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II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1889 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an exception to the penalty on early distributions from qualified plans for individuals diagnosed with certain terminal illnesses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kathryn Manginelli Act of 2021 or the Compassionate Retirement Act of 2021 . 2. Exception to penalty on early distributions from qualified plans for individuals with a terminal illness (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) Terminal illness (i) In general Distributions which are made to the employee who is a terminally ill individual on or after the date on which such employee has been certified by a physician as having a terminal illness. (ii) Definition For purposes of this subparagraph, the term terminally ill individual has the same meaning given such term under section 101(g)(4)(A), except that 84 months shall be substituted for 24 months . (iii) Documentation For purposes of this subparagraph, an employee shall not be considered to be a terminally ill individual unless such employee furnishes sufficient evidence in such form and manner as the Secretary may require. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act . 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission ) shall conduct a study, using the Commission's authority under section 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 46 ), regarding scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic. (b) Report Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).
II Calendar No. 216 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 17, 2021 Reported by Ms. Cantwell , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act . 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission ) shall conduct a study, using the Commission's authority under section 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 46 ), regarding scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic. (b) Report Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target consumers, including online travel booking scams, as the Commission determines appropriate. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act . 2. FTC study on travel fraud (a) Study The Federal Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission ) shall conduct a study describing scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with such recommendations for legislation and administrative action to prevent and deter scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic. (c) Consumer protection information Not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers on avoiding scams that target travelers, including scams that target travelers during the COVID–19 pandemic identified in the study conducted under subsection (a).

December 17, 2021 Reported with an amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1895 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Heinrich , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

1. Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) the COVID–19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; and (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the Sanitation Deficiency System will— (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Sanitation Deficiency System The term Sanitation Deficiency System means the system established by the Secretary under section 302(g) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1632(g) ) to identify, report, and prioritize the sanitation deficiencies of Indian Tribes and communities. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional funding for sanitation facilities (1) In general The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service— (A) through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. ); (B) pursuant to section 7 of the Act of August 5, 1954 (68 Stat. 674, chapter 658; 73 Stat. 267; 42 U.S.C. 2004a ); and (C) pursuant to section 302 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1632 ). (2) Priority for funding In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities in accordance with the Sanitation Deficiency System. (d) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended. (2) Additional support Of the funds appropriated under paragraph (1), $350,000,000 shall be for additional staffing support to carry out this section. (3) Requirement Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1897 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Daines (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To direct the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Indian Tribes from Scams Act . 2. Protecting Indian Tribes from unfair or deceptive acts or practices (a) FTC report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and after consultation with Indian Tribes, the Commission shall make publicly available on the website of the Commission and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes, including— (1) a description of the types of unfair or deceptive acts or practices identified by the Commission as being targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes; (2) a description of the consumer education activities of the Commission with respect to such acts or practices; (3) a description of the efforts of the Commission to collaborate with Indian Tribes to prevent such acts or practices or to pursue persons using such acts or practices; (4) a summary of the enforcement actions taken by the Commission related to such acts or practices; and (5) any recommendations for legislation to prevent such acts or practices. (b) Increasing awareness of unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeting Indian Tribes Not later than 6 months after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Commission shall update the website of the Commission to include information for consumers and businesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or deceptive acts or practices targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes. (c) Commission defined In this section, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1899 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Ms. Ernst ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act . 2. Restriction on the expenditure for Federal funds in Gaza (a) In general No United States Government funds may be obligated or expended in the territory of Gaza until after the President certifies to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that such funds can be expended without benefitting any organization or persons that is— (1) a member of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any other organization designated by the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); or (2) controlled or influenced by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any such foreign terrorist organization. (b) United Nations entities No United States Government funds may be obligated or expended in the territory of Gaza through any United Nations entity or office unless the President certifies to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (a) that such entity or office is not encouraging or teaching anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideas or propaganda.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1901 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Moran , Ms. Warren , Ms. Smith , Mr. Luján , Mr. Markey , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Authority reaffirmed (a) Reaffirmation Section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ) (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ), is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian tribe ; and (2) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: In this Act, the terms Indian tribe and tribe mean any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe. . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ), on the date of the enactment of that Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1903 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.

1. Ethylene oxide emissions standards (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator ) shall amend subpart O of part 63 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations— (1) to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide under that subpart based on the results described in the report of the National Center for Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide and dated December 2016; (2) to apply maximum achievable control technology (within the meaning of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.)) requirements to chamber exhaust vents; and (3) to apply to area sources and major sources (as those terms are defined in section 112(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(a) )) of ethylene oxide. (b) Residual risk review Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Administrator finalizes the revised standards required under subsection (a), the Administrator shall carry out a residual risk assessment pursuant to section 112(f)(2) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(f)(2) ) with respect to the revised standards. (c) Notification (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the Administrator learns of a violation of the standards revised under subsection (a), the Administrator shall notify the public of the violation in a manner determined to be appropriate by the Administrator. (2) Failure to notify If the Administrator fails to notify the public under paragraph (1) by the end of the period described in that paragraph, the Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency shall carry out an investigation to determine— (A) the reason or reasons for which the Administrator failed to notify the public; (B) the public health risks associated with the failure of the Administrator to notify the public; and (C) any steps the Administrator should take to ensure the Administrator meets the requirements described in paragraph (1) in the future.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1905 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from asking passengers on domestic flights for information regarding vaccinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom To Fly Act . 2. Prohibition on requesting vaccination information from passengers on domestic flights (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not prescribe or implement any regulation or policy that would allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to request information relating to vaccinations from any passenger traveling on a flight between States or territories or possessions of the United States. (b) Rule of construction Subsection (a) does not limit the authority of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue guidance or prescribe regulations relating to public health.
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Sunday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty one S. 1910 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 . 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $266,200,000. (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $110,600,000. (3) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000. (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000. (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to exceed $367,300,000. (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1910 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 . 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $266,200,000. (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $110,600,000. (3) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000. (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000. (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to exceed $367,300,000. (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).

Passed the Senate July 21, 2021. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1910 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 . 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $266,200,000. (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $110,600,000. (3) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000. (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000. (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to exceed $367,300,000. (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1913 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Schumer , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2021 or the DO NOT Call Act . 2. Penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993 (a) Criminal penalties (1) In general Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Criminal penalties (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both. (2) Aggravated offense Any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 3 years, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both if— (A) the person has previously been convicted under this subsection; (B) the offense involved initiating more than— (i) 100,000 calls in a 24-hour period; (ii) 1,000,000 calls in a 30-day period; or (iii) 10,000,000 calls in a 1-year period; (C) the person committed the offense with the intent to use the calls in furtherance of a felony or conspiracy to commit a felony; or (D) the offense caused loss to 1 or more persons aggregating $5,000 or more in value during any 1-year period. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term call includes a message or other communication; and (B) the term initiate , with respect to a call, includes the act of sending, making, or transmitting a call, message, or other communication, as applicable. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment Section 227(e)(5)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5)(B) ) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking section 501 and inserting subsection (k) . (b) Increased penalties for provision of inaccurate caller identification information Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking $10,000 and inserting $20,000 ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by striking $10,000 and inserting $20,000 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1914 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act . 2. No initial public offerings for unaccountable actors (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Board means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (2) the term Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the term covered entity means— (A) an entity that is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Board is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7214 ) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that— (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A) ); (4) the terms exchange , issuer , and security have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ); and (5) the term national securities exchange means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f ). (b) Prohibitions regarding covered entities Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act— (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(b) ).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1915 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act or the ACE Veterans Act . 2. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products (a) Full year supply Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products (a) Request for full year supply The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. (b) Notice A veteran described in subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply described in that subsection at the time at which the prescription is issued. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products . .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1916 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Young , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021 . 2. Limitation on declarations by President The President (or any designee thereof) shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare an emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ) or an emergency or major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ). 3. Limitation on declarations by HHS The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare a public health emergency pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ). 4. Firearms policies Section 706(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5207(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of firearms; or (6) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of ammunition. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1919 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Warnock ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify certain requirements of the railway-highway crossings program, and for other purposes.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines Act or the RURAL Act . 2. Railway-highway crossings program Section 130 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and the installation of protective devices and inserting , the installation of protective devices, and the replacement of functionally obsolete warning devices ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the installation of protective devices at railway-highway crossings and inserting construction or installation of protective devices (including the replacement of functionally obsolete protective devices) at railway-highway crossings ; and (2) in subsection (i)(3)(B), by striking $7,500 and inserting $100,000 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1923 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to provide to employees of the United States Government and their family members timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for medical assessment of anomalous health conditions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021 . 2. Access by United States Government employees and their family members to certain facilities of Department of Defense for assessment and treatment of anomalous health conditions (a) Assessment The Secretary of Defense shall provide to employees of the United States Government and their family members who the Secretary determines are experiencing symptoms of certain anomalous health conditions, as defined by the Secretary for purposes of this section, timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for medical assessment. (b) Treatment With respect to an individual described in subsection (a) diagnosed with an anomalous health condition or a related affliction, whether diagnosed under an assessment under subsection (a) or otherwise, the Secretary shall furnish to the individual treatment for the injury or affliction, subject to space availability, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (c) Development of process The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of such Federal agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall develop a process to ensure that employees from those agencies and their family members are afforded timely access to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pursuant to subsection (a) by not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1930 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021 . 2. Expansion of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of Freely Associated States (a) In general Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1612 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: (N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)— (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking Medicaid exception for and inserting Exception for ; and (B) by striking the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program) and inserting any designated Federal program . (b) Exception to 5-Year wait requirement Section 403(b)(3) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3) ) is amended by striking , but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) . (c) Definition of qualified alien Section 431(b)(8) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8) ) is amended by striking , but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program) .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1933 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To clarify the location of a clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law.

1. Clarification of location of clinic of Department of Veterans Affairs in Montana Section 1(a)(1) of the Act entitled An Act to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana , approved June 5, 2018 ( Public Law 115–181 ; 132 Stat. 1391), is amended by striking located at 2687 Palmer Street .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1935 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Booker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of period of eligibility by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations under Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking or (g) and inserting (g), or (h) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) (1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility— (A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and (B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is— (i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and (ii) not later than 90 days after that day. (2) In this subsection, a covered reason is— (A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or (B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1938 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work in honor of Gold Star Families, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act . 2. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United Sates Code, the authority provided by section 2859 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2164; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through January 2, 2027.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1940 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act . 2. Purposes It is the purpose of this Act to ensure that consumers in the United States can make informed decisions when purchasing salmon. 3. Market name for genetically engineered salmon (a) In General Notwithstanding subtitle E of title II of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1639 et seq. ), or any other provision of law, for purposes of applying the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ), the acceptable market name of any salmon that is genetically engineered shall include the words “Genetically Engineered” or GE prior to the existing acceptable market name. (b) Definition For purposes of this section, salmon is genetically engineered if it has been modified by recombinant DNA (rDNA) techniques, including the entire lineage of salmon that contain the rDNA modification.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1946 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive certain debts owed to the United States related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act . 2. Flexibility Section 1216(a) of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 5174a(a) ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (2)(A) to read as follows: (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), shall— (i) waive a debt owed to the United States related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if the covered assistance was distributed based on an error by the Agency and such debt shall be construed as a hardship; and (ii) waive a debt owed to the United States related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if such assistance is subject to a claim or legal action, including in accordance with section 317 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5160 ); and ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(B)— (A) by striking Removal of and inserting Report on ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking the authority of the Administrator to waive debt under paragraph (2) shall no longer be effective and inserting the Administrator shall report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate actions that the Administrator will take to reduce the error rate . 3. Report to Congress The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing a description of the internal processes used to make decisions regarding the distribution of covered assistance under section 1216 of the Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 5174a ) and any changes made to such processes. 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.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1948 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: PP Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program 3061. Grants for adverse childhood experiences response teams (a) Grants authorized From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall make grants to States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and neighborhood or community-based organizations to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma. (b) Use of funds Amounts received under a grant under this section may be used to establish an adverse childhood experiences response team, including by— (1) establishing protocols to follow when encountering a child or youth exposed to trauma to facilitate access to services; (2) developing referral partnership agreements with behavioral health providers, substance treatment facilities, and recovery services for family members of children exposed to trauma; (3) integrating law enforcement, mental health, and crisis services to respond to situations where children have been exposed to trauma; (4) implementing comprehensive programs and practices to support children exposed to trauma; (5) identifying barriers for children to access trauma-informed care in their communities; (6) providing training in trauma-informed care to emergency response providers, victim service providers, child protective service professionals, educational institutions, and other community partners; (7) supporting cross-system planning and collaboration among officers and employees who work in law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services, correctional reentry programs, emergency medical services, health care services, public health, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support; and (8) providing technical assistance to communities, organizations, and public agencies on how to prevent and mitigate the impact of exposure to trauma and violence. (c) Application A State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or neighborhood or community-based organization desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Attorney General may reasonably require. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (29) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part PP $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025. .