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Public Law 117–34: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the “Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building”. Public Law 34 Public Law 117–34 135 Stat. 1 2021-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-08-13 117 public

135 STAT. 1 Public Law 117–34 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, as the “Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building”. Aug. 6, 2021 [ H.R. 264 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOSEPH HAYNE RAINEY MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Charlotte Street in Georgetown, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph Hayne Rainey Memorial Post Office Building”. Approved August 6, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 264 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Feb. 23, considered and passed House. July 27, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–35: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, as the “Jim Ramstad Post Office”. Public Law 35 Public Law 117–35 135 Stat. 327 2021-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-08-13 117 public

135 STAT. 327 Public Law 117–35 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, as the “Jim Ramstad Post Office”. Aug. 6, 2021 [ H.R. 772 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JIM RAMSTAD POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the “Jim Ramstad Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Jim Ramstad Post Office”. Approved August 6, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 772 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Feb. 23, considered and passed House. July 27, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–36: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes. Public Law 36 Public Law 117–36 135 Stat. 328 2021-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-08-13 117 public

135 STAT. 328 Public Law 117–36 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes. Aug. 6, 2021 [ H.R. 1002 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021. 21 USC 801 note . SECTION 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 ”. SEC. 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.” . SEC. 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. Approved August 6, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1002 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Apr. 14, 15, considered and passed House. July 27, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–39: To amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to provide authority for increased payments for temporary assistance to United States citizens returned from foreign countries, and for other purposes. Public Law 39 Public Law 117–39 135 Stat. 336 2021-08-31 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-09-08 117 public

135 STAT. 336 Public Law 117–39 117th Congress

An Act To amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to provide authority for increased payments for temporary assistance to United States citizens returned from foreign countries, and for other purposes. Aug. 31, 2021 [ H.R. 5085 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act. 42 USC 1305 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act ”. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AGGREGATE PAYMENTS. (a) In General .— Section 1113(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1313(d) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal year 2020, the total amount of such assistance provided during such fiscal year shall not exceed $10,000,000 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the total amount of such assistance provided during each such fiscal year shall not exceed $10,000,000 ”. (b) Emergency Designation .— (1) In general .— The amounts provided by the amendment made by this 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 and the amendment made by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. Approved August 31, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5085 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Aug. 24, considered and passed House. Aug. 31, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–41: To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes. Public Law 41 Public Law 117–41 135 Stat. 341 2021-09-24 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-10-08 117 public

135 STAT. 341 Public Law 117–41 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes. Sept. 24, 2021 [ S. 325 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN REPORT.   Section 3(f) of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act ( Public Law 114–244 ; 130 Stat. 987 ) is amended , in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “ 3 years ” and inserting “ 5 years ”. Approved September 24, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 325 ( H.R. 438 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–103 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ) accompanying H.R. 438 . SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–12 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 26, considered and passed Senate. July 26, Aug. 23, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–42: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Public Law 42 Public Law 117–42 135 Stat. 342 2021-09-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-10-08 117 public

135 STAT. 342 Public Law 117–42 117th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sept. 30, 2021 [ H.R. 5293 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021 ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS.    Section 1712C of title 38, United States Code , is amended by striking subsection (j). SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF PAYMENTS AND ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARY TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS RECEIVING CARE FROM VET CENTERS.   Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 126 Stat. 1169 ), as most recently amended by section 5109 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( Public Law 116–159 ; 134 Stat. 749 ), is further amended by striking “ September 30, 2021 ” and inserting “ September 30, 2022 ”. SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM ON ACCEPTANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF DONATED FACILITIES AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS.   Section 2(i) of the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–294 ; 38 U.S.C. 8103 note ) is amended by striking “ the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act ” and inserting “ December 16, 2026 ”. SEC. 5. 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 135 STAT. 343 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved September 30, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5293 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Sept. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–50: To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Public Law 50 Public Law 117–50 135 Stat. 407 2021-10-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-10-20 117 public

135 STAT. 407 Public Law 117–50 117th Congress

An Act To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Oct. 14, 2021 [ S. 1301 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 31 USC 3101 note . INCREASE OF PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT.   The limitation under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code , as most recently increased by section 301 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 ( 31 U.S.C. 3101 note ), is increased by $480,000,000,000. Approved October 14, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1301 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): July 30, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 29, considered and passed House, amended. Sept. 30, Oct. 4, 7, Senate considered and concurred in House amendment with an amendment. Oct. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 716.

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Public Law 117–51: To amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking. Public Law 51 Public Law 117–51 135 Stat. 408 2021-10-19 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-11-09 117 public

135 STAT. 408 Public Law 117–51 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines relating to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking. Oct. 19, 2021 [ H.R. 4981 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR COMMISSION ON COMBATING SYNTHETIC OPIOID TRAFFICKING.   Section 7221(f)(2) of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act ( 133 Stat. 2273 ) is amended by striking “ 270 days ” and inserting “ 390 days ”. Approved October 19, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4981 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–55: To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission prohibits authorization of radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk. Public Law 55 Public Law 117–55 135 Stat. 423 2021-11-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-11-19 117 public

135 STAT. 423 Public Law 117–55 117th Congress

An Act To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission prohibits authorization of radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk. Nov. 11, 2021 [ H.R. 3919 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Secure Equipment Act of 2021. 47 USC 1601 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Secure Equipment Act of 2021 ”. SEC. 2. UPDATES TO EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCESS OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. (a) Rulemaking .— (1) Deadline. In general .— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall adopt rules in the proceeding initiated in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the matter of Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program (ET Docket No. 21–232; FCC 21–73; adopted June 17, 2021), in accordance with paragraph (2), to update the equipment authorization procedures of the Commission. (2) Updates required .— In the rules adopted under paragraph (1), the Commission shall clarify that the Commission will no longer review or approve any application for equipment authorization for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services published by the Commission under section 2(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1601(a) ). (3) Applicability .— (A) In general .— In the rules adopted under paragraph (1), the Commission may not provide for review or revocation of any equipment authorization granted before the date on which such rules are adopted on the basis of the equipment being on the list described in paragraph (2). (B) Rule of construction .— Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the Commission, other than in the rules adopted under paragraph (1), from— (i) examining the necessity of review or revocation of any equipment authorization on the basis of the equipment being on the list described in paragraph (2); or (ii) adopting rules providing for any such review or revocation. 135 STAT. 424 (b) Definition .— In this section, the term “ Commission ” means the Federal Communications Commission. Approved November 11, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3919 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–148 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 19, 20, considered and passed House. Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–62: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make all fact sheets of the Department of Veterans Affairs available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and other commonly spoken languages, and for other purposes. Public Law 62 Public Law 117–62 135 Stat. 1482 2021-11-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-12-01 117 public

135 STAT. 1482 Public Law 117–62 117th Congress

An Act To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make all fact sheets of the Department of Veterans Affairs available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and other commonly spoken languages, and for other purposes. Nov. 22, 2021 [ H.R. 2093 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans and Family Information Act. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans and Family Information Act ”. SEC. 2. 38 USC 6303 note . FACT SHEETS. (a) Languages .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available versions of all fact sheets of the Department of Veterans Affairs in— (1) English; (2) Spanish; (3) Tagalog; and (4) each of the 10 most commonly spoken languages, other than English, in the United States that are not otherwise covered by paragraphs (2) and (3). (b) Website .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain a publicly available website of the Department of Veterans Affairs that contains links to all fact sheets of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration, and of the National Cemetery Administration. The website shall be accessible by a clearly labeled hyperlink on the homepage of the Department. (c) Report .— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit a report to Congress regarding fact sheets described in subsection (a) and details of the Language Access Plan of the Department of Veteran Affairs. The report shall include the following: (1) Determination. What the Secretary determines constitutes a fact sheet of the Department for purposes of this Act. (2) How such fact sheets are utilized and distributed other than on and through the website of the Department. (3) How such Language Access Plan is communicated to veterans, family members of veterans, and caregivers. (4) The roles and responsibilities of patient advocates in the coordination of care for veterans with limited English proficiency, family members of such veterans, and caregivers. 135 STAT. 1483 (5) Other demographic information that the Secretary determines appropriate regarding veterans with limited English proficiency. Approved November 22, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2093 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Nov. 2, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–65: To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes. Public Law 65 Public Law 117–65 135 Stat. 1488 2021-11-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-12-01 117 public

135 STAT. 1488 Public Law 117–65 117th Congress

An Act To authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes. Nov. 23, 2021 [ S. 108 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED TO VALIDATE CERTAIN LAND TRANSACTIONS OF THE SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA. (a) In General .— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without further approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of the interest of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. (b) Trust Land Not Affected .— Nothing in this section— (1) authorizes the Seminole Tribe of Florida to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; or (2) affects the operation of any law governing leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Approved November 23, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 108 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–10 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): May 26, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 1, 2, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–66: To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Public Law 66 Public Law 117–66 135 Stat. 1489 2021-11-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-12-14 117 public

135 STAT. 1489 Public Law 117–66 117th Congress

An Act To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Nov. 30, 2021 [ S. 1031 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE STUDY ON DISPARITIES ASSOCIATED WITH RACE AND ETHNICITY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN BENEFITS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Study Required .— The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study— (1) Assessment. to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to— (A) compensation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (B) Determination. Evaluation. disability ratings determined by the Secretary, with specific consideration of disability evaluations based on pain; and (C) the rejection of fully developed claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) Recommenda- tions. to develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on the disparities described in paragraph (1). (b) Deadline. Initial Briefing .— Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief Congress on the initial results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Final Report .— Not later than 240 days after the date on which the briefing required by subsection (b) is conducted, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a final report setting 135 STAT. 1490 forth the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including the recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. Approved November 30, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1031 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

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Public Law 117–68: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. Public Law 68 Public Law 117–68 135 Stat. 1493 2021-11-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-12-08 117 public

135 STAT. 1493 Public Law 117–68 117th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. Nov. 30, 2021 [ S. 1095 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 ”. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN-STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS’ AND DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General .— Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code , is amended — (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “ or 33 ” and inserting “ 33, or 35 ”; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title.” ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking “ and 33 ” and inserting “ 33, and 35 ”. (b) Conforming Amendments .— Section 3679(e) of such title is amended — (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “ or 33 ” and inserting “ , 33, or 35 ”; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “ or 33 ” and inserting “ 33, or 35 ”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “ or 33 ” and inserting “ 33, or 35 ”. 135 STAT. 1494 (c) Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note . Effective Date .— The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1095 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

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Public Law 117–73: Joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. Public Law 73 Public Law 117–73 135 Stat. 1514 2021-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2021-12-21 117 public

135 STAT. 1514 Public Law 117–73 117th Congress

Joint Resolution Joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. Dec. 16, 2021 [ S.J. Res. 33 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 31 USC 3101 note . That the limitation under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code , as most recently increased by Public Law 117–50 ( 31 U.S.C. 3101 note ), is increased by $2,500,000,000,000. Approved December 16, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 33 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate and House.

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Public Law 117–74: To redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as the “Odell Horton Federal Building”. Public Law 74 Public Law 117–74 135 Stat. 1515 2021-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-01-04 117 public

135 STAT. 1515 Public Law 117–74 117th Congress

An Act To redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as the “Odell Horton Federal Building”. Dec. 21, 2021 [ H.R. 390 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION.   The Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, commonly known as the “Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building”, shall be known and designated as the “Odell Horton Federal Building”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Odell Horton Federal Building”. Approved December 21, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 390 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–157 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Nov. 3, 4, considered and passed House. Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–75: To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the “Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law 75 Public Law 117–75 135 Stat. 1516 2021-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-01-04 117 public

135 STAT. 1516 Public Law 117–75 117th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the “Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Dec. 21, 2021 [ H.R. 4660 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, shall be known and designated as the “Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal building and United States Courthouse”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal Building and United States Courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Approved December 21, 2021.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4660 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–161 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Nov. 3, 4, considered and passed House. Dec. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–83: To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID–19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. Public Law 83 Public Law 117–83 136 Stat. 6 2022-01-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-01-26 117 public

136 STAT. 6 Public Law 117–83 117th Congress

An Act To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID–19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. Jan. 21, 2022 [ S. 2959 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act ”. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM.   Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID–19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7702(j) , 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7702 , 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7705 ) for fiscal year 2023— (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act— (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act— (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or 136 STAT. 7 (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2959 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–87: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office”. Public Law 87 Public Law 117–87 136 Stat. 19 2022-02-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-02-28 117 public

136 STAT. 19 Public Law 117–87 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office”. Feb. 22, 2022 [ S. 566 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIALIST MATTHEW R. TURCOTTE POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office”. Approved February 22, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 566 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): July 27, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 1, 8, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–89: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Gaylord, Michigan, as the “Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic”. Public Law 89 Public Law 117–89 136 Stat. 25 2022-02-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-01 117 public

136 STAT. 25 Public Law 117–89 117th Congress

An Act To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Gaylord, Michigan, as the “Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic”. Feb. 23, 2022 [ H.R. 1281 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC, GAYLORD, MICHIGAN.   The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located at 2782 S. Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, Michigan, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic”. Any reference to such clinic in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic. Approved February 23, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1281 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Sept. 20, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 3, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–91: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 17 East Main Street in Herington, Kansas, as the “Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building”. Public Law 91 Public Law 117–91 136 Stat. 29 2022-03-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 29 Public Law 117–91 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 17 East Main Street in Herington, Kansas, as the “Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building”. Mar. 10, 2022 [ H.R. 2044 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CAPTAIN EMIL J. KAPAUN POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 17 East Main Street in Herington, Kansas, shall be known and designated as the “Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building”. Approved March 10, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2044 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 20, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–92: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the “Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building”. Public Law 92 Public Law 117–92 136 Stat. 30 2022-03-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 30 Public Law 117–92 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, as the “Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building”. Mar. 10, 2022 [ H.R. 3210 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OFFICER ERIC H. TALLEY POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Boulder, Colorado, shall be known and designated as the “Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Officer Eric H. Talley Post Office Building”. Approved March 10, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3210 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 20, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–93: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the “John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office”. Public Law 93 Public Law 117–93 136 Stat. 31 2022-03-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 31 Public Law 117–93 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the “John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office”. Mar. 11, 2022 [ H.R. 960 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOHN H. LEAHR AND HERBERT M. HEILBRUN POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the “John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office”. Approved March 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 960 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 20, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–94: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the “Joseph R. Lentol Post Office”. Public Law 94 Public Law 117–94 136 Stat. 32 2022-03-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 32 Public Law 117–94 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the “Joseph R. Lentol Post Office”. Mar. 11, 2022 [ H.R. 3419 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOSEPH R. LENTOL POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph R. Lentol Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph R. Lentol Post Office”. Approved March 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3419 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 20, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–95: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Public Law 95 Public Law 117–95 136 Stat. 33 2022-03-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.8.10;Stage2.20210520 2022-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 33 Public Law 117–95 117th Congress

Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Mar. 11, 2022 [ H.J. Res. 75 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022. Ante , p. 15. the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 ( division A of Public Law 117–43 ) is further amended— (1) by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting “ March 15, 2022 ”; and (2) Ante , p. 15. in section 163, by striking “ $300,000,000 ” and inserting “ $500,000,000 ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ORDER FOR FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES.   Effective Effective date. as if included in the enactment of the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act ( Public Law 116–114 ), section 2 of such Act (as amended by Public Law 117–86 ) Ante , p. 17. is amended by striking “ March 11, 2022 ” and inserting “ March 15, 2022 ”.   This joint resolution may be cited as the “ Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 ”. Approved March 11, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 75 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Mar. 9, considered and passed House. Mar. 10, considered and passed Senate.

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