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Washington Channel Public Access Act

Bill: 117-hr-1765
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
District of Columbia
Homeland security
Intergovernmental relations
Lakes and rivers
Military facilities and property
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Protection of officials
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Washington Channel Public Access Act 

 
This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled 
Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area
, published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.

action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 

Washington Channel Public Access Act 

 
This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled 
Washington Channel, Fort McNair, Washington, DC; Restricted Area
, published on December 29, 2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the USACE from implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the Washington Channel in the District.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-44.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
DLI Act

Bill: 117-hr-1767
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Foreign language and bilingual programs
Higher education
Military education and training

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 
 
Defense Language Improvement Act or the DLI Act

 
This bill adds authority for the Defense Language Institute to confer a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language&#8212;in addition to the currently authorized Associate degree&#8212;upon a graduate of the Institute's Foreign Language Center.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Farm to School Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1768
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Aquaculture
Child health
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Nutrition and diet
Seafood
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Farm to School Act of 20

21

 
This bill modifies and expands the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Farm to School Program. The program currently provides grants and technical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and nonprofit entities to improve access to local foods in schools.
 
Among other things, the bill
 
 
reauthorizes the program through FY2027; 
 
permits USDA to provide land-grant colleges and universities with grants, research, evaluation, and technical assistance under the program;
 
expands the purposes for grants awarded under the program to include implementing educational activities relating to agriculture, nutrition, or food;
 
requires USDA to provide technical assistance, research, and information to increase awareness of and participation in farm to school programs among agricultural producers, including beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers;
 
directs USDA to seek to improve local food procurement and distribution options for agricultural producers and eligible institutions;
 
authorizes USDA to fund projects that include innovative approaches to aggregation, processing, transportation, and distribution;
 
establishes new limitations on the amount and duration of grants; and
 
limits funds that may be used for administrative costs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1769
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice to notify state and local law enforcement authorities following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
SCHOOL Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1770
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Special education
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2021 or the SCHOOL Act of 

2021

 
This bill allows certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education to follow the student to the school that they attend (i.e., public, private, or home school), regardless of whether the student is learning in person or remotely. These funds may be used for educational and instructional materials, tutoring, tuition for private school, and extracurricular activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Defending Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights Act

Bill: 117-hr-1771
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Disability and paralysis
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Defending Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from transmitting personally identifiable information of veterans or their beneficiaries to the national instant criminal background check system utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms solely on the basis that a veteran has a service-connected disability. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Passports for Purple Hearts Act

Bill: 117-hr-1772
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
User charges and fees
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Passports for Purple Hearts Act

 
This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients from fees associated with obtaining a passport.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act

Bill: 117-hr-1773
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Family services
Northern Mariana Islands
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). It also makes certain TANF provisions, including those related to child support enforcement and mandatory work requirements, inapplicable to that territory.
 
In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must
 
 
provide technical assistance to the CNMI on developing a plan to use its TANF funds; and
 
seek to negotiate an agreement with the CNMI that sets out how the territory's work, employment, and training programs will be assessed.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Hold Congress Accountable Act

Bill: 117-hr-1774
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Hold Congress Accountable Act
 
 
This bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown.
 
Through the day of the general election in November 2022, any salary earned by Members during a government shutdown must be held in escrow and released on the last day of the 117th Congress.
 
After the November 2022 general election, a Member shall not be paid for any day during which the government is shut down. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-10
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: 2021-03-10
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: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1775
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

 
This bill revises an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state to allow an action seeking money damages against a foreign state for personal injury, death, or other damage resulting from certain misrepresentations made by the state to the World Health Organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1776
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business investment and capital
Competition and antitrust
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Industrial policy and productivity
Inflation and prices
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 20

21

 
This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. 
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A 
major rule
 is a rule that results in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. 
 
 In addition, the bill establishes a congressional disapproval process for a nonmajor rule. A nonmajor rule may only take effect if Congress does not disapprove of the rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1777
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Cultural exchanges and relations
Espionage and treason
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Judicial review and appeals
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Research administration and funding
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism
Trade secrets and economic espionage
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 

2021

 
This bill establishes a process for designating foreign actors as foreign intelligence threats to higher education.
 
Specifically, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) must designate a foreign actor as a foreign intelligence threat to higher education if the foreign actor has committed, attempted to commit, or conspired to commit certain actions in connection with an institution of higher education (IHE), such as espionage, misuse of visas, or theft of trade secrets. Prior to making such a designation, the FBI must submit notice to Congress and the Department of Justice. 
 
Upon the designation of a foreign actor as a threat, the Department of State must revoke the nonimmigrant visa issued to the foreign actor present in the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings against the foreign actor. 
 
Additionally, the bill provides for judicial review and a process for revoking a foreign actor's designation as a threat.
 
Finally, the bill also requires an IHE to disclose to the Department of Education any gift or contract with a foreign intelligence threat, including the fair market value of the gift or contract.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
MORE DOT Grants Act

Bill: 117-hr-1778
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Public transit
Railroads
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act or the
 
MORE DOT Grants Act 

 
This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal and local governments within such counties. A
 high-density public land county
 is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government.
 
Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions.
 
On request, DOT must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.
 
DOT must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
MORE USDA Grants Act

Bill: 117-hr-1779
Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Economic development
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: 

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act or the
 
MORE USDA Grants Act 

 
This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal and local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government.
 
Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions.
 
On request, USDA must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.
 
USDA must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
action_date: 2021-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-10
text: Introduced in House