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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1201
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
HIV/AIDS
Hate crimes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Military education and training
Public contracts and procurement
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTQI people.
 
The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI people. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may provide assistance to prevent and respond to such activities against LGBTQI people. 
 
The bill also requires that annual country reports on human rights practices include information on criminalization, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
FASTER Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1202
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Allergies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021

 
This bill expands the definition of
 major food allergen
 for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Iran Nuclear Verification Act

Bill: 117-hr-1203
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

Iran Nuclear Verification Act

 
This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or any other agreement with Iran that relates to Iran's nuclear program until the President makes certain certifications.
 
The JCPOA is an agreement, signed by Iran and several other world powers (including the United States), that places restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for certain sanctions relief. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018. 
 
The United States may not become a party to any such agreement until the President certifies to Congress that United Nations nuclear inspectors are allowed full access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities, and that they have completed their comprehensive report relating to those facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

Bill: 117-hr-1204
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

 
This bill revises the pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia to establish it at the greater of (1) the current rate; or (2) a rate established by the District, except that any rate established by this bill shall not be reduced during the officer's tenure.

action_date: 2021-10-01
text: 

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

 
This bill revises the pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia to establish it at the greater of (1) the current rate; or (2) a rate established by the District, except that any rate established by this bill shall not be reduced during the officer's tenure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-134.
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-134.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 170 (Roll no. 308). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3877)
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 259 - 170 (Roll no. 308).(text: CR 7/26/2021 H3877)
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5547)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1204.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3877-3878)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E150)
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1206
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a framework to phase out existing Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and U.S. Marshals Service contracts with private companies for correctional facilities and community confinement facilities (e.g., halfway houses).
 
The bill requires the Department of Justice to develop guidelines for community reintegration programs at community confinement facilities.
 
In carrying out prerelease and reentry planning procedures, the bill requires the BOP to ensure prisoners receive information and counseling about criminal record expungement; educational, employment, and treatment programs; and applications for public assistance programs. The BOP must also provide prisoners with postrelease information about fines, assessments, surcharges, restitution, and other penalties. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1207
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, and transport of ammunition. 
 
Among other things, the bill 
 
 
requires an ammunition dealer to be licensed;
 
requires ammunition sales to be conducted in person; and 
 
requires a licensed ammunition importer, manufacturer, or dealer to report on bulk sales of ammunition. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1208
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
New Jersey
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado.

Bill: 117-hr-1209
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2021-02-22 in the House
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Provides for the relief of Rene Alexander Garcia Maldonado.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-22
text: Introduced in House
LEOSA Reform Act

Bill: 117-hr-1210
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Firearms and explosives
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Personnel records
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

LEOSA Reform Act

 
This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
 
Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.
 
Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
American Values and Security in International Athletics Act

Bill: 117-hr-1211
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa
Algeria
Asia
Athletes
Belarus
Burma
Burundi
Caribbean area
China
Comoros
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Eritrea
Europe
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Latin America
Lesotho
Middle East
Nicaragua
North Korea
Oceania
Olympic games
Papua New Guinea
Right of privacy
Russia
South Sudan
Syria
Tibet
Turkmenistan
Venezuela
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

American Values and Security in International Athletics Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to distribute specified briefing materials to individuals representing the United States at international athletic competitions. These materials must contain information on human rights concerns and personal privacy and security risks posed by certain host countries (e.g., specified communist countries and countries that do not meet certain minimum standards with respect to human trafficking and are not making significant efforts to do so).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Kira Johnson Act

Bill: 117-hr-1212
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Census and government statistics
Child care and development
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Medical education
Medical ethics
Medical research
Mental health
Minority education
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local finance
Student aid and college costs
Water quality
Women in business
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Kira Johnson Act

 
This bill establishes grants to improve maternal health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups and other underserved populations.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants for 
 
 
community-based programs to improve maternal health outcomes for Black pregnant and postpartum individuals, as well as individuals in other underserved groups;
 
training for health care providers and others who work in maternity care settings on reducing and preventing racism, bias, and discrimination; and
 
respectful maternity care compliance programs in specified health care facilities.
 
 
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must study issues related to the training programs, and the Government Accountability Office must study issues related to the compliance programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Educational Flexibility for Families Act

Bill: 117-hr-1213
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child safety and welfare
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Educational Flexibility for Families Act

 
This bill requires elementary and secondary schools, in order to receive additional appropriations for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, to provide an option for students to attend in-person classes during these school years. The requirement also applies to state and local educational agencies that serve elementary or secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Countering Chinese Propaganda Act

Bill: 117-hr-1214
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international banking
Foreign property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Political parties and affiliation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
Subversive activities
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act

 
This bill directs the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities engaged in certain acts of malign disinformation.
 
Specifically, the President shall impose sanctions on an individual or entity that knowingly commits a significant act of malign disinformation on behalf of a foreign government or political party to influence certain activities in the United States for the purpose of harming (1) U.S. national security, or (2) the safety and security of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. 
 
The Department of State shall report to Congress a determination of whether the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department, which engages in disinformation campaigns and other activities, or any of its officials, falls within the sanctions provided under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Modernizing Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Act

Bill: 117-hr-1216
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act

 
This bill establishes the Commission on Eligibility to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The President must require the VA and other relevant agencies to implement recommendations set forth by the commission that are feasible, advisable, and can be implemented without further legislative action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-1217
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. 
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Bill: 117-hr-1219
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Disability and paralysis
Income tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

ABLE Age Adjustment Act

 
This bill increases from 26 to 46 the age threshold for tax-favored ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts. (ABLE accounts are designed to enable individuals with disabilities to save for and pay for disability-related expenses. To establish an account, an individual must have a qualifying impairment that began before the individual attained the age threshold.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House