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Title: Safe Skies Act of 2021
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.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4075 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4075

  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.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 23, 2021

Mr. Carbajal (for himself, Mr. Katko, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Fitzpatrick, 
 Mr. Kahele, Mr. Van Drew, and Mr. Garamendi) introduced the following 
    bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  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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Title: Protecting Homeowners in Bankruptcy Act of 2021
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Protecting Homeowners in Bankruptcy Act of 2021
This bill increases the homestead exemption an individual debtor can claim in a bankruptcy to $100,000. The homestead exemption allows a debtor to exempt from property of the estate the debtor's interest in property used as the debtor's residence or interest in a burial plot for the debtor.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 242 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 242

 To amend title 11 of the United States Code to increase the amount of 
                   the allowable homestead exemption.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 11, 2021

 Ms. Dean (for herself and Mr. Nadler) introduced the following bill; 
          which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 11 of the United States Code to increase the amount of 
                   the allowable homestead exemption.

    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 Homeowners in Bankruptcy 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

    Section 522 of title 11 of the United States code, is amended--
            (1) in subsection (d)(1) by striking ``$15,000'' and 
        inserting ``$100,000''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(r) Notwithstanding any other provision of applicable 
nonbankruptcy law, a debtor in any State may exempt from property of 
the estate the property described in subsection (d)(1) not to exceed 
the value in subsection (d)(1) if the exemption for such property 
permitted by applicable nonbankruptcy law is lower than that amount.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act 
and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
    (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act 
shall not apply to cases commenced under title of the United States 
Code before the effective date of this Act.
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Title: To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3860 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3860

To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a 
                     vaccination against COVID-19.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 14, 2021

 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Roy, Mr. Gooden of Texas, Mrs. Greene of 
Georgia, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Perry, Mr. Steube, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Clyde, Mr. 
    Burchett, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gosar, and Mr. Mooney) introduced the 
 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a 
                     vaccination against COVID-19.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON REQUIREMENT THAT A MEMBER OF THE ARMED 
              FORCES RECEIVE A VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19.

    (a) Prohibition on Funding.--No Federal funds may be used to 
require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccination against 
COVID-19.
    (b) Prohibition on Adverse Action.--The Secretary concerned may not 
take any adverse action against a member of the Armed Forces because 
such member refuses to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The term ``adverse action'' includes the following:
                    (A) Retaliation.
                    (B) Punishment.
                    (C) Disparate treatment.
                    (D) A requirement to wear a mask.
                    (E) A requirement to reside in substandard housing.
            (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given 
        that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
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Title: Ginnie Mae Oversight and Accountability Act of 2021
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Ginnie Mae Oversight and Accountability Act of 2021
This bill requires the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) to annually testify before the appropriate congressional committees regarding the financial status of Ginnie Mae, the performance of its securities and the issuers of such securities, and any administrative or market challenges faced by Ginnie Mae's business model. (Ginnie Mae guarantees mortgage-backed securities linked to federally-backed mortgages.)

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2322 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2322

     To require the President of the Government National Mortgage 
  Association to testify annually before the Congress, and for other 
                               purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 1, 2021

 Mr. Kustoff introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Financial Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
     To require the President of the Government National Mortgage 
  Association to testify annually before the Congress, 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 ``Ginnie Mae Oversight and 
Accountability Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ANNUAL TESTIMONY.

    Subsection (a) of section 308 of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1723(a)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(1)'' after the subsection designation;
            (2) in the last undesignated paragraph, by inserting 
        ``(2)'' before ``There''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(3) The President of the Association shall appear not less 
frequently than annually before the Committee on Financial Services of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
Urban Affairs of the Senate regarding the financial status of the 
Association, the performance of its securities and the issuers of such 
securities, and any administrative or market challenges faced by the 
business model of the Association.''.
                                 <all>
Title: District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act
This bill requires the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in the District of Columbia.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6361 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6361

To require the commanding general of the District of Columbia National 
              Guard to reside in the District of Columbia.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 6, 2022

                Ms. Norton introduced the following bill

                            January 10, 2022

            Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To require the commanding general of the District of Columbia National 
              Guard to reside in the District of Columbia.

    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 ``District of Columbia National Guard 
Commanding General Residency Act''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE DISTRICT OF 
              COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD RESIDE IN THE DISTRICT OF 
              COLUMBIA.

    (a) Requirement.--Section 7 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide 
for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and 
for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-301, D.C. 
Official Code), is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
    ``(d) The Commanding General of the District of Columbia National 
Guard shall reside in the District of Columbia.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
                                 <all>
Title: MERIT Act
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Making Excellence Replace Identity Traits Act or the MERIT Act
This bill prohibits the federal government from establishing or implementing any hiring practice or program for federal employees or members of the uniformed services that uses affirmative action as a basis for personnel action, specifically affirmative action based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The bill also prohibits the award of federal funds to entities that use such a practice or program, including contractors.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3499 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3499

 To prohibit affirmative action in Federal Government hiring and other 
               personnel actions, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 2021

  Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 
   Armed Services, 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 prohibit affirmative action in Federal Government hiring and other 
               personnel actions, 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 ``Making Excellence Replace Identity 
Traits Act'' or the ``MERIT Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HIRING.

    The Federal Government may not establish, implement, or otherwise 
carry out any hiring practice or program that uses affirmative action 
based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, national origin, or disability as a basis for a personnel 
action with respect to Federal employees or members of the uniformed 
services, and no Federal funds may be provided to any entity (including 
Federal contractors (or subcontractors thereof)) that has in place any 
such practice or program.
                                 <all>
Title: To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish one or more occupational series for positions in the federal government in the fields of software development, software engineering, data science, and data management.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3533 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3533

  To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software 
 development, software engineering, data science, and data management, 
                        and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 2021

  Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Mr. Welch) introduced the following 
   bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software 
 development, software engineering, data science, and data management, 
                        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. OCCUPATIONAL SERIES FOR DIGITAL CAREER FIELDS.

    Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall, pursuant 
to chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, establish one or more 
occupational series covering Federal Government positions in the fields 
of software development, software engineering, data science, and data 
management.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in New York until May 8, 2038.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6731 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6731

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


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 15, 2022

   Mr. Higgins of New York introduced the following bill; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


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

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

SECTION 1. NIAGARA FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    Section 432 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 
(Public Law 110-229) is amended by striking ``the date that is 15 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``May 8, 
2038''.
                                 <all>
Title: Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act
This bill makes permanent the tax credit for the health insurance costs of eligible taxpayers and their family members. It also increases the credit percentage to 80% of such costs.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7823 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7823

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the health coverage 
                         tax credit permanent.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 18, 2022

  Mr. Kildee 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 make the health coverage 
                         tax credit permanent.

    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 ``Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health 
Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act''.

SEC. 2. PERMANENT CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended to read as follows:
            ``(1) In general.--The term `eligible coverage month' means 
        any month if, as of the first day of such month, the taxpayer--
                    ``(A) is an eligible individual,
                    ``(B) is covered by qualified health insurance, the 
                premium for which is paid by the taxpayer,
                    ``(C) does not have other specified coverage, and
                    ``(D) is not imprisoned under Federal, State, or 
                local authority.''.
    (b) Increase in Credit Percentage.--Section 35(a) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``72.5 percent'' and 
inserting ``80 percent''.
    (c) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 35(e)(2)(B)(i) is amended by striking ``clauses 
        (iii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A)'' and inserting 
        ``subparagraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (b)(1)''.
            (2) Subsections (b) and (e)(1) of section 7527 of the 
        Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking 
        ``72.5 percent'' and inserting ``80 percent''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to coverage months beginning after December 31, 2021.
                                 <all>
Title: Fix the Unemployment Backlogs Act
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Fix the Unemployment Backlogs Act
This bill suspends federal payments for the administration of unemployment compensation to states that have more than 45,000 unprocessed unemployment claims. These payments must remain suspended until the Department of Labor determines that the number of unprocessed unemployment claims in the state has been reduced to zero.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6224 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 6224

  To prohibit payment of administrative funding to States with a high 
  backlog of unprocessed unemployment claims, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 9, 2021

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To prohibit payment of administrative funding to States with a high 
  backlog of unprocessed unemployment claims, 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 ``Fix the Unemployment Backlogs Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING TO STATES WITH 
              HIGH BACKLOG OF UNPROCESSED UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS.

    (a) In General.--In the case of any State in which the Secretary of 
Labor determines, as of the date of enactment of this Act, that the 
number of unprocessed unemployment claims in the State is in excess of 
45,000, the Secretary of Labor shall make no certification for payment 
of amounts for unemployment compensation administration under section 
302 of the Social Security Act to such State at any time following the 
date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act unless 
the Secretary determines at such time that the number of unprocessed 
unemployment claims in the State has been reduced to zero.
    (b) Definition of Unprocessed Unemployment Claim.--For purposes of 
subsection (a), the term ``unprocessed unemployment claim'' means, with 
respect to a State, a claim for unemployment compensation filed in the 
State for which a determination of initial eligibility has not been 
made within 21 days of the date of filing.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill revises the royalty rates for leases on federal land to produce coal, oil, and gas. Specifically the bill caps the royalty rate for coal and establishes a royalty rate for oil and gas.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4219 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4219

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases 
  for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for 
                            other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 29, 2021

  Ms. Cheney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases 
  for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, 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. ADJUSTMENTS TO ROYALTY RATES FROM MINERAL LEASING.

    (a) Coal Leasing Rates.--Section 7(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act 
(30 U.S.C. 207(a)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``less than 12\1/2\ per centum'' and 
        inserting ``more than 12.5 percent''; and
            (2) by striking ``, except the Secretary may determine a 
        lesser amount in the case of coal recovered by underground 
        mining operations''.
    (b) Oil and Gas Leasing Rates.--Section 17(b)(1)(A) of the Mineral 
Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``not less than''; and
            (2) by inserting ``except in a case in which a different 
        rate is established pursuant to section 31'' after ``sold from 
        the lease''.
                                 <all>
Title: To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from (1) establishing or maintaining any verification process for access to online accounts of the Internal Revenue Service that uses biometric or geolocation information from mobile network operators; or (2) collecting, storing, or sharing such biometric or geolocation information without either express consent from the taxpayer to whom such information belongs or a court order.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6674 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6674

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to 
   submit biometric information or geolocation information to access 
                online services, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 9, 2022

 Mr. Gooden of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred 
                   to the Committee on Ways and Means

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to 
   submit biometric information or geolocation information to access 
                online services, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON REQUIRED USE OR COLLECTION OF BIOMETRICS, 
              GEOLOCATION DATA FOR ACCESS TO ONLINE SERVICES.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's 
delegate) may not establish or maintain any verification process for 
access to online accounts or services of the Internal Revenue Service 
which uses biometric information or geolocation information from mobile 
network operators.
    (b) Collection Prohibited Without Consent or Warrant.--The 
Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may not 
collect, store, or share biometric information or geolocation 
information from mobile network operators without either express 
consent from the taxpayer to whom such information belongs or a court 
order.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill permits state, tribal, and territorial governments to use designated COVID-19 relief funding to support mental and behavioral health programs. Currently, this funding is available to eligible governments through December 31, 2024, for responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts; supporting essential workers and businesses; maintaining government services; and investing in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4649 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 4649

 To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of 
   the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and 
          behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 22, 2021

 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Ms. Schrier) introduced 
 the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                               and Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of 
   the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and 
          behavioral health programs, 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. USE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUND TO SUPPORT 
              STATE-BASED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.

    Section 602(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802(c)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) Additional allowed use.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
        (1), a State, territory, or Indian Tribe may use the funds 
        provided under this section or transferred pursuant to section 
        603(c)(4) to establish a trust fund to support mental and 
        behavioral health programs at the State, territorial, or Tribal 
        level.''.
                                 <all>
Title: For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
Provides for the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5408 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 5408

        For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 28, 2021

 Mr. Ferguson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
        For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.

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

SECTION 1. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MICHAEL 
              JANSSEN AND STEVEN PASSANTINO.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 
Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino shall, during any period they are 
employed as series 1895 officers of the U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, be 
deemed to be performing service as a law enforcement officer (as that 
term is defined in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code) under 
chapter 84 of such title, and shall be subject to the terms and 
conditions applicable under such chapter to such officers.
    (b) Creditable Service; Deposit.--Any creditable service performed 
before the date of enactment of this Act by Michael Janssen and Steven 
Passantino under such chapter 84 as such series 1895 officers shall be 
deemed to be service as such a law enforcement officer, but only if 
they meet the deposit requirements of section 8411(f) of such title 5 
with respect to such service.
                                 <all>
Title: To require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and offers training to, State and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Defense to ensure that it shares best practices with, and offers training to, state and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8390 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 8390

To require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and 
 offers training to, State and local first responders regarding how to 
  most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 14, 2022

    Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                                 A BILL


 
To require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and 
 offers training to, State and local first responders regarding how to 
  most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.

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

SECTION 1. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND INFORMATION 
              FOR FIRST RESPONDERS REGARDING AID FOR VICTIMS OF TRAUMA-
              RELATED INJURIES.

    The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of 
Defense shares best practices with, and offers training to, State and 
local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims 
who experience trauma-related injuries.
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Title: Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2021
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2021
This bill requires the share of federal funds for cancer research that is allocated to pediatric cancer research to equal the percentage of the U.S. population that is under the age of 18.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2210 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2210

 To ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are 
                dedicated to pediatric cancer research.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 26, 2021

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer, Ms. Stefanik, Mrs. Murphy 
   of Florida, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kim of New Jersey, Ms. 
 Herrera Beutler, and Mr. Evans) introduced the following bill; which 
          was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                                 A BILL


 
 To ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are 
                dedicated to pediatric cancer research.

    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 ``Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. PERCENTAGE OF FEDERAL CANCER RESEARCH FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE USED 
              FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.

    (a) In General.--For fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal 
year, the President shall ensure that, of the total amount of Federal 
funds obligated for cancer research, the percentage obligated for 
pediatric cancer research is equal to the percentage described in 
subsection (b).
    (b) Percentage.--The percentage described in this subsection is the 
percentage constituted by the ratio of the number of individuals who 
are under the age of 18 residing in the United States at the end of the 
fiscal year preceding the fiscal year to which subsection (a) is being 
applied, to the total number of individuals residing in the United 
States at such time, as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
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Title: H–4 Work Authorization Act
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
H-4 Work Authorization Act
This bill provides automatic employment authorization to a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) admitted into the United States as a spouse of an H-1B visa holder (a nonimmigrant worker who is in a special occupation or a fashion model).
Currently, a spouse of an H-1B visa holder must apply separately to receive employment authorization.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7442 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7442

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to provide employment authorization to certain alien 
                    spouses, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 7, 2022

 Ms. Bourdeaux (for herself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following 
       bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to provide employment authorization to certain alien 
                    spouses, 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 ``H-4 Work Authorization Act''.

SEC. 2. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN ALIEN SPOUSES.

    Section 214(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1184(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) In the case of an alien spouse admitted under section 
        101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), who is accompanying or following to join a 
        principal alien admitted under such section, the Secretary of 
        Homeland Security shall authorize the alien spouse to engage in 
        employment in the United States incident to status and provide 
        the spouse with an `employment authorized' endorsement or other 
        appropriate work permit.''.
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Title: District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
Policy area: Law

Summary:
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
This bill provides authority for the Council of the District of Columbia to enact any law, resolution, or rule relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the District courts.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6253 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 6253

 To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council 
     of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the 
   organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 13, 2021

  Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                   Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council 
     of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the 
   organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts.

    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 ``District of Columbia Courts Home 
Rule Act''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ENACT LAWS WITH 
              RESPECT TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS.

    Section 602(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1-
206.02(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
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Title: Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
This bill extends the period during which the Department of the Interior may make grants or provide assistance for the Yuma Crossing Heritage Area in Arizona through FY2036.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7157 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7157

        To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 2022

  Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
        To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

    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 ``Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area 
Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE YUMA CROSSING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

    Section 7 of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 
(54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106-319; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat. 
3802) is amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
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Title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Law

Summary:
This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 44 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 H. R. 44

   To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United 
States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive 
 jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for 
                            other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 4, 2021

  Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
   To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United 
States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive 
 jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, 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. JURISDICTION OVER CASES ARISING UNDER THE IMMIGRATION LAWS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1370. Jurisdiction over cases arising under the immigration laws
    ``(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the district 
court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction 
over--
            ``(1) any case arising under the immigration laws (as such 
        term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and 
        Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.)); or
            ``(2) any claim brought by any foreign national challenging 
        an order of removal from the United States or any other action 
        authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.''.
    (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
chapter 84 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following:

``1370. Jurisdiction over cases arising under the immigration laws.''.
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