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Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1473
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 

Vaccine Transparency Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to periodically report to Congress on the serious adverse events in connection with a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine that have been reported to either agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act

Bill: 117-hr-1474
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Minority health
Neurological disorders
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act

 
This bill authorizes grants to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The Department of Health and Human Services may award these grants to community organizations and health care and social service providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill: 117-hr-1476
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. 
 
Eligible entities include (1) a nonprofit organization that has historically served the mental health needs of veterans; (2) a congressionally chartered veteran service organization; or (3) a state, local, or tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner. 
 
The VA shall establish an advisory committee to create appropriate program standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act

Bill: 117-hr-1477
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Firearms and explosives
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act

 
This bill revises the federal statutory framework regulating the manufacture, possession, sale, import, shipment, delivery, receipt, or transfer of undetectable firearms.
 
Current law requires firearms to be detectable by walk-through metal detectors after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. Specifically, firearms must be as detectable as a 
security exemplar
 (i.e., a piece of stainless steel that is 3.7 ounces and in a shape resembling a handgun). There are exceptions, including for firearms manufactured for or sold to U.S. military or intelligence agencies.
 
This bill requires firearms to contain detectable material after the removal of all parts other than major components. It defines
 detectable material
 as material that produces a magnetic field equivalent to that produced by 3.7 ounces of stainless steel. The bill also revises and broadens the exceptions to include firearms (1) received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (2) produced pursuant to a contract with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Vital STATS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1478
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Vital Standardization of Thoughtful Administrative Techniques and Statistics Act of 2021 or the Vital STATS Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to commission a study from the National Academy of Medicine on coordination and standardization of vital-statistics reporting and data sharing between federal, state, and local agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1479
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Senate
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action&#8212;commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal&#8212;unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1481
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Employee performance
Government information and archives
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Legal fees and court costs
Photography and imaging
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a framework to collect and publish data on allegations of misconduct by law enforcement officers at the federal, state, and local levels.
 
Specifically, the bill requires federal law enforcement agencies to report data to the Department of Justice (DOJ) about allegations of misconduct by federal law enforcement officers and amounts paid as judgments or settlements with respect to the allegations. State and local law enforcement agencies must report substantially similar data to DOJ to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
 
The bill directs DOJ to release annual summaries of the data and create and maintain an online database with the reported data. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to report on costs and other issues related to law enforcement misconduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1483
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Building construction
Historic sites and heritage areas
Income tax credits
Infrastructure development
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public transit
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021 or the REHAB Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies provisions relating to the rehabilitation tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows an increased 15% credit for non-historic buildings placed in service 50 years prior to the current calendar year. It also allows the credit for buildings within a half-mile of public transportation facilities, for residential lodging purposes, and for expenses related to building expansion on the same block as a qualified rehabilitation building.
 
The bill allows a 25% credit for rent-restricted housing units and for expenses related to public infrastructure projects required by state or local governments as a condition of project completion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E189)
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1484
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021

 
This bill expands the energy tax credit to include qualified distributed wind energy property. The bill defines 
qualified distributed wind energy property
 to include property that uses one or more wind turbines used to produce electricity in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 megawatts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E191)
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Open Back Better Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1485
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Buy American requirements
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Disaster relief and insurance
Educational facilities and institutions
Electric power generation and transmission
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health facilities and institutions
Higher education
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Labor standards
Libraries and archives
Manufacturing
Metals
Natural disasters
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Open Back Better Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. It also provides grants for projects that may have combined heat and power and energy storage as project components.
 
States must use at least 40% of grant funds to implement projects in environmental justice communities or low-income communities that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-1486
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional tributes
Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
First responders and emergency personnel
Insurance industry and regulation
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 
This bill eliminates the Office of Financial Research, which provides financial data and analysis to support the Financial Stability Oversight Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1487
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Rural conditions and development
Small Business Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies reporting requirements related to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disbursement of certain financial assistance.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the SBA to report certain metrics related to the disbursement of microloans to small businesses, including (1) the number, amount, and percentage of such loans that went into default in the previous year; (2) the extent to which microloans are provided to small businesses in rural areas; and (3) the average size, rate of interest, and amount of fees charged for each microloan. 

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies reporting requirements related to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disbursement of certain financial assistance.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the SBA to report certain metrics related to the disbursement of microloans to small businesses, including (1) the number, amount, and percentage of such loans that went into default in the previous year; (2) the extent to which microloans are provided to small businesses in rural areas; and (3) the average size, rate of interest, and amount of fees charged for each microloan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 4 (Roll no. 115). (text: 04/14/2021 CR H1767)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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): 409 - 4 (Roll no. 115).(text: 04/14/2021 CR H1767)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1834)
action_date: 2021-04-14
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: 2021-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1487.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1767-1769)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Ms. Craig moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1488
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote sound election-administration practices around the world. The State Department may award grants to qualified, tax-exempt, U.S.-based organizations that have expertise and experience in relevant topics, such as election-system integrity. Grants may be used to design programs to bring relevant individuals, such as election administrators and poll workers, together to study and discuss election procedures.
 
The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the program's activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1489
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Government liability
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021

 
This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights.
 
The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
SAND Act

Bill: 117-hr-1493
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public contracts and procurement
Seashores and lakeshores

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act

 
This bill allows the Department of the Army to acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment purposes from non-domestic sources even if such materials are available from domestic sources. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act

Bill: 117-hr-1494
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Domestic violence and child abuse
Firearms and explosives
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 

Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act

 
This bill establishes new federal firearms restrictions for individuals who are convicted of misdemeanor stalking offenses.
 
The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving, possessing, shipping, or transporting a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds a new category of prohibited persons: persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking.
 
The term
 misdemeanor crime of stalking
 means a misdemeanor stalking offense under federal, state, tribal, or municipal law and a course of harassment, intimidation, or surveillance of another person that (1) places such person in reasonable fear of harm to themselves, an immediate family member, a household member, or a spouse or intimate partner (including a current or former dating partner); or (2) causes emotional distress to such person.
 
The bill also specifically prohibits dating partners who are convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or who are subject to certain restraining orders from receiving, possessing, shipping, or transporting a firearm or ammunition. Currently, such restrictions generally only apply to spouses, co-parents, and cohabitants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House