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Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act

Bill: 117-hr-4386
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Assuring Regular Consultation to Have Indigenous Voices Effectively Solicited Act

 
This bill establishes requirements for tribal consultation prior to the sale or transfer of certain federal civilian real property. 
Federal civilian real property
 generally refers to federal real property assets, including public buildings, occupied and improved grounds, leased space, or other physical structures under the custody and control of a federal agency.
 
Specifically, a federal agency must consult with tribal governments prior to the sale or transfer of certain federal civilian real property if the proposed sale or transfer would affect a tribe's access to federal agency services. Further, the bill prohibits the property from being sold or transferred if the sale or transfer would substantially reduce or eliminate a tribe's access to these services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4387
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Hospital care
Immunology and vaccination
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical education
Mental health
Minority health
Nursing
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Rural conditions and development
Sex and reproductive health
Telephone and wireless communication
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake activities to improve maternal health, including in rural areas.
 
Specifically, HHS must award grants for (1) developing best practices to reduce preventable maternal mortality, and (2) training health care professionals to reduce and prevent discrimination when providing maternal health services. Additionally, HHS may award grants for integrated maternal and infant health care services.
 
The bill also provides statutory authority for grants that support perinatal quality collaboratives, which are networks of health care and public health professionals who work to improve pregnancy outcomes.
 
Furthermore, the bill requires a study on efforts in health professional schools and training programs to reduce and prevent discrimination in the provision of maternal health services.
 
To address care in rural areas, the bill (1) provides statutory authority for grants that support networks of rural providers to improve and coordinate maternal care, (2) makes maternal care providers eligible for certain telehealth grants, and (3) establishes a demonstration project to improve training on maternal care in rural areas through health professional schools and training programs. The bill also expands the maternal care responsibilities of specified HHS offices and programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
SWAMP Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4388
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Stop Waste And Misuse by the President Act of 2021 or the SWAMP Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the President, Vice President, President-elect, Vice President-elect, or an immediate family member of such an official, who, while traveling, stays in a hotel or other establishment providing daily-rate accommodation in which that person has an ownership or financial interest, to reimburse to the Treasury specified expenses. Specifically, Treasury must be reimbursed (1) any amount expended by the Secret Service for protection, and (2) any amount expended for other costs incurred by the government pertaining to that stay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
New Collar Jobs Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4389
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

New Collar Jobs Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides incentives for cybersecurity education.
 
Specifically, the bill establishes an employee cybersecurity education tax credit for an employer who incurs costs for an employee who earns a certain cybersecurity certificate or degree. If a business claims such a credit, then federal agencies must award a score increase to each competitive proposal submitted by the business for a federal contract valued at more than $5 million.
 
In addition, the Department of Education must cancel eligible student loans for borrowers who have (1) made 36 consecutive monthly payments, and (2) held a cybersecurity job in an economically distressed area during at least 12 months of payments. 
 
Finally, the bill makes cybersecurity course instructors eligible for awards under the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and 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: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and 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: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and 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: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and 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: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT 340B Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4390
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Preserving Rules Ordered for The Entities Covered Through 340B Act of 2021 or the PROTECT 340B Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurance plans from discriminating against health providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program, including pharmacies contracted with such providers to dispense 340B drugs. The 340B program allows certain providers to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers.
 
Specifically, PBMs and insurance plans may not
 
 
reimburse 340B participants at a lower rate than other entities not participating in the program;
 
impose differing terms (such as fees, charge-backs, or audits) on 340B participants;
 
interfere with an individual's choice to receive drugs from a 340B participant;
 
require 340B participants to identify which drugs fall within the program; or
 
refuse to contract with a 340B participant on the basis that they utilize the program.
 
 
Violations of this bill are subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per violation per day.
 
These prohibitions also apply to prescription drug (Part D) sponsors under Medicare. 
 
The bill also provides for a process to prevent duplicate 340B drug discounts to states under Medicaid.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-09
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: 2021-07-09
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: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors Act

Bill: 117-hr-4391
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Health and Human Services
Detention of persons
Family relationships
Immigration status and procedures
Judges

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors Act

 
This bill amends provisions relating to responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the care of unaccompanied alien children.
 
The Office of Refugee Resettlement of HHS may provide care for an unaccompanied alien child until the conclusion of the child's immigration proceedings or the child reaching 18 years of age, whichever occurs first. Before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a sponsor, the office shall evaluate the child's future need for follow-up services. 
 
Before placing an accompanied alien child, HHS shall (1) require the proposed sponsor to execute a sponsor care agreement, (2) notify the welfare agency of the state where the child will be placed, and (3) conduct a background check of the sponsor and all adults living in the household in which the child will reside. 
 
Under the care agreement, each sponsor shall agree to (1) provide for the child's physical and mental well-being, and (2) ensure the child's presence at immigration proceedings and compliance with all court and agency orders. HHS shall assume physical custody of a child if the non-parent or legal guardian sponsor fails to comply with the care agreement. HHS shall periodically report to Congress on instances where a sponsor failed to comply with a care agreement.
 
The Department of Justice shall increase the number of immigration judge teams by at least 225.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Flag Standardization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4392
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Flag Standardization Act of 2021

 
This bill limits the flags that may be flown on federal property.
 
Specifically, the flags that may be flown on such property are (1) the flag of the United States, (2) the flag of a state, (3) the flag of an Indian tribal government, (4) a flag of the U.S. Armed Forces, or (5) the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency to reside in the District of Columbia.

Bill: 117-hr-4393
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
District of Columbia
Judicial procedure and administration
State and local courts
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 
This bill prospectively requires the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District during their tenure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 16.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E748-749)
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Clean Energy Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-4394
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: California
Electric power generation and transmission
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear power

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Clean Energy Protection Act

 
This bill sets forth provisions to enable the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California to remain in operation.
 
Specifically, it directs California and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue any permits or licenses that are necessary to enable the power plant to remain in operation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Calvert asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4394, a bill originally introduced by Representative Nunes, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Payment Choice Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4395
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Currency
Inflation and prices
Lawyers and legal services
Legal fees and court costs
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Payment Choice Act of 2021

 
This bill requires retail businesses to accept cash as a form of payment for sales in amounts less than $2,000, and it prohibits them from charging cash-paying customers a higher price compared to customers not paying with cash. Such businesses are those engaged in the business of selling or offering goods or services at retail to the public that accept in-person payments at a physical location.
 
The bill provides for enforcement through preventative relief and civil penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 17.
action_date: 2022-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act

Bill: 117-hr-4396
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act

 
This bill prohibits employees of the Social Security Administration who are convicted of certain offenses related to their official duties from further participating in federal annuity programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-07-09
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: 2021-07-09
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: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

Bill: 117-hr-4397
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Employment and training programs
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Medical education
Military education and training
Military medicine
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to train its medical providers on the potential health effects of burn pits, which are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

Bill: 117-hr-4398
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Energy efficiency and conservation
Fires

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide budget information regarding incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. DOD must include the information as a dedicated budget line item in the President's FY2022 budget. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act

Bill: 117-hr-4399
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act

 
This bill expands the allowable uses of grants for Hispanic-serving institutions. Specifically, grants may be used for (1) support programs that facilitate student advancement to doctoral degree programs in health care occupations; and (2) the development of, or expanded access to, dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

Bill: 117-hr-4400
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2021-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: 

Burn Pit Registry Expansion Act

 
This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of 
open burn pits
. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-09
text: Introduced in House