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Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act

Bill: 117-hr-6057
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act

 
This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service to make available a new tax form for certain individual taxpayers living abroad. The form shall allow such individuals to demonstrate nonresidence, and declare foreign income, foreign taxes paid, and U.S. source income from retirement, pension and social security benefits. 
 
The bill also expands the types of income allowed as foreign earned income for purposes of the foreign earned income tax exclusion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6058
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Defense spending
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health programs administration and funding
Military facilities and property
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

 
This bill extends through FY2023 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6059
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021

 
This bill sets forth provisions relating to wildlife conservation, anti-trafficking and poaching, and illegal fishing. 
 
Specifically, the bill
 
 
directs the Departments of Justice, the Interior, Commerce, State, and the Treasury to develop a plan of action for awards to whistleblowers of violations of laws applicable to wildlife trafficking;
 
directs Interior to carry out the International Wildlife Conservation Program to, among other things, address global conservation threats and combat wildlife trafficking and poaching; 
 
provides funding for the conservation of certain endangered species; 
 
authorizes Interior, in consultation with the State Department, to station not less than one U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer in the primary diplomatic or consular post of the United States in a focus country or country of concern (i.e., countries engaging in wildlife trafficking); and 
 
directs Commerce to make amounts available for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing enforcement.
 
 
The bill also modifies the federal criminal code to make wildlife trafficking and illegal fishing predicates with respect to the enforcement of certain criminal offenses, including racketeering and money laundering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1259)
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Conscience Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6060
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Conscience Protection Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides statutory authority for certain protections for health care providers that refuse to participate in abortions based on religious beliefs or other convictions. Health care providers include individual professionals, medical facilities, health insurance organizations, and social services providers that refer clients to health care services.
 
The federal government and entities that receive federal funding for health-related activities, including state and local governments, may not discriminate against a health care provider that refuses to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortions. Currently, similar requirements apply to various related activities, including
 
 
certain employment or personnel decisions (the Church Amendments),
 
abortion services training (the Coats-Snowe Amendment),
 
qualified health plans offered through health insurance exchanges, and
 
annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal agencies (the Weldon Amendment). 
 
 
The HHS Office for Civil Rights must investigate complaints of this kind of discrimination. Furthermore, HHS may terminate or reduce HHS funding for health-related activities if a person or entity fails to comply with nondiscrimination requirements.
 
Additionally, the Department of Justice or any entity adversely affected by such discrimination may bring a civil action to obtain appropriate relief. A plaintiff does not need to seek or exhaust administrative remedies before bringing the action. A plaintiff may also bring an action, including one for money damages, against a governmental entity. In many cases, principles of sovereign immunity shield states and some localities from these kinds of actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6061
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes a federal agency with a representative serving on the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification to carry out a program that awards prizes competitively for innovative efforts to research or respond to ocean acidification. Priority must be given to establishing programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Hatch Act Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-6062
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Hatch Act Accountability Act

 
This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to investigate and enforce Hatch Act violations. The Hatch Act prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in some forms of political activity (e.g., advocating for or against a partisan political party while on duty). The purpose of the act is to maintain a federal workforce free from partisan political influence or coercion.
 
Specifically, the bill allows OSC to investigate Hatch Act violations involving White House political appointees. If OSC determines that a White House political appointee has violated the Hatch Act, the bill allows OSC to refer a complaint to the Merit Systems Protection Board for imposition of a civil penalty of up to $50,000. 
 
The bill also allows OSC to investigate Hatch Act violations regardless of whether a complaint has been filed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-6063
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Jurisdiction and venue
Oklahoma
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 
This bill confers exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court must render judgement without regard to defenses based on the passage of time, including the statute of limitations. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim, and monetary damages are the only available remedy. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.
 All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This bill confers jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court may hear, determine, and render judgement on this land claim without regard to the statute of limitations and delay-based defenses. The United States is the only entity liable for such a claim. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.
 All other claims of the tribe, including claims to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland and the Northwest Ordinance, are extinguished.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-597.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-15
text: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
POWER Act

Bill: 117-hr-6065
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2021-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: 

Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in Springfield, Ohio.
 
The authority of DOE to release such reversionary interest is conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of title to the real property by the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act

Bill: 117-hr-6066
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the mission of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), establishes the Chief Management Officer and the OPM Advisory Committee on Human Capital Management, and specifies additional requirements for the appointment of the OPM Director and the removal of the OPM Director or Deputy Director.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6067
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act of 2021 

 
This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue model forms and model language for use by consumer reporting agencies in satisfying consumer disclosure, authorization, certification, notice, and consent requirements. The model forms and model language must use plain language that is comprehensible to an average reader. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Saving Local News Act

Bill: 117-hr-6068
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 
 

Saving Local News Act

 
 
This bill includes as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization purpose the publication (including electronic publication) of written news articles.
 
In the case of an organization that is tax-exempt due to the publication of written news articles, the term 
unrelated business taxable incom
e does not include any amount attributable to payments for advertisements in news publications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act

Bill: 117-hr-6069
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to (1) work with allies and partners to support the expansion of Taiwan's relations and engagement with countries around the world, (2) promote the establishment of Taiwan's presence in countries and partners where Taiwan does not have a permanent presence, and (3) strengthen economic relations and supply chain resilience among Taiwan and like-minded partners to counter threats and malign influences from authoritarian regimes. 
 
Within one year of submitting the strategy, the State Department must report to Congress on actions taken to carry out the strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Kyle H. Rittenhouse Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-6070
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Kyle H. Rittenhouse Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Kyle H. Rittenhouse in recognition of his efforts to protect the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, from mob violence on August 25, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Defend the Blend Act

Bill: 117-hr-6071
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Defend the Blend Act

 
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from reducing under the renewable fuel program any applicable volume, or any renewable fuel obligation or applicable percentage that has already been finalized for any calendar year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Improving Chassis Capacity for Memphis’ Supply Chain Act

Bill: 117-hr-6073
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Improving Chassis Capacity for Memphis' Supply Chain Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to undertake a process, in coordination with the Federal Maritime Commission, to create a voluntary chassis pool operated by a private sector entity at the rail ramps near Memphis, TN. (Chassis are special trailers used to transport shipping containers.)
 
DOT must solicit proposals from private sector entities to develop a model for operating such a pool. The proposals must address, among other matters, a sustainable fee structure, estimates of the number of chassis needed in the pool, and real property necessary to operate the pool.
 
If any entities submit satisfactory proposals, DOT must (1) contract with one of those entities to operate the pool, and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the pool within one year of its implementation. In the event there are no satisfactory proposals submitted, DOT must provide Congress with alternative options to improve the availability of chassis at the rail ramps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6074
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in the early elementary grades (grades K-3) in targeted public elementary schools by recruiting, hiring, and supporting qualified teachers.
 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
HEADs UP Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6075
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Dental care
Disability and paralysis
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2021 or the HEADs UP Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary.
 
The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). The NHSC provides scholarships and student loan repayment awards to eligible providers who agree to work with designated populations or in areas that face shortages of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Introduced in House