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PT for PTs Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5452
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet, web applications, social media
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Parity in Telehealth for Physical Therapists Act of 2021 or the PT for PTs Act of 2021

 
This bill permanently allows physical therapists to provide telehealth services under Medicare.
 
Currently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is authorized to waive requirements for Medicare telehealth services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19, and it has done so to allow all providers that are otherwise eligible to furnish in-person services under Medicare to also furnish telehealth services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5453
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Appropriations
Aquaculture
Atmospheric science and weather
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs
Floods and storm protection
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Marine pollution
Natural disasters
Oil and gas
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act

 
This bill revises the Fisheries Resource Disaster Relief Program and repeals or revises certain reporting requirements. 
 
The bill revises the procedures and process for determining whether there has been a commercial fishery failure as a result of a fishery resource disaster because of natural, man-made, or undetermined causes. 
 
The Department of Commerce shall have the sole authority to determine the existence, extent, and beginning and end dates of a fishery resource disaster. Additionally, Commerce must include in its budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of Commerce for each fiscal year, (as submitted with the President's budget) a separate statement of the amount requested to be appropriated for that fiscal year for outstanding unfunded fishery resource disasters.
 
The bill repeals a program that provides disaster relief assistance to fishermen, charter fishing operators, and others affected by a catastrophic regional fishery disaster, known as the regional coastal disaster assistance, transition, and recovery program.
 
With respect to reporting requirements, the bill requires (1) biennial rather than annual reports (under current law, annual reports) relating to the recovery of Klamath River Coho salmon, and (2) inclusion of additional information in the biennial reports on international compliance regarding the conservation of living marine resources.
 
The bill also repeals the requirement for annual reporting to Congress on bycatch reduction agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing an office within the Department of Defense to oversee sanctions with respect to Chinese military companies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5454
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign and international corporations
Military civil functions
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Political parties and affiliation
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the feasibility of establishing an office within DOD to oversee sanctions of Chinese military companies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Afghan Threat Finance Cell Establishment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5457
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Executive agency funding and structure
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Afghan Threat Finance Cell Establishment Act of 2021 

 
This bill directs the President to establish the Afghan Threat Finance Cell, an interagency organization with the purpose to identify, disrupt, and eliminate illicit financial networks in Afghanistan, particularly networks involved in narcotics trafficking, illicit financial transactions, official corruption, and terrorist networks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
SEED Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5458
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Small Entrepreneurs' Empowerment and Development Act of 2021 or the SEED Act of 2021

 
 This bill establishes an exemption to certain securities regulations for small offerings of securities. Specifically, securities registration is not required for a sale of securities if the total amount of securities sold by the issuer during the preceding 12-month period sale does not exceed $250,000. 
 
Furthermore, the Securities and Exchange Commission must issue rules under which an issuer is disqualified from offering securities through this exemption. These rules must disqualify any such offering or sale of securities by a person subject to specified regulatory disciplinary actions or convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
School Food Recovery Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5459
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

School Food Recovery Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants and technical assistance for local educational agencies to implement food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects.
 
In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to agencies that agree to use grant funds for carrying out specific projects, including (1) experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such agencies to participate in food waste measurement and education; and (2) the establishment of food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction projects with long-term sustainability.
 
The federal share of project costs may not exceed 75% of the total cost of carrying out such projects.
 
All projects must comply with the nutrition requirements of the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-5460
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Caribbean area
Cayman Islands
Department of Homeland Security
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Immigration status and procedures
Jamaica
Latin America
Montserrat
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2021 

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
 
Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths. 

action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022 

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
 
Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
COVID Defense Act

Bill: 117-hr-5461
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Defense spending
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

COVID Defense Act

 
This bill rescinds specified defense appropriations and authorizes funding for manufacturing and delivering COVID-19 vaccines internationally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5462
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Cosmetics and personal care
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2021

 
This bill repeals the excise tax on indoor tanning services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-5463
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act

 
This bill establishes a two-year moratorium on allowing new, non-rural hospitals and associated child sites to participate in the 340B drug pricing program; during the moratorium, the Department of Health and Human Services must issue regulations with specified program eligibility standards. The bill also requires additional reporting relating to program participation, eligibility, and costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
No Taxation Without Congressional Consent Act

Bill: 117-hr-5464
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
User charges and fees
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

No Taxation Without Congressional Consent Act

 
This bill prohibits assessing a fine, fee, or tax against any person who violates a COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or other executive agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Bill: 117-hr-5465
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act

 
This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.
 
Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.
 
A violator is subject to penalties&#8212;a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Onshore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5466
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Onshore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021

 
This bill provides tax credits for investment in manufacturing facilities that produce onshore wind turbine components.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Healthy Technology Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5467
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Healthy Technology Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes that artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology may be eligible to prescribe drugs.
 
Currently, certain drugs may be dispensed only upon a prescription provided by a practitioner licensed by law to administer the drug. Under this bill, an AI or machine learning technology may qualify as such a prescribing practitioner if the technology is (1) authorized by state law to prescribe the drug involved; and (2) approved, cleared, or authorized under certain federal provisions pertaining to medical devices and products.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster, California, as the "General Tran Hung Dao Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-5468
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster, California, as the "General Tran Hung Dao Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5566)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
FOSTER Act

Bill: 117-hr-5469
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Furthering Opioid Services, Training, and Education Resources Act or the FOSTER Act

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands the scope of grants available for states and Indian tribes to address the opioid crisis. Specifically, the bill allows the use of grant funds for workforce recruitment and training, health care services, and foster and adoptive parent recruitment and training to support opioid abuse prevention and treatment services for children and caregivers, kinship care families, and kinship caregivers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5470
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services for our Veterans Act of 2021 or the HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021

 
This bill removes certain funding limitations on grants that assist eligible entities in establishing or modifying programs to furnish outreach, rehabilitative services, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Health Freedom for All Act

Bill: 117-hr-5471
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Labor
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Health Freedom for All Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House