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To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a tiger team to perform outreach regarding the process by which a member of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation, may apply for review of the characterization of such discharge.

Bill: 117-hr-5300
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established for the review of discharge characterizations related to sexual orientation (i.e., on the basis of Don't Ask, Don't Tell or a similar policy). DOD must also provide for specified relief for former members of the Armed Forces who were impacted by the discharge characterizations and ensure that DOD oral historians review related facts and receive testimony from affected individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide technical assistance to recipients of grants for supportive services for very low-income families in permanent housing and comprehensive service programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5301
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Homelessness and emergency shelter
Low- and moderate-income housing
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide training and technical assistance to grant recipients and recipients of per diem payments regarding the planning, development, and provision of services for homeless veterans for which the grants or payments are made.
 
Additionally, the bill removes the cap on the amount available under the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program for training and technical assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act

Bill: 117-hr-5302
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act

 
This bill modifies the required actions of the United States-Israel Defense Acquisition Advisory Group and requires the establishment of the United States-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group to address such operations and technology matters required of the group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

Bill: 117-hr-5303
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

 
This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
REEF Act

Bill: 117-hr-5306
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Re-using Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act or the REEF Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Navy to notify Congress of the pending retirement of vessels that are viable candidates for artificial reefing (intentionally sinking a vessel to promote marine life). Specifically, the Navy must provide such notice not later than 90 days before the viable candidate's retirement from the Naval Vessel Register.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5307
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021

 
This bill expressly authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to place a moratorium on residential evictions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The bill also requires HHS to implement a moratorium nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This moratorium must remain in effect for at least 60 days following the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
 
Current law authorizes HHS to take measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. As part of the COVID-19 response, HHS delegated this authority to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which then issued (and extended) several orders banning residential evictions. Whether these orders exceed the CDC's statutory and constitutional authority has been the subject of multiple legal challenges; the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the most recent order on August 26, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Nutrition Education Act

Bill: 117-hr-5308
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Nutrition Education Act

 
This bill requires a local educational agency that participates in a school lunch or breakfast program to require each student to receive 50 hours of nutrition education per school year. Such instruction must be consistent with applicable school meal program requirements as well as meet certain other standards with respect to content and delivery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5309
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture to procure domestically grown, fresh produce for distribution to food banks, schools, tribal organizations, and other qualifying nonprofits that serve individuals at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. The service must procure the produce from growers, packers, distributors, food-hubs, nonprofits, or cooperatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 40, United States Code, to add certain counties to the definition of "Appalachian region".

Bill: 117-hr-5310
Sponsor: Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This bill adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Humphreys, and Perry to the definition of 
Appalachian region
 for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
To appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5311
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This bill provides $1 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5312
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska
Hawaii
Health facilities and institutions
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 

2021

 
This bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adjust the federal per diem payment rate for Medicare skilled nursing facilities in Alaska or Hawaii to reflect the unique circumstances of such facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
No Support for Terror Act

Bill: 117-hr-5316
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

No Support for Terror Act

 
This bill establishes measures to prevent the allocation or use of certain funds to support genocide or terrorism.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to oppose the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (a currency support tool) to any country that is a perpetrator of genocide or a state sponsor of terrorism and to advocate that the IMF adopt a rule prohibiting such allocation.
 
Further, the bill requires Treasury, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development to jointly review and report on assistance provided to nongovernmental organizations and international organization to ensure such assistance is not being provided to the Taliban or other terrorist organizations. Each prime awardee of this assistance must provide evidence that all subawardees are complying with U.S. anti-terrorism financing laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
VA Governors Challenge Expansion Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5317
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Intergovernmental relations
Mental health
Native Americans
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

VA Governors Challenge Expansion Act of 2021

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Governors Challenge Program and otherwise revises the program. The program assists states and local communities with developing and implementing veteran suicide prevention activities. 
 
In particular, the bill expands the program by directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants to states and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes for developing and implementing plans to prevent veteran suicides. Further, the bill requires the VA to provide technical assistance to tribes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Commonsense Reporting Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5318
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Commonsense Reporting Act of 2021

 
This bill addresses the eligibility verification process for the premium assistance tax credit and cost-sharing subsidy under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). It requires the Department of the Treasury to develop and implement a reporting system that allows employers to voluntarily report information about their health plans for the current plan year prior to the beginning of open enrollment. The bill also allows electronic transmission of employee and enrollee statements and permits Treasury to accept full names and dates of birth in lieu of dependents' and spouses' Social Security numbers. 
 
The bill also allows certain large employers who do not offer their employees minimum health care coverage 90 days to appeal an assessment for not providing such coverage. 
 
The Government Accountability Office must evaluate (1) for the period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2020, the notification of employers by PPACA exchanges of the eligibility of employees for advance payments of the premium assistance tax credit or cost-sharing subsidies; and (2) for calendar year 2022, the functionality of the prospective reporting system established by this bill, including the accuracy of information collected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5319
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from charging fees for certain immigration applications (or petitions), requires DHS to provide fee waivers to certain applicants, and addresses related issues.
 
DHS may not impose fees for certain applications for or related to (1) asylum or refugee status, (2) special immigrant juvenile status, (3) U or T non-immigrant visas (victims of certain crimes such as human trafficking), (4) the Violence Against Women Act, (5) special immigrant status for Afghan or Iraqi nationals employed by the U.S. government, or (6) immigration-related fee waivers.
 
DHS must also waive immigration-related application fees for an applicant who receives a means-tested benefit or meets certain conditions related to financial hardship. However, DHS is not required to provide fee waivers for applications for certain employment-based immigration benefits. 
 
Receipt of a fee waiver may not be used as a factor (1) for determining whether an alien should be considered a public charge, or (2) when considering an affidavit of support filed by a sponsor. 
 
The bill also requires all collected immigration-related adjudication fees to be used only to fund the adjudication and administration of immigration benefits and naturalization. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Exchange Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5320
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Exchange Improvement Act 

 
This bill allows relevant private sector entities to participate in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Exchange, a voluntary information-sharing partnership between law enforcement agencies, national security agencies, financial institutions, and FinCEN to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, organized crime, and other financial crimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5321
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021

 
This bill addresses training for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees regarding discharge eligibility standards for VA benefits and services, requires notification of eligibility for VA benefits and services for individuals who were discharged or released from active service under conditions characterized as neither honorable nor dishonorable, and modifies the requirements of eligibility for certain mental and behavioral health care related to military sexual trauma, readjustment counseling, and related mental health services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act

Bill: 117-hr-5322
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 

Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act 

 
This bill establishes the Office for Students and Young Consumers within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and eliminates the position of Private Education Loan Ombudsman. (Currently, the Private Education Loan Ombudsman provides assistance to borrowers of private education loans.) 
 
The Office for Students and Young Consumers must provide assistance to borrowers of private or federal student loans and enter into an information-sharing agreement with the Department of Education. The office must also report annually regarding campus banking and the student loan marketplace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House