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Two-State Solution Act

Bill: 117-hr-5344
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Two-State Solution Act

 
This bill addresses U.S. policy and related activities to preserve conditions for a two-state solution to resolve territorial disputes between Israel and Palestine.
 
The bill prohibits the United States from providing support for projects in geographic regions that came under Israeli control after June 5, 1967. It also prohibits the use of any U.S. security assistance, defense articles, or defense services provided to Israel for efforts to annex or exercise permanent control over any part of the West Bank or Gaza.
 
Current law designates the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as a terrorist organization and restricts its activities (e.g., prohibiting it from maintaining an office in the United States). The President may waive for up to six months some of these restrictions to serve U.S. national security or diplomatic interests. If the President certifies that the PLO has ceased supporting terrorist actions and met other conditions, the bill automatically terminates the terrorist organization designation.
 
Goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza that are imported into the United States must indicate those areas as the country of origin on their labels.
 
The bill expands the scope of certain foreign and development assistance to foster initiatives, including shared educational opportunities and youth activities, that connect Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development may jointly award grants to private, nonprofit organizations to promote human rights and democracy, strengthen civil society, and otherwise address the needs of the Palestinian people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5345
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Aquatic ecology
Birds
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government studies and investigations
Hydrology and hydrography
Idaho
Lakes and rivers
Nevada
Oregon
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.

action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 

Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-577.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-577.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5346
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

 
This bill facilitates the participation of military households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by excluding from income limits the housing allowance provided to members of the Armed Forces and modifying administration and other aspects of the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-09-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015)
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5347
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues. 
 
Such programs must be available regardless of whether an alien is subject to a removal order or whether a charge of removability is pending, but shall not be available to certain aliens, such as those subject to mandatory detention. 
 
DHS or an immigration judge must determine, within 72 hours of an individual being taken into custody for immigration enforcement, the appropriate level of supervision for the individual and whether the individual may participate in such an alternative program. For a member of a vulnerable population (such as a victim of trafficking) or a caregiver (such as a parent of a minor), there must be a presumption that such an individual must be placed in a community-based supervision program. 
 
DHS must restore the Family Case Management Program as an alternative to detention. This program must provide community supervision and community support services through a contract with a nongovernmental organization.
 
DHS must establish a Coordinator of Alternatives to Detention position.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the use and effectiveness of the programs established under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
ESP Family Leave Act

Bill: 117-hr-5348
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Employee leave
Food industry and services
Health personnel
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

ESP Family Leave Act

 
This bill allows education support professionals to meet the hours of service requirements for family and medical leave if they have worked a number of hours equal to not less than 60% of the total monthly hours expected for their job descriptions and duties, as assigned for the previous school year.
 

Education support professionals
 are employees within a public school or public institution of higher education which may include specified staff, such as paraeducators, administrative support staff, custodians, skilled trade workers, and nursing support staff.
 
The Department of Labor may provide a method for calculating such leave for these professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

Bill: 117-hr-5350
Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government studies and investigations
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act 

 
This bill revises the environmental review of geothermal energy projects on federal land in order to expedite such projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
PRC Act

Bill: 117-hr-5351
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act or the PRC Act

 
This bill rescinds certain unexpended funds for activities in Afghanistan and transfers such funds for certain Department of Defense (DOD) activities.
 
Specifically, the bill rescinds unexpended funds previously made available for various activities in Afghanistan, including for (1) maintaining security forces, (2) maintaining diplomatic personnel, (3) combatting corruption, and (4) reintegrating former Taliban members and other extremists. 
 
The President must transfer the rescinded funds to DOD for (1) activities to maintain or expand domestic industrial base capabilities essential for national defense, (2) the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion account, and (3) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency activities for strengthening the U.S. advantage in strategic technologies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

Bill: 117-hr-5352
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health promotion and preventive care
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out a two-year pilot program to program suicide prevention resources onto smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces and to provide training on these resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Scholarship Tax Relief for Students Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5353
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Scholarship Tax Relief for Students Act of 2021

 
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount awarded under a Federal Pell Grant and any portion of a scholarship used by a full-time student for room and board.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

Bill: 117-hr-5354
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Economic development
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act

 
This bill allows a new business-related tax credit for the start-up expenses of a veteran-owned small business in an underserved community. 
 
The allowable amount of such credit is 15% of start-up expenditures that do not exceed $50,000. To be eligible for the credit, the small business must (1) be owned and controlled by one or more veterans or their spouses, and (2) have its principal place of business in an underserved community. 
 
An 
underserved community
 is any area located within (1) a HUBZone (as defined by the Small Business Act), (2) an empowerment zone or an enterprise community, (3) an area of low income or moderate income (as recognized by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council), or (4) a county with persistent poverty (as classified by the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Desert Community Lands Act

Bill: 117-hr-5355
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Land transfers
Motor vehicles
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Desert Community Lands Act
 
 
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to convey specified land to designated communities in California.
 
Specifically, Interior must convey, at the request of the town of Apple Valley in California, without consideration, the surface estate of specified land, to be known and designated as the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. The conveyed land may be used by the town to provide (1) a suitable location for the establishment of a centralized, off-road vehicle recreation park; (2) the public with opportunities for off-road vehicle recreation; and (3) a designated area and facilities that would discourage unauthorized use of off-highway vehicles in areas that have been identified by the federal government, the state of California, or San Bernardino County, California, to contain environmentally sensitive land. Such land may not be disposed of by the town without Interior's approval.
 
The bill also requires Interior to convey, at the request of the cities of Twentynine Palms, Barstow, or Victorville in California, without consideration, the surface estate of specified lands to those cities. 
 
All land conveyances under this bill are subject to valid existing rights and do not include the mineral estate in the lands conveyed. The conveyance to Victorville is subject to the reservation of a permanent easement and right of way for flood control, utility, pipeline, or telecommunications facilities located within the strips of land described in a right of way grant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Anti-BDS Labeling Act

Bill: 117-hr-5356
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to rescind or change this policy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Unruly Passenger Restraint Review Act

Bill: 117-hr-5357
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 

Unruly Passenger Restraint Review Act

 
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to review and recommend ways to improve passenger air carriers' policies, training, and related procedures concerning unruly passengers. It also requires the Federal Aviation Administration to develop, taking into account the review's findings and recommendations, best practices for such procedures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an election research program to test the security of election systems, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5358
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an election research program through which qualified independent security researchers test each election system to identify potentially vulnerable information. Further, DHS must establish policies and procedures for processing and resolving potentially vulnerable information relating to an election system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5359
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the Rural Export Center to assist rural businesses seeking to export their products. 
 
Specifically, the center must (1) provide in-depth, customized, and actionable market research services for rural businesses; and (2) conduct strategic planning and export support services for those businesses as needed. The center must also collect specified data to measure its effectiveness in assisting businesses and make this data available on its website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House