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BRAIN Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5435
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Executive agency funding and structure
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Bringing Regulatory Advances Into Neuroscience Act of 2021 or the BRAIN Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish the Neuroscience Center of Excellence. 
 
The center must develop and implement processes to coordinate FDA activities related to a major disease area or areas affecting the brain or central nervous system.
 
The FDA must also establish and maintain the Neuroscience Translation Working Group to advise the center. If the FDA terminates the center, the working group shall advise the FDA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1050)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Gun Suicide Prevention Act

Bill: 117-hr-5436
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Gun Suicide Prevention Act

 
 This bill prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms unless the firearm includes a label with the toll-free telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Reach 871 Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-5437
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Emergency planning and evacuation
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Reach 871 Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Reach 871 aircrew, commonly known as Reach 871, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during Operation Allies Refuge.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5438
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2021

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the WaterSense program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and sets forth related requirements. Under the program, the EPA awards grants to provide incentives for consumers to purchase water-efficient products.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
KIDS Act

Bill: 117-hr-5439
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Educational technology and distance education
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Gambling
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act

 
 This bill prohibits operators of commercial online platforms that are directed to children from engaging in certain practices, including implementing features that encourage additional engagement with the platform, promoting certain types of content, and using certain advertising methods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5440
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

C
yber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021

 
This bill requires reporting and other actions to address cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks.
 
Entities that own or operate critical infrastructure must report cybersecurity incidents (e.g., ransomware attacks) within specified time frames while other entities may voluntarily report incidents. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) carry out rulemaking to implement the reporting requirements, and (2) establish an office to receive and analyze such reports. To the extent practicable, CISA must align its rules with existing requirements related to the reporting of cybersecurity incidents.
 
The bill limits the use and disclosure of reported information. The information may be shared (subject to protections and restrictions) with federal agencies or to address cybersecurity threats. However, shared information may not be used as a basis for certain regulatory enforcement. Additionally, an entity may not be liable for submitting required reports. Further, reports are not subject to laws governing release of federal or other governmental records.
 
The bill authorizes CISA to take specified action (e.g., issuing subpoenas) if an entity fails to submit a required report. CISA may share subpoenaed information with a regulator or the Department of Justice for regulatory enforcement or criminal prosecution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Fix Nondisclosure of Influence in Health Research Act

Bill: 117-hr-5442
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Fix Nondisclosure of Influence in Health Research Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to annually report on research misconduct related to foreign influence. The report must address cases of research misconduct identified by the National Institutes of Health, the investigation and enforcement of each case, and other efforts to prevent such misconduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
No Work, No Pay Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5443
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

No Work, No Pay Act of 

2021

 
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown, beginning with the 118th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

Bill: 117-hr-5444
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Advisory bodies
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Federal-Indian relations
Hawaii
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Indian social and development programs
Language arts
Minority education
Public participation and lobbying
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

 
This bill establishes the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, and membership.
 
Among other duties, the commission must investigate the impacts and ongoing effects of the Indian Boarding School Policies (federal policies under which American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children were forcibly removed from their family homes and placed in boarding schools).
 
Further, the commission must develop recommendations on ways to (1) protect unmarked graves and accompanying land protections; (2) support repatriation and identify the tribal nations from which children were taken; and (3) discontinue the removal of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children from their families and tribal communities by state social service departments, foster care agencies, and adoption agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-595, Part I.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-595, Part I.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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: 2022-05-12
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
GO Ag Act

Bill: 117-hr-5445
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Growing Opportunities in Agriculture Act or the GO Ag Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities (e.g., local educational agencies) to create new agricultural education programs in secondary schools. 
Agricultural education
 refers to career and technical education that is focused on agriculture, including classroom or laboratory instruction, work-based learning, and leadership education that is delivered through career and technical student organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Pedestrian Safety and Transit Preservation Act

Bill: 117-hr-5446
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Pedestrian Safety and Transit Preservation Act

 
This bill extends through FY2028 the availability of certain funds for pedestrian safety and transit projects to pay for obligations incurred during FY2014-FY2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
America’s National Museum of the Cold World War Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5447
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

America's National Museum of the Cold World War Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum located in Ashland, Nebraska, to be referred to as America&rsquo;s National Museum of the Cold War.
 
The bill states that the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum is not a unit of the National Park System. 
 
The authorization to refer to the museum as America&rsquo;s National Museum of the Cold War shall not be construed as requiring or authorizing federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
BIDEN Act

Bill: 117-hr-5448
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Believe In Delaware Election Nobility Act or the BIDEN Act

 
This bill prohibits states from taking certain actions related to voting in federal elections, particularly with respect to absentee voting.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits states from (1) using automatic voter registration systems, (2) providing absentee ballots to individuals unless they meet specified application requirements and are unable to vote in person, (3) using drop boxes to collect completed absentee ballots unless the box is located within a building that serves as an office for an election official, (4) accepting completed absentee ballots that are received after the polls close on election day, and (5) allowing individuals to vote at a polling place during an early voting period.
 
Additionally, the bill places certain restrictions on the delivery of completed absentee ballots and requirements for collecting these ballots. In particular, the bill prohibits a completed absentee ballot that is delivered by an individual other than the voter from being counted unless the individual who delivers the ballot is acting within the individual's official duties as authorized by law, such as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service.
 
The bill also requires individuals to provide proof of identification to vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Federal Big Tech Tort Act

Bill: 117-hr-5449
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Federal Big Tech Tort Act

 
This bill creates a private right of action against a social media company when an individual under the age of 16 years suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health that is attributable, in whole or in part, to the use of a social media company's website, online application, or mobile application.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden’s Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act

Bill: 117-hr-5450
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicaid
Medicare
Public contracts and procurement
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden's Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act

 
This bill restricts implementation and enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may not require, as a condition of participation in the programs, that providers mandate COVID-19 vaccination for their employees, or otherwise penalize participating providers that do not mandate such vaccination.
 
The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5451
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 

Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021 

 
This bill prohibits a federal agency from creating, implementing, or administering a program that requires financial institutions or individuals to report on the balances of, transactions involving, or transfers into and out of financial accounts. 
 
This prohibition does not apply to laws or regulations in effect on September 1, 2021, or to the Bank Secrecy Act (laws that require financial institutions and other entities to report on certain financial transactions to prevent money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and other criminal activity). This prohibition does apply, however, to regulations issued under the Bank Secrecy Act after September 1, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Introduced in House