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To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

Bill: 117-hr-5982
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 
This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

action_date: 2021-11-30
text: 
This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 435). (text: 12/01/2021 CR H6817-6832)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 435).(text: CR 12/01/2021 H6817-6832)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7550-7551)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5982.
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6817-6833)
action_date: 2021-12-01
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-192.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-192.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Health Flexibility Act

Bill: 117-hr-5983
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

Veterans Health Flexibility Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
IDEA Full Funding Act

Bill: 117-hr-5984
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

IDEA Full Funding Act

 
This bill provides permanent, mandatory funding for the grant program that assists states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
SIGSSAW Act

Bill: 117-hr-5985
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Housing and community development funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant
Public contracts and procurement
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

SIGSSAW Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General (SIG) for State Spending and Waste.
 
Specifically, the SIG must 
 
 
conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of the treatment, handling, and expenditure of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for use by states; and 
 
establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, procedures, and controls as the SIG considers appropriate to discharge its duties.
 
 
Whenever information or assistance requested by the SIG is unreasonably refused or not provided, the SIG shall report the circumstances to the Department of Justice and to the appropriate congressional committees without delay.
 
The SIG shall report on a quarterly basis to such committees and to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Men’s Health Awareness and Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5986
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

Men's Health Awareness and Improvement Act

 
This bill establishes the Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and requires other activities to improve men's health in the United States.
 
The office must support and promote men's health programs and initiatives, including by working with relevant federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) and consulting with other HHS offices and agencies on activities related to men's health. HHS must issue associated guidance and recommendations on improving men's health outcomes that include short-term and long-term objectives for disease prevention, health promotion, and other areas of concern.
 
The bill also requires studies and reports on men's health topics. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health must study men's use of health screenings and services, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of federal outreach related to men's health initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Definition Improvement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5987
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

PFAS Definition Improvement Act

 
This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
 
Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act

Bill: 117-hr-5989
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act

 
This bill establishes programs and requires reporting relating to Medicaid coverage of genetic and genomic testing, particularly for children. 
 
Specifically, the bill establishes a demonstration program for up to 15 state Medicaid programs to cover genetic and genomic testing for certain individuals under the age of 21 (or a lower age, if the state chooses) and for former foster youth under the age of 26. 
 
Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must report on overall Medicaid coverage of such services and issue guidance for states on ways to increase coverage for children; the National Academy of Medicine must study the impact of this guidance as well as the general utility of genetic and genomic testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-16
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: 2021-11-16
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: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Dual Credit Innovation Act

Bill: 117-hr-5990
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: 

Dual Credit Innovation Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to annually recognize with a Dual Credit Innovation Award eligible partnerships between an institution of higher education (IHE) that provides a dual credit program and a local educational agency or high school.
 
The bill defines 
dual credit program
 as a program offered by such a partnership through which a secondary school student who has not graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more postsecondary courses and earn postsecondary credit that (1) is transferable to the IHE in the partnership, and (2) applies toward completion of a degree or recognized educational credential.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Science-Based Emissions Standards Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5991
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government studies and investigations
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Science-Based Emissions Standards Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing any rule to amend the new source performance standards for stationary sources under the Clean Air Act to reduce methane emissions from new and modified oil and natural gas facilities until the Department of Energy takes specified actions. Specifically, the Department of Energy must first (1) complete and publish the results of the study titled
 Quantification of Methane Emissions from Marginal (Small Producing) Oil and Gas Wells,
 and (2) provide a period of at least 90 days for public comment on the application of the study's results.
 
The EPA must take the results of the study into consideration when finalizing the rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5992
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take various actions to address transparency in pricing and contract terms in the cattle industry.
 
Among these requirements, USDA must (1) establish regional minimum percentages of cattle that meat packers must procure through negotiated purchases or negotiated grid purchases (i.e., transactions where the price is known and negotiated at the time of the transaction), and (2) maintain a publicly available catalog of contracts offered by meat packers to livestock producers for the purchase of fed cattle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
MEDS in America Act

Bill: 117-hr-5993
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Making Essential Drugs in America Act or the MEDS in America Act

 
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to provide grants for institutions to establish centers for recruiting and training biopharmaceutical manufacturing workers. Eligible institutions include institutions of higher education and entities conducting registered apprenticeship programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5995
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

 
This bill expands research and related activities that address mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion).
 
Specifically, the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) must expand and intensify research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss. In particular, NIMH must conduct a longitudinal study to determine the prevalence and other information about such mental health complications.
 
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health providers, state or local governments, or other appropriate nonprofits to deliver services to individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss.
 
Funding made available under this bill may not be provided to an entity (or an entity's affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or clinic) that performs abortions other than in the case of a pregnancy (1) that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5996
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Currency
Digital media
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental education
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Organized crime
Performance measurement
Smuggling and trafficking
Technology assessment
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

 
This bill permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, expands the responsibilities of the task force, and sets forth other provisions to eliminate wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trade.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Crack Down on Dark Money Act

Bill: 117-hr-5997
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Crack Down on Dark Money Act

 
This bill prohibits tax-exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations from using more than 10% of their total expenditures on covered political expenditures (i.e., direct or indirect expenditures for an exempt function, including influencing or attempting to influence the selection, nomination, election, or appointment of any individual to any federal, state, or local public office or office in a political organization, or the election of presidential or vice-presidential electors, whether or not such individual or electors are selected, nominated, elected, or appointed).
 
The bill also requires a social welfare organization that spends funds on political intervention to publicly disclose the name and address of any contributor donating $5,000 or more to such organization. The term 
political intervention 
includes advocacy for the election, defeat, nomination or recall of a political candidate, the making of contributions to a political campaign, communications to the electorate about political candidates, and political use of resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.

Bill: 117-hr-5998
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicaid
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance on whether and how state Medicaid programs may extend certain flexibilities after the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5999
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Closing the Warrantless Digital Car Search Loophole Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-6001
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2021-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: 

Closing the Warrantless Digital Car Search Loophole Act of 2021

 
This bill generally prohibits investigative and law enforcement officers from accessing vehicle data (onboard and telematics data in a noncommercial vehicle, such as navigation data and data captured by onboard sensors or cameras) unless pursuant to a warrant. Vehicle data acquired in violation of this bill is inadmissible as evidence in any trial, hearing, or other legal proceeding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Introduced in House