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Fentanyl Penalties Parity Act

Bill: 117-hr-5694
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Fentanyl Penalties Parity Act

 
 This bill modifies the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, imports, exports, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl.
 
Specifically, the bill reduces from 400 to 20 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 100 to 5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for high-level first-time or repeat offenders. It also reduces from 40 to 2 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 10 to 0.5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for low-level first-time or repeat offenders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Prevent Recording of Individuals with Video and Audio Technologies when not Enabled Act

Bill: 117-hr-5696
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Prevent Recording of Individuals with Video and Audio Technologies when not Enabled Act or the PRIVATE Act

 
This bill generally prohibits collecting, transmitting, disclosing, or otherwise using data from a camera or microphone of an internet-connected device.
 
A device manufacturer or software application developer may not use such data unless the use is (1) reasonably required for the device's functionality, and (2) limited to instances when the individual is actively operating the device. For voice-activated functionality, the bill also prohibits data use before the functionality is activated. Additionally, individuals must expressly and affirmatively consent to data use and may revoke this consent.
 
To obtain consent, manufacturers and developers must provide individuals with a brief notice that describes the data use and meets other requirements. They must also maintain a separate privacy policy that details how the entity specifically uses data from a device's camera or microphone.
 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must (1) issue guidance and sample language for brief notices, and (2) enforce the bill's prohibitions as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
 
The bill provides a safe harbor from such enforcement if a manufacturer or developer obtains FTC approval for the requisite brief notice and privacy policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
CREATE Opportunities Act

Bill: 117-hr-5697
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
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: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
MADE Act

Bill: 117-hr-5698
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Manufacturing Assistance to Determine Emissions Act or the MADE Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to enhance the transparency and availability of life-cycle assessment data on products made from certain material, such as aluminum, steel, and concrete. Life-cycle assessments examine the greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts associated with all stages of the product's life cycle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and 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: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
SAVE Act

Bill: 117-hr-5699
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Civil actions and liability
Dental care
Drug therapy
Emergency Management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical education
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Student Assisted Vaccination Effort Act or the SAVE Act

 
This bill expands the types of medical personnel authorized to administer or use a covered countermeasure (i.e., a qualified pandemic or epidemic product, a security countermeasure, certain drugs, biomedical products, or medical devices, or a respiratory protective device) during a federally-declared public health emergency to include specified health profession students with appropriate training in administering vaccines and supervision by a licensed health professional.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

Bill: 117-hr-5700
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

 
This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to qualifying aliens who performed rescue, debris cleanup, or related services following the September 11, 2001, attacks. 
 
This bill shall apply to an alien who (1) performed a certain number of hours of such services in New York, New York, after the attack; (2) was exposed to debris from the former World Trade Center and airborne toxins while performing vehicle maintenance services after the attack; or (3) performed rescue, cleanup, or related services following the attack on the Pentagon or the aircraft crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 
 
An individual who has applied for lawful permanent resident status under this bill shall receive work authorization while the application is pending. 
 
An individual who willfully makes a material misrepresentation or material omission related to the performance of these services may not receive lawful permanent resident status under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act

Bill: 117-hr-5701
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act

 
This bill repeals the Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel Standard program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act

Bill: 117-hr-5702
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign labor
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations
Visas and passports
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act

 
This bill prohibits any federal agency from granting work authorization to an alien for the purpose of effectively replacing an unvaccinated U.S. health care worker who is terminated due to a local, state, or federal vaccine mandate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

Bill: 117-hr-5703
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

 
This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).

action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

 
This bill authorizes the provision of professional counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-504.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-504.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Gig Is Up Act

Bill: 117-hr-5704
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Employment taxes
Self-employed
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: 

Gig Is Up Act

 
This bill requires employers to withhold employer and employee portions of Social Security and Medicare taxes when they contract with at least 10,000 independent contractors and gross at least $100 million in a calendar year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Introduced in House
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code.

Bill: 117-hr-5705
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to the 
U.S. Code
 to revise references to statutory provisions reclassified to Title 34 (Crime Control And Law Enforcement).

action_date: 2021-11-30
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to the 
U.S. Code
 to revise references to statutory provisions reclassified to Title 34 (Crime Control And Law Enforcement).

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill makes technical amendments to the 
U.S. Code
 to revise references to statutory provisions reclassified to Title 34 (Crime Control And Law Enforcement).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5 (Roll no. 433). (text: 12/01/2021 CR H6764-6769)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5 (Roll no. 433).(text: CR 12/01/2021 H6764-6769)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7549)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5705.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6764-6770)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-191.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-191.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill: 117-hr-5707
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 

Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act or the
 
PROTECT Florida Act

 
This bill prohibits oil and gas exploration and leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in certain areas off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.
 
Specifically, the bill extends the moratorium until June 30, 2032, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes a moratorium until June 30, 2029, on oil and gas exploration, preleasing or leasing, or any related activity (including seismic testing) in the (1)Straits of Florida Planning Area, and (2) the area in the South Atlantic Planning Area that is south of the northernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Bill: 117-hr-5708
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 
This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on December 16, 2020, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service entitled 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat
. The rule defined 
habitat
 under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and it responded to Supreme Court case law regarding the designation of critical habitat under the act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Afghanistan Security Through Intelligence Act

Bill: 117-hr-5709
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Homeland security
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
India
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Pakistan
Qatar
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tajikistan
Terrorism
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Visas and passports
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 

Afghanistan Security Through Intelligence Act

 
This bill requires reports concerning the situation in Afghanistan and other specified countries.
 
The National Intelligence Council within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) must submit to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate (a type of intelligence community assessment about a specific issue) on topics including (1) the presence of certain countries, including China, Iran, and Russia in Afghanistan and other specified countries, such as India and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries; (2) any change to threats to the United States as a result of the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan on August 31, 2021; and (3) the political composition and stability of the governing body of Afghanistan. 
 
The ODNI must periodically report to Congress on issues such as (1) the intelligence community's collection posture with respect to issues involving Afghanistan, including the detection and prevention of any increased threat to the United States as a result of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan; (2) any plans or efforts to improve the intelligence collection posture in Afghanistan; and (3) the effect of publicly documenting the Taliban's abuses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5710
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Health information and medical records
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 

Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women's Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2021
 
 
This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the offense is committed with the intent to obtain health care information of an individual or to prevent the health care decisions of an individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5711
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Adult education and literacy
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 

Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 

2021

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise revises TRIO programs. (These outreach and student-services programs identify and provide services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.)
 
Among other revisions to the programs, the bill
 
 
prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from rejecting TRIO grant applications based on certain errors;
 
requires ED to provide additional technical assistance to interested grant applicants;
 
revises the outcome criteria for measuring the quality and effectiveness of the programs, including those programs specifically designed for veterans;
 
allows program administrators to use a student's most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine TRIO program eligibility; and
 
increases the maximum stipend for students participating in the Upward Bound Program or the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House