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Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5675
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

 
 This bill expands and coordinates activities related to the research of liver cancer and liver disease, including causes, prevention, detection, and treatment.
 
Specifically, the National Cancer Institute must establish a working group to coordinate efforts across the National Institutes of Health to cure liver cancer and liver disease, including research into such cases resulting from hepatitis B. The institute may also award grants for developing preventative and diagnostic measures and supporting experimental treatment options.
 
 The bill further establishes grant programs, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support liver disease prevention services, diagnostics, and hepatitis tracking programs and to raise awareness about liver disease within high-risk communities.
 
 The renamed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases also must prioritize programs addressing liver disease, including (1) establishing a national clearinghouse for patient data, and (2) developing or expanding the centers for research of liver disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
PREP Act

Bill: 117-hr-5676
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Adult education and literacy
Census and government statistics
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Department of Justice
Detention of persons
Educational guidance
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Performance measurement
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons Act of 2021 or the PREP Act

 
This bill establishes, within the Bureau of Prisons, an Office of Prison Education. The office must provide educational services to incarcerated individuals in federal prisons and correctional institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code.

Bill: 117-hr-5677
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to various titles of the U.S. Code.
 

action_date: 2021-11-30
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to various titles of the U.S. Code.
 

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to various titles of the U.S. Code.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 430). (text: 12/01/2021 CR H6744-6752)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 430).(text: CR 12/01/2021 H6744-6752)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7546-7547)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5677.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6744-6753)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-189.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-189.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5678
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 

2021

 
This bill establishes requirements for federal firearms licensees (e.g., gun dealers) and their employees regarding certain business practices, training, and certification. It also prohibits licensees from transferring firearms to certain individuals, including straw purchasers, gun traffickers, intoxicated individuals, or individuals at risk of harming themselves or others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
SWEETER Act

Bill: 117-hr-5680
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Saving Workers by Eliminating Economic Tampering and Ensuring Reliability Act or the 
SWEETER Act

 

 
This bill eliminates certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) sugar subsidy programs.
 
Specifically, the bill eliminates (1) the price support loan program available to processors of domestically grown sugarcane and sugar beets; (2) the sugar marketing allotments and tariff-rate quotas that limit the quantities of domestically produced sugar that processors may sell and the sugar that may be imported under lower tariff rates; and (3) the feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers, which operates to avoid loan forfeitures to the USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation by requiring USDA to purchase surplus sugar from domestic processors for resale to bioenergy producers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

Bill: 117-hr-5682
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Department of Homeland Security
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Lease and rental services
Navigation, waterways, harbors

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

 
This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into an agreement with any entity to accept donations of real and personal property for certain activities at ports of entry. Further, the bill allows CBP to accept donations at leased land ports of entry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services Contracts Review Act

Bill: 117-hr-5683
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Latin America
Mexico
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services Contracts Review Act

 
This bill directs the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to assess active contracts for services related to border security awarded in FY2021 or earlier. The assessment must include a strategy to enhance coordination, minimize overlap, and increase cost-effectiveness among such contracts.

action_date: 2022-01-21
text: 

Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services Contracts Review Act

 
This bill directs the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess certain active contracts for services related to security along the land border with Mexico awarded in FY2021 or earlier. 
 
Specifically, this applies to any contract with a total value of $50 million or more, inclusive of contract options, relating to the procurement of services for DHS with respect to that border.
 
The assessment must include a strategy to enhance coordination, minimize overlap, and increase cost-effectiveness among such contracts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
action_date: 2022-01-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-232.
action_date: 2022-01-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-232.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
BARK Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5684
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2021 or as the BARK Act of 2021

 
This bill extends federal protection from civil and criminal liability that applies to donations of food or grocery products for needy individuals to the donation of pet food or supplies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act

Bill: 117-hr-5685
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act

 
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with 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.
 
Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights.
 
In addition, an IHE must (1) annually submit to the Department of Education a report that includes all complaints alleging discrimination and make such report publicly available; and (2) provide students and employees with the contact information of the designated employee, the report, the enforcement policies of the IHE, and the procedures for reporting and investigating complaints.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Don't Jab Me Act

Bill: 117-hr-5686
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government liability
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Don't Jab Me Act

 
This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5687
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021

 
This bill creates a private right of action for an individual against an employer for a vaccine-related injury or death in connection with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Samier Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5690
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Samier Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2021 

 
This bill revises notification requirements that are triggered when states decide to remove a child from the custody of the child's parent(s) and to place the child in another home.
 
Specifically, states must provide notice of the decision to each relative who expressed an interest in caring for the child, the guardian of the child, the guardian ad litem for the child, the attorney for the child, the attorney for each parent of the child, the child (if the child is able to express an opinion regarding placement), and the prosecutor involved. The notice must be provided within 90 days after the state makes a placement decision.
 
States must establish procedures to (1) allow an individual who receives such a notice to request documentation of the reasons for the decision involved, (2) allow the attorney for the child to petition the court involved to review the decision, and (3) require the court to commence a review after receiving a petition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
TEACH for Tomorrow Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5691
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

TEACH for Tomorrow Act of 2021

 
This bill revises grant programs that support teacher preparation.
 
Specifically, the bill revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program by requiring institutions of higher education (IHEs) to report additional information on the performance of their teacher preparation programs. Further, the Department of Education (ED) must impose a fine on an IHE that fails to provide the required information related to their programs. (Currently, ED may impose such a fine but is not required to do so.)
 
Additionally, the bill revises the eligibility requirements for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grants by (1) establishing a minimum pass rate for state assessments used for teacher certification or licensure, and (2) directing ED to continue to make TEACH grants to an ineligible IHE for the duration of each teacher candidate's course of study. 
 
ED must issue or revise regulations to carry out this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5692
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to provide federal assistance to states with certain reclamation projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Such assistance shall include financial assistance to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain watercraft inspection and decontamination stations. 
 
In providing financial assistance, Reclamation must prioritize projects such as
 
 
watercraft inspections and decontamination stations that have the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at reservoirs of reclamation projects; or 
 
projects that prevent the spread of an aquatic invasive species to waters under the jurisdiction of Reclamation, including irrigation, reclamation, or other water projects. 
 
 
This bill provides authority for each federal agency on the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, along with state partners, to (1) conduct mandatory inspections and decontamination of recreational vessels; and (2) if necessary, impound, quarantine, or otherwise prevent entry of a recreational vessel. In addition, it expands the membership to include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-10-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1131-1132)
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Migrant Relocation Transparency Act

Bill: 117-hr-5693
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Migrant Relocation Transparency Act 

 
This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any aliens not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments. 
 
Specifically, the department taking the action, either the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), must consult with the affected state and local governments at least three days before the action.
 
HHS and DHS must also submit to Congress monthly state-specific reports about such actions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House