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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Bill: 117-s-4501
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2022-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Firearms and explosives
Forests, forestry, trees
Intergovernmental relations
Judicial procedure and administration
Land use and conservation
Legal fees and court costs
Parks, recreation areas, trails
State and local government operations
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: 

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

 
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines. 
 
Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.
 
It sets forth requirements for the lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Supporting the Well-Being and Mental Health of Grandfamilies Act

Bill: 117-s-4502
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2022-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: 

Supporting the Well-Being and Mental Health of Grandfamilies Act

 
This bill extends the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for four additional years and limits the number of nonfederal members serving on the council to 10.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4504
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022

 
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care.
 (Reproductive health care 
is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, the termination of a pregnancy, contraception services, and other reproductive care.)
 
 Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided. 
 
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act

Bill: 117-s-4505
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act

 
This bill addresses housing and homeownership for Native American veterans.
 
Specifically, the bill revises the Native American Direct Loan program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to (1) allow Native American veterans to refinance existing mortgage loans; and (2) award grants to local service providers for conducting outreach, homebuyer education, housing counseling, risk mitigation, and other technical assistance to assist Native American veterans seeking to qualify for mortgage financing.
 
Additionally, the bill directs the VA to carry out a pilot program to address the feasibility and advisability of making direct housing loans to Native community development financial institutions for relending loan amounts to qualified veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act

Bill: 117-s-4506
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act

 
This bill prohibits, with some exceptions, the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing certain support to forces (e.g., foreign forces or irregular forces) engaged in U.S. special operations if DOD has credible information that the force in question has committed a gross violation of human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4507
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2022

 
This bill addresses fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment assistance, including by allowing states to retain a specified percentage of recovered funds and prohibiting the Department of Labor from allowing blanket waivers of overpayments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4508
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish a free on-line tax preparation and filing service and allows taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information and information held by the IRS. 
 
The bill prohibits the IRS from entering into any agreement that restricts its legal right to provide tax return preparation services or to provide tax return filing services. 
 
The bill requires the IRS to establish and operate programs to (1) facilitate claims for the child care and the earned income tax credits, (2) provide software for the preparation and filing of individual income tax returns for taxable years beginning after 2022, (3) allow taxpayers to download third-party provided return information and IRS-held information to their tax returns, and (4) allow taxpayers to elect to have their tax returns prepared by the IRS.
 
The bill also requires verification of taxpayer identity and requires the IRS to conduct an outreach campaign to provide the public with information about this bill's programs and software.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Black Sea Security Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4509
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Bulgaria
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Moldova
Political movements and philosophies
Romania
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Turkey
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Black Sea Security Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the National Security Council to coordinate with specified federal agencies to provide an interagency report to Congress on U.S. efforts and policy options towards the Black Sea countries (i.e., Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia) and matters in the region, such as NATO engagement and Russia's aggression. 
 
Based on the report's findings, the council shall direct an interagency strategy for the region to (1) increase military assistance and coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of Black Sea countries. 

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 

Black Sea Security Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes the National Security Council to direct an interagency strategy to (1) increase coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of partners in the Black Sea region in accordance with U.S. values and interests. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4510
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Public Health Air Quality Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to take specified actions related to monitoring and improving air quality, including by implementing a program to administer or conduct emissions measurement and quantification, promulgating regulations related to specified source categories, and deploying not fewer than 1,000 air quality sensors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4511
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022

 
This bill revises requirements for miners' claims for pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) benefits.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Labor to
 
 
pay the attorneys' fees of specified parties on a qualifying benefit claim,
 
 give a claimant the opportunity to substantiate a claim for benefits through a pulmonary evaluation,
 
authorize a CT (computerized tomography) scan in diagnosing complicated pneumoconiosis, and
 
develop a strategy to reduce delays in adjudication of black lung disease benefits claims. 

 
The bill also establishes criteria that a mining operator must meet to self-insure against claims and increases from $1,000 to $25,000 the daily penalty amount that may be assessed against a mining operator that fails to make black lung benefits payments.
 
The bill authorizes (1) black lung disease clinics to use federal funds to help individuals file claims, and (2) certain previously denied claimants to file a new claim for black lung disease benefits within one year.
 
The bill prohibits a person from (1) knowingly and willfully making a false statement or misrepresentation in increasing or reducing black lung disease benefits, or (2) threatening or misleading a participant in a proceeding regarding such benefits.
 
Further, the bill revises (1) the standards of medical evidence that establish a presumption that a miner is totally disabled by black lung disease, and (2) payments to such miners.
 
Lastly, the bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Unborn Child Support Act

Bill: 117-s-4512
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Unborn Child Support Act

 
 This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
SMART Community Policing Act

Bill: 117-s-4513
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Supporting Mental Assistance Responder Teams Community Policing Act or the SMART Community Policing Act

 
This bill expands the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to specifically allow funds to be used for mobile crisis teams, behavioral health personnel, and case management or outreach teams to help deescalate situations between law enforcement and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3272-3273)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4514
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2022

 
This bill authorizes the President to take certain actions to assist foreign trading partners affected by economic coercion. 
Economic coercion
 refers to actions or threats undertaken by a foreign adversary to restrain, obstruct, or manipulate trade, foreign aid, investment, or commerce with the intent to cause economic harm or influence sovereign political actions.
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes the President (upon a determination that a foreign trading partner is subject to economic coercion) to exercise specified authorities to support or assist the foreign trading partner. These authorities include, among others, decreasing duties or modifying tariff-rate quotas on imports from the foreign trading partner, requesting appropriations for foreign aid, and expediting export licensing decisions and regulatory processes.
 
The President must consult with Congress prior to exercising any authority. Additionally, the President must publish notice in the Federal Register related to the exercise of such authority.
 
Any determination of economic coercion must be revoked at the earliest of (1) two years from the date of determination, (2) upon a joint resolution of Congress, or (3) when the President revokes the determination. 
 
The bill also directs the President to endeavor to coordinate with other foreign trading partners to broaden economic support for the foreign trading partner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act

Bill: 117-s-4515
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Europe
Iran
Middle East
North Korea
Oil and gas
Russia
Strategic materials and reserves
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act

 
This bill prohibits exports of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to such countries. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the sale of crude oil is in the national security interests of the United States.
 
In addition, DOE must report on (1) the route to destination and place of refinement of all crude oil sold at auction from the SPR since November 23, 2021, and (2) the ownership of the refinement facilities at which such crude oil was refined.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4516
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
China
Europe
Government information and archives
Homeland security
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Russia
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to develop governmentwide procurement policy and guidance to mitigate and eliminate organizational conflicts of interest relating to contracts involving national security or foreign policy.
 
Specifically, contracts with China and Russia, and for consulting services relating to crimes against humanity, are highlighted as being of particular concern.

action_date: 2022-12-05
text: 

Combating Obstructive National Security Underreporting of Legitimate Threats (CONSULT) Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to develop governmentwide procurement policy and guidance to mitigate and eliminate organizational conflicts of interest relating to contracts involving national security or foreign policy.
 
Specifically, contracts with China and Russia, and for consulting services relating to crimes against humanity, are highlighted as being of particular concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-219.
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-219.
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Fire Station Improvement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4517
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Fire Station Improvement Act of 2022

 
This bill expands the eligible uses of firefighter assistance grant funds to cover the repair, modification, or improvement of fire stations, fire training facilities, and other similar facilities to improve the functionality of those facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Solving the Border Crisis Act

Bill: 117-s-4518
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Solving the Border Crisis Act

 
This bill addresses immigration and border security issues.
 
For example, the bill (1) requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume all activities related to the construction of a border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021; (2) imposes limits on ending the policy commonly known as Title 42, a policy that authorizes DHS to suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals or imports on public health grounds; and (3) requires DHS to ensure certain staffing levels for various agencies involved with immigration enforcement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Prohibiting Abortion on Federal Lands Act

Bill: 117-s-4519
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Abortion
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Prohibiting Abortion on Federal Lands Act

 
This bill prohibits the federal government from promoting, supporting, or contracting with abortion entities, or otherwise expanding access to abortions on federal lands or in federal facilities, including military installations, national parks, court houses, and other federal buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4520
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 

Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

 
This bill splits the current Food and Drug Administration into the Federal Drug Administration (to regulate drugs, cosmetics, devices, biological products, color additives, and tobacco) and the Food Safety Administration (to regulate food safety). The bill also establishes specific requirements with respect to manufacturers of infant formula, such as requiring manufacturers to notify the newly created Food Safety Administration of potential infant formula shortages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3273-3274)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate