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BEST for Vets Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2329
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2021

 
This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2330
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the Rural Utilities Service, in administering any broadband or telecommunications program, from determining that a project is ineligible for funding because the project has already received state funding. Further, an applicant for funding under such programs may use funds received from a state program to satisfy any matching requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
SHIELD Act

Bill: 117-s-2331
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Canada
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immigration status and procedures
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Mexico
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Securing the Homeland from International Entrants with Life-threatening Diseases Act or the SHIELD Act

 
This bill suspends for one year the admission and parole into the United States of certain categories of individuals who are from or were recently in a country that fails to meet certain criteria related to COVID-19.
 
This restriction applies to certain individuals entering the United States from Mexico or Canada through a port of entry or U.S. Border Patrol station and (1) whose country of origin has not been categorized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a low-risk country for COVID-19, or (2) who was in such a country at any time in the 30 days before arriving in the United States. 
 
The bill exempts certain individuals from this restriction, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, members of the Armed Forces, and persons from a foreign country who arrive at a designated port of entry with valid travel documents. 
 
The Department of Homeland Security shall transport barred individuals to a foreign location, such as an individual's country of origin, to the extent practicable. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Farm System Reform Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2332
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Farm System Reform Act of 2021

 
This bill places a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations; requires country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products; and otherwise revises provisions related to the marketing of livestock, poultry, and meat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Large Scale Water Recycling Project and Drought Resiliency Investment Act

Bill: 117-s-2334
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Congressional oversight
Fishes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Indian lands and resources rights
Lakes and rivers
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply
Watersheds
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Large Scale Water Recycling Project and Drought Resiliency Investment Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to award grants to water or power delivery authorities for the planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects in drought-stricken regions of certain Western states.
 
The bill includes emergency drought planning as a watershed management project under the Cooperative Watershed Management Program.
 
Financial assistance may be made available under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 for eligible water projects to assist Western states and tribal governments to address drought-related impacts to water supplies or any other immediate water-related crisis or conflict.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Don’t Push My Buttons Act

Bill: 117-s-2335
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Evidence and witnesses
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Don't Push My Buttons Act

 
This bill establishes an exception to the immunity of a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform.
 
Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from any provider that collects information regarding the habits, preferences, or beliefs of a user and utilizes an automated function to deliver content based on that information, unless the user knowingly and intentionally elects to receive such content.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2336
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 

Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act of 2021
 
 
This bill provides emergency assistance for disaster response and recovery and other expenses directly related to Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta and flooding in calendar year 2021 in Louisiana.
 
Specifically, the bill provides funding for the Social Services Block Grant for such response, recovery, and expenses. The distribution of grant funds are limited to states directly affected by the hurricanes and flooding. The Department of Health and Human Services must distribute such funds to those states based on demonstrated need in accordance with objective criteria that are made available to the public.
 
Further, such funds may be used for health services (including mental health services), and for costs of renovating, repairing, or rebuilding health care facilities, child care facilities, or other social services facilities.
 
The bill also provides emergency assistance through the Community Development Block Grant program.
 
The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule. (This exempts the budget effects from being counted for the purposes of enforcing the PAYGO rules.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2337
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Railroads
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits federal agencies from mandating the use of masks or face coverings on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
 
Specifically, the bill nullifies (1) the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 29, 2021, that mandates such use of masks or face coverings; and (2) orders and directives of the Transportation Security Administration that relate to the CDC rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Preserving Political Speech Online Act

Bill: 117-s-2338
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Preserving Political Speech Online Act

 
This bill addresses issues related to online political advertising.
 
First, the bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to require any online platform (e.g., a social network or search engine) or third-party advertiser that displays, hosts, or allows the advertisement of a legally qualified candidate for federal office to follow specific rules in advertising. These rules include affording equal advertisement opportunities to candidates and charging comparable rates to each candidate. An online platform or third-party advertiser may not censor these advertisements.
 
In addition, the bill requires online platforms to maintain and make publicly available a complete record of any purchase of political advertising within 24 hours of the purchase.
 
The FTC must enforce these requirements related to advertising and treat any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
 
Next, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a rulemaking to apply certain existing laws related to political advertising to all licensees that engage in political advertising.
 
The bill also establishes an exception to the immunity of a provider of an interactive computer service from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. The bill removes this immunity from a provider that blocks, censors, or screens material on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or political affiliation or speech. The bill includes an exception for services that are dedicated to a specific set of issues, policies, beliefs, or viewpoints.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Bill: 117-s-2339
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

 
This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2340
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media
Judges
Personnel records
Protection of officials
Right of privacy
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

 
This bill generally prohibits federal agencies and private businesses from publicly posting the personally identifiable information (e.g., home addresses) of federal judges and their immediate family members. It also (1) requires information to be removed upon written request from the federal judge concerned, (2) prohibits data brokers from purchasing or selling such information, and (3) establishes programs to protect such information at the state and local level and to enhance security for judges.

action_date: 2021-12-16
text: 

Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

 
This bill generally prohibits federal agencies and private businesses from publicly posting certain personal information (e.g., home addresses) of federal judges and their immediate family members. It also (1) requires information to be removed upon written request from the federal judge concerned, (2) prohibits data brokers from purchasing or selling such information, and (3) establishes programs to protect such information at the state and local level and to enhance security for judges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2341
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2021

 
This bill allows a current tax deduction for the moving expenses of an employee or new appointee of the intelligence community who moves due to a change in assignment that requires relocation. It also allows a current tax exclusion for such employees or appointees for moving expense reimbursements. Under current law, the tax deduction and exclusion for the moving expenses of other taxpayers are suspended for the period beginning in 2018 through 2025.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2342
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Assault and harassment offenses
Contracts and agency
Crime victims
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor-management relations
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

 
This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.

action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

 
This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2343
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee leave
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Public contracts and procurement
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act
 
of 2021

 
This bill requires federal agencies to develop and disclose safety plans that contain certain information for on-site employees and contractors during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
Specifically, the bill requires each agency to post a safety plan on its website that includes descriptions of (1) the personal protective equipment that the agency will provide to its on-site employees and contractors; (2) protections for employees whose work requires them to travel off-site; (3) testing, contact-tracing, and vaccination protocols; and (4) protocols that ensure the continuity of operations in the event it is necessary to reverse on-site requirements. 
 
Each agency's Office of the Inspector General must report on whether the agency has published and implemented its safety plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act

Bill: 117-s-2344
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set up a national technical assistance center and grant program to support the direct care workforce and family caregivers. HHS must consult with the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on these efforts.
 
Specifically, HHS must establish a national technical assistance center to develop recommendations for curricula to educate and train direct care workers and family caregivers, disseminate strategies to strengthen the direct care workforce, and carry out related activities.
 
Additionally, HHS must award grants for recruiting, training, and retaining direct care workers and supporting family caregivers. Eligible grantees include state and tribal governments, certain labor unions and employers, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits, as well as partnerships of such entities. Grant recipients must agree to consult with the state Medicaid agency unless that agency receives the grant directly or as part of a partnership. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4902)
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Preventing Terrorism from Hitting America’s Streets Act

Bill: 117-s-2345
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Border security and unlawful immigration
Burma
Caribbean area
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Europe
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
North Korea
Russia
Syria
Terrorism
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Preventing Terrorism from Hitting America's Streets Act

 
This bill requires the National Counterterrorism Center to report to Congress an assessment of any increased risk of terrorism in the United States due to the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, including the potential for Afghanistan to be used as a base of operations for international terrorism. The report shall also describe illicit activities carried out along the U.S. southern border by non-state actors or adversarial countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop CRT Act

Bill: 117-s-2346
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Stop CRT Act

 
This bill grants Executive Order 13950 the force and effect of law, except with respect to elementary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education. That order prohibits federal agencies and contractors from advancing specified policies or training related to race or sex.
 
The bill further prohibits the allocation of federal funds to an elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education that compels teachers or students to affirm certain race-based theories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2347
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a rebate program that encourages the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment for medium-duty electric vehicles and heavy-duty electric vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate