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Stop EITC and CTC Seizures Act

Bill: 117-hr-3247
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance
Student aid and college costs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax treatment of families
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Stop EITC and CTC Seizures Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from reducing a taxpayer's tax refund for student loan debt to the extent that such reduction would cause the refund to be less than the sum of the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
ABC Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3248
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

American Body-worn Camera Act of 2021 or the ABC Act of 2021

 
This bill provides funding for grants to states and local governments to support the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Contents of Our Character Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3249
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Contents of Our Character Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits agencies from using federal funds to conduct or promote specified workplace training related to race or sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
POLICE Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3250
Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2021 or the POLICE Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies federal restrictions on the possession of firearms and dangerous weapons in federal facilities.
 
Specifically, the bill permits uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons in certain federal facilities that are open to the general public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
BTU Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3251
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Energy efficiency and conservation
Income tax credits
Lighting, heating, cooling
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021 or the BTU Act of 2021

 
This bill expands the 30% energy tax credit to include open-loop biomass heating property and extends the residential energy efficient property tax credit for five years. 
 
The bill defines 
open-loop biomass heating property
 as any property that uses open-loop biomass to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam and is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat, but does not include any boiler or furnace unless they operate at thermal output efficiencies of at least 75% and are installed indoors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-3252
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act

 
This bill modifies provisions related to theft of firearms.
 
Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. 
 
An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense. The bill modifies these penalties by increasing the maximum prison term. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Impaired Driving Study Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3253
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Impaired Driving Study Act of 20

21

 
This bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study to improve motor vehicle safety and address impaired driving, including alcohol, marijuana, and opioid-impaired driving.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
To terminate Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.

Bill: 117-hr-3254
Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 
This bill eliminates federal pandemic unemployment compensation on May 31, 2021. Under current law, this supplementary compensation is available to claimants in participating states until September 6, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
LEAD Guidance Act

Bill: 117-hr-3255
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Poverty and welfare assistance
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Lead Elimination and Data Guidance Act or the LEAD Guidance Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop guidance to help public water systems identify high-risk locations for purposes of (1) testing the concentration of lead in drinking water, and (2) replacing lead service lines. 
High-risk locations
 are areas that contain an environmental justice community and that are likely to have lead service lines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

Bill: 117-hr-3256
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Political parties and affiliation
Research administration and funding
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

 
This bill prohibits making federal funds available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on federal funds given to the institute over the past 15 years. The report must list any such funds that the institute provided to the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or affiliates of these entities. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
US Navy SEAL SCPO Tyrone Snowden Woods Ceremony Invitee Act

Bill: 117-hr-3257
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

US Navy SEAL SCPO Tyrone Snowden Woods Ceremony Invitee Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to establish policies allowing a member of a diplomatic mission to designate next-of-kin who will be invited to and entitled to attend the member's memorial service in the event of the member's death while in service of the United States. If no such designation is made, then all of the member's next-of-kin shall be invited to the memorial service. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
TACT Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3258
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Timely Access to Cancer Treatment Act of 2021 or the TACT Act of 2021

 
This bill requires insurance plans to authorize, and pharmacies contracted with the plans to dispense, anti-cancer oral medications within certain time frames.
 
 Specifically, within 24 hours after receiving a prescription, a pharmacy must inform the health care provider and plan enrollee whether it will dispense the medication. If the pharmacy will dispense the medication, it must do so within 72 hours after receiving the prescription. If the pharmacy is unable to dispense the medication, it must notify in writing the prescribing health care provider, the insurance plan, and the plan enrollee. A plan that requires prior authorization for anti-cancer oral medication must make that determination within 72 hours after receiving the request for authorization.
 
 Further, if a pharmacy provides notification that it is unable to dispense the medication, the health insurance plan must allow the enrollee to select a different pharmacy to dispense the medication, even if that pharmacy does not have a contract with the plan. In such a case, the plan may not require additional prior authorization or cost sharing.
 
 The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report on the implementation of these requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
NOPAIN Act

Bill: 117-hr-3259
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Hospital care
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act

 
This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-14
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: 2021-05-14
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: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require that certain issuers make disclosures regarding general ledger accounts reconciliation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-3260
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 
This bill requires issuers of securities who have been found in violation of securities laws regarding the reconciliation of general ledger accounts to regularly report on their compliance with these requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution.

Bill: 117-hr-3261
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 
This bill repeals the January 14, 1991, resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq.

action_date: 2021-06-29
text: 
This bill repeals the January 14, 1991, resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260)
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260)
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3261 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3261.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3174-3176; text: CR H3174)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-05-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-05-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
GUARD Act

Bill: 117-hr-3262
Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: 

Guarding against Unauthorized Attacks Related to Driving Act or the
 
GUARD Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to study the state of cybersecurity regarding motor vehicles, including by developing a comprehensive list of federal agencies with jurisdiction over cybersecurity and a brief description of the jurisdiction or expertise of such agencies.
 
DOT must also report on the results of the study and make recommendations to enable the exchange of information and lessons learned across the industry, and across relevant federal agencies, regarding cybersecurity incidents, threats, and potential vulnerabilities in a timely manner with respect to motor vehicle safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Middle Class Savings Act

Bill: 117-hr-3265
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Capital gains tax
Income tax rates
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: 

Middle Class Savings Act

 
 This bill modifies the tax brackets that apply to taxes on capital gains. The bill aligns the thresholds with the brackets for the regular income tax rates enacted in P.L. 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Jump-Start the Economy with Jobs Act

Bill: 117-hr-3266
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2021-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Personnel records
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: 

Jump-Start the Economy with Jobs Act

 
This bill requires each state that offers pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) or pandemic emergency unemployment compensation (PEUC) to condition benefit eligibility for a long-term unemployed individual on an employer's confirmation that work is unavailable for the unemployed individual.
 
Specifically, each state unemployment agency must request confirmation from the unemployed individual's most recent employer that the individual's position is not available at the time of the request. Unless the employer provides this confirmation, the state must terminate the individual's PUA or PEUC.
 
The bill's provisions apply only to long-term unemployed individuals who have received PUA or PEUC for more than 30 weeks of unemployment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3267
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2021-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: 

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
 
In addition, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS. The MCLG and regulation must be protective of the health of subpopulations that may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to PFAS in drinking water. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Combatting COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3268
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2021-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Debt collection
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee hiring
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Organized crime
Personnel records
State and local government operations
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Temporary and part-time employment
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: 

Combatting COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2021

 
This bill requires additional documentation for individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, requires state unemployment agencies to use designated fraud prevention tools, and otherwise addresses pandemic-related unemployment benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-17
text: Introduced in House