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Parental Rights Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-6017
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Parental Rights Protection Act

 
This bill restricts government entities from requiring that individuals age 18 or younger receive certain COVID-19 vaccines that were authorized through emergency use and related procedures.
 
Specifically, a federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government entity (including a local educational agency) that receives funding from either the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services may not require such COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 18 or younger. In particular, a local educational agency that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for students loses its eligibility for federal education funding.
 
The bill also requires the prior, informed, written consent of a parent or guardian before administration of such COVID-19 vaccines to an individual age 18 or younger.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Housing PLUS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6018
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2021 or the Housing PLUS Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies the requirements under which the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must award grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding for nonprofit providers and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.
 
Specifically, the bill bars HUD from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting Continuum of Care grants to recipients that (1) require program participants to receive supportive services, (2) require program participants to be sober or drug-free, or (3) are faith-based organizations. The bill also requires that 30% of Continuum of Care grant funds be set aside for eligible grant recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Northern Spotted Owl Habitat Improvement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6019
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Northern Spotted Owl Habitat Improvement Act of 2021

 
The bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on January 15, 2021, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entitled 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6020
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021

 
This bill extends a payment increase under the Medicare physician fee schedule through 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
We’re Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act

Bill: 117-hr-6021
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

We're Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act

 
This bill prohibits making federal funds available to pay for any settlement agreement in any civil action brought as a result of actions taken to enforce the April 6, 2018, Department of Justice memorandum pertaining to the prosecution of cases of improper entry into the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Build Better Borders Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6022
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Build Better Borders Act of 2021

 
This bill increases a civil penalty for improperly entering the United States and appropriates the collected funds for certain uses, including for the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
 
Specifically, the civil penalty for an alien apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be $450,000, or $900,000 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. Under current law, the penalty is between $50 and $250, or between $100 and $500 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. 
 
The bill appropriates the funds from such penalties for use by the Department of Homeland Security, and the funds may only be used to (1) plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border; and (2) purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for the U.S. Border Patrol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Work Act

Bill: 117-hr-6024
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Work Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish within the Employment and Training Administration an Employee Ownership and Participation Initiative to promote employee ownership and participation in business decision-making. It also establishes a program, which may include grants for outreach, technical assistance, and training, to encourage new and existing state programs to foster employee ownership and participation in business decision-making.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Flu Vaccine Act

Bill: 117-hr-6025
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Flu Vaccine Act

 
This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct or support research regarding the development of a universal influenza vaccine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6026
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS (i.e., a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Online Privacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6027
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Online Privacy Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes certain online privacy rights for personal information (including contents of communications) and certain requirements for data processors, service providers, and third parties. The bill also establishes the Digital Privacy Agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6029
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021

 
This bill requires actions to support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
 
The U.S. Governor of the IMF must advocate for (1) Taiwan's admission into the IMF as a member, (2) Taiwan's participation in the IMF's regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan's economic and financial policies, (3) employment opportunities at the IMF for Taiwan nationals, and (4) Taiwan's ability to receive IMF technical assistance and training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Freedom to Travel Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6030
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Freedom to Travel Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits common carriers from denying or refusing to transport a person who is not under lawful arrest except on specified grounds.
 
A common carrier may deny or refuse service if the individual fails or refuses to (1) pay the fare; (2) comply with the rules of the fare; or (3) submit to a legally required search for weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices likely to pose a safety threat. A common carrier may also deny or refuse service pursuant to a court order.
 
The bill sets out penalties for failing to comply with the prohibition, and states are not immune from suits for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

Bill: 117-hr-6032
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: California
Federal-Indian relations
Gambling
Indian lands and resources rights
Lakes and rivers
Land transfers
Land use and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Katimi&icirc;n and Ameeky&aacute;araam Sacred Lands Act

 
This bill takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust shall be used only for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.
 
 Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

action_date: 2022-12-30
text: 

Katimi&icirc;n and Ameeky&aacute;araam Sacred Lands Act

 
This bill takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.
 
Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.
 
 Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6034
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies procedures for investigating serious security incidents related to a U.S. government mission abroad and addresses related issues. 
 
Under this bill, a 
serious security incident
 involves (1) the loss of life, serious injury, or significant destruction of U.S. government property abroad; or (2) a serious breach of security involving intelligence activities of a foreign government directed at a U.S. government mission abroad.
 
Currently, accountability review boards convened by the Department of State investigate and report on these incidents. 
 
The bill establishes the Serious Security Incident Investigation Permanent Coordinating Committee to determine whether an event qualifies as a serious security incident. The State Department Diplomatic Security Service must assemble a team to investigate certain events relating to a U.S. government mission abroad that may be a serious security incident. The assembled team must prepare a report for the coordinating committee about the incident that includes an accounting of the relevant facts and an assessment of applicable security procedures and countermeasures. 
 
The coordinating committee must review the investigation report and make findings about, for example, the adequacy of security measures.
 
The committee must provide, within 60 days, its findings and related recommendations to the Secretary of State. The findings and related recommendations must also be shared with Congress.
 
The bill also requires the State Department's monthly briefings to Congress on embassy security to include an assessment of the national security risks stemming from the continued closure of high-risk, high-threat posts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

Bill: 117-hr-6035
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

 
This bill extends until May 8, 2038, the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in Illinois.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act

Bill: 117-hr-6036
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 

Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act or the PATH to College Act

 
This bill authorizes grants for improving transit connections for students at institutions of higher education, such as by adding transit stops within walking distance of a campus or subsidizing transit costs for students. The Department of Transportation may award the grants to partnerships of public transit providers and one or more community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-6037
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: 
This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from directly making a loan under the 7(a) Program, which authorizes loans and loan guaranties to small businesses that meet certain requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Introduced in House