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Democracy Technology Partnership Act

Bill: 117-hr-3426
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: International Affairs
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Democracy Technology Partnership Act

 
This bill establishes the International Technology Partnership Office, led by the Special Ambassador for Technology, in the Department of State. The office shall advance U.S. technology policy through the creation of an International Technology Partnership with specified foreign countries.
 
Specifically, the office must create a partnership of democratic countries to develop technology governance regimes, with a focus on key technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, 5G telecommunications, semiconductor chip manufacturing, biotechnology, and quantum computing. Partner countries must be democratic countries with advanced technology sectors that have a demonstrated record of trust or an expressed interest in international cooperation and coordination with the United States on defense and intelligence matters.
 
The bill also establishes the International Technology Partnership Fund in the Department of the Treasury. The State Department may use amounts from this fund to support joint research projects from International Technology Partnership member countries and technology investments in third-country markets.
 
The State Department must submit (1) a report on the activities of the office, including information on any cooperative activities, initiatives, or partnerships pursued with U.S. allies and partners; and (2) a national strategy for technology and national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.

Bill: 117-hr-3427
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 
This bill modifies the tax deduction for the expenses of an eligible educator (an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year) to include as an eligible educator an interscholastic sports administrator or coach. It also eliminates the exclusion of nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education as a deductible expense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
SNAP Reform Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3428
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

SNAP Reform Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with respect to individuals who receive other forms of assistance. 
 
Currently, households may be considered categorically eligible for SNAP if all members receive certain other assistance, such as under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill specifies that members receiving TANF assistance must (1) receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance under TANF for an extended period with an income of up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or (2) be elderly or disabled and receive cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under TANF with an income of up to 200% of the FPL.
 
The bill also increases the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and specifies that certain allowances relating to energy assistance extend only to households with elderly members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
SHOP SAFE Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3429
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Contracts and agency
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Product safety and quality
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 or SHOP SAFE Act of 2021

 
This bill makes an electronic commerce platform liable for infringement of a registered trademark by a third-party seller of goods that implicate health and safety unless the platform takes certain actions.
 
Specifically, the platform may be contributorily liable if the seller uses a counterfeit mark in connection with selling, offering, or advertising such goods on the platform. The platform may avoid such liability by taking certain actions before the infringing act, including (1) requiring the seller to have a registered agent or a verified address for service of process in the United States, (2) verifying the seller's identity and contact information, (3) requiring the seller to agree to not use counterfeit marks with goods sold on the platform, (4) implementing technical measures to prescreen listings on the platform and remove listings for goods being sold with a counterfeit mark, and (5) implementing policies to remove and ban repeat offenders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Washington Bureaucrat Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-3430
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Washington Bureaucrat Accountability Act

 
This bill rescinds funding that was provided to the Department of Transportation for certain unused earmarks.
 
Under the bill, the term 
earmark 
 generally refers to congressionally directed spending that would benefit a specific entity or state, locality, or congressional district other than through a statutory or administrative formula or competitive award process.
 
The bill also requires (1) the rescinded funds to be deposited into the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction, and (2) federal agencies to submit certain reports regarding unobligated funds that were provided for earmarks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Community Access to Resiliency Grants Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3431
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Air quality
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Government information and archives
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Increasing Community Access to Resiliency Grants Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the National and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish and regularly update a publicly available website that includes
 
 
hyperlinks to all grants administered by NOAA and hyperlinks to other federal agencies that offer similar grants to assist state, tribal, and local governments with resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation of climate change and sea level rise; and 
 
for each such grant, the contact information for an individual who can offer assistance to such governments.
 
 
NOAA shall conduct outreach activities to inform state, tribal, and local governments of the resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation grants. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: hearing held by Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
School Safety Drill Research Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3432
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

School Safety Drill Research Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on the mental health effects that may result from a lockdown drill or active shooter drill in elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3433
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the position of Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State.
 
The ambassador shall facilitate the development and coordination of U.S. foreign policy and activities related to the Arctic region, including policies and activities to (1) meet U.S. national security needs, (2) protect the environment, (3) increase cooperation among Arctic countries, (4) involve Arctic Indigenous people in relevant decisions, and (5) enhance scientific research and monitoring. 
 
Furthermore, the ambassador must establish an Arctic Region Security Policy. The policy must assess and implement plans and actions to (1) bolster U.S. diplomatic presence in Arctic countries, (2) enhance the resilience of Arctic countries to environmental change and increased civilian and military activity in the region, and (3) advance principles of good governance in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Territories Health Equity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3434
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Territories Health Equity Act of 2021

 
This bill alters provisions relating to the treatment of U.S. territories under Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage. 
 
For example, the bill
 
 
eliminates Medicaid funding limitations for U.S. territories beginning in FY2022, 
 
exempts an individual from late-enrollment penalties for Medicare medical services if the individual resided in Puerto Rico as of the date of eligibility and the individual enrolls within five years of such date, and
 
establishes minimum criteria for certain elements used in Medicare Advantage payment calculations for areas within U.S. territories. 
 
 
The bill also allows residents of U.S. territories who are unable to obtain health insurance through their employer or a health insurance exchange to instead obtain coverage that is at least as broad as the coverage available to Members of Congress and their staff through the District of Columbia exchange. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-20
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: 2021-05-20
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: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Direct Primary Care Accessibility Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3436
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Direct Primary Care Accessibility Act of 2021

 
This bill exempts from federal regulation as health insurance coverage direct primary care arrangements under which a health care provider serves an individual in return for a direct fee, such as a membership fee or a fee for each service. These arrangements must include a written agreement that describes the specifics of the arrangement, including the items and services to be provided and the individual's payment obligation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
LOANS for Biomedical Research Act

Bill: 117-hr-3437
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Long-term Opportunities for Advancing New Studies for Biomedical Research Act or the LOANS for Biomedical Research Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, to establish the Biobonds Program to support loans for clinical trials for eligible drugs and medical devices.
 
Specifically, Treasury must contract with institutions to act as fiscal agents to carry out the program. Fiscal agents must (1) purchase loans made to borrowers engaged in eligible biomedical research activities, and (2) sell bonds comprised of such loans. HHS shall guarantee a portion of the bond payments. 
 
An eligible borrower under this program is one conducting (or seeking to conduct) research related to a drug or device that is (1) intended to meet an unmet medical need; and (2) under investigation in certain types of controlled clinical trials, including a trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the drug or device.
 
HHS must issue rules relating to various aspects of the program, including rules concerning (1) which loans should be prioritized for purchase, (2) the terms and conditions of the loans, and (3) the size of each bond issuance. Treasury must issue rules relating to the program's underwriting practices and compensation for the fiscal agents.
 
The Government Accountability Office must periodically report to Congress on the program, including an analysis of the risk to the government in guaranteeing the bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3438
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

 
This bill expands eligibility for the Microloan Program of the Small Business Administration to include the Northern Mariana Islands.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Fair Credit Reporting for Servicemembers Act

Bill: 117-hr-3439
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business records
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Department of Commerce
Department of Health and Human Services
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 
 
Fair Credit Reporting for Servicemembers Act
 
This bill revises consumer credit protections for service members. Specifically, the bill (1) extends consumer credit protections to certain active duty uniformed consumers in a combat zone or aboard a U.S. vessel, and (2) prohibits the inclusion on a consumer report of adverse credit information that occurred while a uniformed consumer was engaged in that type of active duty. 
 
The bill also adds to those groups covered by specified active duty credit protections individuals in the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Sustainable Skies Act

Bill: 117-hr-3440
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Aviation and airports
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Income tax credits
Motor fuels

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Sustainable Skies Act

 
This bill allows a business-related tax credit through 2031 for each gallon of sustainable aviation fuel used by a taxpayer in the production of a qualified mixture (i.e., a mixture of sustainable aviation fuel and kerosene that is sold for use in certain U.S. aircraft). 
 
The bill generally defines
 sustainable aviation fuel 
as liquid fuel that consists of synthesized hydrocarbons, meets certain recognized international standards, is derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides, is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates, and achieves at least a 50% life cycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction in comparison with petroleum-based jet fuel. 
 
To be eligible for such credit, a taxpayer must meet certification requirements showing that the sustainable aviation fuel conforms with one of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction tests set forth in this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2877)
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

Bill: 117-hr-3441
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

 
This bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain medicine programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Bill: 117-hr-3443
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Introduced: 2021-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: 

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

 
This bill increases the monthly income limit that is used to determine whether certain Purple Heart recipients are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
 
Specifically, when making such determinations with respect to Purple Heart recipients who are entitled to SSDI benefits based on combat-related injuries, the Social Security Administration must use the limit that applies to individuals who are blind rather than the lower limit that applies to other SSDI recipients. In addition, the bill phases out SSDI benefits for these Purple Heart recipients, with benefits reduced by $1 for every $4 of earnings in excess of the limit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-20
text: Introduced in House