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RESPECT Act

Bill: 117-hr-4928
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act or the
 
RESPECT Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to respond in writing within 90 days to requests for data and information from Congress.
 
Specifically, the FAA must respond if 
 
 
the data is within the control of the FAA; and 
 
the data would be otherwise appropriate to provide if requested by an airline, an airport, a flight procedure proponent, an Aviation Roundtable, or anyone not employed by the FAA, via a Freedom of Information request from any individual or any entity. 

 
The FAA must also provide staff at a private or public meeting with a Member of Congress if certain conditions are met.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
REST Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4929
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Restore Everyone's Sleep Tonight Act of 2021 or the
 
REST Act of 20

21

 
This bill authorizes an airport to impose an access restriction between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. for aircrafts.
 
An airport may impose a noise deterrence penalty on an air carrier or aircraft operator for a violation of the access restriction.
 
The restriction does not apply to the operation of military, law enforcement, and U.S. Coast Guard flights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
SHHH Act

Bill: 117-hr-4930
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Southbound HUSSH and NIITE Help Households Act or the
 
SHHH Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue processing the proposed San Francisco International Airport NIITE Departure Southbound Transition and the Oakland International Airport HUSSH Departure Southbound Transition and render a determination as to adoption of the proposal.
 
The FAA may not prevent the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable from initiating their own proposed NIITE Departure or HUSSH Departure Southbound Transition procedures through the Instrumental Flight Procedures Gateway or other process unless it is necessary for safety reasons that cannot be remedied.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
SNORE Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4931
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Serious Noise Reduction Efforts Act of 2021 or the
 
SNORE Act of 20

21

 
This bill addresses noise mitigation through soundproofing and other strategies in the communities surrounding San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
 
Specifically, the bill
 
 
permits SFO to conduct a noise compatibility program by installing residential noise dampening windows, residential noise insulation, and other residential improvements to reduce or to mitigate the noise impacts of the operations of the airport; 
 
authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide grants for a program of residential noise mitigation and soundproofing for residential buildings near SFO; 
 
sets forth requirements for the noise compatibility program near SFO; and 
 
authorizes SFO to use both federal and airport funds to conduct the program. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
Manufacturing America’s Mineral Security Act

Bill: 117-hr-4932
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Buy American requirements
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Income tax deductions
Metals
Mining
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Manufacturing America's Mineral Security Act

 
This bill allows an additional 10% tax deduction for the cost of specified domestically produced materials if such materials are acquired by the taxpayer directly from the domestic smelter or processor of such material.
 The bill defines 
specified domestically produced materials
 to include mine products, metal or metal compound production, and alloy and magnet production.
 Specified material
 are minerals that are necessary for the energy infrastructure of the United States, for community resiliency, to support domestic manufacturing, agriculture, housing, telecommunications, health care, and transportation infrastructure, or for the economic security of, and balance of trade in, the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
HOME Meals Act

Bill: 117-hr-4933
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Helping Our Most Elderly Secure Meals Act or the HOME Meals Act

 
This bill establishes a competitive grant program for states to provide area agencies on aging and local nutrition service providers with funding to purchase or repair vehicles for delivering meals to older individuals. The vehicles must be capable of safely storing hot and cold foods. 
 
In awarding these grants, the Administration on Aging shall prioritize states based on the proportion of older adults in their populations, poverty rates, and unmet need for nutrition services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

Bill: 117-hr-4934
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

 
This bill establishes the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force to improve enforcement of equal pay laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
SWOLE Act

Bill: 117-hr-4935
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 

Surface Warfare Officer Leadership Enhancement Act or the SWOLE Act

 
This bill addresses Naval operations, including the duties of surface warfare officers. Specifically, the bill requires that any person originally commissioned as a surface warfare officer in the Navy on or after January 1, 2023, be assigned to the ship engineering systems career path or the ship operations and combat systems path.
 
The Department of Defense (DOD) must seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or federally funded research and development center independent of DOD to research and analyze the gender gap in retention of surface warfare officers in the Navy.
 
The Navy must not expend more than 75% of the funds authorized to be appropriated in FY2022 for Ship Operations, Operations and Maintenance, Navy, until the Navy certifies to Congress that it has established certain standards and procedures by which a member of the Navy can receive a merchant mariner credential with a national officer endorsement, a national rating endorsement, or a Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping endorsement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia.

Bill: 117-hr-4936
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Provides for the relief of Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Bill: 117-hr-4937
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

 
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to Medicaid coverage of individuals affected by a federally declared major disaster.
 
In particular, the bill provides for specific disaster relief coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and, during the seven-day period preceding the disaster, were either residents of the impacted area or were employed in the impacted area (and subsequently lost employment). Coverage is effective for two years after the date of the disaster declaration.
 
State Medicaid programs must provide disaster relief coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the state's Medicaid coverage and the Medicaid coverage of the individual's home state, as applicable. The bill applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to such coverage and related administrative expenses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act

Bill: 117-hr-4938
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act or the REAADI for Disasters Act

 
This bill establishes programs and requirements to assist individuals with disabilities and older adults (age 50 or older) with disaster preparedness.
 
Among other provisions, the bill 
 
 
requires the establishment of an advisory committee that includes disabled individuals and older adults to oversee the use of funds made available by this bill;
 
allows states to contract with Centers for Independent Living to provide services and support to disabled individuals in preparing for hazards;
 
 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to carry out projects of national significance that, among other things, create opportunities for disabled individuals and older adults to directly contribute to disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation;
 
 modifies and expands the membership of the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters to ensure that it represents the diversity of the disabled and older adult communities; and 
 
establishes the Disability and Disaster Preparedness Advisory Commission to review settlement agreements involving potential violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 
 
 
The Government Accountability Office must study the compliance of federal agencies with such enactments in expending funds to support disabled individuals and older adults in responding to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
Grid Security Research and Development Act

Bill: 117-hr-4939
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Grid Security Research and Development Act

 
This bill establishes programs and provisions to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyberattacks, physical attacks, and natural disasters. For example, it requires the Department of Energy to develop a program to protect the electric grid and energy systems from cyber and physical attacks by increasing cyber and physical security capabilities of the energy sector and accelerating the development of relevant technologies and tools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
Real Corporate Profits Tax Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4940
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Corporate finance and management
Income tax credits
Income tax rates
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Real Corporate Profits Tax Act of 2021

 
This bill imposes an additional 7% tax on the adjusted net book income of a corporation that exceeds $100 million. It also allows a credit for a taxpayer, other than an S corporation, for a specified percentage of the taxpayer's net regular tax liability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4941
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021

 
This bill allows Medicare-only beneficiaries who are enrolled in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to choose prescription drug plans that are not operated by PACE. (PACE is a program under Medicare and Medicaid that provides in-home and community services for certain individuals as an alternative to nursing home care.)
 
Specifically, the bill allows PACE enrollees who are Medicare (but not Medicaid) beneficiaries to choose a prescription drug plan that is not a Medicare Advantage plan or operated by PACE and for which annual out-of-pocket costs and federal subsidies are equal to or less than that under the applicable PACE prescription drug plan. The bill also allows for disenrollment from a chosen plan upon a change in medication or demonstration of an unexpected increase in out-of-pocket costs.
 
PACE programs must conduct outreach, monitor data, and coordinate benefits with respect to such options. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
BETTER Kidney Care Act

Bill: 117-hr-4942
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients Kidney Care Act
 
or the BETTER Kidney Care Act

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a demonstration program for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
 
Under the program, renal dialysis facilities, kidney disease specialists, physician practices, and other health care practitioners may form an organization that partners with certain health care entities to provide integrated care to beneficiaries with ESRD. Such care must include all covered Medicare benefits as well as transition services for transplantations, palliative care, and hospice. Each organization must have a minimum number or percentage of participating beneficiaries (350 or 60% of beneficiaries served at the organization's facilities) and must also comply with certain fiscal, governance, and quality of care requirements.
 
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study certain data that is reported to the CMS regarding pediatric dialysis care, as well as the effects of race-based corrections to a specified kidney function test on referrals of ESRD patients for transplant evaluations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
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: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4943
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021

 
This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration for grants to improve the capacity of children's hospitals to provide pediatric behavioral health services, including by modernizing sites of care and enhancing telehealth capabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4944
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-08-06 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: 

Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021

 
This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care.
 
Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth.
 
In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-06
text: Introduced in House