hheiden/us-congress-bill-policy-115_117 huggingface dataset:
Title: Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the average waiting time to get a visitor visa interview at each diplomatic or consular post.  For each post where the average waiting time is longer than 300 days, the State Department must temporarily reassign personnel at that post to shorten the waiting time.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9141 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 9141

 To reduce appointment wait times for certain nonimmigrant visas known 
               as visitor visas, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 7, 2022

Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Ms. Wild, Mr. Trone, Mr. 
 Gimenez, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Ms. Titus, Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Newhouse, 
 Mr. Horsford, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Case, Mr. 
Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Kuster, and Ms. Plaskett) introduced the following 
       bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To reduce appointment wait times for certain nonimmigrant visas known 
               as visitor visas, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction 
Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT AND REASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR EXCESSIVE VISITOR VISA 
              WAIT TIMES.

    (a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that includes--
            (1) a list of each diplomatic and consular post at which 
        the average waiting period, beginning on the date an individual 
        submits an application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 
        101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
        1101) (commonly referred to as a ``visitor visa'') and the date 
        such individual is granted an interview for such a visa, 
        exceeds 100 days; and
            (2) an explanation of the concrete steps taken at each such 
        post in order to reduce such average waiting period.
    (b) Reassignment of Personnel.--With respect to any diplomatic or 
consular posts at which the average waiting period described in 
subsection (a)(1) exceeds 300 days, the Secretary of State shall, as 
appropriate, temporarily reassign appropriate personnel of the 
Department of State to directly assist consular staff at such posts in 
order to reduce such average waiting period.
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Title: To allow the Secretary of the Interior to authorize geological and geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to authorize certain geological and geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities. The surveys must cover areas of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf that are not subject to existing moratoria on oil and gas leasing.
Authorized surveys are deemed to comply with applicable laws to protect marine mammals and endangered species.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9004 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 9004

  To allow the Secretary of the Interior to authorize geological and 
       geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 28, 2022

   Mr. Graves of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To allow the Secretary of the Interior to authorize geological and 
       geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.

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

SECTION 1. OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION LICENSING.

    The Secretary of the Interior shall authorize geological and 
geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities on the Gulf of 
Mexico Outer Continental Shelf, except within areas subject to existing 
oil and gas leasing moratoria. Such authorizations shall be issued 
within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall, as 
applicable to survey type, comply with the mitigation and monitoring 
measures in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of section 
217.184 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on 
January 1, 2022), and section 217.185 of title 50, Code of Federal 
Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2022). Geological and 
geophysical surveys authorized pursuant to this section are deemed to 
be in full compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 
1531 et seq.), and their implementing regulations.
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Title: Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021
This bill establishes that nonimmigrant H-2B visas (temporary nonagricultural workers) issued for landscaping or grounds keeping workers shall not count against the annual cap on such visas. The bill also eliminates an existing statutory exemption to the H-2B annual cap for visas for fish roe processing workers.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 401 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 401

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide 
 for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical 
          limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 21, 2021

Mr. Joyce of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide 
 for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical 
          limitations on H-2B workers, 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 ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL 
              LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS.

    Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 
(Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 14006.  The numerical limitation contained in section 
214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa 
or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received 
an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as 
the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 
for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''.
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Title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill makes Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses. It also directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to work with Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with commercial driver's license requirements.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1967 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1967

To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility 
     to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 17, 2021

 Miss Gonzalez-Colon introduced the following bill; which was referred 
         to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility 
     to issue commercial driver's licenses, 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. APPLICATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.

    (a) Definition.--Section 31301(14) of title 49, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and'' and inserting a comma; and
            (2) by inserting ``, and Puerto Rico'' before the period.
    (b) Implementation.--The Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration shall work with Puerto Rico on obtaining full 
compliance with chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, and 
regulations adopted under that chapter.
    (c) Grace Period.--Notwithstanding section 31311(a) of title 49, 
United States Code, during a 5-year period beginning on the date of 
enactment of this Act, Puerto Rico shall not be subject to a 
withholding of an apportionment of funds under paragraphs (1) and (2) 
of section 104(b) of title 23, United States Code, for failure to 
comply with any requirement under section 31311(a) of title 49, United 
States Code.
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Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend for 2020 the recapture of overpayment of advanced premium tax credit.
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill suspends for 2020 the recapture of any overpayment of the tax credit for coverage under a qualified health care plan.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 952 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 952

  To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend for 2020 the 
        recapture of overpayment of advanced premium tax credit.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 8, 2021

  Ms. Sherrill (for herself and Mr. Suozzi) 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 suspend for 2020 the 
        recapture of overpayment of advanced premium tax credit.

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

SECTION 1. TEMPORARY MODIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON RECONCILIATION OF 
              TAX CREDITS FOR COVERAGE UNDER A QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN 
              WITH ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF SUCH CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 36B(f)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(iii) Temporary modification of 
                        limitation on increase.--In the case of any 
                        taxable year beginning in 2020, for any 
                        taxpayer who files for such taxable year an 
                        income tax return reconciling any advance 
                        payment of the credit under this section, the 
                        Secretary shall treat subparagraph (A) as not 
                        applying.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
                                 <all>
Title: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
This bill repeals the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works.
References in any law to a requirement under the Davis-Bacon Act shall be null and void.


[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2218 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2218

To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon 
                                  Act.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 26, 2021

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon 
                                  Act.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Davis-Bacon Repeal Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF DAVIS-BACON WAGE REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United 
States Code, is repealed.
    (b) Reference.--Any reference in any law to a wage requirement of 
subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, shall 
after the date of the enactment of this Act be null and void.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LIMITATION.

    The amendment made by section 2 shall take effect 30 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act but shall not affect any contract in 
existence on such date of enactment or made pursuant to invitation for 
bids outstanding on such date of enactment.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill limits Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard.
The Department of Transportation may issue regulations to continue the preference waiver if necessary.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8615 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 8615

  To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for 
 Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail 
                     yards, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 29, 2022

 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota introduced the following bill; which was 
     referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for 
 Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail 
                     yards, 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. LIMITATION OF PREFERENCE FOR AMTRAK.

    Section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Except in an emergency'' and inserting 
        the following:
            ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2) or 
        paragraph (3) or in an emergency''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Limitation of preference.--Beginning on the date of 
        enactment of this paragraph and ending on the date that is 5 
        years after such date, intercity and commuter rail passenger 
        transportation provided by or for Amtrak shall not have 
        preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, 
        junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing 
        is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard.
            ``(3) Waiver by secretary.--The Secretary may issue such 
        regulations as are necessary to continue the preference waiver 
        described in paragraph (2).''.
                                 <all>
Title: Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes the National Scenic Byways Program through FY2026. The program provides funds to states and Indian tribes to preserve, maintain, and improve roads that have outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3720 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 3720

To authorize appropriations for the national scenic byways program, and 
                          for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2021

  Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To authorize appropriations for the national scenic byways 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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM.

    There are authorized to be appropriated out of the general fund of 
the Treasury, for the national scenic byways program under section 162 
of title 23, United States Code--
            (1) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
            (2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
            (3) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
            (4) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
            (5) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
                                 <all>
Title: Don’t Tax Higher Education Act
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Don't Tax Higher Education Act
This bill repeals the excise tax on the net investment income of certain private colleges and universities.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2832 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 2832

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on 
        investment income of private colleges and universities.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 26, 2021

  Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania 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 repeal the excise tax on 
        investment income of private colleges and universities.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Tax Higher Education Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME OF PRIVATE COLLEGES 
              AND UNIVERSITIES.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking subchapter H (and by striking the item relating to 
such subchapter in the table of subchapters for such chapter).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
                                 <all>
Title: Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022
This bill prohibits using federal funds to transport an unlawfully present non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) into a U.S. region that is not within the border jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, unless such transportation is for (1) enforcing immigration laws, or (2) bringing an unaccompanied alien child to a Department of Health and Human Services facility.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6522 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6522

 To prohibit Federal funds from being used to transport certain aliens 
               into the interior, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 28, 2022

Mrs. Hinson (for herself, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Mast, Mr. Weber of Texas, 
Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Burgess, Mr. 
Buchanan, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, and Mr. McKinley) introduced the 
  following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To prohibit Federal funds from being used to transport certain aliens 
               into the interior, and for other purposes.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL FUNDS.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used by the Department of 
Homeland Security or any other Federal agency or contractor to 
transport aliens unlawfully present in the United States into the 
interior of the United States for purposes other than enforcement of 
the immigration laws.
    (b) Exemption.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to 
Federal funds used to transport unaccompanied alien children to 
Department of Health and Human Services facilities.
    (c) Definitions.--In this Act--
            (1) the term ``immigration laws'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
        (8 U.S.C. 1101);
            (2) the term ``interior'' means the region within the 
        United States that is not within the border jurisdiction of 
        U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and
            (3) the term ``unaccompanied alien child'' has the meaning 
        given such term in section 462 of the Homeland Security Act of 
        2002 (6 U.S.C. 279).
                                 <all>
Title: To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6172 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 6172

   To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, 
               unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 8, 2021

Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Sires, Mr. 
Pascrell, Mr. Payne, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) 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 a single, 
               unique ZIP Code for Kinnelon, New Jersey.

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

SECTION 1. SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODE FOR KINNELON, NEW JERSEY.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this 
section, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, 
unique ZIP Code applicable to the area encompassing solely the 
municipal boundaries of the Borough of Kinnelon, New Jersey.
                                 <all>
Title: David Dorn Act of 2021
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
David Dorn Act of 2021
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot).
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 378 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 378

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the maximum term of 
           imprisonment for rioting, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 21, 2021

   Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Estes, and Mr. Banks) 
 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the maximum term of 
           imprisonment for rioting, 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 ``David Dorn Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR RIOTING.

    Section 2101(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``Shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than 
five years, or both'' and inserting ``Shall be fined under this title, 
but in no event less than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than ten 
years, or both''.
                                 <all>
Title: Desert Lands Protection Act
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Desert Lands Protection Act
This bill revises a provision regarding the California Desert Conservation Area to specify that the prohibition on activities contrary to the conservation purposes of the area only applies within the area.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8479 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 8479

 To amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 with respect to 
    the definition of the term ``conservation land'', and for other 
                               purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 21, 2022

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

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 with respect to 
    the definition of the term ``conservation 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. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Lands Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITED USES OF ACQUIRED, DONATED, AND CONSERVATION LAND.

    Section 714(a) of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 
(Public Law 103-433; 16 U.S.C. 410aaa-81c(a)) is amended by striking 
paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
            ``(3) Conservation land.--The term `conservation land' 
        means--
                    ``(A) any land within the Conservation Area that is 
                designated to satisfy the conditions of a Federal 
                habitat conservation plan, general conservation plan, 
                or State natural communities conservation plan;
                    ``(B) any national conservation land within the 
                Conservation Area established pursuant to section 
                2002(b)(2)(D) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act 
                of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 7202(b)(2)(D)); and
                    ``(C) any area of critical environmental concern 
                within the Conservation Area established pursuant to 
                section 202(c)(3) of the Federal Land Policy and 
                Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(3)).''.
                                 <all>
Title: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the project selection criteria for grants under the port and intermodal improvement program, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill makes emission mitigation projects that support the use of land-based power sources to supply energy to passenger vessels at berth (i.e., shore power) eligible for grants through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. (This program provides competitive grants for projects to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port.)

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6467 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 6467

To amend title 46, United States Code, to make certain improvements to 
the project selection criteria for grants under the port and intermodal 
              improvement program, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 21, 2022

    Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Young, Ms. 
 Salazar, Mr. Peters, Mr. Mast, and Mrs. Murphy of Florida) introduced 
      the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
                   Transportation and Infrastructure

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend title 46, United States Code, to make certain improvements to 
the project selection criteria for grants under the port and intermodal 
              improvement 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. PORT AND INTERMODAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

    (a) Project Selection Criteria.--Section 54301(a)(6)(A)(i) of title 
46, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``movement of goods through a port or 
        intermodal connection to a port'' and inserting ``movement of--
        ''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subclauses:
                                    ``(I) goods through a port or 
                                intermodal connection to a port; or
                                    ``(II) passengers through an 
                                emission mitigation measure under 
                                paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(IV) that provides 
                                for the use of shore power for vessels 
                                to which sections 3507 and 3508 
                                apply.''.
    (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 3513 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended 
by striking subsection (c).
                                 <all>
Title: To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill authorizes the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9268 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 9268

    To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to 
commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of 
    the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 3, 2022

Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mrs. Lesko) introduced the following bill; 
        which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
    To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to 
commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of 
    the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, 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. WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE NATIONAL MONUMENT.

    (a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United 
States Code, the Women's Suffrage National Monument shall be located 
within the Reserve.
    (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided 
in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly 
known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Women's 
Suffrage National Monument.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Women's suffrage national monument.--The term ``Women's 
        Suffrage National Monument'' means the commemorative work 
        authorized to be established under Public Law 116-217 (40 
        U.S.C. 8903 note).
            (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given 
        such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States 
        Code.
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Title: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
Policy area: Families

Summary:
This bill permits the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families to provide grants for programs that support a high-quality workforce to prevent, identify, and treat child abuse and neglect.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1658 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1658

  To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a 
          high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 8, 2021

 Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Education and Labor

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                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a 
          high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.

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

SECTION 1. PROMOTING A HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE IN THE CHILD WELFARE 
              SYSTEM.

    Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 
U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the 
following:
            ``(4) Promoting a high-quality workforce.--The Secretary 
        may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out 
        programs or strategies that promote a high-quality workforce in 
        the child welfare system through--
                    ``(A) improvements to recruitment, support, or 
                retention efforts; or
                    ``(B) education for professionals and 
                paraprofessionals in the prevention, identification, 
                and treatment of child abuse and neglect.''.
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Title: To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes.
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from directly making a loan under the 7(a) Program, which authorizes loans and loan guaranties to small businesses that meet certain requirements.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6037 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 6037

To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 
   directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 18, 2021

Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Hagedorn, Mr. 
Stauber, Mr. Meuser, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Garbarino, Mrs. Kim of California, 
Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Donalds, Ms. Salazar, and Mr. Fitzgerald) introduced 
   the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small 
                                Business

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                                 A BILL


 
To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 
   directly making loans under the 7(a) loan 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. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT 7(A) LOANS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of 
section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), the 
Administrator of the Small Business Administration may not directly 
make a loan pursuant to such subsection.
    (b) Existing Loans.--The Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration shall service a direct loan made under section 7(a) of 
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) if such loan was made before 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Title: Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021
This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in New Jersey until September 30, 2036.
The bill removes the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1208 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                H. R. 1208

   To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National 
                 Heritage Area, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 22, 2021

 Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred 
                 to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
   To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National 
                 Heritage Area, 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 ``Crossroads of the American 
Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION.

    (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National 
Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 
120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''.
    (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas 
Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) 
is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on 
September 30, 2036''.
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Title: He Did That Act
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
He Did That Act
This bill requires the President to report within 30 days to Congress about existing authorities for stabilizing and lowering gas prices.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7154 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 7154

To require the President to report to Congress on authorities relating 
    to the stabilization and reduction of gas prices, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 2022

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

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                                 A BILL


 
To require the President to report to Congress on authorities relating 
    to the stabilization and reduction of gas prices, 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 ``He Did That Act''.

SEC. 2. REPORT ON AUTHORITIES RELATING TO GAS PRICES.

    Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
President shall submit to Congress a report that identifies existing 
authorities that the President may use to help stabilize and reduce gas 
prices.
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Title: To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase public access to recreational areas on Federal land.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill increases, of the amounts made available for expenditure in any fiscal year under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the minimum amounts to be made available for certain recreational public access projects (e.g., certain projects involving access to hunting and fishing). Specifically, the amounts shall be not less than the greater of (1) 10% (rather than 3%) of those amounts, or (2) $50 million (rather than $15 million).

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 47 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 H. R. 47

  To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase public access to 
                  recreational areas on Federal land.


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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 Natural Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
  To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase public access to 
                  recreational areas on Federal land.

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

SECTION 1. INCREASE FOR RECREATIONAL PUBLIC ACCESS.

    Subsection (c) of section 200306 of title 54, United States Code, 
is amended--
            (1) by striking ``3 percent'' and inserting ``10 percent''; 
        and
            (2) by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$50,000,000''.
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