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Passenger Rail Pre­clearance Implementation Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4998
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Passenger Rail Pre

clearance Implementation Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to implement a process for preclearance screening of passengers and baggage on rail service between the United States and Canada. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2026 funding for rail improvement grants and permits the Department of Transportation to expend a specified amount of that funding on the preclearance process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act

Bill: 117-hr-4999
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act

 
This bill restricts state and local governments from imposing certain standards or conditions on the production or manufacture of agricultural products sold or offered for sale in interstate commerce. Specifically, it prohibits the imposition of such standards or conditions if (1) the production or manufacture occurs in another state, and (2) the standard or condition adds to requirements applicable under federal law and the laws of the state or locality where the product is produced or manufactured.
 
The bill also allows for a private right of action to challenge state or local regulations relating to agricultural goods sold in interstate commerce. A person may bring an action in (1) the U.S. district court for the judicial district in which the person is affected by a regulation or the person resides, operates, or does business; or (2) any other appropriate court with jurisdiction.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
RE-POWER Act

Bill: 117-hr-5000
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appalachian Regional Commission
Appropriations
Coal
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Mining
Rural conditions and development
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Resources to Expand Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Act or the RE-POWER Act

 
This bill provides FY2022 supplemental appropriations to carry out Appalachian Regional Commission grant programs. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act

Bill: 117-hr-5002
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Architect of the Capitol
Building construction
Congressional agencies
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act

 
This bill removes the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service from the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia. Currently, the commission consists of two federal officials and three mayoral appointees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E885)
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Unmasking the Origins of COVID–19 Act

Bill: 117-hr-5004
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Unmasking the Origins of COVID-19 Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of State to pay a reward for information leading to the identification of the origins of COVID-19 or other related information, such as the identification of individuals or entities involved in a cover-up of the origins of COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Addressing SILO Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5005
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Appropriations
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Mental health
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2021 or the Addressing SILO Act of 2021

 
This bill provides funding through FY2025 for grants to prevent and address social isolation or loneliness among older adults and individuals with disabilities through education, outreach, and interventions. The Department of Health and Human Services must award these grants to area agencies on aging and community-based organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
IDEA Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5006
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2021-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: 

Increasing and Developing Entrepreneurship Access Act of 2021 or the IDEA Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to establish a grant program to provide entrepreneurship opportunities for minority businesses.
 
These grants shall be awarded to business accelerators for providing (1) capital to minority businesses, (2) networking programs that connect such businesses to sources of capital and innovation, and (3) other appropriate assistance.
 
The MBDA must submit an annual report on the program that includes the number of grants provided, the number of minority businesses that have received assistance from grant recipients, and a description of any noncompliance by grant recipients. 
 
The bill also establishes penalties (a fine or imprisonment) for a grant recipient that knowingly uses award amounts for any purpose not permitted under the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Vulnerable Patients Act

Bill: 117-hr-5007
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Protecting Vulnerable Patients Act

 
This bill requires health care providers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation. 
 
Specifically, participating providers must receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the date on which a vaccine is fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Providers who choose not to receive the vaccine due to medical necessity or religious beliefs must publicly disclose their vaccination status prior to furnishing services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
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: 2021-08-13
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: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich, and Miguel Trujillo Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5008
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich, and Miguel Trujillo Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021

 
This bill addresses the voting rights of Native American and Alaska Native voters and voting access on tribal lands.
 
The bill includes provisions
 
 
expanding the types of facilities that can be used as voter registration agencies; 
 
increasing polling site accessibility, including by expanding early in-person voting and providing ballot drop boxes; 
 
providing enforcement power to citizens and attorneys general; 
 
requiring approval for actions like moving a polling place; 
 
validating certain tribal identification for voting or registering to vote; 
 
permitting voters to designate another individual to return a ballot on their behalf; and 
 
expanding requirements for bilingual voting accessibility. 
 
 
In addition, the bill establishes a Native American voting task force grant program for the purpose of increasing voter outreach, education, registration, turnout, and accessibility for Native American communities.
 
The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on (1) the prevalence of nontraditional or nonexistent mailing addresses among Indians, members of tribes, and individuals residing on Indian lands; and (2) the alternatives for removing barriers to voter registration, receipt of voter information and materials, and receipt of ballots.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue in the District of Columbia.

Bill: 117-hr-5009
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
District of Columbia
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 
This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from requiring an individual to present documentation certifying that individual's COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue, including an outdoor venue, in the District. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
FIRE Act

Bill: 117-hr-5010
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act or the FIRE Act

 
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and such academic entities as NOAA considers appropriate, to establish a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection.
 
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of NOAA shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and their impacts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Choose Medicare Act

Bill: 117-hr-5011
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Choose Medicare Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish public health insurance plans and addresses health insurance costs. Such public plans must be offered on health insurance exchanges and (1) meet the requirements of a qualified health plan; (2) cover benefits at the gold plan level; and (3) cover reproductive services, including abortions.
 
Additionally, the bill makes a series of changes related to health insurance costs, including
 
 
requiring employers to refer employees to health care navigators to assist with enrollment,
 
establishing an annual limit on out-of-pocket costs for services under Medicare,
 
providing HHS with the authority to negotiate prices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program,
 
expanding the premium-assistance credit by benchmarking the credit amount to the second-lowest cost gold plan and increasing the income threshold for eligibility,
 
requiring qualified health plans to reduce cost sharing for low-income plan holders, 
 
providing funding for states to provide reinsurance to health insurance issuers and to assist individuals with out-of-pocket costs for plans offered through health insurance exchanges,
 
applying the premium rate-setting requirements to large group health plans, and
 
requiring HHS or states to take corrective actions to address unreasonable premium rates set by insurance issuers.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-5012
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health information and medical records
Medicare
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 

2021

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to translate the annual explanation of Medicare benefits for enrollees into multiple languages, besides English and Spanish. The CMS must prioritize languages into which Social Security documents are translated or that are most frequently requested for purposes of Social Security benefits applications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-13
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: 2021-08-13
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: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Affordable Homeownership Access Act

Bill: 117-hr-5013
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Affordable Homeownership Access Act 

 
This bill exempts from certain mortgage licensing and registration requirements a person (other than a depository institution) who engages in owner financing. Owner financers (1) originate a limited number of residential mortgage loans in a year, and (2) only originate residential mortgages with respect to property owned by the owner financer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Bill: 117-hr-5014
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2021-08-13 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Income tax credits
Motor vehicles
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
Roads and highways
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Transportation costs
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: 

Anti-Congestion Tax Act 

 
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York until DOT certifies that drivers using certain vehicular crossings (Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge) to enter into Manhattan receive exemptions from congestion fees.
 
Drivers entering Manhattan using any of the three crossings receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion fees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Introduced in House