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Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5963
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Assault and harassment offenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act

 
This bill extends deadlines, expands the uses of, and makes other changes pertaining to the Provider Relief Fund. The fund reimburses health care providers for increased expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19.
 
Specifically, the bill extends the deadline by which providers must use any reimbursements they received in 2020 from the fund to the end of the COVID-19 emergency. Providers must use reimbursements received in the first half of 2021 by the end of the emergency or June 30, 2022, whichever is later.
 
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must distribute the remaining provider relief funds by March 31, 2022. Providers must use these funds by June 30, 2023.
 
The bill also allows the use of the funds for workplace safety activities, such as hiring additional security personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act

Bill: 117-hr-5964
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act

 
This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and provides for greater diversity and inclusion at the academy and within the maritime transportation system workforce.
 
The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council to review the academy's policy on sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and other relevant matters related to sexual assault and sexual harassment. 
 
The DOT's Maritime Administration shall (1) establish an information management system to track the number of sexual assault or sexual harassment incidents every fiscal year at the academy, and (2) implement comprehensive in-person sexual assault risk-reduction and response training for all midshipmen at the academy.
 
Additionally, the bill designates a Special Victims' Counsel to provide legal assistance to any cadet of the academy who is the victim of a sex-related offense.
 
Further, the Coast Guard shall assess the feasibility of implementing a program modeled on the Catch a Serial Offender program of the Department of Defense. The bill also expands the authority of the Coast Guard to suspend or revoke a mariner's license on grounds related to sexual harassment or assault. 
 
With respect to diversity and inclusion, DOT shall establish an interagency task force to discuss and share tools and practices that promote diversity and inclusiveness within the maritime transportation system workforce. The Maritime Administration shall promulgate a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to increase recruiting efforts in historically underrepresented communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Clean Hydrogen Deployment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5965
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Clean Hydrogen Deployment Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to establish a pilot program that supports the development of clean hydrogen as an energy source. Under the pilot program, the office must enter into contracts with entities to pay for their costs associated with the production or purchase of clean hydrogen. Clean hydrogen must be produced with at least 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional hydrogen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

Bill: 117-hr-5966
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciary) to a beneficiary's estate in situations where a beneficiary predeceases a payment.
 
The VA must pay such benefits to an individual or entity in the following order: the estate of the beneficiary, a successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died, or the next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5967
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Education programs funding
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Higher education
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

 
This bill requires public institutions of higher education (IHEs) to provide for a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
 
Through December 31, 2024, a public IHE that has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement must (1) provide a reasonable opportunity for individuals to receive a religious exemption from the vaccination requirement, and (2) notify individuals who are subject to the vaccination requirement about the procedures to apply for the religious exemption.
 
An IHE must submit an annual report to the Department of Education certifying that the IHE meets these requirements. An IHE that denies a religious exemption to 20 or more individuals during a calendar year must provide additional information. 
 
The bill generally prohibits an IHE from receiving federal funds if it does not comply with the religious exemption requirements outlined by this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5968
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 
This bill requires the Executive Office of the President to provide economic literacy training to each employee of the office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Border Security is National Security Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5969
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Border Security is National Security Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies requirements for asylum applicants and addresses related issues.
 
Under this bill, an alien may receive asylum only if the individual entered the United States at a port of entry. 
 
The bill also statutorily authorizes a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer who otherwise meets the relevant requirements to act as an asylum officer. (Asylum officers interview each applicant for asylum and determine whether the applicant has a credible fear of persecution, a requirement to receive asylum.)
 
The Department of Justice must appoint or hire 200 immigration judges (and support staff) to serve in specified judicial districts in Texas, California, Arizona, or New Mexico. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Dormant Government Program Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-5970
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Dormant Government Program Accountability Act

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance directing federal agencies to report annually on programs and revolving funds that (1) provide federal financial assistance, and (2) did not provide federal financial assistance during the previous year. 
 
The reports must include a list of the programs and funds, an explanation of why federal financial assistance was not provided, and the amount of budget authority that is available for each program or fund. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5971
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Guardians Aren't Above Prosecution Act of 2021

 
This bill specifies that individuals who are designated as a legal guardian or conservator are subject to federal criminal penalties for fraud.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
LEAP Act

Bill: 117-hr-5972
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act or the LEAP Act

 
 This bill allows employers a business-related tax credit of $1,500 for hiring an apprenticeship employee who has not attained age 25 at the close of the taxable year or $1,000 for an apprenticeship employee who has attained age 25. 
 
The bill allows the credit for no more than two taxable years with respect to any apprenticeship employee. An 
apprenticeship employee
 is an employee who is employed in an officially-recognized apprenticeable occupation pursuant to an apprentice agreement registered with the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget must coordinate with federal departments and independent agencies to (1) determine which government publications could be available on government websites and no longer printed, (2) devise a strategy to reduce overall government printing costs over the 10-year period beginning with FY2020, (3) establish government-wide guidelines on employee printing, and (4) issue guidelines for publicly disclosing information about the publication of government documents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
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: 2021-11-15
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: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act

Bill: 117-hr-5974
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act 

 
This bill applies certain military consumer credit protections to all consumers. Specifically, the bill caps the interest rate on extensions of consumer credit at 36%. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5975
Sponsor: Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement officers
Photography and imaging
Science, Technology, Communications
Sound recording
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. 
 
Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building".

Bill: 117-hr-5976
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Illinois
Postal service
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Walnut Street in Watseka, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Jeremy C. Sherman Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-05-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Exemptions for Critical Workers Act

Bill: 117-hr-5978
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public contracts and procurement
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Exemptions for Critical Workers Act

 
This bill exempts critical infrastructure workers from any federal mandate requiring federal employees or contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Critical infrastructure workers are identified in guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6864)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act

Bill: 117-hr-5979
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act

 
This bill repeals a law that makes it a crime for a person in the District of Columbia to knowingly and willfully obstruct any bridge connecting the District and Virginia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1237)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act

Bill: 117-hr-5980
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act

 
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to include information about specified consumer price indexes and their effects on Social Security benefits in account statements.
 
Specifically, the SSA must (1) include the most recent 10-year projections of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and (2) explain that cost-of-living increases for Social Security benefits are calculated using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5981
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2021-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021

 
This bill makes permanent the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Introduced in House