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One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 3103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 . 2. Elimination of the statute of limitations Section 2255 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Statute of limitations There shall be no time limit for the filing of a complaint commencing an action under this section. . 3. Effective date; applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to— (A) any claim or action that, as of the date described in paragraph (1), would not have been barred under section 2255(b) of title 18, United States Code, as it read on the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) any claim or action arising after the date of enactment of this Act.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 . 2. Elimination of the statute of limitations Section 2255 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Statute of limitations There shall be no time limit for the filing of a complaint commencing an action under this section. . 3. Effective date; applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to— (A) any claim or action that, as of the date described in paragraph (1), would not have been barred under section 2255(b) of title 18, United States Code, as it read on the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) any claim or action arising after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate March 2, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2021 . 2. Elimination of the statute of limitations Section 2255 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Statute of limitations There shall be no time limit for the filing of any action commenced under this section. . 3. Effective date; applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to— (A) any claim or action that, as of the date described in paragraph (1), would not have been barred under section 2255(b) of title 18, United States Code, as it read the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) any claim or action arising after the date of enactment of this Act.
II Calendar No. 276 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Padilla , and Mr. Ossoff ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 17, 2022 Reported by Mr. Durbin , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2021 2022 . 2. Elimination of the statute of limitations Section 2255 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Statute of limitations There shall be no time limit for the filing of any a complaint commencing an action commenced under this section. . 3. Effective date; applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to— (A) any claim or action that, as of the date described in paragraph (1), would not have been barred under section 2255(b) of title 18, United States Code, as it read on the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) any claim or action arising after the date of enactment of this Act.

February 17, 2022 Reported with amendments
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3104 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Carper introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Prevention Act of 2021 . 2. Eligibility of District of Columbia for Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453(4) ) is amended by inserting the District of Columbia, after the term also includes .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance relating to reporting by agencies on Federal financial assistance programs that do not provide Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zombie Programs Survival Guide Act . 2. Guidance for agencies (a) Definitions (1) Covered agency The term covered agency means— (A) an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title, 44, United States Code. (2) Federal financial assistance; program The terms Federal financial assistance and program have the meaning given those terms in section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code. (3) Relevant report The term relevant report means— (A) a report described in section 3516(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code; or (B) the consolidated report described in section 3516(a)(1) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Guidance Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance that requires the head of each covered agency to include, on an annual basis, in a relevant report— (1) a list of each program and revolving fund of the covered agency that— (A) provides Federal financial assistance; and (B) did not provide Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report; (2) an explanation of why each program or revolving fund described in paragraph (1) did not award Federal financial assistance during the 1-year period preceding the date of the report; and (3) the amount of budget authority available for each program or revolving fund described in paragraph (1).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3114 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To expand and improve the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program to ensure legal assistance is provided for survivors in proceedings related to domestic violence and sexual assault, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Representation for Survivors Act . 2. Ensuring access to legal assistance in proceedings related to domestic violence and sexual assault Section 1201 of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 20121 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: (f) Grants to States To ensure access to legal assistance (1) In general In each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall award to each State submitting an application under paragraph (3) a grant in an amount equal to .5 percent of the total amount appropriated under subsection (g) for the fiscal year, to be used to provide legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault, with the goal of all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault receiving legal assistance. (2) Use of funds (A) In general Any funds received by a State under this subsection shall be distributed by the State to public or private entities within the State to implement, expand, and establish efforts and projects to provide legal assistance, including pro bono representation and legal advocacy, to help survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault— (i) initiate or respond to motions to vacate or expunge a conviction, or similar actions, where the jurisdiction permits such a legal action based on a person’s being a crime victim; and (ii) other legal actions, other than tort actions, which, in the civil context, are reasonably necessary as a direct result of the victimization, such as— (I) civil legal assistance with divorce, child custody, child welfare, and support proceedings with corresponding enforcement; (II) assistance with and representation at proceedings for protective orders, restraining orders, or other stay-away orders; (III) assistance with contract, housing, employment, education, healthcare, benefits, and privacy matters; and (IV) intervention with creditors, law enforcement officers, and other entities on behalf of survivors of identity theft and financial fraud. (B) Eligibility A public or private entity seeking distribution of grant funds received by a State under this subsection shall meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (d). (3) Application Each State seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require. ; and (3) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking $57,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018 and inserting $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 .
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 3115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To remove the 4-year sunset from the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2021 or the POWER 2.0 Act . 2. Removal of sunset Section 3(a) of the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–237 ; 132 Stat. 2448) is amended by striking for a period of 4 years .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To remove the 4-year sunset from the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2021 or the POWER 2.0 Act . 2. Removal of sunset Section 3(a) of the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–237 ; 132 Stat. 2448) is amended by striking for a period of 4 years .

Passed the Senate August 6, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Capito , and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To remove the 4-year sunset from the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2021 or the POWER 2.0 Act . 2. Removal of sunset Section 3(a) of the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–237 ; 132 Stat. 2448) is amended by striking for a period of 4 years .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Young , and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To require the President to certify to Congress that a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is not participating in quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on security matters that are critical to United States strategic interests before imposing sanctions under section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act with respect to a transaction of that member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances and Leadership Act of 2021 or the CRUCIAL Act of 2021 . 2. Certification requirement for imposing sanctions with respect to members of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9525 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Special rule for members of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (1) In general During the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances and Leadership Act of 2021 , the President may not impose sanctions under this section with respect to a significant transaction described in subsection (a) engaged in by the government of a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue unless, before imposing such sanctions, the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that that government is not participating in quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on security matters that are critical to United States strategic interests. (2) Member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue defined In this subsection, the term member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue means Australia, India, Japan, or the United States. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3123 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 1, 2021 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Siletz Reservation Act amendment Section 4 of Public Law 96–340 (commonly known as the Siletz Reservation Act ) (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: 4. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Consent decree The term Consent Decree means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon , entered on May 2, 1980. (2) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (3) Siletz Agreement The term Siletz Agreement means the agreement entitled Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. (b) Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering agreements (1) In general The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. (2) Amendments The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. (c) Judicial review In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. (d) Effect Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 1, 2021 Mr. Paul (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement for unique health identifiers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Patient ID Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of requirement for unique health identifiers Section 1173(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(b) ) is repealed.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3126 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 1, 2021 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.

1. Grand Ronde Reservation Act amendment Section 2 of Public Law 100–425 (commonly known as the Grand Ronde Reservation Act ) (102 Stat. 1595) is amended to read as follows: 2. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Consent decree The term Consent Decree means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon against the State of Oregon , entered on January 12, 1987. (2) Grand Ronde Hunting and Fishing Agreement The term Grand Ronde Hunting and Fishing Agreement means the agreement entitled Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Rights of the Tribe and its Members and entered into by the United States on December 2, 1986. (3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (b) Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering agreements (1) In general The Grand Ronde Hunting and Fishing Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community. (2) Amendments The Grand Ronde Hunting and Fishing Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community and the State of Oregon. (c) Judicial review In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. (d) Effect Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3130 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Warnock ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To expand the transactions for which declarations may be required by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include investments in United States businesses that maintain or collect sensitive personal data.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act of 2021 . 2. Expansion of declarations required by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Section 721(b)(1)(C)(v)(IV)(cc) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1)(C)(v)(IV)(cc)) is amended by striking subsection (a)(4)(B)(iii)(II) and inserting subclause (II) or (III) of subsection (a)(4)(B)(iii) .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3133 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Casey , and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in relation to a census, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest Census Communications Act . 2. Prohibition on deceptive practices relating to census (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IV Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term census means any census under this title, including the decennial census of population; (2) the term census-related information means any information regarding— (A) the time, place, or manner of holding any census; or (B) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any census; and (3) the term covered communication means any— (A) written communication; (B) electronic or digital communication, including a communication through a website, application, online forum, social media platform, streaming service, or other means of communications using the internet or a similar communications network; or (C) telephonic communication, including any phone call, text message, or other communication sent, received, or transmitted using a wireless or wireline phone or a cellular or other phone network. (b) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to communicate or cause to be communicated any census-related information by any means, including by means of any covered communication, or to produce any census-related information with the intent that the census-related information be communicated— (1) knowing the census-related information to be materially false; and (2) with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. (c) Criminal penalties Any individual who violates subsection (b) shall be fined in the amount equal to the maximum penalty provided under subsection (d), imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (d) Civil penalties A civil penalty of not more than $11,181 may be assessed against any individual who violates subsection (b). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Subchapter IV—Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Tillis (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To maintain 2021 H–2A adverse effect wage rates for calendar year 2022 to stabilize United States food prices.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021 . 2. Stay of adverse effect wage rate increases (a) Prohibition of modification The adverse effect wage rate required to be paid under section 655.1308 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to nonimmigrants admitted under 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) ), as in effect on October 1, 2021, shall remain the adverse effect wage rate for such employees through December 31, 2022, in any State— (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August 2021 report; or (2) (A) in which the Food Price Index, according to the relevant Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index reports, increased by more than 3 percent between December 2020 and September 2021; and (B) whose governor submits a request to the Secretary of Labor not later than December 15, 2021, to freeze such adverse effect wage rate with respect to such employees.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3135 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Ms. Hassan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To ensure the maintenance of critical supply lines within the defense industrial base.

1. Maintenance of critical supply lines (a) Addition of certain items to list of high-Priority goods and services for analyses, recommendations, and actions related to sourcing and industrial capacity Section 849(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14) Unmanned aerial systems. . (b) Designation of critical technology areas Section 217(b)(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) a strategy to support domestic manufacturing and industrial base capabilities to support future defense requirements; . (c) Comptroller General report on Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (1) Briefing and report Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the Comptroller General's preliminary findings related to the topics set forth in paragraph (2). The Comptroller General shall submit to such committees a report with a final description and assessment of such topics at an agreed upon date. (2) Topics covered The topics referred to under paragraph (1) are as follows: (A) The strategy, effectiveness, and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. (B) The efforts of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to assess the manufacturing and procurement of critical materials, including describing the offices and individuals that are responsible for identifying critical materials supply chain shortfalls, how such shortfalls are identified, and any variation in methods used across the Department of Defense. (C) The efforts of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to implement procedures to protect supply chains for critical programs and technologies and disseminate that information to other appropriate Federal agencies and organizations. (D) Such other matters as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3136 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mrs. Gillibrand introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) In general Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2022 or any succeeding year.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3138 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Ossoff ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act to exempt covered farm vehicles from certain requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Covered Farm Vehicle Modernization Act of 2021 . 2. Exemptions for covered farm vehicles Section 32934 of MAP–21 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 note; Public Law 112–141 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (6) Any requirement relating to registration under section 31134 of title 49, United States Code, including any requirement relating to a USDOT number under that section. (7) Any requirement relating to registration under the unified carrier registration agreement (as defined in section 14504a(a) of title 49, United States Code). ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking Paragraph (1) and inserting Subparagraph (A) ; (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (D) by inserting before subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (1) Federal transportation funding ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (2) IFTA requirements A covered farm vehicle and the individual operating that covered farm vehicle shall be exempt from any requirement relating to a license under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (as defined in section 31701 of title 49, United States Code). ; and (3) in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking 26,001 each place it appears and inserting 36,001 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3142 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Ossoff introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To protect election workers and polling places.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act . 2. Election worker and polling place protection Section 11 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10307 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) (1) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, or violence, or threat of harm to any person or property, willfully intimidates or interferes with, or attempts to intimidate or interfere with, the ability of any person or any class of persons to vote or qualify to vote, or to qualify or act as a poll watcher, or any legally authorized election official, in any primary, special, or general election, or any person who is, or is employed by, an agent, contractor, or vendor of a legally authorized election official assisting in the administration of any primary, special, or general election, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (2) Whoever, whether or not acting under color of law, willfully physically damages or threatens to physically damage any physical property being used as a polling place or tabulation center or other election infrastructure, with the intent to interfere with the administration of an election or the tabulation or certification of votes, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this paragraph or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (3) For purposes of this subsection, de minimus damage or threats of de minimus damage to physical property shall not be considered a violation of this subsection. (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term election infrastructure means any office of an election official, staff, worker, or volunteer or any physical, mechanical, or electrical device, structure, or tangible item used in the process of creating, distributing, voting, returning, counting, tabulating, auditing, storing, or other handling of voter registration or ballot information. (g) No prosecution of any offense described in this subsection may be undertaken by the United States, except under the certification in writing of the Attorney General, or a designee, that— (1) the State does not have jurisdiction; (2) the State has requested that the Federal Government assume jurisdiction; or (3) a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2021 . 2. Expedited approval of export of certain volumes of natural gas Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Expedited application and approval process (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the following shall be deemed to be consistent with the public interest, and applications for such importation or exportation shall be granted without modification or delay: (A) The importation of the natural gas referred to in subsection (b). (B) The exportation of natural gas in a volume up to and including 51,750,000,000 cubic feet per year. (C) The exportation of natural gas to a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas. (2) Exclusion Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Ms. Ernst ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide members of the reserve components access to the Tour of Duty system.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reservists Opportunity Act of 2021 . 2. Access to Tour of Duty system (a) Access (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall ensure, subject to paragraph (2), that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Tour of Duty system using a personal internet-enabled device. (2) Exception The Secretary of the Army may restrict access to the Tour of Duty system on personal internet-enabled devices if the Secretary determines such restriction is necessary to ensure the security and integrity of information systems and data of the United States. (b) Tour of duty system defined In this section, the term Tour of Duty system means the online system of listings for opportunities to serve on active duty for members of the reserve components of the Army and through which such a member may apply for such an opportunity, known as Tour of Duty , or any successor to such system.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3149 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Equity Act . 2. CDC Office of Rural Health (a) In general The Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an office to be known as the Office of Rural Health , to be headed by a director appointed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (b) Duties The Director of the Office shall— (1) serve as the primary point of contact in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on matters pertaining to rural health; (2) assist the Secretary in conducting, coordinating, and promoting research regarding public health issues affecting rural populations, and in disseminating the results of such research; (3) work with all personnel and offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, refine, coordinate, and promulgate policies, best practices, lessons learned, and innovative, successful programs to improve care, services, and social determinants of health for populations who reside in rural areas of the United States; (4) coordinate and support rural health research, conduct and support educational outreach, and disseminate evidence-based interventions related to health outcomes, access to health care, and lifestyle challenges, to prevent death, disease, injury, and disability, and promote healthy behaviors, in rural populations, including rural minority and LGBTQ populations; (5) improve the understanding of the challenges faced by rural populations; (6) identify disparities in the availability of health care and public health interventions for populations living in rural areas; (7) administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide technical assistance and other activities as necessary to support activities related to improving health and health care in rural areas; and (8) perform such other functions and duties as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Office , except as otherwise specified, means the Office of Rural Health established pursuant to subsection (a). (2) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3150 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Ms. Hassan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for Swanzey, New Hampshire.

1. Single, unique ZIP code for Swanzey, New Hampshire Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code applicable to the area encompassing only Swanzey, New Hampshire, in its entirety.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3151 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Johnson , and Mr. Inhofe ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a) ); and (2) the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, should exercise the Secretary of State's statutory authority by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. 3. Report on designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (D) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (F) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; (G) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; (H) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (I) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (J) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; (K) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (L) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Intelligence community The term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the intelligence community, shall submit a detailed report to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) indicates whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189(a) ); and (2) if the Secretary of State determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet the criteria referred to in paragraph (1), includes a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met. (c) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if appropriate.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3152 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mr. Barrasso introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to disqualify certain borrowers from receiving a guarantee for a project, and for other purposes.

1. Disqualification of borrowers who have previously defaulted (a) Incentives for innovative technologies Section 1702 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16512 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (i) through (q) as subsections (j) through (r), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following: (i) Disqualification for previous defaults The Secretary may not make a guarantee under this title for a project if the borrower has previously defaulted on an obligation guaranteed under this title. . (b) Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program Section 136(d) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17013(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Disqualification for previous defaults The Secretary may not provide a loan under this subsection to an applicant for the loan if the applicant has previously defaulted on a loan provided under this subsection. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3154 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lee , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Young , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Collins , Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Barrasso , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit cash settlements resulting from the lawful application of the zero tolerance policy.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act . 2. Prohibition of cash settlements resulting from the lawful application of the zero tolerance policy for violations of section 275 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used for settlement payments to individuals who, as a result of their violation of section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325(a) ), and in accordance with the policy described in the memorandum of the Attorney General regarding Zero-Tolerance for Offenses Under 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a) , issued on April 6, 2018, were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection if such payments are intended to compensate such individuals for being separated from family members during such detention.