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National Civilian Medals Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5397
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

National Civilian Medals Improvement Act

 
This bill revises the requirements for awarding the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Arts, and the National Technology and Innovation Medal and establishes a National Humanities Medal and a National Medal of Social Sciences. The bill prohibits such medals from being awarded to certain public officials or posthumously.
 
With respect to the National Medal of Arts, the President must award at least one award annually but not more than five in any calendar year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Defending Students’ Civil Rights Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5398
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Defending Students' Civil Rights Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the use of critical race theory or critical race pedagogy in any federally funded program or activity. 
 
Specifically, the bill includes the use of critical race theory or critical race pedagogy as a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. 
 
The bill defines 
critical race pedagogy
 as the separation of students or teachers, or the assignment of characteristics or assumptions, based on race, color, or national origin. The bill defines 
critical race theory
 as a curriculum that establishes specified principles relating to race or sex, including that (1) one race or sex is inherently superior to another, (2) the United States is fundamentally racist or sexist, and (3) an individual bears responsibility for the past actions of others of the same race or sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-5399
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from restricting certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities pertaining to border enforcement and addresses related issues. 
 
Specifically, neither department may impose restrictions on CBP actions taking place on federal land under their respective jurisdictions and located within 100 miles of an international border if the CBP actions involve search and rescue operations and the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States. CBP shall have immediate access to such federal lands to conduct various activities, including the installation and maintenance of roads, barriers, and surveillance equipment.
 
Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may waive the application of certain legal requirements on such federal lands if DHS determines that the waiver is necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of border barriers and roads. DHS may waive only specified laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Historic Preservation Act, and certain provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Homeland Security, 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: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Homeland Security, 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: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Homeland Security, 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: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act

Bill: 117-hr-5400
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Administrative remedies
Appropriations
Arts, Culture, Religion
Auctions
Commerce
Competition
Competitive bidding
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Cost accounting
Department of Transportation
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Educational facilities
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Emergency communication systems
Executive reorganization
Federal Communications Commission
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Fees
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government lending
Government paperwork
Government trust funds
Grants-in-aid
Independent regulatory commissions
Internet
Law
Libraries
Licenses
Local taxation
Performance measurement
Planning
Relocation
Small business
State taxation
Taxation
Telecommunication industry
Telecommunication rates
Telephone
Telephone rates
User charges
Wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act

 
This bill extends through December 31, 2024, the waiver of certain budgetary restrictions on the Universal Service Fund to continue allowing the fund to incur obligations or make expenditures in advance of appropriations. The fund, which is financed by mandatory contributions from telecommunications service providers, supports programs to increase the availability and affordability of telecommunications services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5401
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Nuclear Waste Task Force Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a task force that must evaluate the implications of amending the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to remove exemptions from environmental laws for spent nuclear waste and high-level radioactive waste in order to enable consent-based siting of disposal and storage solutions for such waste. The task force must provide a clear explanation of what constitutes 
consent-based siting
. In addition, the task force may provide participation grants to help environmental justice communities on issues relating to the storage and disposal of such waste.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
VET RENT Act

Bill: 117-hr-5402
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Veteran's Electronic Transcript of Residency for Entering New Tenancies Act or the VET RENT Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement a standard record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill: 117-hr-5403
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act

Bill: 117-hr-5404
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act

 
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly engage in a significant transaction that concerns the rare earth mineral sector of Afghanistan. The President must impose property-blocking sanctions on such foreign individuals and entities, as well as visa-blocking sanctions on the individuals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-28
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: 2021-09-28
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: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Biological Intelligence Oversight Reporting Act

Bill: 117-hr-5405
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Biological Intelligence Oversight Reporting Act

 
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress every two years on the activities, prioritization, and responsibilities of the intelligence community relating to biodefense and biological threats.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Bill: 117-hr-5407
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.

action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 

Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement evidence-based comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 16 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H5841)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 16 (Roll no. 291).
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5854-5855)
action_date: 2022-06-23
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: 2022-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5407.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5841-5842)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-383.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-383.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.

Bill: 117-hr-5408
Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Provides for the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

Bill: 117-hr-5409
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 
This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
 
The conveyance shall be made without consideration. 
 
The Forest Service shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-5410
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

 
This bill limits presidential authorities related to, and increases congressional oversight of, introducing U.S. armed forces into hostilities, arms transactions, and national emergencies.
 
The bill makes various changes to the War Powers Resolution, which provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send U.S. forces into hostilities. These changes include requiring specific statutory authorization for, and revising congressional procedures to approve or disapprove of, the introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of U.S. forces that lacks the required authorization.
 
The President must also seek congressional approval before entering, renewing, or extending an arms sale or related transaction if the transaction exceeds specified dollar thresholds. This does not apply to transactions with NATO and its member countries, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, New Zealand, or Taiwan. The bill also prohibits transfers of defense articles and services to countries that commit genocide or otherwise violate international humanitarian law.
 
The bill restricts presidential authorities related to national emergencies, including by limiting the period of a declared emergency to 30 days unless Congress authorizes an extension. The bill also establishes procedures for approving or disapproving an extension, requires the President to provide more detailed reports to Congress about national emergencies, and sets out specific provisions for terminating an emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rules, 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: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rules, 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: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rules, 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: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Outdoors for All Act

Bill: 117-hr-5413
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Community life and organization
Employment and training programs
Energy revenues and royalties
Government information and archives
Gulf of Mexico
Indian lands and resources rights
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Outdoor recreation
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public-private cooperation
State and local finance
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Outdoors for All Act
 
 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to states, certain political subdivisions of a state, special purpose districts, Indian tribes, or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian communities or organizations. Funds must be used for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas.
 
A 
qualifying area 
is an area
 
 
that has a population of 30,000 or more in the most recent census, or 
 
that is administered by an Indian tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization.
 
 
Interior shall give priority to projects that 
 
 
create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community,
 
engage and empower underserved communities and youth,
 
provide opportunities for employment or job training for youth or underserved communities,
 
establish or expand public-private partnerships, and
 
take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5414
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: 

Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021

 
This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Introduced in House