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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7371 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2022 Mr. Suozzi (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Delgado , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Jacobs of New York , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Jones , Mr. Katko , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Meng , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Reed , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Torres of New York , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Zeldin , Ms. Stefanik , and Mr. Bowman ) 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 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, as the Samuel Ballton Post Office .

1. Samuel Ballton Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, shall be known and designated as the Samuel Ballton 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 Samuel Ballton Post Office .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education.

1. Payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education that— (1) provides an approved course of education to an eligible recipient of such assistance; and (2) does not have— (A) an employer identification number; or (B) an account with a domestic bank.

Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education.

1. Payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education that— (1) provides an approved course of education to an eligible recipient of such assistance; and (2) does not have— (A) an employer identification number; or (B) an account with a domestic bank.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education.

1. Payment of VA educational assistance via electronic fund transfer to a foreign institution of higher education Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education that— (1) provides an approved course of education to an eligible recipient of such assistance; and (2) does not have— (A) an employer identification number; or (B) an account with a domestic bank.

Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Mr. Curtis (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to modernize therapeutic equivalence rating determinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing Therapeutic Equivalence Rating Determination Act . 2. Therapeutic equivalence determinations Section 505(j)(7)(A) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(j)(7)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (v) (I) The Secretary shall make a determination under clause (i)(III)— (aa) with respect to an application submitted under this subsection, at the time of approval of such application or not later than 30 days after the date of such approval; or (bb) with respect to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2), at the time of approval of such application or not later than 30 days after the date of such approval, provided that the sponsor requests such a determination in the original application, in a form prescribed by the Secretary. (II) When the Secretary makes a determination under clause (i)(III), the Secretary shall, in revisions made to the list pursuant to clause (ii), include such information for such drug. (III) When the Secretary makes a determination under clause (i)(III) with respect to a drug, the Secretary shall, at the same time, make such a determination with respect to any other drug— (aa) whose application under subsection (b)(2) was approved; (bb) which references the same listed drug as the application for the first drug for which such determination is made; and (cc) for which there is a citizen petition pending requesting that the Secretary make a determination under clause (i)(III). .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

1. Lifting the IMD exclusion for substance use disorder and serious mental illness (a) Making permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1) ) is amended by striking With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023, and inserting With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019, . (b) Lengths of stay Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking 30 days and inserting 45 days ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met. . (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18–011 Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18–011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7380 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Mr. Gosar (for himself and Mr. Gohmert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor , and 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 transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cartel Haven Sanction Act . 2. Authority to prohibit the transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico (a) In general The President shall prohibit the transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico. (b) Sunset This section shall terminate on the date on which a physical wall on the international border between the United States and Mexico has been constructed and is fully operational. 3. Authority to impose sanctions against Mexican drug cartel and human trafficking organizations and use the proceeds to provide assistance to United States citizens (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to use the amounts described in subsection (b) to provide student loan forgiveness, job training, and addiction recovery treatment services to United States citizens. (b) Amounts described The amounts described in this subsection are amounts derived from the liquidation or sales of assets of individuals described in subsection (c) if such assets are subject to United States jurisdiction and control by reason of the imposition of sanctions under any provision of United States law. (c) Individuals described The individuals described in this subsection are individuals who are associated with illegal drug cartel or human trafficking organizations operating in Mexico.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to military service academies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act . 2. United States Military Academy Section 7442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five and inserting Fifteen . 3. United States Naval Academy Section 8454(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five and inserting Fifteen . 4. United States Air Force Academy Section 9442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five and inserting Fifteen .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7390 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2022 Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act . 2. State workforce development boards Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(ii) ) is amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 30 percent . 3. Local workforce development boards Section 107(b)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking 20 and inserting 30 . 4. Definition of labor organization Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (72) Labor organization The term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152(5) ), except that such term shall also include— (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section 2(5) but for the fact that the organization represents— (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ); or (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an employee recruitment strategy that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving VA Workforce Diversity Through Minority-serving Institutions Act of 2022 . 2. Improvement to workforce planning and recruitment by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Employee recruitment strategy The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) develop and carry out an employee recruitment strategy for the Department of Veterans Affairs that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions (as defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) )); and (2) develop and carry out a plan to ensure that— (A) vacant positions in the Department may be filled from a pool of candidates that includes— (i) diverse leaders; and (ii) diverse candidates identified for promotion; and (B) such positions are filled using promotion panels that comprise diverse evaluators, reviewers, or assessors. (b) Program In developing the plan under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may establish a program, in coordination with minority-serving professional organizations, to foster and encourage individuals from underserved communities to serve in the Senior Executive Service of the Department. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the progress made by the Secretary to implement the strategy and plan developed under subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Mr. Allred , Ms. Bass , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Brown of Ohio , Mr. Carson , Mr. Casten , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Norton , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Porter , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Soto , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Vargas , and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) 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 increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022 . 2. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of eligible educators (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking elementary and secondary school teachers and inserting eligible educators , and (2) by striking $250 and inserting $1,000 . (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking 2015 and inserting 2022 , (2) by striking 250 and inserting 1,000 , and (3) by striking calendar year 2014 and inserting calendar year 2021 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on moratoria of new oil and gas leases on certain Federal land (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal land (A) In general The term Federal land means— (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1702 )); and (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 )). (B) Inclusion The term Federal land includes any interest in land described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A) that is owned by the United States. (C) Exclusion The term Federal land does not include— (i) a unit of the National Park System; or (ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System (other than a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System for which oil and gas drilling is allowed under law). (2) President The term President means the President or any designee. (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President— (1) shall immediately and without delay hold Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales; and (2) shall not carry out any action that would prohibit or delay the issuance of oil or gas leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations on Federal land, unless such an action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. 2. Rescission of certain energy policies relating to oil and natural gas development Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Mast , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Perry , and Mr. Carter of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 clarify the authority of the President to declare certain national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, certain major disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, or public health emergencies under the Public Health Service Act on the premise of climate change, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Real Emergencies Act . 2. Clarification of executive authority to declaration of national emergency, major disaster, emergency, and public health emergency (a) National emergency The President may not declare a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ) on the premise of climate change. (b) Major disaster; emergency The President may not declare an emergency or major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) on the premise of climate change. (c) Public health emergency The President may not declare a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ) on the premise of climate change. (d) Savings clause Nothing in this Act shall be construed to imply the authority of the President before the date of enactment of this Act to declare a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), emergency or major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ), or public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ) on the premise of climate change.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7405 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to amend certain regulations to require all helicopters and rotorcraft to fly at the maximum altitude permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act . 2. Helicopter noise reduction (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall amend such regulations as are necessary to require all helicopters and rotorcraft in the District of Columbia to fly at the maximum altitude permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration in the District of Columbia. (b) Exceptions In amending regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary of Transportation shall exempt the following activities: (1) Ensuring the safe operation of the helicopter or rotorcraft and any other aircraft. (2) Transporting the President or Vice President. (3) Protecting the health of a patient in a medical helicopter or rotorcraft. (4) Taking off or landing a helicopter or rotorcraft. (5) During an active law enforcement or rescue operation.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Mr. Roy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business , and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations , 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 Administrator of the Small Business Administration to award Restaurant Revitalization Grants to certain eligible applicants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Fairness Act . 2. Restaurant Revitalization Grants for certain eligible applicants (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall, in accordance with section 5003(c) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c(c) ), award grants to eligible applicants. (b) Review The Administrator shall review and process applications from eligible applicants in the order in which they were originally received. (c) Repeal (1) In general Paragraph (3) of section 5003(c) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c(c)(3) ) is repealed. (2) Conforming amendment Section 5003(c)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c(c)(1) ) is amended by striking and paragraph (3) . (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered period; eligible entity The terms covered period and eligible entity have the meanings given, respectively, in section 5003(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c(a) ). (3) Eligible applicant The term eligible applicant means one of the 177,300 eligible entities identified by the Administrator that applied during the covered period for a grant under section 5003(c) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c(c) ) and was not awarded such a grant. (e) Appropriation; offset (1) In general There is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, $43,658,300,559, to remain available until expended, for the Administrator to carry out this section. (2) Offset Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, there are hereby rescinded $43,658,300,559, to be derived, as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, from the unobligated amounts available under the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ). (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ). (C) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ). (E) Divisions M and N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ). (F) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7408 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2022 Mr. Steil (for himself and Mr. Huizenga ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to update the Commissions’ guidance on economic analysis in rulemakings, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SEC Economic Analysis Modernization Act . 2. Guidance on economic analysis for SEC rulemakings (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall update the Commission’s guidance on economic analysis in rulemakings. (b) Availability of update Upon the completion of each update required under subsection (a), the Commission shall make such update available to the public, including on the website of the Commission, along with a summary and justification of any changes made by the update.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Lucas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ostracize China Act of 2022 . 2. Exclusion of representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a) In general Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3302(c) ), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7413 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize States to request that the Secretary of Homeland Security enforce the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act of 2022 . 2. Authorizing States to request the enforcement of the immigration laws (a) Request To fulfill duties If a State attorney general finds that the Secretary of Homeland Security is not adequately fulfilling his non-discretionary duties under title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 et seq. ), such as the arrest, detention, and removal of criminal aliens and arriving aliens, such officer may request in writing that the Secretary do so. (b) Requirement To fulfill duties Not later than 30 days after receiving a request under subsection (a), the Secretary shall either— (1) ensure that any such duties are adequately fulfilled by officers and employees of the Department of Homeland Security; or (2) exercise his authority under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) to authorize officials in the State to perform functions of an immigration officer related to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in that State, and fulfill such duties on behalf of the Secretary. (c) Civil action If the Secretary does not comply with subsection (b), the State attorney general may file a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enforce the requirements under such subsection. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Comer , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Gosar , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Roy , and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Students Act . 2. Repeal of the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act (a) In general Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (q). (b) Related amendments (1) Section 921(a) of such title is amended by striking paragraphs (25) through (27) and redesignating paragraphs (28), (29), and (32) through (35) as paragraphs (25) through (30), respectively. (2) Section 924(a) of such title is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking (k), or (q) and inserting or (k) ; and (B) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively. (3) The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 ( 18 U.S.C. 921 note, 922 note; section 1702 of Public Law 101–647 ; 104 Stat. 4844–4845) is repealed.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma (for herself, Mr. Hern , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Cole , and Mr. Lucas ) 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 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, as the Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building . (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 Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Grijalva , and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the HITECH Act to allow an individual to obtain a copy of such individual’s protected health information at no cost unless certain circumstances apply, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Records Access Fairness Act . 2. Access of individuals to protected health information at no cost unless certain circumstances apply Section 13405 of the HITECH Act ( 42 U.S.C. 17935 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Access of individuals to protected health information at no cost unless certain circumstances apply (1) Access of individuals to protected health information at no cost unless certain circumstances apply (A) In general In providing an individual (and, if the individual expressly requests, a health care provider or a family caregiver) with access to a copy of such individual’s protected health information (or a summary or explanation of such information) in accordance with section 164.524 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, a health care provider may only impose a fee on such individual if the individual is requesting— (i) a duplicate copy (or summary or explanation) of protected health information that was previously provided to such individual in the same calendar year of the request; or (ii) a non-electronic copy (or summary or explanation) of protected health information that the health care provider has made accessible for the individual, at no cost, on an online portal of the health care provider. (B) Copies transmitted to other health care providers In the case of an individual who expressly requests a health care provider to transmit to another health care provider a copy of such individual’s protected health information (or a summary or explanation of such information), such transmitting provider may transmit such copy (or summary or explanation) in any form and format to the extent that such form and format is readily usable by such receiving provider. (C) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed as requiring a health care provider to provide, at no cost, a copy of an individual’s protected health information (or a summary or explanation of such information) to any attorney of such individual. (2) Regulations Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate and amend regulations as necessary to implement the requirements described in this subsection. (3) Effective date This subsection shall apply with respect to requests for access to protected health information made on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Gohmert (for himself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , and Intelligence (Permanent Select) , 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 eliminate Federal regulatory crimes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Americans Act of 2022 . 2. Elimination of Federal regulatory crimes Notwithstanding any other law, an individual may not be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for violating a rule made by a Federal agency, department, or nonlegislative entity, unless a law providing for incarceration for such specific violation is considered and passed by both Houses of Congress and signed into law by the President. 3. Recording of law enforcement interviews (a) Requirement Federal law enforcement officers shall record, using an electronic audio or video technology, or both, each custodial and non-custodial interview. (b) Definition In this section, the term Federal law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Department of Justice authorized by law or by the Department of Justice to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of Federal criminal law. 4. Repeal of authority to issue national security letters The following provisions of law are repealed: (1) Section 2709 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Section 1114(a)(5) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 ( 12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5) ). (3) Sections 626 and 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u and 1681v). (4) Section 802 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3162 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Ms. Porter (for herself and Mr. Connolly ) 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 require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining IRS Operations Act . 2. Reducing the resource drain by requiring that electronically prepared paper returns include scannable code (a) In general Section 6011(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Special rule for returns prepared electronically and submitted on paper The Secretary shall require that any return of tax which is prepared electronically, but is printed and filed on paper, bear a code which can, when scanned, convert such return to electronic format. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 6011(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting paragraphs (3) and (8) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns of tax the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 31, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Soto (for himself, Ms. Salazar , Mr. Posey , Mr. Case , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to facilitate the training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Veterans are among the greatest assets of the United States. (2) Veterans are highly skilled and trained individuals whose mission is to protect their communities. (3) Studies show that community-focused growth and engagement assists veterans with mental health and combat-related trauma. (4) SCUBA diving has been found to help improve mental, physical, and emotional health and has been specifically linked to improvement in the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. 3. Department of Commerce Veterans Advancing Conservation Grant Program (a) Establishment Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the Veterans Advancing Conservation Grant Program, to award grants, on a competitive basis, to facilitate the training and employment of veterans for marine and coastal conservation activities. (b) Eligible entities (1) In general The Secretary may award a grant under this section to a non-profit organization that conducts marine and coastal conservation activities in partnership with Federal, State, or scientific organizations. (2) Applications To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an organization shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Use of funds An organization awarded grant funds under this section may use such funds to train or employ veterans to conduct marine and coastal conservation activities, which may include— (1) coral disease response; (2) coral restoration and rehabilitation; (3) invasive species eradication; (4) marine debris removal; (5) marine mammal and reptile rescue; (6) scientific research and development; (7) shark tagging; (8) shipwreck mapping; and (9) underwater survey work. (d) Coordination In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $1,200,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $1,400,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $1,600,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $1,800,000 for fiscal year 2026. (f) Secretary In this section, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2022 Mr. Stauber 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 equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2022 . 2. Increase in charitable mileage rate (a) In general Subsection (i) of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking shall be 14 cents per mile and inserting shall be— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), 14 cents per mile, and (2) in the case of transportation of persons (other than the taxpayer) or property on behalf of an organization described in subsection (c), the rate determined by the Secretary, which rate shall not be less than the standard mileage rate used for purposes of sections 162 and 212. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7438 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, 2022 Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Feenstra , and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meat packing businesses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A–PLUS Act . 2. Clarifying livestock auction owners allowed interest in small meat packing businesses Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall revise section 201.67 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on October 1, 2021, to specify that market agencies may have an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a packing entity so long as such packing entity has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, 2022 Ms. Bourdeaux (for herself and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022 . 2. Labor shortage (a) In general Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses in any sector referred to in subsection (b) is experiencing an acute labor shortage that cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2022 with United States workers, may exempt aliens, in blocs of not more than 250 aliens, from the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a) (if such alien is classified under section 203(b)(3)), and 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(d) , 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors identified An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (2) 311812. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective date This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, 2022 Ms. Bourdeaux (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization to certain alien spouses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the H–4 Work Authorization Act . 2. Employment authorization for certain alien spouses Section 214(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) In the case of an alien spouse admitted under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), who is accompanying or following to join a principal alien admitted under such section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize the alien spouse to engage in employment in the United States incident to status and provide the spouse with an employment authorized endorsement or other appropriate work permit. .