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Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-839
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Books and print media
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Government information and archives
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Violent crime
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes measures to protect the human rights of journalists.
 
Specifically, the bill (1) expands the scope of required reports related to violations of the human rights of journalists, (2) requires the President to impose certain property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of the human rights of journalists, and (3) prohibits certain foreign assistance to a governmental entity of a country if an official acting under authority of the entity has committed a gross violation of human rights against a journalist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Retail Revitalization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-840
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Financial services and investments
Real estate business
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Retail Revitalization Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies rules related to rents received by real estate investment trusts (REITs) from related parties. It increases the permissible stock ownership and constructive stock ownership percentage in a REIT to 50% and modifies rules for taxable REIT subsidiaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-841
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Horticulture and plants
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021 

 
This bill allows the use of hemp, cannabidiol (i.e., CBD) derived from hemp, or any other ingredient derived from hemp in a dietary supplement, provided that the supplement meets other applicable requirements. (Currently, the Food and Drug Administration's position is that CBD products may not be sold as dietary supplements.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to raise the borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation.

Bill: 117-hr-843
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Commodity Credit Corporation
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government lending and loan guarantees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 
This bill raises the borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation from $30 billion to $68 billion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
PROTECT Long Term Care Facilities Act

Bill: 117-hr-844
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medicare
Nursing
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Protecting Residents with Oversight, Transparency, and Enforcement for Compassionate Treatment in Long Term Care Facilities Act or the PROTECT Long Term Care Facilities Act

 
This bill establishes a series of requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities during declared emergencies relating to infectious disease outbreaks. 
 
Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for certain COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) reporting requirements and requires facilities to report similar information with respect to any infectious disease outbreak that results in a state or national emergency. The bill requires compliance surveys to be conducted in accordance with a specified schedule during such outbreaks and subjects facilities to civil penalties for outbreak-specific violations, as determined under criteria from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The bill also provides funds for state survey agencies to conduct related investigations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-02-04
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: 2021-02-04
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: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-845
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Debt collection
Hospital care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

VA Billing Accountability Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to waive the requirement that a veteran make co-payments for medications, hospital care, nursing home care, and medical services in certain situations. Specifically, a veteran may have such co-payments waived if (1) an error committed by the VA or a non-VA facility delayed co-payment notification to the veteran, and (2) the veteran received such notification later than 180 days (18 months in the case of a non-VA facility) after the date on which the veteran received the care or services.
 
In requiring a veteran to make a co-payment for care or services provided at a VA or a non-VA medical facility, the VA shall notify the veteran not later than 180 days (18 months in the case of a non-VA facility) after the date on which the veteran received the care or services. If the VA does not provide notification by such date, it may not collect the payment, including through a third-party entity, unless the veteran is provided with (1) information about applying for a waiver and establishing a payment plan with the VA, and (2) an opportunity to make a waiver or establish a payment plan.
 
Finally, the bill requires the VA to review and improve its co-payment billing internal controls and notification procedures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-846
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public contracts and procurement
Right of privacy
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act

 
This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Scientific Integrity Act

Bill: 117-hr-849
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Books and print media
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Employee hiring
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Research administration and funding
Research ethics
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Scientific Integrity Act

 
This bill revises provisions regarding the release of scientific research results by federal agencies. 
 
Each agency that funds, conducts, or oversees scientific research must (1) adopt and enforce a scientific integrity policy that includes requirements such as that scientific conclusions are not based on political considerations, and (2) submit such policy to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for approval. Each agency must make such policy available to the public and submit such policy to Congress. Agencies and the OSTP must periodically review the policies. The Government Accountability Office shall review implementation of the policies.
 
Each agency shall (1) appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer, (2) establish a process for dispute resolution consistent with the scientific integrity policy, and (3) establish a specified training program for current and new employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
College Athlete Economic Freedom Act

Bill: 117-hr-850
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Contracts and agency
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal preemption
Government information and archives
Higher education
Lawyers and legal services
Legal fees and court costs
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Photography and imaging
School athletics
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

College Athlete Economic Freedom Act

 
This bill establishes name, image, likeness (NIL) and athletic reputation rights for college athletes.
 
Specifically, the bill
 
 
establishes a federal right for college athletes to market the use of their NIL or athletic reputation by prohibiting colleges and intercollegiate athletic associations from setting or enforcing rules that restrict this right or coordinating to limit how athletes can use their NIL; 
 
prohibits colleges or such athletic associations from regulating athlete representation; 
 
authorizes grants for analyzing NIL and athletic reputation monetization; 
 
provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and through a private cause of action against violators; and 
 
preempts more restrictive state laws relating to college athletes' NIL and athletic reputation rights. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
FAAN Act

Bill: 117-hr-851
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical education
Medical research
Minority education
Minority employment
Nursing
Rural conditions and development
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act or the FAAN Act

 
This bill authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to nursing schools to increase capacity to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics and otherwise enhance nursing education programs.
 
In awarding these grants, HRSA shall prioritize historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, schools that are located in medically underserved communities, and schools in areas with shortages of health professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

Bill: 117-hr-852
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
International scientific cooperation
Israel
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military medicine
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

 
This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders.
 
The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States.
 
Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

Bill: 117-hr-853
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

 
This bill revises the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which currently requires drug manufacturers to discount orphan drugs (i.e., drugs for rare conditions) for certain entities covered by the program. The bill discounts orphan drugs that are not being used to treat rare conditions for all entities covered by the program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Youth Corps Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-854
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Indian social and development programs
Land use and conservation
National and community service
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 

Youth Corps Act of 2021

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide low-income youth (age 16 and not more than age 24) with education and work readiness training.
 
The term 
Youth Corps model 
means a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth with stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training, (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential, (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, or (4) military service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in House
VETS Safe Travel Act

Bill: 117-hr-855
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Marketing and advertising
Transportation safety and security
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: 

Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act or the
 
VETS Safe Travel Act

 
This bill makes certain veterans eligible for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck Program at no cost if they meet the program's background check and security requirements.
 
Veterans who are eligible for this fee waiver are those who are in the annual patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and require the use of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other assistive device to aid with mobility due to (1) loss, or loss of use, of a limb; (2) full or partial paralyzation; or (3) permanent blindness.
 
The VA and the TSA must develop and implement a process to provide disabled veterans effective outreach about TSA programs that are designed to improve the screening process for passengers with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2021-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2021-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Introduced in House