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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4430 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2021 Ms. Wild (for herself and Mr. Gallagher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas.

1. Prioritization and protection of international research (a) List of allied countries The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Security Council, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall create a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance United States national interests and advance scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. (b) Establishment of security procedures The Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), shall collaborate with similar entities in the countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a) to develop, coordinate, and agree to general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private sector research, to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), and allied countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a), shall submit a report to Congress that identifies the most promising international research ventures that leverage resources and advance research in key technology focus areas.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4434 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Cline (for himself and Mr. Golden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act . 2. Rule making requirements (a) Approval required (1) Rules promulgated by Senate confirmed appointee Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be issued and signed by an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Initiation of Rule making and regulatory agenda Except as provided in paragraph (3), any rule initiated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall be initiated by a senior appointee. (3) Exception Paragraph (1) or (2) does not apply if the head of an agency— (A) determines, on a nondelegable basis, that compliance with the relevant paragraph would impede public safety or security; (B) submits to the Administrator a notification disclosing the reasons for the exemption; and (C) publishes such notification, consistent with public safety, security, and privacy interests, in the Federal Register. (b) Oversight (1) Agency compliance The head of each agency shall ensure that the issuance of any agency rule promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, adheres to the requirements of this section. (2) OIRA guidance and compliance The Administrator shall provide guidance on the implementation of and shall monitor agency compliance with this section. (c) Rules of construction This section may not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term under section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Rule The term rule has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, and does not include any rule of agency organization, procedure, or practice that does not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties. (4) Senior appointee The term senior appointee means an individual appointed by the President, or performing the functions and duties of an office that requires appointment by the President, or a non-career member of the Senior Executive Service (or equivalent agency system).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4438 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Gaetz , and Mr. Rouzer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude from Federal health care programs health care providers performing certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to a conservatorship.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Conservatorships Immoral Relationship with Contraception in the United States Act or the CIRCUS Act . 2. Excluding from Federal health care programs health care providers performing certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to a conservatorship Section 1128(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Certain acts forcing contraception with respect to individuals subject to conservatorship Any health care provider that on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph— (A) denies the removal of an intrauterine device or other contraceptive device from an individual who is subject to a conservatorship by reason of the conservator not approving of such removal; or (B) knowingly prescribes birth control medication (including any method of contraception approved or otherwise authorized by the Food and Drug Administration) to an individual subject to a conservatorship without the written consent of such individual. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Roy , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Gooden of Texas , and Mr. Gohmert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the imposition of mask mandates on public transportation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021 . 2. Prohibition on certain mask mandates (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal agency shall impose any Federal requirement related to COVID–19 that an individual wear a face mask when utilizing any conveyance (as defined in section 70.1 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) or transportation hub. (b) Limitation on existing orders Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the order issued on January 29, 2021, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 ) establishing a requirement for persons to wear masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs, as well as any other related order, directive, and emergency amendment of the Transportation Security Administration (including those described in EA 1546–21–01A, SD 1542–21–01A, SD 1544–21–02A, SD 1582–84–21–01A, EA 1546–21–01, SD 1542–21–01, SD 1544–21–02, and SD 1582/84–21–01) shall have no force or effect.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Ms. Castor of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide the Commission with notice and comment rulemaking authority respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and to provide for civil penalties for violations of such Act respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century FTC Act . 2. Rulemaking respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices The Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 18— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking , and shall also and all that follows and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking (1) When prescribing and inserting When prescribing ; (B) by striking subsection (c); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1)— (I) by striking (A) a statement and all that follows through (B) a statement and inserting a statement ; and (II) by striking ; and (C) a statement and all that follows and inserting a period; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting subsection (b) ; and (D) in subsection (e)— (i) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking the transcript required by subsection (c)(5), ; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking , or if and all that follows and inserting the following: , or if the court finds that the Commission's action is not supported by substantial evidence in the rulemaking record (as defined in paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection) taken as a whole. The term evidence , as used in this paragraph, means any matter in the rulemaking record. ; (iii) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the first and third sentences; (iv) by striking paragraph (2); and (v) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively; and (2) in section 22— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking or section 18 ; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking , except and all that follows and inserting a period; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking Except as specified in paragraph (1), no and inserting No . 3. Civil penalties for violations of Federal Trade Commission Act respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices Section 5(m)(1)(A) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) by inserting this Act or after violates ; and (2) by inserting a violation of this Act or is before prohibited .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4452 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Miss González-Colón (for herself, Ms. Mace , Ms. Jacobs of California , and Ms. Ross ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act . 2. Extension of eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma (a) In general Section 1413a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking combat-related each place it appears and inserting trauma-related ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by inserting (1) before The Secretary ; (B) by inserting under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (e) before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary of Defense shall treat a disabled uniformed services retiree with a trauma-related disability, determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under paragraph (3) of subsection (e), as an eligible trauma-related disabled uniformed services retiree. ; (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined was the result of military sexual trauma. ; and (4) in subsection (i), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting following new paragraph: (1) The term military sexual trauma has the meaning given such term in section 1166 of title 38. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Headings Such section is amended— (A) in the heading by striking Combat-related and inserting Trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading of subsection (e) by striking Combat-Related and inserting Trauma-Related . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1413a and inserting the following: 1413a. Trauma-related special compensation. . (c) Conforming amendments Such title is amended— (1) in section 1414(d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking Combat-Related and inserting Trauma-Related ; (2) in section 1449(b)(2)— (A) by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC ; (3) in section 1450(e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC ; and (4) in section 1452— (A) by striking combat-related each place it appears and inserting trauma-related ; (B) in subsection (d)(2), in the heading, by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (C) in subsection (g)(4), in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Horsford 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 allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act . 2. Above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards (a) In general The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f)) after section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A) ) . (b) Consumer protection violation defined Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Consumer protection violation defined For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term consumer protection violation means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: (1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605 , 2607, or 2608). (3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ). (4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 ( 12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq. ). (5) The Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ). (6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq. ). (7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ). (8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq. ). (9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. ). (10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq. ). (11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ). (12) The Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq. ). (13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ). (14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq. ). (15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law— (A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or (B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4463 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Levin of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Safe Disposal Act . 2. Prohibition on waste incineration of PFAS Section 3004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6924 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (z) PFAS wastes (1) Firefighting foam Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations requiring that when materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam are disposed— (A) all incineration is conducted in a manner that eliminates perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including eliminating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances emitted into the air; (B) all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, including controlling hydrogen fluoride; (C) any materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirements under part 264 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; (D) all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under this subtitle; and (E) incineration is prohibited in or near overburdened communities, as defined by the Administrator. (2) Penalties For purposes of section 3008(d), a waste subject to a prohibition under this subsection shall be considered a hazardous waste identified or listed under this subtitle. (3) Interim prohibition on incineration No person may incinerate for purposes of disposal any material containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam until the effective date of the regulations promulgated under paragraph (1). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4465 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Lynch (for himself and Ms. Foxx ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To enhance transparency and accountability measures in Federal grantmaking to safeguard federally funded research and technology development, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federally Funded Research and Technology Development Protection Act . 2. Enhanced safeguards against foreign procurement of federally funded research and technology development (a) Enhanced review required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall— (1) require that any agency that makes a Federal grant maintains compliance operations to guard against malign foreign talent recruitment programs; and (2) prescribe standardized disclosure and accountability measures to support such compliance operations. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Malign foreign talent recruitment program The term malign foreign talent recruitment program means an effort directly or indirectly organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government to recruit any individual or public or private entity (regardless of citizenship, national origin, or primary headquarters) engaged in research funded directly or indirectly by a Federal agency to share information with, or otherwise act on behalf of, such foreign government.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4472 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2021 or the BENEFIT Act of 2021 . 2. Strengthening the use of patient-experience data within benefit-risk framework Section 569C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–8c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) as part of the risk-benefit assessment framework in the new drug approval process described in section 505(d), considering relevant patient-focused drug development data, such as data from patient preference studies (benefit-risk), patient reported outcome data, or patient experience data, developed by the sponsor of an application or another party. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting , including a description of how such data and information were considered in the risk-benefit assessment described in section 505(d) before the period.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Langevin , Mr. Cicilline , and Mr. Auchincloss ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021 . 2. Reauthorization of John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Section 10(a) of Public Law 99–647 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 100 Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat. 3804) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. McNerney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain common carriers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2021 . 2. Authority of Federal Trade Commission over certain common carriers Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 ) is amended by striking the undesignated paragraph relating to the definition of the term Acts to regulate commerce and inserting the following: Acts to regulate commerce means subtitle IV of title 49, United States Code, and all Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Emmer , and Mrs. Hayes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training, require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training regarding such aliens, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2021 or the GRAD Act of 2021 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Physicians who are foreign-trained or international medical graduates, most of whom are not United States citizens, comprise almost one-quarter of active physicians. (2) Foreign-trained physicians who are not United States citizens and are not lawful permanent residents provide critical health care services and supply labor for the physician shortages, particularly in rural communities. (3) The COVID–19 pandemic has increased the demands on physicians and exacerbated the physician workforce shortage facing the United States, with projections estimating a shortage of over 120,000 physicians by 2032. (4) The pandemic has contributed to delays in processing visa applicants, resulting in missed educational and economic opportunities. (5) Delays in visa processing can impact medical training and impose hardships on both prospective doctors and the American medical institutions at which they seek to learn. 3. Expedited review of certain J–1 visas and training for Foreign Service officers (a) Expedited review Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of State whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) ) who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which such aliens will receive graduate medical education or training. (b) Training Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall provide to relevant Foreign Service officers training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which such officers are serving. Such training shall be part of the training provided to such officers under section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4021 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4478 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself, Mr. Estes , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Kind , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Carbajal , Mrs. Walorski , and Mr. Young ) 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 treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021 . 2. Certain payments made by Indian tribal governments treated as earned income for kiddie tax (a) In general Section 1(g)(4)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income For purposes of this subsection, each of the following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: (i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). (ii) Certain Indian tribal payments Any payment made by an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 139E(c)(1)), or from a trust of which the Indian tribal government is treated as the owner under subpart E of part I of subchapter J, to such child if— (I) such child is an enrolled member of the tribe with respect to such Indian tribal government, and (II) such payment is received by such child by reason of such enrollment. . (b) Application to alternative minimum tax Section 59(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting and including amounts treated as earned income under section 1(g)(4)(C) after section 911(d)(2) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
IB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements for 7(a) agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act . 2. Requirements for 7 (a) agents (a) Office of Credit Risk Management Duties Section 47(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) any 7(a) agent. . (b) Enforcement authority (1) Office of Credit Risk Management Section 47(e) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(e) ) is amended by inserting or 7(a) agent after 7(a) lender each place such term appears. (2) Lender Oversight Committee Section 48(c)(2) of the Small Business Act is amended by striking and any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant and inserting , any 7(a) agent (as defined in section 47), or any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant . (c) Registration system Section 47 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (j) Registration system for 7 (a) agents (1) In general The Director shall establish a registration system for 7(a) agents that assigns a unique identifier to each 7(a) agent and collects data necessary for the Director to submit the report required under paragraph (4). (2) Requirements A 7(a) agent shall— (A) register in the system established under paragraph (1) before providing covered services to a lender or applicant; and (B) effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, submit an annual fee for such registration to the Director. (3) Database The Director shall establish and maintain an electronic database of the types of covered services provided by each 7(a) agent. (k) Definitions In this section: (1) 7 (a) agent The term 7(a) agent means a person who provides covered services on behalf of a lender or applicant. (2) Covered services The term covered services means— (A) assistance with completing an application for a loan under section 7(a) (including preparing a business plan, cash flow projections, financial statements, and related documents); or (B) consulting, broker, or referral services with respect to a loan under section 7(a). . (d) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Phillips (for himself and Mr. Meuser ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements for 7(a) agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act . 2. Requirements for 7 (a) agents (a) Office of Credit Risk Management Duties Section 47(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) any 7(a) agent. . (b) Enforcement authority (1) Office of Credit Risk Management Section 47(e) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(e) ) is amended by inserting or 7(a) agent after 7(a) lender each place such term appears. (2) Lender Oversight Committee Section 48(c)(2) of the Small Business Act is amended by striking and any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant and inserting , any 7(a) agent (as defined in section 47), or any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant . (c) Registration system Section 47 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (j) Registration system for 7 (a) agents (1) In general The Director shall establish a registration system for 7(a) agents that assigns a unique identifier to each 7(a) agent and collects data necessary for the Director to submit the report required under paragraph (4). (2) Requirements A 7(a) agent shall— (A) register in the system established under paragraph (1) before providing covered services to a lender or applicant; and (B) effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, submit an annual fee for such registration to the Director. (3) Database The Director shall establish and maintain an electronic database of the types of covered services provided by each 7(a) agent. (k) Definitions In this section: (1) 7 (a) agent The term 7(a) agent means a person who provides covered services on behalf of a lender or applicant. (2) Covered services The term covered services means— (A) assistance with completing an application for a loan under section 7(a) (including preparing a business plan, cash flow projections, financial statements, and related documents); or (B) consulting, broker, or referral services with respect to a loan under section 7(a). . (d) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements for 7(a) agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act . 2. Requirements for 7 (a) agents (a) Office of Credit Risk Management Duties Section 47(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) any 7(a) agent. . (b) Enforcement authority (1) Office of Credit Risk Management Section 47(e) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(e) ) is amended by inserting or 7(a) agent after 7(a) lender each place such term appears. (2) Lender Oversight Committee Section 48(c)(2) of the Small Business Act is amended by striking and any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant and inserting , any 7(a) agent (as defined in section 47), or any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant . (c) Registration system Section 47 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (j) Registration system for 7 (a) agents (1) In general The Director shall establish a registration system for 7(a) agents that assigns a unique identifier to each 7(a) agent and collects data necessary for the Director to submit the report required under paragraph (4). (2) Requirements A 7(a) agent shall— (A) register in the system established under paragraph (1) before providing covered services to a lender or applicant; and (B) effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, submit an annual fee for such registration to the Director. (3) Database The Director shall establish and maintain an electronic database of the types of covered services provided by each 7(a) agent. (k) Definitions In this section: (1) 7 (a) agent The term 7(a) agent means a person who provides covered services on behalf of a lender or applicant. (2) Covered services The term covered services means— (A) assistance with completing an application for a loan under section 7(a) (including preparing a business plan, cash flow projections, financial statements, and related documents); or (B) consulting, broker, or referral services with respect to a loan under section 7(a). . (d) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 101 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4481 [Report No. 117–141] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Phillips (for himself and Mr. Meuser ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business October 12, 2021 Additional sponsors: Mr. Donalds , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Van Duyne , and Ms. Salazar October 12, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Small Business ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements for 7(a) agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act . 2. Requirements for 7 (a) agents (a) Office of Credit Risk Management Duties Section 47(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) any 7(a) agent. . (b) Enforcement authority (1) Office of Credit Risk Management Section 47(e) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t(e) ) is amended by inserting or 7(a) agent after 7(a) lender each place such term appears. (2) Lender Oversight Committee Section 48(c)(2) of the Small Business Act is amended by striking and any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant and inserting , any 7(a) agent (as defined in section 47), or any Lending Partner or Intermediary participant . (c) Registration system Section 47 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657t ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (j) Registration system for 7 (a) agents (1) In general The Director shall establish a registration system for 7(a) agents that assigns a unique identifier to each 7(a) agent and collects data necessary for the Director to submit the report required under paragraph (4). (2) Requirements A 7(a) agent shall— (A) register in the system established under paragraph (1) before providing covered services to a lender or applicant; and (B) effective 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, submit an annual fee for such registration to the Director. (3) Database The Director shall establish and maintain an electronic database of the types of covered services provided by each 7(a) agent. (k) Definitions In this section: (1) 7 (a) agent The term 7(a) agent means a person who provides covered services on behalf of a lender or applicant. (2) Covered services The term covered services means— (A) assistance with completing an application for a loan under section 7(a) (including preparing a business plan, cash flow projections, financial statements, and related documents); or (B) consulting, broker, or referral services with respect to a loan under section 7(a). . (d) Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

October 12, 2021 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. 4482 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act . 2. Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United States not eligible for earned income tax credit (a) In general Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking (other than and all that follows through of the Social Security Act) , and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United States not eligible for additional child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United States not eligible for refundable portion of credit No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer’s spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Miss Rice of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain succession reforms, and for other purposes.

1. Succession reforms Subsection (g) of section 103 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 113 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking neither the Secretary nor Deputy Secretary is and inserting the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, or Associate Secretary are not ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (2) Further order of succession Notwithstanding section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary may designate such other official of the Department— (A) in further order of succession, to perform the functions and duties of the Secretary, provided that such official has served in the Department for at least 90 days prior to such designation in either— (i) the position of the head of a component; or (ii) in another position by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) in the event that the Secretary position is vacant and an official meeting the criteria set forth in subparagraph (A) is not available, the President may designate an officer or employee in the Department to perform the functions and duties of the Secretary, if— (i) prior to such designation, the officer or employee served in a position in the Department for not less than 90 days; and (ii) the rate of pay for the position referred to in clause (i) is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at GS–15 of the General Schedule; and (C) in the event the head of a Department component is vacant, the Secretary may designate an officer or employee of the Department to perform the functions and duties of such vacant position, if— (i) prior to such designation, the officer or employee served in a position in the Department for not less than 90 days; and (ii) the rate of pay for the position referred to in clause (i) is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at GS–15 of the General Schedule. (3) Applicability of other provisions of law Sections 3346 through 3349d of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to any individual serving in an acting capacity under this subsection in the same manner and to the same extent as such sections are applicable to an individual serving as an acting officer described under section 3345 of such title. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4485 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Rice of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of taxpayer funded union time for employees of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRS Customer Service Improvement Act . 2. Limitation on taxpayer funded union official time for internal revenue service employees (a) In general Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) The authority provided under subsection (d) shall not apply with respect to the Internal Revenue Service, or an employee of the Internal Revenue Service, during the period each year beginning on February 12 and ending on April 15. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 7131(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking preceding and inserting other . (c) Application The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to any collective bargaining agreement entered into after the date of enactment of this section.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Ms. Schakowsky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate certain actions to recover civil penalties for such violations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FTC Autonomy Act . 2. Federal Trade Commission independent litigation authority (a) Authority of the FTC To recover certain civil penalties The Federal Trade Commission Act is amended— (1) in section 5(l) ( 15 U.S.C. 45(l) ) in the first sentence by inserting the Commission or after brought by ; and (2) in section 16(a)(2) ( 15 U.S.C. 56(a)(2) )— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (E) to obtain a civil penalty authorized under any provision of law enforced by the Commission. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 16(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 56(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking (including an action to collect a civil penalty) .