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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 867 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Morelle , and Mr. Castro of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To reauthorize the high-speed rail corridor development program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2021 . 2. High-speed rail corridor development (a) Competitive Grant Selection and Criteria for Grants Section 26106(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2)(C)(i)(IV) and inserting the following: (IV) environmental benefits, including projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient or electrified next generation, and cost-effective passenger rail equipment; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Priority In awarding grants under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application that provides for a greater non-Federal share of the cost of a project relative to other applications. . (b) Set-Aside for projects with certain non-Federal share Section 26106(f) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Federal share and inserting the following: (1) In general The Federal share ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Set-aside In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall set aside for each fiscal year 50 percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for projects with a Federal share that does not exceed 50 percent of the project net capital cost. . (c) Authorization of Appropriations Section 26106(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (h) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section— (1) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (4) $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Ms. Dean introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to institutions of higher education to develop programs and materials to educate students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options for such disorder, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Education for New Dispositions on Stigma Act or END Stigma Act . 2. Grant program to educate students on substance use disorder treatment options Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 553. Grant program to educate students on substance use disorder treatment options (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education to develop programs and materials to— (1) educate students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options for such disorder; (2) reduce stigmas with respect to substance use disorders; and (3) refer students to substance use disorder treatment providers and facilities. (b) Grant number An institution of higher education may not receive more than 1 grant under this section. (c) Grant period The period of a grant under this section shall be 3 years. (d) Grant amount The amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed $100,000. (e) Institution of higher education defined In this section, the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mrs. Fletcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expand Medicaid Now Act . 2. Temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking and (ff) and inserting (ff), and (hh) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (hh) Temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for all newly eligible mandatory individuals (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. (2) Exception In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). (3) Special application rules Any increase described in paragraph (1)— (A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; (B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and (C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. (4) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term qualifying State means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 872 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Fulcher (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Norman , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Posey , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Roy , and Mr. Brooks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To end the practice of including more than one subject in a single bill by requiring that each bill enacted by Congress be limited to only one subject, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the One Subject at a Time Act . 2. One subject at a time (a) One subject Each bill or joint resolution shall embrace no more than one subject. (b) Subject in title The subject of a bill or joint resolution shall be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title. (c) Appropriation bills An appropriations bill shall not contain any general legislation or change of existing law provision, the subject of which is not germane to the subject matter of each such appropriations bill provided however, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit any provision imposing limitations upon the expenditure of funds so appropriated. 3. Enforcement (a) Multiple subjects in title If the title of an Act or joint resolution addresses two or more unrelated subjects, then the entire Act or joint resolution is void. (b) Provisions not expressed in title If the title of an Act or joint resolution addresses a single subject, but the Act contains one or more provisions concerning a subject that is not clearly and descriptively expressed in its title, then only such provision or provisions concerning the subject not clearly and descriptively expressed in the title shall be void. (c) Appropriation provisions outside subcommittee jurisdiction If an Act appropriating funds contains a provision outside of the jurisdiction of the relevant subcommittee of the Committees on Appropriations of the House and of the Senate, and therefore outside the subject of the bill, then such provision shall be void. (d) Provisions of appropriation bills not germane to subject matter If an Act appropriating funds contains general legislation or change of existing law provision not germane to the subject matter of such bill, then each and every such provision shall be void. (e) Commencement of an action Any person aggrieved by the enforcement of, or attempt or threat of enforcement of, an Act passed without having complied with section 2 or this section, or any Member of Congress aggrieved by the failure of the House of Congress which that individual is a member to comply with any requirement of those sections, shall, regardless of the amount in controversy, have a cause of action under sections 2201 and 2202 of title 28, United States Code, against the United States to seek appropriate relief, including an injunction against the enforcement of any law, the passage of which did not conform to section 2 or this section. (f) State of review In any judicial action brought pursuant to subsection (e), the standard of review shall be de novo.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 873 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Gibbs (for himself and Mr. Duncan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring American Voters Act of 2021 . 2. Prohibiting registration to vote of individuals who fail to provide proof of United States citizenship (a) In General Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsection: (j) Prohibiting registration of individuals not providing proof of United States citizenship (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State may not register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States, which shall consist of any of the following (or a photocopy thereof): (A) A certified birth certificate issued by a State or unit of local government in a State. (B) A valid United States passport. (C) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Secretary of State. (D) A Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (2) Applicability Paragraph (1) applies with respect to an individual who applies to register to vote under section 5, 6, or 7 (including an individual who submits the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 9), or who applies under any other method of voter registration available in the State. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 874 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Gohmert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (commonly referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abandoning Online Censorship Act or the AOC Act . 2. Repeal of section 230 Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 230(c) ) is repealed.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio (for himself, Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers regarding the Coordinated Entry program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs sharing of information related to Department of Housing and Urban Development Coordinated Entry program (a) In general The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) provide to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers. (b) Information described The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, homelessness service providers, and other local partners (including local Department of Housing and Urban Development offices or public housing agencies) on activities under the Coordinated Entry program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. 3. Department of Veterans Affairs communication with employees responsible for homelessness assistance programs The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding— (1) the measurement of performance by the Homeless Program Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Allen , Mr. Babin , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Budd , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Long , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Norman , Mr. Rose , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Baird , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Harris , Mr. Steube , and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sanctity of Human Life Act . 2. Declaration In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress’ power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, 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— (1) the Congress declares that— (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization The term fertilization means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning The term cloning means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being The terms human and human being include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 880 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Ms. Plaskett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Safety Act of 2021 . 2. Removal of exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (E) and redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 881 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Mr. Raskin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Underwood , Ms. Speier , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Plaskett , and Mr. Swalwell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.

1. Report on effects of gun violence on public health Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service shall submit to Congress a report on the effects on public health of gun violence in the United States during the relevant period, and the status of actions taken to address such effects.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 882 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Norton , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Ms. Plaskett ) 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 prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act . 2. Firearm prohibitions applicable with respect to certain high-risk individuals (a) Sales or other dispositions Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (10) in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) has not attained 25 years of age, and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) has been convicted in any court of stalking. . (b) Possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt Section 922(g) of such title is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who, in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court of a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); (11) who has not attained 25 years of age and has been adjudicated by any court as having committed an offense that would have been a crime of violence (as defined in section 16) if committed by an adult; (12) who, in any period of 3 consecutive years in the most recent 10-year period, has been convicted in any court, on 2 separate occasions, of an offense that has, as an element, the possession or distribution of, or the intent to possess or distribute, alcohol or a controlled substance (as so defined); or (13) who has been convicted in any court of stalking, .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself, Mr. Mooney , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Huizenga , and Mr. Griffith ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to create a pilot program concerning drugged driving prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinforcing Impaired Driving Education Act of 2021 or the RIDE Act of 2021 . 2. Pilot program on drugged driving prevention Section 403 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Drugged driving prevention pilot program (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shall establish a pilot program to create, and study the effects of, a public marketing campaign to raise awareness on driving while under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications. (2) Consultation In implementing the pilot program, the Secretary may consult with pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations. (3) Locations The Secretary shall implement the pilot program in States or territories that are most affected by the opioid epidemic. (4) Sunset The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date on which the pilot program is established. (5) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study of the effects of the public marketing campaign. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Brooks , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Burchett , and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that an appeal of an order granting a nationwide injunction issued by a district court of the United States shall lie to the Supreme Court.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Shopping Deterrence Act . 2. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction (a) In General Chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction (a) In general In the case that a district court of the United States grants a nationwide injunction, the appeal from the order granting such injunction shall lie to the Supreme Court. (b) Definition In this section, the term nationwide injunction means an order issued by a Federal court that purports to restrain the enforcement of a Federal statute, regulation, order, or similar authority against a non-party, unless the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2285 the following: 2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 894 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Rosendale (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Harris , Mr. Roy , Mr. Norman , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Perry , and Mr. Steube ) 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 deny the tax exempt status for bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Denial of tax exempt status for bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Bond issued by sanctuary jurisdiction Any bond that is issued by a sanctuary jurisdiction. . (b) Sanctuary jurisdiction defined Section 103(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Sanctuary jurisdiction The term sanctuary jurisdiction means a State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (A) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual, or (B) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act to any obligation issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Rouzer (for himself and Mr. Vela ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To provide for assistance to rural water, wastewater, and waste disposal systems affected by the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021 . 2. Emergency assistance for rural water systems (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a rural water, wastewater, or waste disposal facility with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water, wastewater, or waste disposal program under section 306(a), 306A, 306C, or 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) , 1926a, 1926c, 1926d). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Emergency assistance The Secretary may— (1) provide a grant, a zero percent interest loan, or a 1 percent interest loan to, forgive principal or interest or modify any term or condition of an outstanding loan made to, or refinance part or all of any other loan (if the purpose of the loan is an eligible purpose under section 306(a)(1) or 306C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(1) , 1926c)) made to, an eligible entity; or (2) reduce or eliminate any fee that is or would otherwise be required to be paid under section 306(a)(1) of that Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(1) ) with respect to a loan guarantee provided to an eligible entity, on the condition that the eligible entity receives the benefit resulting from the reduction or elimination of the fee. (c) Level of assistance The Secretary may provide assistance to an eligible entity under subsection (b) as the Secretary determines is necessary— (1) to ensure that the eligible entity has the necessary resources to maintain public health, safety, or order; (2) to address financial hardships of the eligible entity due to the COVID–19 public health emergency; or (3) to promote the financial stability of the eligible entity. (d) Use of assistance An eligible entity to which assistance is provided under subsection (b) may use the assistance— (1) for any purpose for which the eligible entity is eligible for assistance under the relevant provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(1); or (2) for any direct operational expenses of incurred by the eligible entity, as determined by the Secretary. (e) Appropriation (1) In general Out of any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 to carry out this section. (2) Reservation for administrative expenses The Secretary shall reserve 3 percent of the amount appropriated by paragraph (1) for administrative expenses incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this section. (3) Availability The amount appropriated by paragraph (1) shall remain available through December 31, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act . 2. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as Lands to be Taken into Trust on the map entitled Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust and dated November 17, 2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ).

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 897 AN ACT To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act . 2. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as Lands to be Taken into Trust on the map entitled Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust and dated November 17, 2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act . 2. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, numbered 16, 21, 27, and 29 and generally depicted as BLM Exchange Lands (2,560 Acres) on the map titled ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE is hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 897 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs AN ACT To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act . 2. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as Lands to be Taken into Trust on the map entitled Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust and dated November 17, 2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ).

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 138 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 897 [Report No. 117–194] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 1, 2021 Additional sponsors: Mr. Calvert , Mr. Young , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Aguilar , and Mr. Gallego December 1, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act . 2. Lands to be taken into trust (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, numbered 16, 21, 27, and 29 and generally depicted as BLM Exchange Lands (2,560 Acres) on the map titled ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE is hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands part of reservation Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ).

December 1, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Norman , Mr. Roy , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Burchett , and Mrs. Boebert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To terminate the Department of Education.

1. Termination of the Department of Education The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 901 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Steil introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the issuance of licenses or other waivers from sanctions imposed pursuant to certain authorities relating to the conduct of Iran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act . 2. Prohibition on licenses and waivers (a) In General No license or waiver may be granted with respect to any transaction with any foreign person described in subsection (b) unless the President certifies to the following committees that the foreign persons have ceased their involvement in terrorism: (1) The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (2) The Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (b) Sanctioned persons The foreign persons described in this subsection are all Iranian individuals and entities included, as of January 20, 2021, on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (66 Fed. Reg. 49079; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). (c) Rule of construction The prohibition under subsection (a) may not be construed to restrict or modify any general license issued by the Office of Foreign Asset Control relating to transactions with persons described in subsection (b), as in effect on January 20, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 902 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Mr. Stivers (for himself and Miss Rice of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021 or the DEBT Act of 2021 . 2. Exclusion for employer payment of qualified education loans (a) In general Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and . (b) Denial of double benefit Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. 3. Increase in maximum amount excludable under educational assistance programs (a) In general The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,250 both places it appears and inserting $10,000 . (b) Conforming amendment The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking $5,250 maximum and inserting Maximum . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. 4. Modification of deduction for interest on education loans (a) Increased maximum deduction Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $2,500 and inserting $5,000 . (b) Increased income limitation Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking $15,000 ($30,000 and inserting $85,000 ($115,000 . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
V 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2021 Ms. Schakowsky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Mariana Ndudzi.

1. Permanent resident status for Mariana Ndudzi (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mariana Ndudzi shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Mariana Ndudzi enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of an immigrant visa or the applications for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Mariana Ndudzi, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Mariana Ndudzi shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 906 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2021 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID–19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on requiring COVID–19 testing to fly The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID–19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 908 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2021 Ms. Blunt Rochester (for herself, Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Rush , Mr. Butterfield , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Marketing and Outreach Restoration to Empower Health Education Act of 2021 or the MORE Health Education Act . 2. Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities Section 1321(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18041(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Outreach and educational activities (A) In general In the case of an Exchange established or operated by the Secretary within a State pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out outreach and educational activities for purposes of informing potential enrollees in qualified health plans offered through the Exchange of the availability of coverage under such plans and financial assistance for coverage under such plans. Such outreach and educational activities shall be provided in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of the populations being served by the Exchange (including hard-to-reach populations, such as racial and sexual minorities, limited English proficient populations, and young adults). (B) Limitation on use of funds No funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be used for expenditures for promoting non-ACA compliant health insurance coverage. (C) Non-ACA compliant health insurance coverage For purposes of this subparagraph (B): (i) The term non-ACA compliant health insurance coverage means health insurance coverage, or a group health plan, that is not a qualified health plan. (ii) Such term includes the following: (I) An association health plan. (II) Short-term limited duration insurance. (D) Funding Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year, $100,000,000 to carry out this paragraph. Funds appropriated under this subparagraph shall remain available until expended. .