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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.

1. Short title; finding of constitutional authority (a) Short Title This Act may be cited as the Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2021 . (b) Finding Congress finds that it has the authority to establish the terms and conditions States must follow in carrying out Congressional redistricting after an apportionment of Members of the House of Representatives because— (1) the authority granted to Congress under article I, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States gives Congress the power to enact laws governing the time, place, and manner of elections for Members of the House of Representatives; and (2) the authority granted to Congress under section 5 of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution gives Congress the power to enact laws to enforce section 2 of such amendment, which requires Representatives to be apportioned among the several States according to their number. 2. Limit on congressional redistricting after an apportionment The Act entitled An Act for the relief of Doctor Ricardo Vallejo Samala and to provide for congressional redistricting , approved December 14, 1967 ( 2 U.S.C. 2c ), is amended by adding at the end the following: A State which has been redistricted in the manner provided by law after an apportionment under section 22(a) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and to provide for an apportionment of Representatives in Congress , approved June 18, 1929 ( 2 U.S.C. 2a ), may not be redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives under such section, unless a court requires the State to conduct such subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or to enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973 et seq.). . 3. No effect on elections for State and local office Nothing in this Act or in any amendment made by this Act may be construed to affect the manner in which a State carries out elections for State or local office, including the process by which a State establishes the districts used in such elections. 4. Effective Date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to any Congressional redistricting which occurs after the regular decennial census conducted during 2020.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report to the Congress semiannually on the number of firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 business days, and the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2021 . 2. FBI report on firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 business days, and the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm Within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 6 months thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a written report on— (1) the number of proposed firearm transfers— (A) about which a person licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, contacted the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; (B) with respect to which the system failed to respond to the licensee within 3 business days; and (C) which were completed in the period covered by the report; and (2) the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee 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 authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2021 . 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) Suicide is the leading cause of gun related deaths in America. More than 60 percent of deaths by guns in the country are the result of individuals using these weapons as a means to commit suicide. Some of these deaths might have been prevented if there were adequate background checks. (2) Victims of domestic abuse are more likely to become victims of homicide when a gun is present. Further, individuals who suffer from mental illnesses are more likely to be victims rather than perpetrators of violence. (3) Approximately 1 in 4 American adults have a mental illness and nearly half of all adults in America will develop at least one mental illness during their lifetime. (4) Less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. 3. Authorization of funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General of the United States, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Commissioner of Social Security $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out programs and activities authorized by provisions of law other than this Act— (1) to increase access to mental health care treatment and services; and (2) to encourage and assist the reporting of relevant disqualifying mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require an annual report on the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Information Resource to Strengthen Ties with State and Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021 or the FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act . 2. Annual report on Office for State and Local Law Enforcement Section 2006(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 607(b) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Annual report For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the activities of the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement. Each such report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by such report, a description of each of the following: (A) Efforts to coordinate and share information regarding Department and component agency programs with State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies. (B) Efforts to improve information sharing through the Homeland Security Information Network by appropriate component agencies of the Department and by State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies. (C) The status of performance metrics within the Office of State and Local Law Enforcement to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to carry out the activities specified in subsection (a). (D) Any feedback from State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies regarding the Office of State and Local Law Enforcement, including the mechanisms utilized to collect such feedback. (E) Efforts to carry out all other responsibilities of the Office of State and Local Law Enforcement. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 140 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Babin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021 . 2. Citizenship at birth for certain persons born in the United States (a) In general Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1401 ) is amended— (1) by inserting (a) In general.— before The following ; (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Definition Acknowledging the right of birthright citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution, a person born in the United States shall be considered ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States for purposes of subsection (a)(1) if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is— (1) a citizen or national of the United States; (2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the armed forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a study on the circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations or the FRIENDS Act . 2. Circumstances which may impact first responders during a terrorist event (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes select State and local programs and policies, as appropriate, related to the preparedness and protection of first responders. The report may include information on— (1) the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the presence of a first responder’s family in an area impacted by a terrorist attack; (2) the availability of personal protective equipment for first responders; (3) the availability of home Medkits for first responders and their families for biological incident response; and (4) other related factors. (b) Context In preparing the report required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States may, as appropriate, provide information— (1) in a format that delineates high risk urban areas from rural communities; and (2) on the degree to which the selected State and local programs and policies included in such report were developed or are being executed with funding from the Department of Homeland Security, including grant funding from the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Initiative under sections 2002 and 2003, respectively, of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 603 and 604). (c) Homeland security consideration After issuance of the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider such report’s findings and assess its applicability for Federal first responders.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Ms. Johnson of Texas (for herself and Mr. Lucas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Nation’s universities and industrial research labs are facing unprecedented budget pressure as part of the COVID–19 health crisis, resulting in considerably fewer openings for research and teaching positions. (2) Emergency funding is needed to forestall the loss of research talent likely to occur if early-career researchers are forced to seek employment outside of research due to the sharp economic decline caused by the COVID–19 health crisis. 3. Early-career research fellowship program (a) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a 2-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than 2 years. (b) Institution of higher education defined The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). 4. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the National Science Foundation $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2022 to carry out the activities in this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 . 2. Ensuring the prohibition of preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans Part I of subtitle F of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18091 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following section: 1503. Severability If subsection (a) of section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 1501(b), is to any extent illegal, unconstitutional, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, the validity and enforceability of sections 2701 through 2705 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg through 300gg–4), as added by section 1201, shall not be affected. Nothing in the previous sentence shall be construed to affect the severability of any provision of this Act that is not specified in the previous sentence. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 146 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Norcross (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the United States Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2021 . 2. Establishment of rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (a) In general Section 3632 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Exemption Notwithstanding subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Postal Service shall establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address whereby such packages may not be charged a zoned rate greater than the zone 2 rate (as that term is defined in section 608.9 of the Domestic Mail Manual, or any successor manual). . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 2401 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) As reimbursement to the Postal Service for the costs of carrying out subsection (d) of section 3632, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Postal Service for any fiscal year an amount equal to the revenue difference between the estimated revenue the Postal Service would have received during such fiscal year if such subsection had not been enacted and the estimated revenue the Postal Service would receive during such fiscal year as a result of carrying out such subsection. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements to services and benefits for veterans and separating members of the Armed Forces with respect to apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Websites regarding apprenticeship programs (a) Website under the jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by completing the program. (b) Coordination with other website The Assistant Secretary shall update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the information specified under subsection (a). 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Lamb , and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to transitional services for separating members of the Armed Forces and educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Expansion of certain educational stipend administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking housing stipend and inserting stipend each place it appears. 4. VA website regarding apprenticeship programs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a user-friendly website that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by craft and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Whether the program grants a certification or degree on completion.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements to services and benefits for veterans and separating members of the Armed Forces with respect to apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Websites regarding apprenticeship programs (a) Website under the jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by completing the program. (b) Coordination with other website The Assistant Secretary shall update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the information specified under subsection (a). 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mrs. Luria , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Turner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021 . 2. Work opportunity tax credit for military spouses (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified military spouse. . (b) Qualified military spouse Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) Qualified military spouse The term qualified military spouse means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. 3. Flexible spending arrangements for child­care services for military families (a) FSAs required The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary concerned defined In this section, the term Secretary concerned means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Norcross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers’ Memorial Day as a Federal holiday.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workers’ Memorial Day . 2. Workers’ Memorial Day Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: Workers’ Memorial Day. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish licensing standards for law enforcement, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Officer Licensing to Increase Confidence for Everyone Act or the POLICE Act . 2. Law enforcement licensing standards (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with appropriate nongovernmental associations (such as the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training and the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies), shall issue licensing standards for law enforcement officers based on best practices for law enforcement. Such licensing standards shall be reviewed and, if necessary, modified every 5 years. (b) Federal licensing (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, each Federal law enforcement officer shall be licensed in accordance with the licensing standards issued pursuant to subsection (a). (2) Continuing education Each Federal law enforcement officer who has received a license under paragraph (1) shall take annual continuing education classes on such topics as the Attorney General may require to maintain the license for a year. (3) Federal law enforcement officer defined In this subsection, the term Federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given the term in section 115 of title 18, United States Code. (c) State licensing (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a State shall— (A) have in effect a licensing system under which each State and local law enforcement officer shall be licensed in accordance with the licensing standards issued pursuant to subsection (a); and (B) have in effect a continuing education program that is substantially similar to the program for Federal law enforcement officers under subsection (b)(2). (2) Byrne If a State fails to comply with the requirement under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the State shall be subject to a 50 percent reduction of the amount that would otherwise be awarded in the following fiscal year to that State under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.). (3) Reallocation Amounts not allocated to a State for failure to comply with this subsection shall be reallocated to States that have complied in accordance with subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. San Nicolas (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas , Miss González-Colón , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Trone , Mr. McGovern , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Khanna , and Ms. Barragán ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the supplemental security income program to Guam.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act . 2. Extension of the supplemental security income program to Guam (a) In general Section 303(b) of the Social Security Amendments of 1972 (86 Stat. 1484) is amended by striking , Guam, . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Definition of state Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1) ) is amended in the 5th sentence by striking , the Virgin Islands, and Guam each place it appears and inserting and the Virgin Islands . (2) Guam included in geographic meaning of United States Section 1614(e) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(e) ) is amended by striking and the District of Columbia and inserting , the District of Columbia, and Guam . (c) Waiver Authority The Commissioner of Social Security may waive or modify any statutory requirement relating to the provision of benefits under the Supplemental Security Income Program under title XVI of the Social Security Act in Guam, to the extent that the Commissioner deems it necessary in order to adapt the program to the needs of Guam. (d) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year that begins 1 year or more after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Sires introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide appropriate congressional notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rail Audit Transparency Act . 2. Notice of comprehensive safety assessments (a) Initial notice Not later than 10 business days after the Federal Railroad Administration initiates a comprehensive safety assessment of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration shall notify in electronic format the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and each member of Congress representing a State in which the service that is the subject of the assessment being conducted is located, of the initiation of that assessment. (b) Findings Not later than 90 days after completion of a comprehensive safety assessment described in subsection (a), the Federal Railroad Administration shall transmit in electronic format to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and to each member of Congress representing a State in which the service that is the subject of the assessment being conducted is located, its findings of that assessment, including identified defects and any recommendations. (c) Definition For purpose of this section, the term comprehensive safety assessment means a focused review of the safety-related processes and procedures, compliance with safety regulations and requirements, and overall safety culture of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the CARES Act to provide for repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance, and for other purposes.

1. Repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance (a) In general The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) is amended by inserting after section 4022 the following: 4022A. Repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance (a) In general With respect to a federally related mortgage loan with respect to which a forbearance was granted during the COVID–19 emergency period (either pursuant to this Act or any other Federal law or voluntarily by the servicer of such mortgage loan), the servicer of such mortgage loan shall modify the borrower’s loan to extend the term for the same period as the length of the forbearance, with all payments that were not made during the forbearance distributed at the same intervals as the borrower’s existing payment schedule and evenly distributed across those intervals, with no penalties, late fees, additional interest accrued beyond the amounts scheduled or calculated as if the borrower made all contractual payments on time and in full under the terms of the mortgage contract in effect at the time the borrower entered into the forbearance, and with no modification fee charged to the borrower. (b) Enforcement The enforcement authority provided under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) shall apply to this section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Federally related mortgage loan The term federally related mortgage loan has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602 ). (2) Covid–19 emergency period The term COVID–19 emergency period means the period between— (A) March 13, 2020, the date on which the President declared a national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.); and (B) December 31, 2021. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the CARES Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4022 the following: Sec. 4022A. Repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 164 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.

1. Approval not required to validate certain land transactions of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section— (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; or (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
IB Union Calendar No. 314 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 164 [Report No. 117–407] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 14, 2022 Additional sponsors: Mr. Deutch , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Crist , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mr. Mast July 14, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes.

1. Approval not required to validate certain land transactions of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. (b) Trust land not affected Nothing in this section— (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; or (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

July 14, 2022 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. 167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer.

1. Prohibition on transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer (a) In general Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) It shall be unlawful for a person to transfer a firearm at a gun show, unless the person is a licensed dealer. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a transfer to a person licensed under this chapter. (2) In paragraph (1), the term gun show — (A) means an event or function— (i) held for the purpose of facilitating the commercial sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms; and (ii) at which a firearm is displayed, exhibited, offered for sale, transfer, or exchange, or is sold, transferred, or exchanged; and (B) includes the entire premises, including parking areas, used to facilitate the sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms at the event or function. . (b) Penalties Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(aa) shall be fined an amount equal to $10,000 multiplied by the number of firearms involved in the violation, imprisoned not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or both. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 175 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Ms. Jayapal , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of penalty-free distributions to unemployed individuals from retirement plans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act . 2. Expansion of exception for penalty on early distributions to unemployed individuals from retirement plans (a) In general Section 72(t)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) Long-term unemployment distributions (i) In general Distributions to an individual after separation from employment— (I) if such individual has received unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks under any Federal or State unemployment compensation law by reason of such separation (or, if less, for the maximum period for which unemployment compensation is available under State law applicable to the individual), and (II) if such distributions are made during any taxable year during which such unemployment compensation is paid or the succeeding taxable year. (ii) Distributions after reemployment; self-employed individuals Rules similar to the rules of clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (D) shall apply for purposes of this subparagraph. (iii) Limitation Clause (i) shall not apply to any distribution to the extent that such distribution exceeds the lesser of— (I) $50,000, reduced by the aggregate amount of distributions which are described in clause (i) from all plans of the individual during the 1-year period ending on the day before the date on which such distribution was made, or (II) the greater of $10,000 or one-half of the aggregate fair market value (at the time of the distribution) of the individual’s qualified retirement plans (as defined in section 4974(c)) and the nonforfeitable portion the individual’s defined contribution plans. (iv) Coordination with distributions to unemployed individuals for health insurance premiums Distributions shall not be taken into account under this subparagraph if such distributions are described in subparagraph (D). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made after December 31, 2020.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for participation in the Federal Pell Grant program to certain trade schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Professional Pell Education Learning Act or the PROPEL Act . 2. Federal Pell Grants (a) Clarification of eligible institutions Section 401(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for purposes of this section, the terms eligible institution , institution of higher education , eligible program , and institution include a program of education that— (A) consists of vocational or technical training, flight training, or apprenticeship or other on-job training; (B) an individual may pursue using educational assistance pursuant to section 3313(g) of title 38, United States Code; (C) is less than 600 clock hours of instruction, 16 semester hours, or 24 quarter hours, offered during a period of less than 15 weeks; (D) is not required to be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary pursuant to part H; (E) is not required to lead to a recognized educational credential; (F) for purposes of the reporting requirements under section 132(i), reports on all enrolled students without regard to whether a student is a first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking student; and (G) except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of this paragraph, meets the requirements of this title for an institution to participate in the program under this section. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 484(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(1) ) is amended by inserting or, for purposes of the Federal Pell Grant program under section 401, a program of education described in section 401(a)(4) after section 487 .