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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 981 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Ms. DelBene (for herself and Mr. Katko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to collect and maintain data on the growth in the use of Internet of Things devices and devices that use 5G mobile networks in order to determine the amount of electromagnetic spectrum required to meet the demand created by such use, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IoT Readiness Act of 2021 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Internet of Things device usage is a critical component of the United States economy; (2) Internet of Things device usage will continue to grow exponentially, and United States infrastructure needs to be prepared for that growth; (3) in order for the Federal Government to properly address spectrum requirements, Congress needs to understand the full scope of future spectrum demand; and (4) the United States should further prepare its infrastructure with comprehensive spectrum planning. 3. Tracking of growth of Internet of Things and 5G devices by FCC (a) Collection and maintenance of data The Commission shall collect and maintain data on the growth in the use of Internet of Things devices and devices that use 5G mobile networks in order to determine the amount of electromagnetic spectrum required to meet the demand created by such use. (b) Biennial report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the data collected and maintained under subsection (a). Such report shall contain— (1) a determination by the Commission of the amount of electromagnetic spectrum required to meet the demand created by Internet of Things devices and devices that use 5G mobile networks and whether sufficient spectrum is available as of the date of such report to meet such demand; and (2) a determination by the Commission of— (A) whether any growth is anticipated in the use of Internet of Things devices or devices that use 5G mobile networks; and (B) if such growth is anticipated, the amount of spectrum needed to meet the future demand created by such growth. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (2) Internet of Things device The term Internet of Things device means a device that uses a network to communicate and share data with other devices.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) In this section— (1) the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38; and (2) the term veterans’ benefits means any benefit provided by Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Deutch (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) In this section— (1) the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38; and (2) the term veterans’ benefits means any benefit provided by Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 983 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) In this section— (1) the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38; and (2) the term veterans’ benefits means any benefit provided by Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Gibbs (for himself, Mr. Cloud , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Harris , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Young , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. LaTurner , Ms. Mace , Mr. Pfluger , and Ms. Herrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects administered by the Secretary of the Army, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021 . 2. Protecting Americans from violent crime (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Second Amendment to the Constitution provides that the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed . (2) Section 327.13 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, provides that, except in special circumstances, possession of loaded firearms, ammunition, loaded projectile firing devices, bows and arrows, crossbows, or other weapons is prohibited at water resources development projects administered by the Secretary of the Army. (3) The regulations described in paragraph (2) prevent individuals complying with Federal and State laws from exercising the Second Amendment rights of the individuals while at such water resources development projects. (4) The Federal laws should make it clear that the Second Amendment rights of an individual at a water resources development project should not be infringed. (b) Protecting the right of individuals To bear arms at water resources development projects The Secretary of the Army shall not promulgate or enforce any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm, including an assembled, functional, or loaded firearm, at a water resources development project covered under section 327.0 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), if— (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm; and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the State in which the water resources development project is located.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Golden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain online platforms which display political advertisements to display with the advertisement a notice identifying the sponsor of the advertisement and to ensure that the notice will continue to be presented in the advertisement if a viewer of the advertisement shares the advertisement with others on that platform.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act . 2. Requiring online platforms to display notices identifying sponsors of political advertisements and to ensure notices continue to be present when advertisements are shared (a) Requirement Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Ensuring display and sharing of sponsor identification in online political advertisements (1) Requirement An online platform displaying a qualified political advertisement shall— (A) display with the advertisement a visible notice identifying the sponsor of the advertisement (or, if it is not practical for the platform to display such a notice, a notice that the advertisement is sponsored by a person other than the platform); and (B) ensure that the notice will continue to be displayed if a viewer of the advertisement shares the advertisement with others on that platform. (2) Definitions (A) Online platform For purposes of this subsection, the term online platform means any public-facing website, web application, or digital application (including a social network, ad network, or search engine) which— (i) sells qualified political advertisements; and (ii) has 50,000,000 or more unique monthly United States visitors or users for a majority of months during the preceding 12 months. (B) Qualified political advertisement For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified political advertisement means any advertisement (including search engine marketing, display advertisements, video advertisements, native advertisements, and sponsorships) that— (i) is made by or on behalf of a candidate; or (ii) communicates a message relating to any political matter of national importance, including— (I) a candidate; (II) any election to Federal office; or (III) a national legislative issue of public importance. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to advertisements displayed on or after the 120-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gosar , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Perry , and Mr. Brooks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from rescinding, revising, or suspending the final rule, entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Safety Net Integrity Act of 2021 . 2. Requiring implementation of final rule Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not take any action to rescind, revise, or suspend the final rule, entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds (85 Fed. Reg. 41292, August 14, 2019).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mrs. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Perry , Mr. Cawthorn , and Mr. Massie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To remove Federal funding from enforcing gun control.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment Preservation Act . 2. Appropriations limitations None of the funds made available in any appropriations Act for fiscal year 2021 shall be used to— (1) enforce any measure, law, regulation, or guidance issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives after November 1, 2020; or (2) enforce, implement, or advance any measure, law, regulation, or guidance relating to the lawful use, purchase, sale, possession, or transportation of firearms by any citizen of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Mr. Meuser ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.

1. Reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out activities to reduce child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Kind (for himself and Mr. Kildee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infection Control Training and Support Act of 2021 . 2. Providing for infection control support to skilled nursing facilities through contracts with quality improvement organizations Section 1862(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(g) ) is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting (1) The Secretary ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In addition to any amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary, out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available until expended, for purposes of carrying out infection control support (as determined appropriate by the Secretary) through the development and dissemination of protocols relating to the prevention or mitigation of COVID–19 in skilled nursing facilities (as defined in section 1819(a)). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Community Mental Health Service Block Grant to authorize a set-aside for crisis care services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act or the CRISIS Act . 2. Set-aside for evidence-based crisis care services Section 1920 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–9 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking $532,571,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 and inserting $532,571,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021, and $758,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2023 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Crisis care (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), a State shall expend at least 5 percent of the amount the State receives pursuant to section 1911 for each fiscal year to support evidenced-based programs that address the crisis care needs of individuals with serious mental disorders, and children with serious mental and emotional disturbances. (2) Core elements At the discretion of the single State agency responsible for the administration of the program of the State under a grant under section 1911, funds expended pursuant to paragraph (1) may be used to fund some or all of the core crisis care service components, delivered according to evidence-based principles, including the following: (A) Crisis call centers. (B) 24/7 mobile crisis services. (C) Crisis stabilization programs offering acute care or subacute care in a hospital or appropriately licensed facility, as determined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, with referrals to inpatient or outpatient care. (3) State flexibility In lieu of expending 5 percent of the amount the State receives pursuant to section 1911 for a fiscal year to support evidence-based programs as required by paragraph (1), a State may elect to expend not less than 10 percent of such amount to support such programs by the end of two consecutive fiscal years. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 . 2. Debarment of certain registrants Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) The Attorney General may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period as the Attorney General may determine, any person from being registered under this title to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical, if the Attorney General finds that— (1) such person meets or has met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of registration under subsection (a); and (2) such person has a history of prior suspensions or revocations of registration. . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Sunday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-one H. R. 1002 AN ACT To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 . 2. Debarment of certain registrants Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) The Attorney General may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period as the Attorney General may determine, any person from being registered under this title to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical, if the Attorney General finds that— (1) such person meets or has met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of registration under subsection (a); and (2) such person has a history of prior suspensions or revocations of registration. . 3. 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.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 . 2. Debarment of certain registrants Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) The Attorney General may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period as the Attorney General may determine, any person from being registered under this title to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical, if the Attorney General finds that— (1) such person meets or has met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of registration under subsection (a); and (2) such person is unfit to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical. .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1002 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 19, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 . 2. Debarment of certain registrants Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) The Attorney General may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period as the Attorney General may determine, any person from being registered under this title to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical, if the Attorney General finds that— (1) such person meets or has met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of registration under subsection (a); and (2) such person has a history of prior suspensions or revocations of registration. . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Levin of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 support the provision of library services and technology to meet the needs stemming from the coronavirus.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Library Stabilization Fund Act . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to enable libraries to keep individuals and communities safe, connected, and participating in, and contributing to, our economic recovery; and (2) to ensure libraries can continue to support the continuity of learning, combat learning loss, and offer early literacy, distance learning, adult education, job seeking and skills training, health information, and telehealth services. 3. Funds for library services and technology (a) In General There is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available until expended, to carry out the Library Services and Technology Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9121 et seq.), as authorized under subtitle B of the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9121 et seq.), including for administrative costs authorized under section 210C of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9111 ), except that— (1) section 221(b)(3)(A) of the Library Service and Technology Act shall be applied by substituting $2,000,000 for $680,000 and by substituting $200,000 for $60,000 ; and (2) section 221(b)(3)(C) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 223 of such Act shall not apply to funds provided under this section. (b) Uses of funds As authorized under the Library Services and Technology Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9121 et seq.), funds provided under this section may be used for activities such as— (1) maintaining and enhancing library operations and services; (2) offering greater access to technology through libraries, including through expanding digital networks and connectivity, purchasing and lending hotspots and other technology, and purchasing and making available digital content, resources, and services; and (3) ensuring training and technical support for libraries, including to assist with the safe handling of materials and the implementation, use, provision, and retention of technology and services. (c) Emergency designation (1) In general The amounts provided by section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) ). (2) Designation in senate In the Senate, this section is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2021 . 2. Prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance (a) Prohibitions Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) (i) It shall be unlawful for a person to purchase a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the purchaser presents to the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (ii) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell a firearm unless, at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (iii) It shall be unlawful for a person who owns a firearm purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection not to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the purchase or sale of a firearm for the use of the United States or any department or agency of the United States, or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision of a State. (2) In paragraph (1), the term qualified liability insurance policy means, with respect to the purchaser of a firearm, a policy that— (A) provides liability insurance covering the purchaser specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser; and (B) is issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to provide the coverage by the State insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the purchaser resides. . (b) Penalty Section 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than $10,000. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require records of the national instant criminal background check system to be retained for at least 90 days.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NICS Review Act of 2021 . 2. Requirement that NICS records be retained for at least 90 days Section 511 of division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 note; Public Law 112–55 ; 125 Stat. 632) is amended by striking no more than 24 hours and inserting no fewer than 90 days .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Green of Texas , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Case , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Porter , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Kilmer , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Pressley , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Eshoo , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Sires , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Carson , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Newman , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Torres of New York , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Evans , and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To require all Federal agencies to translate COVID–19 materials into multiple languages, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Language Access Act . 2. Translation of materials (a) In general Each Federal agency that receives Federal assistance related to the COVID–19 pandemic shall translate any English language written material prepared for the general public relating to such pandemic, including COVID–19 vaccine distribution and education, into the languages described in subsection (b) not later than 7 days after any such material is made available in English. (b) Languages covered The material described in subsection (a) shall be translated, at a minimum, into Spanish, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Haitian Creole, French, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, Greek, Polish, Thai, and Portuguese. (c) Definition of COVID–19 pandemic In this section, the term COVID–19 pandemic means the public health emergency declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act on January 31, 2020, entitled Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists Nationwide as the Result of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Mooney (for himself, Mr. Burchett , Mr. Budd , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Guest , Mr. Cloud , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Norman , Mr. Banks , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Allen , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Carl , Mr. Mann , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Steube , Mr. Rose , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Long , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Roy , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Babin , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Harris , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Fulcher , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Latta , Mr. Massie , Mr. Loudermilk , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Cheney , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Armstrong , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Womack , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Perry , Mr. Baird , Mr. Keller , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Life at Conception Act . 2. Right to life To implement equal protection for the right to life of each born and preborn human person, and pursuant to the duty and authority of the Congress, including Congress’ power under article I, section 8, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress’ power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Congress hereby declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. However, nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Human person; human being The terms human person and human being include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being. (2) State The term State used in the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States and other applicable provisions of the Constitution includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each other territory or possession of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act . 2. Receipt of firearm or ammunition by spouse of member of the Armed Forces at a duty station of the member outside the United States Section 925(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or to the spouse of such a member before or to ; (2) by striking members, and inserting members and spouses, ; (3) by striking members or and inserting members, spouses, or ; and (4) by striking member or and inserting member, spouse, or . 3. Residency of spouses of members of the Armed Forces to be determined on the same basis as the residency of such members for purposes of Federal firearms laws Section 921(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) For purposes of this chapter, a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or a spouse of such a member, is a resident of— (1) the State in which the member or spouse maintains legal residence; (2) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and (3) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 6-month period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act . 2. Pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (a) Establishment The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement a pilot program to furnish HBOT to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder through a health care provider described in section 1703(c)(5) of title 38, United States Code. (b) Locations The Secretary shall select three Veterans Integrated Service Networks in which to operate the pilot program. (c) Funding (1) There is in the general fund of the Treasury a fund to be known as the VA HBOT Fund (in this Act referred to as the Fund ). (2) The sole source of monies for the Fund shall be donations received by the Secretary for express purposes of the Fund. (3) Amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation to pay for HBOT under subsection (a). (4) The Fund shall terminate on the termination date under subsection (d). (d) Termination The pilot program shall terminate on the day that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) HBOT defined In this Act, the term HBOT means hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a medical device— (1) approved by the Food and Drug Administration; or (2) issued an investigational device exemption by the Food and Drug Administration.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mrs. Napolitano (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Titus , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Takano , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Vela , and Ms. Chu ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act . 2. Competitive grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects (a) Competitive grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102–575 ; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: (2) Priority When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: (A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. (B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. (C) Projects that are regional in nature. (D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. (E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102–575 ; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025 ; and (2) by striking if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name, . (c) Duration Section 4013 of the WIIN Act ( 43 U.S.C. 390b(2) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) section 4009(c). . (d) Limitation on funding Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act ( 43 U.S.C. 390h–13(d) ) is amended by striking $20,000,000 (October 1996 prices) and inserting $30,000,000 (January 2019 prices) .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2021 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There is a significant connection between animal cruelty and violence against humans, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, homicide, gang activity, drug trafficking, and other crimes. (2) Animal fighting activity may increase the spread of diseases transmitted between animals and people. (3) A number of Federal laws have been enacted to address cruelty to animals. (4) Recognizing the connection between animal cruelty and serious crimes the Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks animal cruelty crimes. (5) There is bipartisan and widespread public support for addressing animal cruelty. (6) There is a government interest in ensuring laws are robustly enforced for the betterment and protection of society. (7) The lack of a dedicated animal crimes enforcement unit within the Department of Justice has resulted in unacceptable delays in prosecutions, and an overall lack of prosecution, of animal crimes. (8) Dedicated staff and resources at the Department of Justice will facilitate successful enforcement of animal cruelty laws, which often have unique investigative elements, by providing specialized knowledge and focus, and streamlining the handling of these offenses. 3. Animal Cruelty Crimes Section of the Department of Justice (a) Establishment There is established an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section is to enforce Federal laws prohibiting animal cruelty under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice and to vigorously pursue investigations and prosecutions under such laws. (c) Coordination The Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall coordinate with the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies, as appropriate. (d) Report On the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Animal Cruelty Crimes Section shall submit to Congress a report on, for the previous year— (1) the number of charges that were filed for violations of laws described in subsection (b), disaggregated by the law alleged to have been violated, the State in which the violation was alleged to have occurred, and the number of convictions; and (2) the number of investigations of violations of laws described in subsection (b) for which charges were not filed.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act . 2. Prohibiting use of funds for permanent fencing around United States Capitol No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around— (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2021 Mr. Panetta (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) 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 differential wage payment credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2021 . 2. Expansion of employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services (a) Increase in differential wage payment credit Section 45P(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 50 percent . (b) Adjustment for inflation Section 45P(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Adjustment for inflation In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the $20,000 amount in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting calendar year 2020 for calendar year 1996 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If the amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after December 31, 2020.