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Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5653
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-20 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: 

Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2021

 
This bill revises the formula the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to determine how to distribute funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. Under the program, the EPA allocates funding to states for water quality infrastructure projects, such as wastewater systems and stormwater management projects.
 
In FY2022-FY2026, the EPA must provide an initial allotment to each state that is equal to the amount the state received in FY2023. The EPA must also provide an additional allotment to each state that is based on its share of the U.S. population. 
 
In FY2027 and each subsequent fiscal year, the EPA must use an updated allotment formula, which is based on the needs of states as identified in the most recently available clean watersheds needs survey.
 
Beginning in FY2022, the formula must also provide allotments for Indian tribes and territories. In addition, the formula must provide an allotment for EPA's oversight of SRF projects to ensure they use American iron and steel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-20
text: Introduced in House
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5654
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Advisory bodies
Department of Education
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Educational guidance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Higher education
Mental health
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 

2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education. 
 
The commission must conduct a study and report on
 
 
services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; 
 
the impact of policies and procedures, such as reasonable accommodation and disciplinary policies, that help or hinder the goal of providing equal opportunity to these students; 
 
the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; 
 
the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college;
 
conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and 
 
 recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Kelsey Smith Act

Bill: 117-hr-5655
Sponsor: Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Kelsey Smith Act

 
This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose the location information of a device pursuant to certain requests. 
 
Specifically, a provider must disclose this information at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer) if the officer asserts (1) that the device was used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation. 
 
 A provider that discloses a device location in response to such a request may not be held liable in legal or administrative proceedings related to the disclosure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Simon Crosier Act

Bill: 117-hr-5656
Sponsor: Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Simon Crosier Act

 
This bill requires hospitals and other health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to have certain written policies and procedures in place that limit the implementation of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for unemancipated minors in accordance with specified criteria.
 
Among other provisions, such policies and procedures must (1) require the informed consent of at least one parent and a reasonable attempt to contact the other parent before instituting a DNR order, (2) allow either parent to refuse to consent to a DNR order, and (3) allow a parent to transfer a minor to another facility after being informed of an intent to institute a DNR order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Fairness for Rural Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5660
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Fairness for Rural Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies the payment methodology and coinsurance amount for outpatient critical access hospital services under Medicare. 
 
Currently, the payment rate for such services is 101% of reasonable costs; the coinsurance amount for such services is 20% of the applicable charges. The bill modifies this methodology so as to base the 20% coinsurance amount on the fee schedule under the Medicare outpatient prospective payment system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act

Bill: 117-hr-5661
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment and training programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act

 
This bill temporarily extends certain flexibilities for states to assist older youth in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
This includes expanding through FY2022 eligibility for services until a child reaches age 27 and suspending until December 31, 2021, certain education and training requirements.

action_date: 2021-10-27
text: 

Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act

 
This bill temporarily extends certain flexibilities for states to assist older youth in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
This includes expanding through FY2022 eligibility for services until a child reaches age 27 and suspending until December 31, 2021, certain education and training requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5937-5938)
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5937-5938)
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5661.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5937-5940)
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
SWAMP Act

Bill: 117-hr-5662
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Building construction
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Stop Wasting All our Money on Palaces Act or the SWAMP Act

 
This bill prohibits the construction by the General Services Administration or any other federal department or agency of a new federal building in the District of Columbia for a two-year period beginning on the date of this bill's enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
TREAT Act

Bill: 117-hr-5663
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug therapy
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Treatment Restoration for Emergency Antibody Therapeutics Act or the TREAT Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from implementing any policy that restricts health care facilities from ordering and receiving COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapies directly from manufacturers and distributors. In addition, the bill expressly nullifies a policy announced on September 13, 2021, under which HHS allocated supplies of these therapies through state or territorial governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Keeping Workers Safe Act

Bill: 117-hr-5664
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Keeping Workers Safe Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to notify the public about certain enforcement actions taken against an employer for safety and health violations.
 
First, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action with a penalty greater than $60,000. Second, Labor must issue a notice of each enforcement action resulting from (1) multiple, serious violations, or (2) repeated violations classified as other-than-serious.
 
Labor must issue a notice within seven days of taking the enforcement action and distribute it through
 
 
regional and local newspapers in the area where the employer is located;
 
applicable trade, industry, or labor organizations; and
 
relevant state and local government entities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5666
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies and implements policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is generally defined as physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment that occurred while the veteran was serving in the military. 
 
The VA must revise its regulations to update the definition of MST to include matters relating to technological abuse.
 
In the case of any veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on MST was incurred or aggravated by active service, the VA must accept specified diagnoses and evidence as proof of service-connection.
 
The VA may not deny a veteran's claim of compensation for a covered mental health condition based on MST without first (1) advising the veteran that nonmilitary evidence and behavioral evidence may constitute credible corroborating evidence, and (2) allowing the veteran an opportunity to furnish the corroborating evidence or advise the VA of potential sources of such evidence.
 
The Veterans Benefits Administration must conduct an annual special focus review on the accuracy of the processing of claims for disability compensation for disabilities relating to MST.
 
Additionally, the bill (1) expands access to mental health care at VA facilities for survivors of MST, and (2) requires the VA and the Government Accountability Office to report on access to such care for MST survivors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Teachers and Parents at the Table Act

Bill: 117-hr-5667
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Teachers and Parents at the Table Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish (1) a Teacher Advisory Committee to monitor the implementation and impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the elementary and secondary education law that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act; and (2) a Parents and Families Advisory Committee to monitor the effects and implementation of the ESSA on children and families and to review and analyze the implementation of various family engagement activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
FEMA Relief Extension Act

Bill: 117-hr-5668
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

FEMA Relief Extension Act

 
This bill extends the period for federal assistance to individuals and households under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and any corresponding regulation from 18 to 24 months following the declaration of a major disaster.
 
Further, the bill authorizes the President to charge fair market rent for each temporary housing unit provided after the end of the 24-month period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5669
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2021 
 
 
This bill establishes a process to authorize physicians who meet certain requirements to transport controlled substances to another practice setting or a disaster area. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
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: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-5670
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

 
This bill adds the rest of Saratoga County and Washington County in New York within the boundaries of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Transparency in COVID–19 Expenditures Act

Bill: 117-hr-5672
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Transparency in COVID-19 Expenditures Act

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit certain funding that was provided to address COVID-19.
 
Specifically, the GAO must audit and report on the use of funding provided by
 
 
the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;
 
the Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
 
 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); 
 
the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; 
 
Divisions M and N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and 
 
the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5674
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2021-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: 

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 

2021

 
This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Introduced in House