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Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

Bill: 117-hr-3993
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Abortion
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Right of privacy
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues.
 
DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.
 
A DHS detention facility may not use a restraint on a detainee who is known to be pregnant, including during labor, transport to a medical facility or birthing center, and delivery, or during postpartum recovery, except for medical or safety purposes. The bill requires DHS to use the least restrictive restraint necessary and prohibits certain specified restraint types, including four-point restraints and binding hands behind the detainee's back.
 
The bill prohibits DHS detention officers from being present during a detainee's pelvic exam, labor, delivery, or treatment relating to a pregnancy, unless specifically requested by medical personnel. If a detention officer is requested by medical personnel, such officer shall be female, if practicable, and remain at a reasonable distance from the detainee. 
 
A pregnant detainee must have access to health care services, including comprehensive services relating to reproductive health care and pregnancy.
 
DHS must provide annual training about this bill's requirements to each employee who has a role in the detention or care of a pregnant detainee or a postpartum parent of a newborn. DHS must also provide each detainee notice of their rights under this bill in the detainee's native language. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
ACT for Veterans Act

Bill: 117-hr-3994
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans Act

 
This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to deem as authorized emergency care or services provided by a non-VA health care provider to a covered veteran if such veteran applies for authorization within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of admission for care. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Twenty-First Century Nuclear Security Act

Bill: 117-hr-3995
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Government studies and investigations
International law and treaties
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Twenty-First Century Nuclear Security Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on matters related to global nuclear safety, nuclear security, and nuclear nonproliferation, as well as the risks posed by Russia and China to the global nuclear energy market.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3996
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021

 
This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used for programs to combat human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3997
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Food assistance and relief
Indian social and development programs
Low- and moderate-income housing
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021 or the
 
CARE for Kids Act of 20

21

 
This bill extends eligibility for the National School Lunch Program and school breakfast program of the Department of Agriculture.
 
A local educational agency (including any school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education) may certify as eligible for free lunches or breakfasts the following:
 
 
 children whose placement with a caregiver was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a state plan or a tribal child welfare agency, without regard to whether the agency is responsible for the care and placement of the child;
 
children being raised by a relative who receives adoption or guardianship assistance; and
 
children of a family that lives in housing dedicated to low-income families with a caregiver who is a grandparent or another older person that cares for the child full-time or that receives housing or housing assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
 
 
The bill also extends eligibility for free or reduced-price school lunches for children who were determined to be eligible in the school year prior to placement with a grandparent or relative for the school year immediately following placement.
 
The bill provides children who receive medical assistance under the Medicaid program with direct certification for free lunches and breakfasts under the school lunch and breakfast programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

Bill: 117-hr-3998
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
 
 
This bill establishes additional requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). 
 
Specifically, the bill requires the ATF to make a video recording of its process for evaluating and testing an item to determine if it is a firearm or ammunition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Metropolitan Statistical Area Preservation Act

Bill: 117-hr-3999
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Metropolitan Statistical Area Preservation Act

 
This bill prohibits the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from establishing, for purposes of designating areas as metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), a minimum population for the urban area of such MSA that is more than 50,000. 
 
The OMB may, for statistical purposes only, establish other statistical area designations with higher minimum population requirements for such urban areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Internet Application I.D. Act

Bill: 117-hr-4000
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure Act or the Internet Application I.D. Act
 

 This bill requires websites and online sellers or distributors of mobile applications that are located in China, or owned by the Chinese Communist Party, to conspicuously disclose that location or ownership to users.
 
The bill provides for enforcement of this requirement by the Federal Trade Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act

Bill: 117-hr-4001
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 
 

Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act

 
This bill requires sellers to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of imported foreign products sold over the internet.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4002
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 

2021

 
This bill allows income-eligible graduate students who received Pell Grants during their undergraduate education to utilize their remaining Pell Grant eligibility toward their first graduate degree, subject to the existing 12-semester duration limit. Currently, Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Work Without Worry Act

Bill: 117-hr-4003
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child health
Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Work Without Worry Act

 
This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22.
 
Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits.
 
This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

Bill: 117-hr-4004
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

 
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving certain federal education funds if the IHE has an agreement in effect with an IHE or other organization that is directly funded by the North Korean government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-4005
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act

 
This bill establishes resources and a program to address cybersecurity of elementary and secondary schools.
 
First, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish an information exchange to disseminate information, best practices, training, and resources to improve cybersecurity in elementary and secondary schools.
 
In addition, CISA must establish a registry to track cyber incidents affecting information technology systems that are owned or managed by schools and educational agencies. Schools and educational agencies may voluntarily submit information to the registry.
 
Finally, the bill requires CISA to establish a program to address cybersecurity threats to school information systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Fair Repair Act

Bill: 117-hr-4006
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Fair Repair Act

 
This bill requires an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers.
 
Specifically, for digital electronic equipment sold or used in the United States, an OEM shall make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers in a timely manner and on fair and reasonable terms. Further, if an OEM has made an express warranty for digital electronic equipment with a wholesale price of $100 or more, the OEM must provide such items at an equitable price and convenience of delivery to enable the repair of the equipment during the warranty period.
 
The bill provides for enforcement of its provisions by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3315-3316)
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

Bill: 117-hr-4007
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Campus Free Speech Restoration Act

 
This bill addresses expressive activities (e.g., peacefully assembling, distributing literature, or carrying signs) on college campuses.
 
First, the bill generally prohibits a public institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs from restricting noncommercial expressive activities on campus.
 
Further, the bill prohibits a public IHE from receiving federal funds if the Department of Education determines that the public IHE (1) maintains a policy that infringes upon the expressive rights of students; or (2) maintains or enforces time, place, or manner restrictions on expressive activities, except in limited circumstances. 
 
In addition, the bill prohibits retaliation against an individual because the individual reported or complained about restrictions on expressive activities or participated in an investigation or hearing. 
 
The bill also requires a private IHE that receives federal funds to provide students with its policies related to expressive rights.
 
The bill also establishes a framework for investigating complaints and for IHEs to regain eligibility for federal funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4008
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digital media
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Rural conditions and development
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

This bill establishes, as part of certain grants for telehealth networks and resource centers, a pilot project to increase the use of remote patient monitoring technology in rural areas.
 
Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to coordinate care in rural areas for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology. 
 
To be eligible for a grant, entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall give priority to entities that are capable of establishing programs quickly and that use technologies that provide continuous, real-time coaching services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Clean Energy Production Parity Act

Bill: 117-hr-4010
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

Clean Energy Production Parity Act

 
This bill modifies the tax credit for investments in energy property to make qualified fuel cell property (certain fuel cell power plants) that uses an electromechanical process or includes a linear generator assembly eligible for the credit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in House