
        by or controlled by, an entity described in paragraph (1) or 
        (2).
    (b) Export Administration Regulations Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means the regulations 
set forth in subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal 
Regulations, or successor regulations.
                                 <all>
Title: To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
This bill allows states to observe daylight savings time year-round. (States may already choose to observe standard time year-round.)

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5826 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 5826

 To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, 
                        and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 2, 2021

Mr. Rogers of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred 
                to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, 
                        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. OPTIONAL YEAR-LONG APPLICATION OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.

    Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is 
amended--
            (1) by inserting ``or may by law apply the advancement of 
        time described in this section for the duration of the year,'' 
        after ``may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this 
        subsection providing for the advancement of time,'';
            (2) by striking ``the standard time otherwise applicable 
        during that period'' and inserting ``the same standard time'';
            (3) by striking ``may by law exempt either the entire State 
        as provided in (1) or'' and inserting ``, by law, may apply 
        either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the 
        entire State,''; and
            (4) by inserting ``, or may apply the advancement of time 
        for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State 
        lying within any time zone'' before the period at the end.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill includes medically necessary cranial prostheses (e.g., wigs) as covered durable medical equipment under the Medicare program.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5430 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>






117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 5430

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for 
 wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for 
                            other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 30, 2021

 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Ms. Pressley, and Mr. Quigley) introduced 
 the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
  Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a 
 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
                          committee concerned

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for 
 wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for 
                            other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. PROVIDING COVERAGE FOR WIGS AS DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 
              UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.

    Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(n)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term 
also includes cranial prostheses furnished to an individual, but only 
where the dermatologist, oncologist, or attending physician of the 
individual certifies in writing the medical necessity of such 
prostheses as part of a proposed course of rehabilitative treatment.''.
                                 <all>
Title: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate 77416 as the single, unique ZIP Code for Sargent, Texas, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S Postal Service to designate 77416 as the single, unique ZIP Code for Sargent, Texas.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4221 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4221

 To direct the United States Postal Service to designate 77416 as the 
  single, unique ZIP Code for Sargent, Texas, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 29, 2021

  Mr. Cloud introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                   Committee on Oversight and Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To direct the United States Postal Service to designate 77416 as the 
  single, unique ZIP Code for Sargent, Texas, 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. ZIP CODE FOR SARGENT, TEXAS.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the United States Postal Service shall designate 77416 as the single, 
unique ZIP Code applicable to Sargent, Texas.
                                 <all>
Title: Deepwater Port Parity Act
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Deepwater Port Parity Act
This bill authorizes the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to allow the construction of a deepwater port in federal waters off the state to which the port is to be directly connected by pipeline if the state developed an approved coastal zone management program and withdrew the program prior to January 1, 2012. Currently, a deepwater port may only be licensed by MARAD if the state developed, or is making reasonable progress toward developing, such a program. Alaska is the only state that withdrew its program before 2012. A deepwater port is any man-made structure other than a vessel that is located beyond state seaward boundaries and that is used or intended for use as a port or terminal for the transportation, storage, or further handling of oil or natural gas.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1189 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1189

 To amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to permit the construction of 
  deepwater ports in Federal water adjacent to certain coastal States 
      that do not have an active Coastal Zone Management Program.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 18, 2021

  Mr. Young introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
             Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to permit the construction of 
  deepwater ports in Federal water adjacent to certain coastal States 
      that do not have an active Coastal Zone Management Program.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Deepwater Port Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO DEEPWATER PORT ACT OF 1974.

    The Deepwater Port Act of 1974 is amended--
            (1) in section 4(c)(9) (33 U.S.C. 1503(c)(9)), by inserting 
        ``except for a State which developed an approved coastal zone 
        management program pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act 
        of 1972 and had withdrawn such plan prior to January 1, 2012'' 
        before ``the adjacent coastal State''; and
            (2) in section 9(c) (33 U.S.C. 1508(c)), by striking ``The 
        Secretary'' and inserting ``Except for a State which developed 
        an approved coastal zone management program pursuant to the 
        Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 and had withdrawn such plan 
        prior to January 1, 2012, the Secretary''.
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Title: Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams targeting older adults. Specifically, the commission must

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 446 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 446

To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress 
          on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 25, 2021

 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself and Mr. Balderson) introduced the 
   following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

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                                 A BILL


 
To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress 
          on scams targeting seniors, 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 Seniors from Emergency 
Scams Act''.

SEC. 2. FTC REPORT ON SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS DURING EMERGENCIES.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the 
``Commission'') shall submit a report to Congress including--
            (1) a description of the number and types of scams 
        identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior 
        citizens; and
            (2) policy recommendations to prevent such scams, 
        especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies.

SEC. 3. INCREASING AWARENESS OF SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS.

    (a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the 
latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams 
targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and 
adult protective service agencies.
    (b) Coordination With Media Outlets and Law Enforcement.--The 
Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to 
distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission 
pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and 
caregivers.
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Title: Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to periodically report to Congress on the serious adverse events in connection with a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine that have been reported to either agency.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1473 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1473

 To require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the 
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report to Congress all 
serious adverse events that are reported to such agencies in connection 
   with administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 1, 2021

  Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                                 A BILL


 
 To require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the 
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report to Congress all 
serious adverse events that are reported to such agencies in connection 
   with administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, 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 ``Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS IN CONNECTION 
              WITH COVID-19 VACCINES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter, the Commissioner of Food and 
Drugs and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, acting jointly, shall submit a report to the Congress on 
all serious adverse events that are reported--
            (1) to either agency pursuant to the Vaccine Adverse Event 
        Reporting System or otherwise during the period covered by the 
        report; and
            (2) in connection with a COVID-19 vaccine.
    (b) Initial Report.--The reporting period of the initial report 
under subsection (a) shall begin on the date when the Commissioner of 
Food and Drugs first authorized emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine 
under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 360bbb-3).
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Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1550 State Road S-38-211 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the "J.I. Washington Post Office Building".
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1550 State Road S-38-211 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the "J.I. Washington Post Office Building."

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5349 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 5349

 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
   at 1550 State Road S-38-211 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the 
               ``J.I. Washington Post Office Building''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 23, 2021

 Mr. Clyburn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                   Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                                 A BILL


 
 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
   at 1550 State Road S-38-211 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the 
               ``J.I. Washington Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. J.I. WASHINGTON POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1550 State Road S-38-211 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, 
shall be known and designated as the ``J.I. Washington Post Office 
Building''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``J.I. 
Washington Post Office Building''.
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Title: Transparency in COVID–19 Vaccination Act
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccination Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publicly disclose information about all adverse events that have arisen from COVID-19 vaccines, the statistical occurrence of such events, and adverse effects from clinical trials or other studies.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5719 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 5719

   To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly 
  disclose information regarding adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 25, 2021

 Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Duncan) introduced the following bill; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly 
  disclose information regarding adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccination 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINES.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disclose to the 
public--
            (1) all adverse events that have arisen from administration 
        of COVID-19 vaccines;
            (2) an outline of the statistical occurrence and likelihood 
        of adverse events from administration of such vaccines; and
            (3) information concerning adverse effects of such vaccines 
        taken from findings of clinical trials or other studies.
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Title: Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed Act of 2021
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed Act of 2021
This bill allows the tax deduction for health insurance costs in determining net earnings from self-employment.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4558 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4558

 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for 
       health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 20, 2021

  Mr. Delgado (for himself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following 
      bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for 
       health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Fairness for the Self-Employed 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS ALLOWED IN COMPUTING SELF-
              EMPLOYMENT TAXES.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (l) of section 162 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and by 
redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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