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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2021.

Bill: 117-hr-4033
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 20

21

 
This bill modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the goals and incentives used to increase awards of SBIR and STTR contracts. It also prioritizes innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity and directs federal agencies to issue Phase III awards to technology developers without requiring further competition.
 
Further, the bill makes permanent (as the Civilian Agency Commercialization Readiness Program) the pilot program that a covered agency may establish for awarding SBIR and STTR Phase II and III funds for technology development and progression toward commercialization. The bill also extends the Commercialization Assistance Pilot Program though FY2026.
 
The bill authorizes specified agencies to use a percentage of STTR funds for a Proof of Concept Partnership program to accelerate the creation of small businesses and the commercialization of research innovations. It also authorizes all agencies participating in the SBIR program, during FY2022-FY2026, to provide a SBIR Phase II award for a project to a small business concern without regard to whether such concern was provided a Phase I award for such project. 
 
The bill requires the SBA to conduct outreach efforts at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act

Bill: 117-hr-4034
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act

 
This bill requires an application for a grant for demonstration projects to address health professions workforce needs to include a certification by the applicant that the development of the project included consideration of certain apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
EASE Behavioral Health Services Act

Bill: 117-hr-4036
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Medicare
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act

 This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-22
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: 2021-06-22
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: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4037
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes and revises specified U.S. trade programs and provisions.
 
Specifically, the bill extends through January 1, 2027, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which provides duty-free treatment to products imported from designated beneficiary countries. The bill makes various changes to the GSP, including by (1) adding human rights, environmental, and other criteria for designation as a beneficiary developing country; (2) requiring an assessment of how the GSP supports worker and gender rights; and (3) requiring a study on rules of origin and GSP utilization rates.
 
Additionally, the bill provides through December 31, 2023, and retroactively applies to 120 days before this bill's enactment, temporary duty suspensions or reductions to eligible imported products. This authorization is commonly known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB). The last version of the MTB was enacted in September 2018 and the temporary treatment for those products listed in the MTB expired on December 31, 2020.
 
The bill also extends the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 for two future MTB cycles (one in 2022 and one in 2025). This extension allows the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct the MTB petition, review, and recommendation process for those additional cycles.
 
The bill extends customs user fees through June 21, 2031.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress an intelligence assessment on threats to the United States associated with foreign violent White supremacist extremist organizations.

Bill: 117-hr-4038
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 
This bill requires assessments and reports concerning foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations.
 
The National Counterterrorism Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report to Congress an intelligence assessment on threats to the United States associated with foreign violent white supremacist extremist organizations, including whether foreign governments provide any support for such white supremacist organizations. The center must share the assessment with (1) the appropriate federal departments and agencies; (2) state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials; and (2) the appropriate foreign governments. 
 
The center must also report to Congress on the use of federal laws, regulations, and policies to counter threats to the United States and U.S. persons associated with such white supremacist organizations. 
 
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board must report to Congress an assessment of the impacts on privacy and civil liberties relating to the use of such federal laws, regulations, and policies, and recommendations to mitigate such impacts. 
 
Unclassified versions of the assessment and reports required by this bill must be publicly available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E677-678)
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

Bill: 117-hr-4039
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of facial recognition technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce.
 
Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop, promote, and use facial recognition technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the development, adoption, and use of such technology; (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities; (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of facial recognition technology; and (4) identifying potential harms to individuals related to the use of such technology.
 
Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of facial recognition technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
SMART Act

Bill: 117-hr-4041
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Stop Mandating Additional Requirements for Travel Act or the SMART Act

 
This bill nullifies on July 4, 2021, the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4042
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Appropriations
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Legislative rules and procedure
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 20

21

 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. 
 
The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. 

action_date: 2022-12-23
text: 

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 20

21

 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. 
 
The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-665, Part I.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-665, Part I.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 5.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4043
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medical devices that are approved under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Devices Program. (Under the program, manufacturers work with the FDA to expedite the review and approval of certain medical devices that provide for more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating human diseases or conditions.)
 
The bill allows designated medical breakthrough devices to be temporarily covered under Medicare during a four-year transitional period. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must assign payment codes for such devices within three months of FDA approval. The CMS must also establish a process to allow for continued coverage after the transitional period has expired, taking into account any additional evidence or data the CMS deems necessary.
 
The CMS must also provide for temporary and, where appropriate, permanent Medicare coverage of breakthrough devices for which there is no existing benefit category (i.e., classification).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
VOTE Act

Bill: 117-hr-4044
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Vote Outcome Transparency in Elections Act or the VOTE Act

 
This bill establishes certain requirements for counting ballots in federal elections.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the appropriate state or local election official, within one hour after the closure of a polling place on election day, to submit a report to the chief state election official. The report must document (1) the total number of voted ballots in the possession of the state or local official, and (2) the total number of voted ballots that have been tabulated for the election.
 
Within one hour after the closure of polling places on election day, the chief state election official must (1) submit a final report to the chief executive of the state, and (2) make the final report publicly available on a government website.
 
The bill also requires each state and local jurisdiction to ensure that voted ballots delivered by postal mail are postmarked, signed, or otherwise indicated as delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act

Bill: 117-hr-4047
Sponsor: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Competition and antitrust
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

Cutting Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens Act

 
This bill generally requires agencies to repeal at least two rules before promulgating a major rule (i.e., a rule with a significant economic impact, cost to consumers, or adverse effects on competition). Further, unless required by law, an agency may not issue a rule that exceeds the total cost of the rules to be repealed without approval by the Office of Management and Budget.
 
These requirements do not apply to major rules related to agency procedures, the Armed Forces, national security, or foreign affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Origins Accountability Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4048
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Australia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Cell biology and embryology
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Europe
Foreign property
France
Genetics
Germany
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
India
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Netherlands
Oceania
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Research administration and funding
Sanctions
United Kingdom
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 

COVID-19 Origins Accountability Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.
 
Specifically, if the President is unable to certify within 90 days of this bill's enactment that China's government has allowed a transparent international forensic investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and certain laboratories in the city of Wuhan, the President must (1) impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against individuals employed by or affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), (2) prohibit federal funding for collaborative projects between U.S.-based researchers and CAS researchers in any academic field, and (3) prohibit U.S.-based researchers and institutions that receive federal funding from engaging in certain research on viruses with individuals or institutions based in China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Dillon’s Law

Bill: 117-hr-4049
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Drug therapy
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 
 
Dillon's Law
 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to give preference when awarding certain grants for preventive health service programs to states that allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine and provide civil liability protections related to that administration.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in House