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‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1012
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Minority employment
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Postal service
Smithsonian Institution
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

&quot;Six Triple Eight&quot; Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.
 
 The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill: 117-hr-1013
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act

 
This bill broadens the scope of allowable firearms transactions involving active duty service members and their spouses. 
 
Specifically, the bill allows a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm or ammunition to the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty outside the United States. Current law already allows a licensed dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm or ammunition to a member of the Armed Forces on active duty outside the United States.
 
The bill also specifies that, for purposes of federal firearms laws, a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or his or her spouse, is a resident of the state in which (1) the member or spouse maintains legal residence, (2) the permanent duty station of the member is located, and (3) the member maintains a home from which he or she commutes to the permanent duty station.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

Bill: 117-hr-1014
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to furnish, under the Veterans Community Care Program, hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-1015
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act

 
This bill makes permanent, and otherwise revises, the Bureau of Reclamation's grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects. Specifically, the bill removes priority under the program for projects in areas that, in the preceding four-year period, have been (1) identified as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought; or (2) designated as a disaster area by a state.
 
Additionally, the bill increases through FY2025 the authorization of appropriations for the program and otherwise revises provisions related to program funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1016
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional oversight
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Executive agency funding and structure
Intergovernmental relations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a new section in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

Bill: 117-hr-1017
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional agencies
Congressional officers and employees
Government Operations and Politics
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Library of Congress
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds.
 
On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and has since been kept in place through periodic extensions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1018
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax credits
Inflation and prices
Military personnel and dependents
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2021

 
This bill increases the rate of the differential wage payment tax credit from 20% to 50% and requires that the maximum dollar amount of such credit be adjusted for inflation after 2021. The credit is allowed to employers for their employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
E-BIKE Act

Bill: 117-hr-1019
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commuting
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Pedestrians and bicycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act or the E-BIKE Act

 
This bill allows a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. The credit is limited to $1,500 per taxpayer less all credits allowed for the two preceding taxable years. 
 
A 
qualified electric bicycle
 is a two-wheeled vehicle that is, among other things, equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts that is capable of propelling such vehicle. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
New Business Preservation Act

Bill: 117-hr-1020
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business education
Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Economic development
Economic performance and conditions
Education programs funding
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Minority education
Performance measurement
Rural conditions and development
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

New Business Preservation Act

 
This bill establishes and provides funding for the Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program, through which the Department of the Treasury must work with states to invest in new businesses and startups.
 
Specifically, the bill requires Treasury to provide certain funds to participating states, which these states must use to administer specified approved programs that provide equity investment in new businesses. Treasury must also award funds to approved state programs to provide follow-on investments.
 
If a state receives funds from an exit, the state shall use such funds to further invest in startups under the approved program. An 
exit
 is defined as the (1) acquisition of a startup in which a state has invested under the program; (2) sale of a share of such startup following an initial public offering; or (3) voluntary purchase of a state's ownership interest by the startup, investors, or existing shareholders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act

Bill: 117-hr-1021
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of State from making contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, either as a percentage of the U.S. contribution to the regular budget of the United Nations or as a voluntary contribution to the council. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
PAWS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1022
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Mammals
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Performance measurement
Service animals
Transportation costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2021 or the PAWS Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a grant program for the purpose of pairing service dogs with eligible veterans. Organizations that receive grants must provide veterinary health insurance coverage, hardware, and travel expenses for each service dog and veteran participating in the program.
 
Eligible veterans are those who (1) are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) have been evaluated and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but remain diagnosed with PTSD, (3) may benefit from a service dog, and (4) agree to successfully complete training provided by an eligible organization. Veterans are required to see a VA health care provider at least once every six months to determine whether the veteran continues to benefit from a service dog. 
 
Eligible organizations are nonprofit organizations that
 
 
provide service dogs to veterans with PTSD,
 
meet publicly available standards set forth by the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans,
 
have expertise in the needs of veterans with PTSD,
 
agree to cover all costs in excess of the grant amount to guarantee the benefits of the program,
 
agree to reaccept or replace a service dog provided to a veteran, and
 
submit an application to the VA.
 
 
Any improvement in PTSD symptoms as a result of the provision of a service dog shall not affect the veteran's eligibility for any other VA benefits.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the grant program.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Justice for Student Borrowers Act

Bill: 117-hr-1023
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Consumer credit
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Justice for Student Borrowers Act

 
This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute relating to a private education loan.

action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Justice for Student Borrowers Act

 
This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute relating to a private education loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1024
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Manufacturing
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

COVID-19 Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the Office of COVID-19 Supply Chain Resiliency to identify and address supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
 
Specifically, the office must establish a national strategy to address identified supply chain issues related to the pandemic, serve as a central point of contact for and provide technical assistance to entities dealing with these issues, and develop legislative recommendations to strengthen critical supply chains for pandemics.
 
The office shall cease to exist 18 months after the COVID-19 public health emergency (and any renewal thereof) is terminated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1025
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Nursing
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 

2021

 
This bill modifies payments for Medicaid primary care services. Specifically, the bill applies a Medicare payment rate floor to Medicaid primary care services that are provided after the date of enactment of the bill and extends the payment rate to additional types of practitioners (e.g., obstetricians).
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must conduct a study on the number of children enrolled in Medicaid, the number of providers receiving payment for primary care services, and associated payment rates before and after the bill's implementation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
LABEL Opioids Act

Bill: 117-hr-1026
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer affairs
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health information and medical records
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act

 
This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Safe Bases Act

Bill: 117-hr-1027
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Safe Bases Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

Bill: 117-hr-1028
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Defense
Intellectual property
Licensing and registrations
Religion
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow trademarks owned or controlled by DOD to be combined with religious insignia on commercial identification tags (i.e., dog tags) and to be sold by lawful trademark licensees.
 
The bill applies retroactively to September 13, 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House