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Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act

Bill: 117-hr-4804
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act

 
This bill establishes a notification requirement following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies if a firearms-related background check determines that an individual is ineligible to receive or possess a firearm. The notification requirement applies even if more than three business days have elapsed since the background check was initiated, and a firearm has already been transferred to the individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Safe School Drinking Water Act

Bill: 117-hr-4805
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Safe School Drinking Water Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to award grants to assist local educational agencies in installing and maintaining filtration stations (e.g., drinking fountains) at schools and child care programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
TRAP Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4806
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 or the TRAP Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. cooperation with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) communications. 
 
Specifically, no U.S. agency or department may extradite an individual based solely on an INTERPOL notice.
 
In addition, the Department of Justice and the Department of State must take certain actions to support reforms to increase transparency of INTERPOL, including with respect to its communications.
 
The bill also requires reports on countries that abuse INTERPOL communications for political motives and other unlawful purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-07-29
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: 2021-07-29
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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Safe Stay Act

Bill: 117-hr-4807
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Air quality
Consumer affairs
Emergency communications systems
Fires
Housing industry and standards
Performance measurement
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Safe Stay Act

This bill requires places of public accommodation to install compliant carbon monoxide detectors within each sleeping or dwelling unit. Further, during check-in, such accommodations must provide each guest with written notice of compliance with the requirement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4808
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Labor-management relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on public health messaging and other recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report must specifically address (1) the data used to make recommendations, (2) the effect of inconsistent messaging on the public's trust in the CDC and willingness to follow its vaccine and other COVID-19 guidance, and (3) the degree to which outside entities influenced CDC recommendations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

Bill: 117-hr-4809
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide a certain payment adjustment under the Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system. Specifically, the CMS must provide for a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment for new medical devices used to diagnose, treat, or manage ESRD. (CMS regulations currently provide a two-year temporary add-on payment adjustment.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
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: 2021-07-29
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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
STEER Act

Bill: 117-hr-4810
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act or the STEER Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a voucher program for expenses associated with retrofitting certain heavy-duty trucks with emission-reducing technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Border Health Security Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4812
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arizona
Atmospheric science and weather
California
Canada
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mexico
New Mexico
State and local government operations
Terrorism
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Border Health Security Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.
 
Specifically, the commission must cooperate with the council where appropriate, and both the commission and the council must develop strategic plans, work plans, evaluations, and reports concerning their activities.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to (1) eligible entities in border areas to address recommendations of the commission and the council to improve the health of border area residents; and (2) trauma centers, public health entities, and state, local, or tribal entities for infectious disease surveillance activities in border areas. In addition, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response may coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security in establishing a system that alerts clinicians and public health officials to emerging health threats in border areas.
 
The Government Accountability Office must evaluate commission and council activities every two years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Matt’s Act

Bill: 117-hr-4813
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Matt's Act

 
This bill limits the amount that private health insurance plans may charge plan holders for insulin drugs to a maximum of $20, or $0 for high deductible plans; pharmacies may charge uninsured individuals the average price of such drugs after deducting any rebates and discounts provided by drug manufacturers, plus limited additional charges for distributing and dispensing costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor and a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Bill: 117-hr-4814
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Judges
Supreme Court
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 
This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, statues honoring Associate Justices of the Supreme Court Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Higher Education Dream Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4815
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Higher Education Dream Act of 

2021

 
This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that receive federal student aid from discriminating against Dreamer students (e.g., students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status) based on their immigration status, including charging out-of-state tuition to students who would qualify as residents of the state. The bill also makes Dreamer students eligible for federal financial aid.
 
The bill prohibits the use or publication of certain identifiable information related to such students, subject to civil penalties. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Customs Business Fairness Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4816
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Customs Business Fairness Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies the treatment of claims by customs brokers for unpaid customs duties in chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy proceedings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Affordable EVs for Working Families Act

Bill: 117-hr-4817
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Affordable EVs for Working Families Act

 
This bill allows an income-based tax credit for the purchase of a previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. The credit is limited to 30% of the sales price of such a vehicle. The bill defines 
previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle
 to mean a motor vehicle the model year of which is at least two years earlier than the calendar year in which the vehicle is acquired and that meets certain requirements under the Clean Air Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
National Digital Reserve Corps Act

Bill: 117-hr-4818
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Labor
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
General Services Administration
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

National Digital Reserve Corps Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the National Digital Reserve Corps in the General Services Administration (GSA) to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of executive agencies.
 
The GSA shall issue guidance for the corps, including procedures for coordinating with such agencies to (1) identify digital and cybersecurity needs which may be addressed by the corps, and (2) assign active reservists to address such needs.
 
The GSA must (1) begin recruiting reservists and assigning activities to reservists under the program within one year of this bill's enactment, and (2) report to Congress at specified intervals.
 
The GSA may pay for reservists to acquire training and receive continuing education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4819
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Education programs funding
Energy research
Higher education
Labor-management relations
Nuclear power
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands a Department of Energy program designed to strengthen university research and training in nuclear science and engineering. For example, the bill expands the program to provide support to universities for revitalizing and upgrading existing nuclear science and engineering infrastructure that support the development of advanced nuclear technologies and applications.

action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and expands the Nuclear Energy University Program within the Department of Energy (DOE) that supports university research and training in nuclear science and engineering. For example, the bill expands the program to provide support to universities for revitalizing and upgrading existing nuclear science and engineering infrastructure that support the development of advanced nuclear technologies and applications. In addition, the bill establishes an Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement Subprogram under which DOE must establish four new research reactors as well as new nuclear science and engineering facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-466.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-466.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Health Agency Check-Up Act

Bill: 117-hr-4820
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Health Agency Check-Up Act

 
This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review and recommend whether to modify or eliminate statutory reporting requirements that apply to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
To inform this effort, the CDC, the NIH, and the FDA must provide the commission with relevant recommendations and information about their respective staffing, budgets, programs, reports, and regulations.
 
The bill automatically makes any provision of law requiring a report that the commission recommends for elimination ineffective after 45 days, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving of the recommendation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act

Bill: 117-hr-4822
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act

 
This bill directs the Office of Science of the Department of Energy to carry out a research program to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out the program, the office must prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological, and physical processes that interact in coastal zones.
 
The office shall establish an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data and that encompass the major land-water interfaces of the United States, including the Great Lakes region, the Pacific coast, the Atlantic coast, the Arctic, and the Gulf Coast.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House