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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2464 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Ms. Craig (for herself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Morelle , and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 . 2. Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program Section 1860D–14(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114(a) ) is amended— (1) in the header, by striking individuals and all that follows through line and inserting certain individuals ; (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking the header and inserting Individuals with certain low incomes ; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 150 percent) after 135 percent ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking the header and inserting Other low-income individuals ; and (B) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 150 percent) after below 135 percent ; and (ii) by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 200 percent) after at 150 percent ; and (4) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii), by inserting (or, with respect to a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, 200 percent) after 150 percent .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2470 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Guthrie (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , and Mr. Comer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To designate certain future interstates and high priority corridors in Kentucky, and for other purposes.

1. Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (a) Designation as high priority corridor Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by adding at the end the following: (92) The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway from the interchange with Interstate 65 in Barren County, Kentucky, east to the interchange with U.S. Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky. . (b) Designation as future interstate Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by striking and subsection (c)(91) and inserting subsection (c)(91), and subsection (c)(92) . (c) Numbering of Parkway Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by adding at the end the following: The route referred to in subsection (c)(92) is designated as Interstate Route I–365. . (d) Operation of vehicles Section 127(l)(3)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking clauses (i) through (iv) and inserting clauses (i) through (v) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (v) The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (to be designated as a spur of Interstate Route 65) from the interchange with Interstate 65 in Barren County, Kentucky, east to the interchange with U.S. Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2472 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, as the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

1. John Armor Bingham Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the John Armor Bingham Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives July 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 2472 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, as the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

1. John Armor Bingham Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the John Armor Bingham Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2472 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Balderson , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Latta , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Turner , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, as the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

1. John Armor Bingham Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the John Armor Bingham Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Armor Bingham Post Office .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2472 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, as the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

1. John Armor Bingham Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82422 Cadiz Jewett Road in Cadiz, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the John Armor Bingham Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Armor Bingham Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives July 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

1. Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 2473 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

1. Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Balderson , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Latta , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Turner , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

1. Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2473 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

1. Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 275 Penn Avenue in Salem, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To allow certain veterans to use high occupancy vehicle lanes, including toll lanes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HOV Lanes for Heroes Act . 2. HOV facilities (a) In general Section 166(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: (6) Disabled veterans (A) In general The public authority may allow a disabled veteran to use the HOV facility if such veteran has a license plate that clearly identifies the vehicle, a registered transponder, or other method of identification the public authority considers necessary for qualification. (B) Definition of disabled veteran For purposes of this paragraph, the term disabled veteran means a veteran (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 38) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined has a service-connected (as such term is defined in such section) disability rated at or above a percentage determined to be qualifying by the public authority. (C) Occupancy exception Notwithstanding the occupancy requirement of subsection (a)(2), 1 occupant described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may be permitted to use a HOV facility. (D) No charge for tolls Under this paragraph, a public authority may charge no toll. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 166 of such title is further amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1) by striking through (5) and inserting through (6) ; and (2) in subsection (d)(1) by striking paragraph (4) or (5) and inserting paragraph (4), (5), or (6) .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2476 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Economic Impact of Tolling Act . 2. Restriction on implementation of congestion pricing program The Secretary of Transportation may not implement, or authorize the implementation of, a congestion pricing program for any toll road, bridge, or tunnel until the date on which an economic impact analysis is completed and such analysis is made available to the public.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2478 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Ms. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To increase the availability of menstrual products in certain public buildings, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act . 2. Menstrual products in public buildings (a) Requirement Each appropriate authority shall ensure that menstrual products are stocked in, and available free of charge in, each covered restroom in each covered public building under the jurisdiction of such authority. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate authority The term appropriate authority means the head of a Federal agency, the Architect of the Capitol, or other official authority responsible for the operation of a covered public building. (2) Covered public building The term covered public building means a public building, as defined in section 3301 of title 40, United States Code, that is open to the public and contains a public restroom, and includes a building listed in section 6301 or 5101 of such title. (3) Covered restroom The term covered restroom means a restroom in a covered public building, except for a restroom designated solely for use by men. (4) Menstrual products The term menstrual products means sanitary napkins and tampons that conform to applicable industry standards.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Ms. Porter (for herself, Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacies to disclose any differential between the cost of a prescription drug based on whether certain individuals use prescription drug coverage to acquire such drug, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lowest Price for Patients Act . 2. Requirement for pharmacies to disclose any differential between the cost of a prescription drug based on whether certain individuals use prescription drug coverage to acquire such drug (a) Enrollees of prescription drug coverage under a group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage Section 2729(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–29(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking not restrict, directly or indirectly, and inserting provide that ; and (B) by striking from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) and inserting inform ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking ensure and inserting provide ; (B) by striking does not, with respect to such plan or coverage, restrict, directly or indirectly, and inserting requires under such contract that ; and (C) by striking from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) and inserting inform . (b) Enrollees of prescription drug coverage under a prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan Section 1860D–4 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating the subsection (m) as inserted by section 6063(c) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act as subsection (n); and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (o) Pharmacy disclosure of the price of a drug for an enrollee using and not using prescription drug coverage For plan year 2022 and each subsequent plan year, a PDP sponsor and a Medicare Advantage organization offering a prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan under a contract with an entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of such MA–PD plan shall provide that each pharmacy that dispenses a coverage part D drug shall inform an enrollee of any differential between— (1) the price of the drug for an individual that is an enrollee under such prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan (as the case may be) using such plan; and (2) the price of the drug for such individual described in paragraph (1) without using such plan. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2486 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Rose (for himself and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to modify certain agricultural exemptions for hours of service requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021 or the HAULS Act of 2021 . 2. Transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies Section 229 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 note; Public Law 106–159 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking during planting and harvest periods, as determined by each State, ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) drivers transporting agricultural commodities within a 150 air-mile radius from— (i) the source of the agricultural commodities; or (ii) the destination of the agricultural commodities; ; and (2) in subsection (e)(8), by striking during the planting and harvesting seasons within each State, as determined by the State, and livestock feed at any time of the year and inserting and livestock feed . 3. Definition of agricultural commodity (a) In general Section 229(e) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 note; Public Law 106–159 ) is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: (7) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity has the meaning given the term in section 395.2 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall revise the definition of the term agricultural commodity in section 395.2 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to include— (1) any nonprocessed product planted or harvested for food, feed, fuel, or fiber; (2) (A) any nonhuman living animal, including— (i) fish; (ii) insects; and (iii) livestock (as defined in section 602 of the Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1988 ( 7 U.S.C. 1471 )); and (B) the nonprocessed products of any nonhuman living animal, including— (i) milk; (ii) eggs; and (iii) honey; (3) nonprocessed forestry, aquacultural, horticultural, and floricultural commodities; (4) fresh or minimally processed fruits and vegetables, including fruits and vegetables that are rinsed, cooled, cut, ripened, or otherwise minimally processed, as determined by the Secretary; and (5) animal feed, including the ingredients of animal feed.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Rosendale (for himself, Mr. Crawford , Mr. Roy , Ms. Herrell , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Perry , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Budd , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Steube , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Posey , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Tiffany , Ms. Mace , Mr. Jackson , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Clyde , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. McClintock , and Mr. Fallon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , 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 A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement any COVID–19 vaccine passport system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Funding for Vaccine Passports Act of 2021 . 2. Prohibiting the use of Federal funds to implement any COVID–19 vaccine passport system (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated under any Act may be used for purposes of implementing, enforcing, or assisting in the establishment of a COVID–19 vaccine passport system (as defined in subsection (c)). (b) State and local use of COVID–19 vaccine passport systems Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of a State or a unit of local government that implements, enforces, or assists in the establishment of a COVID–19 vaccine passport system, no funds appropriated under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ), the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ), division M or N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), or the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ) may be made available to such State or unit of local government. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) COVID–19 vaccine passport system The term COVID–19 vaccine passport system means a system that requires proof (whether physical, electronic, or by any other means) of the vaccination status of an individual with respect to COVID–19 as a condition of performing any action. (2) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mooney , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Babin , Mr. Jackson , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Posey , Mr. Perry , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Steube , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Budd , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Cloud , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Rose , Mr. Harris , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Latta , Mr. Mast , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hice of Georgia , and Mr. Norman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund . 2. Prohibition on United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund No funds available to the Department of State or any other department or agency may be used to provide contributions directly or indirectly to the United Nations Population Fund.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2492 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make available to veterans certain additional information about postsecondary educational institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act or the GIVE Act . 2. Information provided by Department of Veterans Affairs about postsecondary educational institutions (a) Additional information To be provided Subsection (c) of section 3698 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(C)— (A) in clause (xi), by striking and at the end; (B) in clause (xii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clauses: (xiii) whether the institution is listed on the College Navigator website as affiliated with a religion and, if so, which religious denomination; (xiv) whether the Secretary of Education or other head of a department or agency of the Federal Government has determined that the institution is a minority serving institution and, if so, which one or more types of minority serving institutions; and (xv) whether the institution is gender specific. ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new sentence: To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that such information is provided in a searchable format. . (b) Definition Subsection (f) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) The term College Navigator website has the meaning given that term in section 132 of the Higher Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1015a ). (4) The term minority serving institution means any of the following: (A) A part B institution, as such term is defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1061(2) ). (B) A Hispanic-serving institution, as such term is defined in section 502(a)(5) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1101a(5) ). (C) A Tribal College or University, as such term is defined in section 316(b)(3) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(3) ). (D) A predominantly Black institution, as such term is defined in section 318(b)(6) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059e(b)(6) ). (E) A Native American-serving, nontribal institution, as such term is defined in section 319(b)(2) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059f(b)(6) ). (F) An Alaska Native-serving institution or Native Hawaiian-serving institution, as such terms are defined in section 317(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059d(b) ). (G) An Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, as such term is defined in section 320(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059g(b) ). . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to the information provided under section 3698 of title 38, United States Code, beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
V 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2021 Mr. McGovern introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Irida Kakhtiranova.

1. Permanent resident status for Irida Kakhtiranova (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Irida Kakhtiranova shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, if Irida Kakhtiranova enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Irida Kakhtiranova may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Recession of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Irida Kakhtiranova by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Irida Kakhtiranova, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 2497 In the Senate of the United States, February 14, 2022. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 2497) entitled An Act to establish the Amache National Historic Site in the State of Colorado as a Unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following (1) In section 3, strike subsection (f) and insert the following: (f) Land acquisition authority The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land located within the boundary of the Camp Amache National Historic Landmark, as generally depicted on the Map, only by donation. (2) On page 4, line 13, strike paragraph (1) and insert subsection (f) . (3) On page 6, line 17, strike (1) The town of Granada, Colorado, shall maintain responsibility for the operation and maintenance and insert. (1) Effect Nothing in this Act affects the authority of the town of Granada, Colorado, with respect to the operation and maintenance (4) On page 7, line 1, strike (2) The Secretary shall provide the town of and insert: (2) Determination The Secretary shall provide the town of (5) On page 7, line 6, strike (3) to end of line 20 and insert: (3) New water infrastructure The Secretary may permit the town of Granada, Colorado, to construct or install new water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances— (A) consistent with applicable laws; (B) limited to the areas determined to be necessary under paragraph (2); and (C) in a manner that ensures the preservation, protection, and proper management of the National Historic Site. (4) Acceptance of donated water infrastructure The Secretary may accept, for addition to and administration as part of the National Historic Site, the donation of water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances within the boundary of the National Historic Site, including associated water rights, if the water infrastructure, systems, or appurtenances are no longer used by the town of Granada, Colorado.

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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself, Mr. Westerman , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act or the Forest TECH Improvement Act . 2. Reforestation technology pilot program (a) Establishment of pilot program Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to— (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding use of unmanned aircraft systems Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic manufacture requirement Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned aircraft system defined In this section, the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section.
IB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2501 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spectrum Coordination Act . 2. Update of memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination between ntia and fcc Not later than December 31, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission shall update the Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination entered into in January 2003, to— (1) improve upon the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent allocations between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that such disputes are definitively resolved in an efficient and timely manner; (2) ensure that spectrum is used efficiently; and (3) establish reasonable timelines for the exchange of information between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission in order to maintain effective spectrum coordination and collaboration.

Passed the House of Representatives April 5, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2501 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spectrum Coordination Act . 2. Update of memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination between NTIA and FCC Not later than December 31, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission shall update the Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination entered into in January 2003, to— (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent bands to ensure that such disputes are resolved expeditiously and efficiently; and (2) ensure that spectrum is used or shared efficiently.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2501 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spectrum Coordination Act . 2. Update of memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination between ntia and fcc Not later than December 31, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission shall update the Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination entered into in January 2003, to— (1) improve upon the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent allocations between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that such disputes are definitively resolved in an efficient and timely manner; (2) ensure that spectrum is used efficiently; and (3) establish reasonable timelines for the exchange of information between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission in order to maintain effective spectrum coordination and collaboration.

Passed the House of Representatives April 5, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 212 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2501 [Report No. 117–287] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 31, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 14, 2021 A BILL To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spectrum Coordination Act . 2. Update of memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination between ntia and fcc Not later than December 31, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission shall update the Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum Coordination entered into in January 2003, to— (1) improve upon the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent allocations between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that such disputes are definitively resolved in an efficient and timely manner; (2) ensure that spectrum is used efficiently; and (3) establish reasonable timelines for the exchange of information between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission in order to maintain effective spectrum coordination and collaboration.

March 31, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2502 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Ms. Speier , and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretaries concerned to take certain actions to reduce gender-related inequities in costs of uniforms to members of the Armed Forces.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Pay for Servicewomen Act . 2. Reduction of gender-related inequities in costs of uniforms to members of the Armed Forces (a) Implementation of GAO recommendations Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall implement the four recommendations of the Government Accountability Office in the report titled Military Service Uniforms DOD Could Better Identify and Address Out-of-Pocket Cost Inequities (GAO–21–120). (b) Regulations Not later than September 30, 2022, each Secretary concerned (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) shall prescribe regulations that ensure the following: (1) The out-of-pocket cost to an officer or enlisted member of an Armed Force for a uniform (or part of such uniform) may not exceed such cost to another officer or enlisted member of that Armed Force for such uniform (or part, or equivalent part, of such uniform) solely based on gender. (2) If a change to a uniform of an Armed Force affects only officers or enlisted members of one gender, an officer or enlisted member of such gender in such Armed Force shall be entitled to an allowance equal to the out-of-pocket cost to the officer or enlisted member relating to such change. (c) One-Time allowance Not later than September 30, 2022, each Secretary concerned shall provide a one-time allowance to each female officer and female enlisted member under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned. The amount of such an allowance shall be— (1) based on gender disparities in out-of-pocket costs relating to uniforms (including the costs of changes to uniforms that affected only one gender) during the 10 years preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) proportional to the length of service of the officer or enlisted member in the Armed Forces.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2504 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Hice of Georgia , and Mr. Duncan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 A BILL To provide to localities injured by the cancellation or relocation, without good cause, of a scheduled organized professional major league team competition by a league of organized professional major league baseball teams, or a member of such league.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Protection in Sports Act of 2021 . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Events put on by organized professional major league baseball leagues outside of the regular season of competition provide unique economic benefits to local economies. (2) Localities must spend money in preparation for special events that bring in thousands of visitors from across the country and the world. (3) The cancellation or relocation of such events without good cause results in a significant loss of revenue for local businesses that would have otherwise benefited from hosting an event. 3. Unlawful conduct It shall be unlawful for a league of organized professional major league baseball teams, or a member of such league, to cancel or relocate a team competition composed of 2 or more organized professional major league baseball teams if such competition is not part of the regular season competition schedule of such league and if the cancellation or relocations of such competition is not a reasonable response to— (1) a pandemic, (2) a natural disaster, (3) inclement weather, or (4) an emergency declared by the Federal Government or by the State in which such competition is scheduled to occur before the applicable cancellation or relocation. 4. Private right of action; civil action (a) Liability A league of organized professional major league baseball teams, a member of such league, or both that cancel or relocate a team competition in violation of section 3 shall be liable to the locality injured by such violation. (b) Civil action A locality that is injured by a violation of section 3 may commence a civil action for damages in an appropriate district court of the United States, or in a State court of competent jurisdiction, within 4 years after the cause of action accrues. 5. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Locality The term locality means a county, parish, city, town, township, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State with the power to levy taxes and to expend Federal, State, and local funds and exercise governmental powers. (2) State The term ‘‘State’’ means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States. 6. Effective date This Act shall take effect January 1, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2507 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2021 Mr. Curtis (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to pre-agreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2021 or the MATCH Act of 2021 . 2. Emergency watershed program Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Pre-Agreement costs (1) Sponsor For purposes of this subsection, the term sponsor means a State or local government, or an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450b )). (2) Pre-agreement project costs Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section; and (B) develop a procedure, including appropriate deadlines, to be implemented at the State level, through which a sponsor may request, for a specified natural disaster, additional emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section. (3) Agreement contribution If the Secretary and the sponsor enter into an agreement pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall consider any applicable pre-agreement costs incurred by a sponsor for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures identified pursuant to paragraph (2) as meeting part of the sponsor’s contribution towards the project costs. (4) Assumption of risk Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with a sponsor, and a sponsor undertaking emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to this section shall assume the risk of incurring any costs of undertaking such measures. .