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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5946
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2021-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: 

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

 
This bill increases the maximum prison term&#8212;from one year to three years&#8212;for an individual who falsely claims to be the recipient of certain military awards (e.g., a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart) with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Introduced in House
POW Priority Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5947
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: 

POW Priority Care Act of 2021

 
This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (H6118)
Antarctic Science and Conservation Modernization Act

Bill: 117-hr-5948
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Antarctic Science and Conservation Modernization Act

 
This bill sets forth requirements to implement (1) 
Measure 4 (2004), &ldquo;Insurance and Contingency Planning for Tourism and Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area
;&quot; and (2) 
Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, &ldquo;Liability Arising From Environmental Emergencies.
&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 615 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana, California, as the "Judge James Perez Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-5949
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 615 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana, California, as the "Judge James Perez Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9662)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9662)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5949.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9662)
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Improving Patient Access to Care and Treatment Act

Bill: 117-hr-5950
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Improving Patient Access to Care and Treatment Act

 
This bill increases the number of days&#8212;from 14 to 60&#8212;within which a practitioner must administer certain narcotic drugs (e.g., buprenorphine) to a patient for maintenance or detoxification treatment (i.e., substance use disorder treatment) after receiving the drugs from a pharmacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-12
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: 2021-11-12
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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue, in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-5951
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Minnesota
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue, in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street, in Vergas, Minnesota, as the "Jon Glawe Post Office".

Bill: 117-hr-5952
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Minnesota
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street, in Vergas, Minnesota, as the "Jon Glawe Post Office."
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 
 This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street, in Vergas, Minnesota, as the Jon Glawe Post Office.

action_date: 2022-12-27
text: 
 This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Main Street, in Vergas, Minnesota, as the Jon Glawe Post Office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-285.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-285.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7282-7283)
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7772)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5952.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7772-7773)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 117-285
Investing in VETS Act

Bill: 117-hr-5953
Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act

 
This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the "Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building".

Bill: 117-hr-5954
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the "Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on the pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related improvements.

Bill: 117-hr-5955
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the pilot program under which it may accept donations of real property or facilities from specified entities (e.g., a state or local authority).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
National Security Council Membership Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5956
Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Homeland Security
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

National Security Council Membership Act of 2021

 
This bill adds the Secretary of Homeland Security as a member of the National Security Council, which advises the President on national and international security matters.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5957
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Congressional oversight
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 
This bill sets forth provisions to establish (1) vessel speed restrictions to reduce injuries to marine mammals, and (2) a variety of new programs to protect marine mammals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

Bill: 117-hr-5958
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act

 
This bill generally enhances civil and criminal penalties for certain water pollution, including oil spills and discharges of other hazardous substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
CHOICE Act

Bill: 117-hr-5959
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act or the
 
CHOICE Act

 
This bill expands school choice programs for elementary and secondary school students.
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to support the design and implementation of state programs that allow the parent of a child with a disability to choose the appropriate public or private school for their child. It also outlines the requirements for program eligibility.
 
Further, if the state has established a program that allows parents to use public or private funds to assist with the cost of their child attending a private school, then the state may supplement those funds with federal special education funds. 
 
Additionally, the Department of Defense must carry out a five-year pilot program to award scholarships to enable military dependent students who live on military installations to attend the public or private elementary or secondary schools their parents choose.
 
The bill also requires ED to return to the Treasury specified amounts made available for salaries and expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5960
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021

 
This bill provides for collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations, and the general public, regarding cybersecurity.
 
The bill expands DHS responsibilities through grants and cooperative agreements, including provision of assistance and education related to cyber threat indicators, defensive measures, cybersecurity risks or vulnerabilities, and incident response and management.
 
The bill requires the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, upon request, to coordinate with entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to engage in specified activities, including to (1) conduct exercises with state, local, tribal, or territorial government entities; (2) provide operational and technical cybersecurity training to such entities; and (3) promote cybersecurity education and awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5962
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Federal officials
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Public contracts and procurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: 

Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Federal Acquisition Institute to develop a training program for officials with supply chain risk management responsibilities at federal agencies (defined to include the legislative and judicial branches, as well as the executive branch, of the federal government).
 
The program shall be designed to prepare such personnel to perform supply chain risk management activities and identify and mitigate supply chain security threats that arise throughout the acquisition life cycle, including for the acquisition of information and communications technology. 
 
The Office of Management and Budget shall (1) promulgate guidance to federal agencies requiring executive agency adoption and use of the program, and (2) make the guidance available to federal agencies of the legislative and judicial branches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-02-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-12
text: Introduced in House