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SAVE Act

Bill: 117-s-2114
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
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: 2021-06-17
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: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Jury ACCESS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2115
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Federal district courts
Judicial procedure and administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021 or the Jury ACCESS Act

 
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2116
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Financial literacy
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Marketing and advertising
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 20

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This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to disseminate to senior citizens and their families and caregivers information regarding mail, telemarketing, and internet fraud that targets senior citizens. This includes information about safe and smart financial practices, instructions for referring a fraud complaint to law enforcement, and a toll-free telephone number that connects to a live individual who answers calls from seniors seeking advice about scams or how to report instances of fraud.
 
Further, the Department of Justice may award grants for the prevention of senior citizen fraud to state attorneys general, state or local law enforcement, senior centers, or nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to seniors.
 
The FTC must provide education regarding legal obligations and industry best practices with respect to addressing financial exploitation and neglect of seniors to specified financial entities and to employees of financial institutions who may be able to identify elder financial abuse.
 
The National Institutes of Health must research the increased vulnerability of seniors to scams and fraud due to age-related health and neurological conditions.
 
The bill expresses the sense of Congress that a week in March of each year should be designated as National Senior Fraud Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

Bill: 117-s-2117
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Family relationships
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Public participation and lobbying
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 
 

People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

 
This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections.
 
Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times.
 
Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election and each day of early voting. The Department of Justice must issue uniform standards regarding the minimum number and distribution of such systems, workers, and other resources. 
 
The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Clean Energy for America Act

Bill: 117-s-2118
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Aviation and airports
Building construction
Business investment and capital
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Electric power generation and transmission
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Inflation and prices
Labor standards
Lighting, heating, cooling
Motor fuels
Oil and gas
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Securities
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Clean Energy for America Act

 
This bill provides for tax incentives for investments in clean electricity, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and the termination of certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels.
 
Among other provisions, the bill
 
 
allows new tax credits for investment in clean energy facilities and for the production of electricity from clean energy and clean fuel; 
 
allows a new tax credit for expenditures for clean energy property used in connection with a principal residence; 
 
allows a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel; 
 
allows an alternative motor vehicle tax credit for fuel cell motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and for refueling property; 
 
allows a tax credit for the production of electricity from clean hydrogen; 
 
extends for one year the second generation biofuel producer tax credit and the tax credit for alternative fuels; 
 
modifies existing tax credits for energy efficient residential buildings, energy efficient home improvement expenditures, geothermal heat pumps, and the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; 
 
terminates certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels; 
 
requires that at least 15% of the total workforce labor hours be performed by qualified apprentices; 
 
requires that projects receiving federal assistance comply with federal prevailing wage requirements; and 
 
allows the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds for qualified carbon dioxide capture facilities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-21
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Combating BDS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2119
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Israel
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Combating BDS Act of 2021

 

 

 

 
 

 
This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment. It also bars lawsuits against investment companies based solely on a company's decision to divest from entities that use boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

Bill: 117-s-2120
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Higher education
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

United States&#8211;Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State to establish the United States&#8211;Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in specified areas (e.g., machine learning, object detection, and speech recognition).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Courtroom Dogs Act

Bill: 117-s-2121
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Courtroom Dogs Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2122
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Emergency communications systems
Employee performance
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the use of cell-site simulators. Cell-site simulators (commonly known as Stingrays) are devices that function as or simulate a cell-phone tower to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from a cell phone for purposes other than providing ordinary commercial mobile services or private mobile services.
 
The framework generally prohibits the knowing use of a cell-site simulator domestically by an individual or entity or the use of a cell-site simulator by an element of the intelligence community outside the United States to conduct surveillance of a U.S. person. It imposes a civil fine on an individual or entity that violates the prohibition and restricts the use of unlawfully acquired information as evidence in a legal proceeding or official proceeding. 
 
The framework contains exceptions to permit the use of a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances, such as by a law enforcement agency pursuant to a warrant or by an element of the intelligence community to conduct surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
 
Finally, an individual who is the subject of unlawful use of a cell-site simulator may bring a private right of action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
American Business for American Companies Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2124
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Corporate finance and management
Department of the Treasury
Foreign and international corporations
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

American Business for American Companies Act of 2021
 
 
This bill makes permanent and expands restrictions that prohibit federal agencies from awarding contracts to inverted domestic corporations. (Similar restrictions have historically been included in annual appropriations measures.)
 
Specifically, an agency may not award a contract for the procurement of property or services (including a defense contract) to (1) any foreign incorporated entity determined to be an inverted domestic corporation or any subsidiary of such entity, or (2) any joint venture more than 10% of which is held by such an entity or subsidiary.
 
 An 
inverted domestic corporation
 is a company that was previously incorporated in the United States or was a partnership in the United States but is now incorporated in a foreign country despite (1) a majority of the company being owned by the owners of the former domestic entity, or (2) management of the company primarily occurring in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4627-4627)
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

Bill: 117-s-2125
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Contracts and agency
Criminal justice information and records
Disability and paralysis
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
Health personnel
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Minority education
Nursing
School administration
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student records
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants for law enforcement officers in schools.
 
Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace law enforcement officers in elementary and secondary schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services, and (2) reform school safety and disciplinary policies to reflect evidence-based practices that do not rely on the criminal justice system.
 
A recipient must use grants funds to hire or train specified staff. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing zero-tolerance school discipline policies, (2) purchasing or installing surveillance equipment (e.g., metal detectors), or (3) arming teachers or other school personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Children's Budget Act

Bill: 117-s-2127
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Health programs administration and funding
Poverty and welfare assistance
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Children's Budget Act 

 
This bill requires the President's annual budget submission to include a detailed and separate analysis of existing and requested levels of (1) spending for children and children's programs, and (2) tax expenditures relating to children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

Bill: 117-s-2128
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Abortion
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Right of privacy
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues.
 
DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.
 
A DHS detention facility may not use a restraint on a detainee who is known to be pregnant, including during labor, transport to a medical facility or birthing center, and delivery, or during postpartum recovery, except for medical or safety purposes. The bill requires DHS to use the least restrictive restraint necessary and prohibits certain specified restraint types, including four-point restraints and binding hands behind the detainee's back.
 
The bill prohibits DHS detention officers from being present during a detainee's pelvic exam, labor, delivery, or treatment relating to a pregnancy, unless specifically requested by medical personnel. If a detention officer is requested by medical personnel, such officer shall be female, if practicable, and remain at a reasonable distance from the detainee. 
 
A pregnant detainee must have access to health care services, including comprehensive services relating to reproductive health care and pregnancy.
 
DHS must provide annual training about this bill's requirements to each employee who has a role in the detention or care of a pregnant detainee or a postpartum parent of a newborn. DHS must also provide each detainee notice of their rights under this bill in the detainee's native language. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
RISEE Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-2130
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy revenues and royalties
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Gulf of Mexico
Infrastructure development
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
State and local finance
Tax-exempt organizations
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2021 or the RISEE Act of 2021

 
This bill increases the percentage of revenue generated from offshore energy projects that is shared with adjacent coastal states. For example, the bill dedicates a percentage of the revenue generated from offshore wind leases for coastal states. Currently, this revenue is deposited in the U.S. Treasury. 
 
In addition, the bill increases the amount of revenue generated from offshore oil and gas leases that is shared with states under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. 
 
Coastal states must use the funding from the revenue for specified purposes, such as coastal restoration, conservation, or infrastructure.

action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 

Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2022 or the RISEE Act of 2022

 
This bill expands the amount of revenue generated from leases for energy development on federal land or submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf that is shared with certain states and coastal communities. For example, the bill dedicates a percentage of the revenue generated from offshore wind leases for coastal states. Currently, this revenue is deposited in the U.S. Treasury. In addition, the bill increases the amount of revenue generated from offshore oil and gas leases that is shared with states under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
 
States must use the funding from the revenue for specified purposes, such as coastal restoration, conservation, or infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-200.
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-200.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate