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CREATE Opportunities Act

Bill: 117-s-3028
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Community Re-Entry through Addiction Treatment to Enhance Opportunities Act or the CREATE Opportunities Act

 
This bill establishes the Medication-assisted Treatment Corrections and Community Reentry Program in the Department of Justice. Under the program, the National Institute of Corrections may award grants to support state or local programs that provide medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals who have opioid-use disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act

Bill: 117-s-3029
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act

 
This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability if it promotes certain content on its platform.
 
Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from a social media company with more than 10 million monthly users if it utilizes an algorithm, model, or other computational process to amplify or recommend content to a user that is directly relevant to a claim involving (1) interference with civil rights, (2) neglect to prevent interference with civil rights, or (3) acts of international terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Keeping Workers Safe Act

Bill: 117-s-3030
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Keeping Workers Safe Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to notify the public about certain enforcement actions taken against an employer for safety and health violations.
 
First, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action with a penalty greater than $60,000. Second, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action resulting from (1) multiple, serious violations, or (2) repeated violations classified as other-than-serious.
 
Labor must issue a notice within seven days of taking the enforcement action and distribute it through
 
 
regional and local newspapers in the area where the employer is located;
 
applicable trade, industry, or labor organizations; and
 
relevant state and local government entities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3031
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2021

 
This bill revises the formula the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to determine how to distribute funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. Under the program, the EPA allocates funding to states for water quality infrastructure projects, such as wastewater systems and stormwater management projects.
 
In FY2022-FY2026, the EPA must provide an initial allotment to each state that is equal to the amount the state received in FY2023. The EPA must also provide an additional allotment to each state that is based on its share of the U.S. population. 
 
In FY2027 and each subsequent fiscal year, the EPA must use an updated allotment formula, which is based on the needs of states as identified in the most recently available clean watersheds needs survey.
 
Beginning in FY2022, the formula must also provide allotments for Indian tribes and territories. In addition, the formula must provide an allotment for EPA's oversight of SRF projects to ensure they use American iron and steel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3032
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Buy American requirements
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021

 
This bill requires certain actions to identify critical goods and establish minimum domestic content requirements.
 
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to publish an annual report that identifies finished and intermediate goods that are critical for U.S. national security or the protection of the industrial base.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes a minimum domestic content requirement for those covered goods identified in Commerce's report. A covered good may not be introduced for sale in the United States unless the domestic value content of the good is more than 50%, with limited exceptions. The President may waive this requirement under specified circumstances.
 
Further, the bill establishes enforcement provisions, including civil penalties and investigations by the U.S. International Trade Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building".

Bill: 117-s-3033
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
GOOD AI Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3035
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Government Ownership and Oversight of Data in Artificial Intelligence Act of 2021 or the GOOD AI Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to (1) incorporate specified considerations and principles, and the input of specified individuals and entities, in developing an update of guidance for federal agency use of artificial intelligence; and (2) establish an Artificial Intelligence Hygiene Working Group.

action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 

Government Ownership and Oversight of Data in Artificial Intelligence Act of 2021 or the GOOD AI Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to (1) incorporate specified considerations and principles, and the input of specified individuals and entities, in developing an update of guidance for federal agency use of artificial intelligence; and (2) establish an Artificial Intelligence Hygiene Working Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 283.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-82.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-82.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
FIRE Act

Bill: 117-s-3036
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act or the FIRE Act

 
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and such academic entities as NOAA considers appropriate, to establish a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection.
 
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of NOAA shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and the effects of those events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3037
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity.
 
Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3038
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 

2021

 
This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review certain investments made by China in the United States.
 
Specifically, the committee must review any investment by a foreign person that (1) involves the acquisition of real estate in the United States and the establishment of a U.S. business on such real estate, and (2) could result in direct or indirect control of that U.S. business by China. A party to any such investment must submit to the committee a declaration containing basic information regarding the transaction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3039
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and a grant program to address social determinants of health. These are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income, educational attainment, and place of residence.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes the council, comprised of federal and nonfederal members, to increase coordination among health and social service programs and provide technical assistance to increase the impact of such programs.
 
In consultation with the council, the Department of Health and Human Services must award up to 25 grants to state, tribal, territorial, or local health agencies, certain nongovernmental entities, or consortia of entities (which must include a health agency) for social determinants accelerator plans. These plans must address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
No GSE Subsidies for Investor Properties Act

Bill: 117-s-3040
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

No GSE Subsidies for Investor Properties Act 

 
This bill prohibits government-sponsored enterprises (i.e., Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from purchasing or acquiring a mortgage secured by an investor property loan (i.e., a property comprised of 1-to-4 family dwelling units that is not the principal residence or a second home of the borrower) 18 months after the date of enactment. Further, these enterprises must implement a plan to gradually reduce the purchase and acquisition of such loans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3041
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

 
 This bill expands and coordinates activities related to the research of liver cancer and liver disease, including causes, prevention, detection, and treatment.
 
Specifically, the National Cancer Institute must establish a working group to coordinate efforts across the National Institutes of Health to cure liver cancer and liver disease, including research into such cases resulting from hepatitis B. The institute may also award grants for developing preventative and diagnostic measures and supporting experimental treatment options.
 
 The bill further establishes grant programs, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support liver disease prevention services, diagnostics, and hepatitis tracking programs and to raise awareness about liver disease within high-risk communities.
 
 The renamed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases also must prioritize programs addressing liver disease, including (1) establishing a national clearinghouse for patient data, and (2) developing or expanding the centers for research of liver disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3043
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 

2021

 
This bill conditions each state's receipt of federal funds on the state's establishment of specified minimum requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions in school sports. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Disability Expansion and Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-s-3044
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Disability Expansion and Enhancement Act

 
This bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to include as a member of a targeted group a qualified SSDI recipient (i.e., an individual certified as receiving disability insurance benefits for any month ending within the 60-day period ending on the hiring date). For employers who hire vocational rehabilitation referrals, Supplemental Security Income recipients, or qualified SSDI recipients, the bill also (1) increases the amount of wages that may be taken into account for purposes of the credit, and (2) allows an additional credit for second-year wages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Bill: 117-s-3045
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

 
This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to DOT for
 
 
 the Office of the Secretary, 
 
the Federal Aviation Administration, 
 
 the Federal Highway Administration, 
 
 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 
 
 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
 
 the Federal Railroad Administration, 
 
 the Federal Transit Administration, 
 
 the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 
 
 the Maritime Administration, 
 
 the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 
 
 the Office of Inspector General. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to HUD for
 
 
 Management and Administration, 
 
 Public and Indian Housing,
 
 Community Planning and Development, 
 
 Housing Programs, 
 
 the Federal Housing Administration, 
 
 the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), 
 
 Policy Development and Research, 
 
 Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, 
 
 the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, 
 
the Information Technology Fund, and 
 
 the Office of Inspector General. 
 
 
The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including
 
 
 the Access Board, 
 
 the Federal Maritime Commission, 
 
 the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, 
 
 the National Transportation Safety Board,
 
 the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation,
 
the Surface Transportation Board, and
 
 the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. 
 
 
The bill includes several provisions that establish requirements and authorities for HUD's programs and activities related to disaster relief and recovery. 
 
Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3047
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Rural conditions and development
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to eligible recipients to establish or maintain programs that assist veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability. Eligible recipients are accredited entities that are administering a medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States or a territory of the United States.
 
Grants disbursed under the pilot program must be used to establish or maintain programs in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions to assist veterans in applying for service-connected disability benefits.
 
The VA must partner with veterans service organizations to provide outreach regarding the availability of services under the pilot program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3048
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Advisory bodies
Department of Education
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Educational guidance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Higher education
Mental health
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 

2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education. 
 
The commission must conduct a study and report on
 
 
services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; 
 
the impact of policies and procedures, such as reasonable accommodation and disciplinary policies, that help or hinder the goal of providing equal opportunity to these students; 
 
the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; 
 
the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college;
 
conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and 
 
 recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Fresh Start Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-3049
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Performance measurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Fresh Start Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for states to implement automatic expungement laws (i.e., laws that provide for the automatic expungement or sealing of an individual's criminal records). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate