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South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6771
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022

 
This bill provides support for ecosystems located within (1) the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and adjacent coastal waterbodies, including all coastal water landward of Florida's Coral Reef; and (2) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act

Bill: 117-hr-6772
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Cyprus
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Finland
Moldova
Oil and gas
Sanctions
Sweden
Taiwan
Trade restrictions
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act

 
This bill revises the approval process for applications to export natural gas. Specifically, the bill expedites the approval process for certain U.S. allies, such as Taiwan and Ukraine. However, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not grant expedited approval for applications to export natural gas to any nation that is (1) subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, or (2) designated by acts of Congress from such expedited approval for reasons of national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6773
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

 
This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds (and denies a tax exemption) unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). It also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6774
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish boxing-based exercise classes to veterans who (1) are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (or a similar movement disorder), and (3) elect to participate in such classes to treat the disease or disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214)
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6775
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022

 
This bill requires specified companies and other entities associated with a foreign country to register an agent with the Department of Commerce for service of process (i.e., the legal process for notifying a defendant that legal action has been taken against them) in the United States. 
 
Specifically, a corporation or other commercial entity conducting business in the United States must register an agent if the entity (1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; (2) has a majority of shares held by an individual or a group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or (3) is owned by individuals or entities who reside in or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of the entity's earnings are derived from commerce outside of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Health Care Worker and First Responder Social Security Beneficiary Choice Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6776
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Health Care Worker and First Responder Social Security Beneficiary Choice Act
 
of 2022

 
This bill excludes wages from employment in the health care workforce or as a first responder during public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 emergency, from income limits that apply to Social Security retirement benefits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
SUPPORT Act

Bill: 117-hr-6777
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Supplying Ukraine with Provisions to Protect against Ongoing Russian Threats Act or the SUPPORT Act

 
This bill states that it is U.S. policy to take necessary and appropriate steps to support Ukraine's efforts to reassert control of its territory and defend its sovereignty in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, including by providing lethal and nonlethal assistance and sharing intelligence.
 
The bill also requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for providing such support to a Ukrainian insurgency.
 
The National Intelligence Council must produce an intelligence community assessment relating to Russia's gray zone activities and assets. (Under this bill, a 
gray zone activity
 is an activity to advance a foreign state's interests that (1) falls between ordinary statecraft and open warfare, (2) is designed to maximize the advancement of such interests without provoking a U.S. kinetic military response, and (3) falls on a spectrum ranging from covert adversary operations to open adversary operations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Workforce Development Investment Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6778
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Workforce Development Investment Act of 2022

 
This bill allows employers new tax credits for (1) partnering with qualified educational institutions (i.e., any community college, any other institution of higher education, and any area career and technical education school) to improve workforce development and job training for students; and (2) certain job training program expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
GRID Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6779
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Grid Resilience and Infrastructure Depot Act of 2022 or the GRID Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a program to improve the resiliency of the electric grid and critical electric grid equipment (e.g., large transformers and power conversion equipment) to physical attacks, cyberattacks, severe weather, and other harms. In carrying out the program, the Department of Energy may establish federally owned strategic reserves of critical electric grid equipment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Advancing Hydrogen Power Research and Development Act

Bill: 117-hr-6780
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Advancing Hydrogen Power Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to report on barriers to the development, deployment, and use of hydrogen as a fuel source for residential, commercial, industrial, and electric power uses. Additionally, FERC must implement a pilot program for hydrogen blending projects in accordance with the Natural Gas Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
MODERN WIC Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6781
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2022 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2022

 
This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
 
The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Auto Reenroll Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6782
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Auto Reenroll Act of 2022

 
This bill allows sponsors of automatic contribution arrangements that take effect after December 31, 2024, to reenroll their employees in such arrangements at least once every three years. The purpose of the bill is to increase employee participation in tax-exempt pension plans and other retirement arrangements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6783
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Congressional oversight
Family services
Hereditary and development disorders
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide training for caregivers on improving health and other outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities or delays.
 
To carry out the program, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to, among other eligible entities, health systems and nonprofits to provide the training. HRSA must also establish a national center to provide technical assistance to grant recipients and to evaluate the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Readable Legislation Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6784
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Readable Legislation Act of 2022

 
This bill requires every bill or joint resolution that amends an existing section of an act to set forth the entire section, showing proposed changes to that section by appropriate typographical device. This eliminates the current practice of revising or amending a section of an act by mere reference to it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6785
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Atlantic Ocean
Canada
Congressional oversight
Endangered and threatened species
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022

 
This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (
Eubalaena glacialis
).
 
Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales.
 
In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Consumers’ Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act

Bill: 117-hr-6786
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Increasing Consumers' Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to develop, and make publicly available, an educational program to inform consumers about the resources available when their safety and security has been violated online.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6787
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Energy prices
Government trust funds
Motor fuels
Oil and gas
Roads and highways
Sales and excise taxes
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

 
This bill provides for a temporary exemption through 2022 from the excise tax on gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate. The Department of the Treasury must transfer from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund amounts resulting from the exemption provided by this bill.
 
The bill also expresses congressional policy that consumers immediately receive the benefit of this exemption.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-6788
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 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
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act 

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 
 
Following the award of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture where it shall be available for display and research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
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: 2022-02-18
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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

Bill: 117-hr-6789
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget process
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

 
This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs.
 
Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that 
 
 
are unnecessary, defunct, or duplicative federal programs;
 
another agency could administer more effectively; or
 
could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities.
 
 
Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress.
 
An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House