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Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act

Bill: 117-hr-6177
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act

 
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.

Bill: 117-hr-6178
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care coverage and access
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military education and training
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated.

Bill: 117-hr-6179
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Appropriations
Athletes
International organizations and cooperation
Music
National symbols
Professional sports
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill prohibits the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the U.S. Soccer Federation (which requires players to stand respectfully during the national anthem) is reinstated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Reef Assassin Act

Bill: 117-hr-6180
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Reef Assassin Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue regulations under which a participating state may allow individuals to exchange 100 lionfish for one tag that authorizes recreational or commercial fishing for covered species. (Covered species are red snapper, gag grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Samish Indian Nation Land Reaffirmation Act

Bill: 117-hr-6181
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Land use and conservation
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Samish Indian Nation Land Reaffirmation Act

 
This bill ratifies and confirms that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Samish Indian Nation per a decision from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This reaffirmation applies to all claims pending or filed on or after the passage of this bill. Additionally, the Samish Indian Nation retains all future rights to seek to have additional land taken into trust.

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to the Samish Indian Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 431.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-598.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-598.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
PREACH Act

Bill: 117-hr-6182
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Protecting Religious Exemptions for Amish Communities and Households Act or the PREACH Act

 
This bill allows an individual who is a member of an Amish or Mennonite church to use a state-issued identification document (that does not require a photograph of the individual) to obtain a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act

Bill: 117-hr-6183
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act

 
This bill allows taxpayers who have a religious objection to participation in the Social Security system a credit or refund of employment taxes deducted to fund benefits under such system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
HALT Fentanyl Act

Bill: 117-hr-6184
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Justice
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Licensing and registrations
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act

 
This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes a new, alternative registration process for schedule I research that is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Veterans Affairs or that is conducted under an investigative new drug exemption from the Food and Drug Administration.
 
The bill also makes several other changes to registration requirements for conducting research with controlled substances, including
 
 
permitting a single registration for related research sites in certain circumstances, 
 
waiving the requirement for a new inspection in certain situations, and 
 
allowing a registered researcher to perform certain manufacturing activities with small quantities of a substance without obtaining a manufacturing registration. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Bivens Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6185
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Bivens Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. 
 
Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
PAAW Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6186
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act of 2021 or the PAAW Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from conducting or supporting research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog.
 
The bill also requires reporting about the use of dogs in research studies. First, the National Institutes of Health must report on ongoing or prospective research conducted or supported by NIAID that causes significant pain or distress to a dog and the amount of funds obligated for such research. Second, NIAID must report on efforts to phase out the use of dogs in the research it conducts or supports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Coal Council Certainty Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6187
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Coal Council Certainty Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to maintain the National Coal Council under the charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021.
 
Historically, this council provided DOE with advice and guidance about policies concerning coal. However, the council ceased operations in November 2021 when its charter was not renewed by DOE.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Colorado Judgeship Act

Bill: 117-hr-6188
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Colorado Judgeship Act 

 
This bill requires the President to appoint three additional district judges for the district of Colorado. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Unlocking Opportunities in Emerging Markets Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6189
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Unlocking Opportunities in Emerging Markets Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the Office of Emerging Markets within the Small Business Administration to oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of efforts to enhance the economic well-being of small business concerns in emerging markets. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Bill: 117-hr-6190
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

 
This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness.
 
The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
To provide for interim appropriations for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for such courts and agencies.

Bill: 117-hr-6191
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill provides continuing appropriations to the District of Columbia courts and related agencies during any fiscal year in which appropriations have not otherwise been provided. (The continuing appropriations would exempt the courts and agencies from a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations for the federal government.) 
 
The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal payments to
 
 
the District of Columbia Courts,
 
defender services in District of Columbia courts,
 
the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia,
 
the District of Columbia Public Defender Service,
 
the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council,
 
the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, and 
 
the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1340)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6192
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2021

 
This bill classifies any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property as 15-year property for purposes of accelerated depreciation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Alternative Protein Pilot Act

Bill: 117-hr-6193
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Fruit and vegetables
Meat
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Alternative Protein Pilot Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Navy to establish a three-year pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating bases. The Navy must select at least two naval facilities to participate in the program, and must prioritize facilities where livestock-based protein options may be costly to obtain or store.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Military Benefits Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-6194
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Military Benefits Accountability Act

 
This bill requires that pre-separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces include training regarding the consequences to members who are convicted of a crime, specifically regarding the loss of benefits.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

Bill: 117-hr-6195
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees. In its briefing, DOD must address any ongoing efforts to protect members and employees from the effects of anomalous health incidents and the extent and nature of engagement by DOD with other federal departments and agencies regarding anomalous health incidents affecting their employees.
 
The senior DOD official with the principal responsibility for leading the efforts regarding anomalous health incidents must be an official who is appointed by, and with the advice and consent of, the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Supply Chain Fluctuation Forecasting Act

Bill: 117-hr-6196
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Supply Chain Fluctuation Forecasting Act

 
This bill addresses supply chain forecasting for the Department of Defense (DOD). 
 
Under the bill, DOD must specify methods and processes to track and reduce fluctuations in supply chain forecasting and demand requirements.
 
DOD must also implement policies to encourage predictable demand requirements for the following items:
 
 
clothing and the materials and components thereof;
 
tents (and the structural components thereof), tarpaulins, or covers; 
 
any item of individual equipment manufactured from or containing specified fibers, yarns, fabrics, or materials; and
 
 hand or measuring tools. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act

Bill: 117-hr-6197
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Streamline DoD Cyber Recruitment Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the establishment of a designated central program office within DOD to oversee all academic engagement programs focusing on cyber talent across DOD.
 
Upon completion of the study, DOD must determine whether it should establish a designated central program office responsible for each specified academic engagement program (e.g., recruitment or retention programs) across DOD. Additionally, DOD must justify a decision not to establish such a program office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House