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CRUISE Act

Bill: 117-hr-2554
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act or the CRUISE Act

 
This bill requires various activities to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of cruise ships. 
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a working group comprised of specified federal departments and industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for resuming cruise ship operations.
 
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue (within 30 days) separate recommendations on mitigating the introduction, transmission, and spread of COVID-19 onboard cruise ships and to communities onshore. The CDC must consult with the working group on these recommendations.
 
 Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services must revoke by July 4, 2021, its order issued on November 4, 2020, which restricts the operation of cruise ships in U.S. waters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
CARE for Families Act

Bill: 117-hr-2555
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Food assistance and relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Community Access, Resources, and Education for Families Act or the CARE for Families Act

 
This bill sets out a grant program and other requirements to facilitate collaboration between the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and various social services.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a grant program to promote and support linkages between WIC agencies and health care providers, early childhood care providers, and other social services providers.
 
Additionally, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must undertake an initiative to improve communication between state and local WIC agencies and medical providers regarding WIC participants' health information. As part of the initiative, USDA must support the development of software or systems to facilitate such communication and promote bidirectional interoperability between WIC information systems and electronic health records. USDA must also ensure that any disclosure of health information is consistent with federal privacy standards for personal health information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Maternal CARE Act

Bill: 117-hr-2556
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Child health
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Medical education
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
State and local government operations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act or the Maternal CARE Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to health-professional training programs for training that addresses implicit bias (e.g., racial bias) in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology.
 
HHS must also award grants to up to 10 states for pregnancy medical-home programs that reduce adverse maternal-health outcomes and racial disparities. Among other requirements, such programs must prioritize the care of uninsured individuals or Medicaid enrollees.
 
The National Academy of Medicine must make recommendations for incorporating bias recognition in clinical-skills tests at medical schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
TRUST in Elections Act

Bill: 117-hr-2557
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Tax Returns Unveiled to Secure Transparency in Elections Act or the TRUST in Elections Act

 
This bill requires any candidate for President or Vice President to report their last 10 years of federal income tax returns to the Office of Government Ethics, which the office shall publish on its public website after making the necessary redactions to prevent identity theft or physical danger. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act

Bill: 117-hr-2558
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business expenses
Business investment and capital
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act or the ALIGN Act

 
This bill makes permanent the expensing of certain new business equipment. 
Expensing
 allows the deduction of the full amount of an expense item in the same taxable year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2559
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Department of Transportation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Free trade and trade barriers
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Manufacturing
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Transportation safety and security
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

 
This bill expands requirements for foreign manufacturers of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States (e.g., compressed gas cylinders).
 
Current regulations require foreign manufacturers to apply for authorization from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for testing such cylinders outside of the United States.
 
This bill requires that, to obtain an authorization, manufacturers must meet minimum levels of financial responsibility and answer in their applications specified questions, including whether the manufacturer is or has been subject to various civil or criminal penalties.
 
The administration must publish each application in the Federal Register for public comment and must also annually publish a list of authorized manufacturers online.
 
The bill limits an authorization to one year; however, the administration may extend an authorization for five years if the manufacturer (1) complies with applicable requirements for at least three years; and (2) meets conditions regarding the accuracy of its application, sufficiency of its financial responsibility, and other matters.
 
The administration may suspend or terminate an authorization if a manufacturer impedes an inspection or knowingly or intentionally provides inaccurate application information.
 
The administration must also establish a process whereby an interested party may petition for a reevaluation of an authorization if that party has evidence of inaccurate or fraudulent information in the manufacturer's application.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Head Start Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-2560
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Head Start Improvement Act

 
This bill replaces the existing Head Start program with block grants to states and Indian tribes for prekindergarten (pre-K) education. 
 
Instead of providing direct financial assistance to Head Start agencies, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall allot block grant funds for pre-K education among eligible states and tribes in accordance with their relative proportions of children, age three, four, or five, from low-income households. Grant recipients shall use the grant funds to (1) award subgrants to eligible entities that provide pre-K education programs; (2) administer such programs; and (3) provide technical assistance, oversight, monitoring, research, and training.
 
Under current law, HHS is authorized to designate, monitor, and establish standards for Head Start agencies. The bill instead shifts pre-K program oversight and control to states and tribes.
 
In addition, to the extent permitted under state law, grant recipients may use grant funds to establish (1) portable voucher systems that allow costs to be paid for attendance at private pre-K education programs; and (2) an education savings account that allows a parent of a low-income child to use a portion of the grant funds, or other available public or private funds added to the account, for expenses related to pre-K education.
 
Under current law, federal financial assistance for a Head Start program is generally limited to 80% of total program costs. The bill maintains this limitation by requiring grant recipients to provide matching funds equal to 20% of the grant amount. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2561
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Credit and credit markets
Financial services and investments
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act of 2021

 
This bill eliminates and reduces certain requirements applicable to new financial institutions, certain rural community banks, and federal savings associations. 
 
Federal banking agencies must issue rules allowing new financial institutions three years to meet capital requirements. During this period, a financial institution may request to deviate from an approved business plan and the appropriate agency has 30 days to approve or deny the request. 
 
The community bank leverage ratio&#8212;a way of evaluating debt levels&#8212;is reduced for certain rural community banks. Specifically, new rural community banks must have a ratio of 8%, with a three-year phase-in of the rate. Currently, the ratio is 8.5%.
 
The bill removes certain restrictions to allow federal savings associations to invest in, sell, or otherwise deal in agricultural loans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
SOS for Seedlings Act

Bill: 117-hr-2562
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Forests, forestry, trees
Government lending and loan guarantees
Horticulture and plants
Rural conditions and development
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Solving Our Shortages for Seedlings Act or the SOS for Seedlings Act

 
This bill requires various activities to alleviate a shortage of tree seedlings.
 
Specifically, the Forest Service must implement a national strategy to address the shortage by expanding the capacity of governmental and private nurseries.
 
In addition, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must carry out a loan program for state, tribal, or local governments; or private, nonprofit, or cooperative organizations to establish or expand facilities that grow, store, extract, or monitor tree seedlings.
 
The bill also reauthorizes through FY2030 a program that permits USDA to establish and operate nurseries, purchase tree seeds or seedlings, plant trees, and otherwise support reforestation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2563
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax exclusion
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021

 
This bill excludes from the gross income of taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is less than $150,000 up to $10,200 of wages and self employment income earned in taxable years beginning in 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Silver Cliff Community Act

Bill: 117-hr-2564
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Colorado
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Silver Cliff Community Act

 
This bill directs the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
FDA Modernization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2565
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Cell biology and embryology
Computers and information technology
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

FDA Modernization Act of 2021

 
This bill allows an applicant for market approval for a new drug to use methods other than animal testing to establish the drug's safety and effectiveness. Under this bill, these alternative methods may include cell-based assays, organ chips and microphysiological systems, sophisticated computer modeling, and other human biology-based test methods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
No TikTok on Government Devices Act

Bill: 117-hr-2566
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional officers and employees
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

No TikTok on Government Devices Act

 
This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies. 
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-2567
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2568
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Health personnel
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Nursing
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021

 
This bill recognizes service as a member of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps between July 1, 1943, and December 31, 1948, as active duty service. The active duty designation entitles qualifying individuals to certain benefits afforded to veterans, such as burial benefits (not including interment or inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery) and honorary veteran status.
 
Under the bill, the Department of Defense (DOD) must issue individuals who served in the corps during the specified period a discharge from their service under honorable conditions if such a discharge is warranted based on the duration and nature of the service. 
 
Such individuals are not entitled to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits aside from those related to burials and memorials.
 
The bill also authorizes DOD to produce a service medal or other commendation, memorial plaque, or grave marker to honor the individuals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act

Bill: 117-hr-2569
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Laos
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Neurological disorders
Thailand
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 

Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act

 
This bill expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
 
Specifically, the bill expands the presumption to cover veterans who served 
 
 
in Thailand at a U.S. Army base or Royal Thai Air Force base between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975;
 
at the Royal Thai Army Replacement Training Center, Pranburi Military Reservation between January 1, 1964, and April 30, 1964;
 
in Laos between December 1, 1965, and September 30, 1969; or
 
in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kompon Cham Province between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House