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Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

Bill: 117-hr-4586
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 

Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

 
This bill provides the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning reviewable matters during its annual examination of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.

action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 

Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

 
This bill provides the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning reviewable matters during its annual examination of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 

Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

 
This bill provides the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning reviewable matters during its annual examination of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7128)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7128)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4586.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7128-7129)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-421.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-421.
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Value in Health Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4587
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 

Value in Health Care Act of 

2021

 
This bill makes a series of changes to certain methodologies and components used in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The program enables accountable care organizations (ACOs) to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. 
 
Among other changes, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to increase the shared savings rate for participating ACOs, as specified, and to establish a program that assists ACOs with start-up and operational costs of participation. The bill also extends certain incentive payments for health professionals who participate in eligible alternative payment models.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on health outcomes and racial disparities among beneficiaries who receive care from providers under alternative payment models compared to beneficiaries who receive care from providers under the traditional fee-for-service system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-20
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: 2021-07-20
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: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

Bill: 117-hr-4589
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employee hiring
Employee performance
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act

 
This bill establishes a new position and requires other activities to promote diversity and inclusion in the Department of State.
 
The bill creates the presidentially-appointed position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State to, among other activities, develop a strategic plan to guide implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts and support State Department personnel from traditionally underrepresented groups. The officer reports directly to the Secretary of State.
 
Additionally, the State Department must establish a Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council to coordinate applicable strategic plans, initiatives, and policies.
 
The bill also modifies merit selection processes for promotions, performance pay, and related matters to promote diversity and inclusion in the Foreign Service. Specifically, it adds factors (e.g., testimony from peers and subordinates or demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion) that may be considered in recommendations and rankings related to a Foreign Service officer's performance.
 
The State Department must also establish a mentorship program for entry- and mid-level members of the Foreign Service and periodically offer a Senior Executive Service development program to members of the civil service in the top two pay grades. Senior Executive Service members serve as high-level managers within federal agencies.
 
The bill requires the State Department to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as demographic information about members of boards that make personnel decisions and candidates for the Senior Executive Service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4592
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders, and it requires the Department of the Treasury to brief Congress on any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use such funds. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Securing Our Border States Act

Bill: 117-hr-4593
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Appropriations
Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government trust funds
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Mexico
New Mexico
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Securing Our Border States Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to provide grants to states for building barriers and related infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border.
 
Within 30 days of receiving a certification from a border state that it intends to use such grant funding for constructing a border barrier, Treasury must disburse funds to the state, with the amount based on the number of miles of border in that state that currently does not have a border barrier.
 
The bill provides $22 billion of funding for this grant program and permanently rescinds $22 billion from funds made available for various assistance programs related to COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Brand USA Act

Bill: 117-hr-4594
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Government trust funds
Marketing and advertising
Travel and tourism
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Restoring Brand USA Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make $250 million available (out of unobligated balances remaining from certain fees collected by Treasury) for the Corporation for Travel Promotion, also known as Brand USA.


Legislative actions:
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: Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Discharged.
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Saves Lives Act

Bill: 117-hr-4595
Sponsor: Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Medicaid Saves Lives Act

 
This bill requires and provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that provides health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid. 
 
Specifically, the program must provide coverage for individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., the Medicaid expansion population) without premiums and in accordance with Medicaid cost-sharing and other requirements.
 
The bill also extends and increases the temporarily enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion if they have not already done so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Student Records Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-4596
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Student Records Protection Act

 
This bill revises the requirements for an accrediting agency to be recognized by the Department of Education (ED) as a reliable authority on the quality of education being offered at an institution of higher education (IHE). It also requires an IHE to establish a records management plan for accreditation purposes. 
 
Specifically, an accrediting agency must require an IHE to submit for approval a records management plan upon notification by the IHE that it intends to cease its operations. The plan must include a plan for the custody, continued access, and disposition of student records (e.g., student transcripts, billing, and financial-aid records). Further, the IHE must submit the plan to ED.
 
Under current law, an IHE must be accredited by an accrediting agency to participate in federal student-aid programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Clean Water SRF Parity Act

Bill: 117-hr-4597
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Clean Water SRF Parity Act

 
This bill expands the state revolving fund established under the Clean Water Act, including by allowing low-interest loans to be given to privately owned treatment works to address wastewater. Currently, loans are given to wastewater systems that are publicly owned.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4598
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 202

1

 
This bill requires all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with intrusion-resistant cockpit doors that remain locked while such aircraft is in flight.
 
The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2023, regardless of whether the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
SUPER Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4599
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Buy American requirements
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Energy efficiency and conservation
Industrial facilities
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing
Materials
Metals
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling
Strategic materials and reserves
Technology assessment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Steel Upgrading Partnerships and Emissions Reduction Act or the SUPER Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of iron, steel, and steel mill products. Specifically, DOE must establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced tools, technologies, and methods for low-emissions steel manufacturing. DOE, in collaboration with industry partners, institutions of higher education, and DOE's national laboratories, must also support an initiative for the demonstration of low-emissions steel manufacturing.

action_date: 2022-01-18
text: 

Steel Upgrading Partnerships and Emissions Reduction Act or the SUPER Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of iron, steel, and steel mill products. Specifically, DOE must establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced tools, technologies, and methods for low-emissions steel manufacturing. DOE, in collaboration with industry partners, institutions of higher education, and DOE's national laboratories, must also support an initiative for the demonstration of low-emissions steel manufacturing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2022-01-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-227.
action_date: 2022-01-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-227.
action_date: 2021-07-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Responsible Borrowing Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4600
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Responsible Borrowing Act of 

2021

 
This bill authorizes institutions of higher education (IHEs) to prorate or limit the amount of a Federal Direct Loan that an enrolled student may borrow for an academic year.
 
The bill specifies the factors that an IHE may use to limit these loans. These factors include the average starting salary for typical occupations pursued by graduates of the program, the enrollment status of the student (i.e., full- or part-time enrollment), the credential level of the program (e.g., degree or certificate), and the year of the program for which the student is seeking the loan.
 
Upon request of a student whose loan has been prorated or limited, an IHE may increase the amount of the loan within otherwise applicable limits if the student demonstrates special circumstances or exceptional need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
WIPPES Act

Bill: 117-hr-4602
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Cosmetics and personal care
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental education
Environmental regulatory procedures
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing
Marketing and advertising
Pest management
Retail and wholesale trades
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring entities responsible for the labeling or retail packaging of certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes) to label such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase 
Do Not Flush
 and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines.
 
The commission is authorized to enforce this requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4603
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 

United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2021

 
 This bill establishes restrictions on businesses that relocate call centers or redirect customer service calls to locations outside the United States.
 
 Specifically, a business must notify the Department of Labor that it intends to move its customer service call center overseas and Labor must maintain a publicly available list of such businesses. Subject to narrow exceptions, a business appearing on such list is ineligible to receive federal grants or guaranteed loans for five years after the business is added to the list. Further, agencies must condition the awarding of government contracts on the requirement that any call center activity pursuant to the contract must be performed in the United States.
 
 Additionally, the bill requires call center employees to disclose their physical location at the beginning of each call initiated or received, unless all employees of the business participating in the communication are located in the United States, among other exceptions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House