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II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3695 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Hagerty ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To prohibit representatives of the United States from voting at the International Monetary Fund for any Special Drawing Rights allocations, quota increases, or policy modifications that would benefit certain countries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IMF Accountability Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on allocations of Special Drawing Rights by International Monetary Fund for certain countries without congressional authorization Section 6 of the Special Drawing Rights Act ( 22 U.S.C. 286q ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) (1) Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States vote to allocate Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII, sections 2 and 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund to any of the following countries: (A) The People's Republic of China. (B) The Russian Federation. (C) The Islamic Republic of Iran. (D) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (E) Cuba. (F) Venezuela. (G) Nicaragua. (H) Afghanistan, while under control of the Taliban. (2) In this paragraph, the term Taliban means— (A) the entity known as the Taliban, operating in Afghanistan, and designated as a specially designated global terrorist under Executive Order 13224 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism); or (B) a successor entity of the entity described in subparagraph (A). . 3. Prohibition on modifications to quotas and policies of the International Monetary Fund that would benefit certain countries (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any proposal— (1) to increase the quota in the Fund of a country specified in subsection (b); or (2) to modify the exceptional access policy of the Fund if such modification would allow the Fund to provide funding under such policy to any country specified in subsection (b). (b) Countries specified The countries specified in this subsection are the following: (1) The People's Republic of China. (2) The Russian Federation. (3) The Islamic Republic of Iran. (4) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (5) Cuba. (6) Venezuela. (7) Nicaragua. (8) Afghanistan, while under control of the Taliban. (c) Taliban defined In this section, the term Taliban means— (1) the entity known as the Taliban, operating in Afghanistan, and designated as a specially designated global terrorist under Executive Order 13224 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism); or (2) a successor entity of the entity described in paragraph (1).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3701 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Braun , Mr. Lee , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To exempt commercial truck drivers from Canada or Mexico who are seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port of entry from any COVID–19 vaccination requirement.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping Act or the TRUCKERS Act . 2. Exemption from COVID–19 vaccination requirement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not impose any COVID–19 vaccination requirement on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or of Mexico and is seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port of entry.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Wyden , Mr. Risch , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.

1. County elections for fiscal year 2021 under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 Sections 102(b)(1)(D), 102(d)(1)(F), and 102(d)(3)(D) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(1)(D) , 7112(d)(1)(F), 7112(d)(3)(D)) shall be applied for fiscal year 2021.
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.

1. County elections for fiscal year 2021 under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 Sections 102(b)(1)(D), 102(d)(1)(F), and 102(d)(3)(D) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(1)(D) , 7112(d)(1)(F), 7112(d)(3)(D)) shall be applied for fiscal year 2021.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.

1. County elections for fiscal year 2021 under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 Sections 102(b)(1)(D), 102(d)(1)(F), and 102(d)(3)(D) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(1)(D) , 7112(d)(1)(F), 7112(d)(3)(D)) shall be applied for fiscal year 2021.

Passed the Senate February 17, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2022 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emmett Till Antilynching Act . 2. Lynching; other conspiracies Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Lynching Whoever conspires to commit any offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) results from the offense, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both. (6) Other Conspiracies Whoever conspires to commit any offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) results from the offense, or if the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on the basis of the forgiveness of certain covered loans, and for other purposes.

1. Treatment of paycheck protection program loan forgiveness of payroll costs under highway and public transportation project cost-reimbursement contracts (a) In general Notwithstanding section 31.201–5 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for the purposes of any cost-reimbursement contract awarded in accordance with section 112 of title 23, United States Code, or section 5325 of title 49, United States Code, or any subcontract under such a contract, no cost reduction or cash refund (including through a reduced indirect cost rate) shall be due to the Department of Transportation or to a State transportation department, transit agency, or other recipient of assistance under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, on the basis of forgiveness of the payroll costs of a covered loan (as those terms are defined in section 7A(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636m(a) )) issued under the paycheck protection program under section 7(a)(36) of that Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ). (b) Saving provision Nothing in this section amends or exempts the prohibitions and liabilities under section 3729 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Termination This section ceases to be effective on June 30, 2025.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3713 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To codify the essential holdings of Roe v. Wade (410 U.S. 113 (1973)) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (505 U.S. 833 (1992)).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reproductive Choice Act . 2. Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to codify the essential holdings of Roe v. Wade (410 U.S. 113 (1973)) and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (505 U.S. 833 (1992)). 3. Clarification of allowable State requirements (a) In general A State— (1) may not impose an undue burden on the ability of a woman to choose whether or not to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability; (2) may restrict the ability of a woman to choose whether or not to terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability, unless such a termination is necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman; and (3) may enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking to terminate a pregnancy. (b) Clarification For purposes of this Act, unnecessary health regulations that have the purpose or effect of presenting a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking to terminate a pregnancy impose an undue burden. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to have any effect on laws regarding conscience protection. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) State The term State includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and each other territory or possession of the United States, and any subdivision of any of the foregoing. (2) Undue burden The term undue burden means any burden that places a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking to terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3716 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2022 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022 . 2. Definition In this Act, the term Federal financial regulator means— (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. 3. Database (a) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by— (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free access The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is— (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports (1) Federal financial regulators The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (2) GAO report Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.
II Calendar No. 292 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3717 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2022 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time March 2, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be known as the No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act . 2. Withdrawal of normal trade relations treatment with the Russian Federation Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–208 ; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. ), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. 3. Cooperation with United States allies and partners (a) In general The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States— (1) to consider taking actions similar to the actions taken under section 2, such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn at the World Trade Organization the recent aggression by the Government of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. (b) Accountability at the WTO The President shall direct the Permanent Mission of the United States to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the World Trade Organization to seek the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation in the World Trade Organization.

March 2, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3718 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hoeven , and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.

1. Prohibition on importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation (a) Finding Congress makes the following findings: (1) Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade provides for security exceptions to the rules of the World Trade Organization to allow a member of the World Trade Organization to take actions necessary for the protection of its essential security interests during time of war or other emergency in international relations or to prevent any contracting party from taking any action in pursuance of its obligations under the United Nations Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security . (2) The aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine warrants taking action permitted under that Article. (b) Prohibition The importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation is prohibited. (c) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the prohibition under subsection (b) applies with respect to petroleum and petroleum products entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transition rule The prohibition under subsection (b) does not apply with respect to petroleum and petroleum products in transit to the United States on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3722 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2022 Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be known as the No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act . 2. Withdrawal of normal trade relations treatment with the Russian Federation Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–208 ; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. ), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. 3. Proclamation of tariffs With regard to products of the Russian Federation, the President may proclaim modifications to the rates set forth in the column 2 rate of duty column of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States if the President determines that the modifications are necessary for the protection of the essential security of the United States. 4. Cooperation with United States allies and partners (a) In general The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States— (1) to consider taking actions similar to the actions taken under section 2, such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn at the World Trade Organization the recent aggression by the Government of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. (b) Accountability at the WTO The President shall direct the Permanent Mission of the United States to the World Trade Organization to use the voice and influence of the United States at the World Trade Organization to seek the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation in the World Trade Organization.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3727 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To ensure that employees of the Internal Revenue Service are brought back to their offices until the backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Require Employees To Uniformly Return Now Act or the RETURN Act . 2. Bringing IRS employees back to the office (a) In general Notwithstanding any other law, in the case of an applicable employee, such employee shall not be authorized to telework during the period— (1) beginning on the date that is 5 business days after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) ending on the date on which the Commissioner of Internal Revenue certifies that the processing backlog with respect to income tax returns for taxable year 2020 has been eliminated. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) Applicable employee The term applicable employee means an employee of the Internal Revenue Service who, as of the date of enactment of this Act, is authorized to telework, on a temporary or permanent basis, pursuant to a policy established by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19). (2) Telework The term telework has the same meaning given such term under section 6501(3) of title 5, United States Code.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3728 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Hickenlooper ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area, and South Park National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado National Heritage Areas Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of certain National Heritage Areas in the State of Colorado (a) Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Section 8001(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1229) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 30, 2036 . (b) Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area Section 8002(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1234) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 30, 2036 . (c) South Park National Heritage Area Section 8003(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1240) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 30, 2036 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3729 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Risch , and Ms. Ernst ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To amend section 203 of Public Law 94–305 to ensure proper authority for the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advocacy Empowerment Act of 2022 . 2. Additional powers of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy (a) Chief counsel authority Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) issue, modify, or amend rules governing compliance by agencies with chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, after opportunity for notice and comment under section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and (8) authorize an agency to issue such supplemental rules governing compliance with chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, as the Chief Counsel may approve, and ensure that the supplemental rules comply with such chapter 6 and with the notice and comment process under section 553 of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Implementation On and after the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration may exercise the authority under paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c(a) ), as added by subsection (a).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3730 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Risch , and Ms. Ernst ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To ensure a complete analysis of the potential impacts of rules on small entities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hearing Small Businesses Act of 2022 . 2. Expansion of covered agencies under the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 609 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking an initial regulatory flexibility analysis which a covered agency is required to conduct by this chapter and inserting a proposed rule or interim final rule for which a covered agency is required to conduct an initial regulatory flexibility analysis by this chapter ; and (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and (5) the Internal Revenue Service. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3731 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on moratoria of new oil and gas leases on certain Federal land (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal land (A) In general The term Federal land means— (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1702 )); and (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 )). (B) Inclusion The term Federal land includes any interest in land described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A) that is owned by the United States. (C) Exclusion The term Federal land does not include— (i) a unit of the National Park System; or (ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System (other than a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System for which oil and gas drilling is allowed under law). (2) President The term President means the President or any designee. (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President— (1) shall immediately and without delay hold Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales; and (2) shall not carry out any action that would prohibit or delay the issuance of oil or gas leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations on Federal land, unless such an action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. 2. Rescission of certain energy policies relating to oil and natural gas development Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3732 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To block the property of Russian state-owned entities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halting Enrichment of Russian Oligarchs and Industry Allies of Moscow's Schemes to Leverage its Abject Villainy Abroad Act of 2022 or the HEROIAM SLAVA Act of 2022 . 2. Blocking of property of Russian state-owned entities (a) In general On and after the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of any entity the President determines is owned or controlled by the Government of the Russian Federation if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (b) Implementation; penalties (1) Implementation The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Penalties A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 ) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Exception relating to importation of goods (1) In general The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (a) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (2) Good In this subsection, the term good means any article, natural or man made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (d) United states person defined In this section, the term United States person means— (1) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (2) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (3) any person in the United States.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3733 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022 or the IMPAIR Russia Act . 2. Prohibition on investment in securities of Russian entities (a) In general An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; penalties (1) Implementation The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 ) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Institutional investor The term institutional investor means— (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3 ), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) ); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(21) ). (2) Russian entity The term Russian entity means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3734 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Wyden , Mr. Kelly , and Ms. Rosen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Gold Star Families Day as a legal public holiday, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Families Day Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The term Gold Star family — (A) refers to the immediate family of a servicemember who dies— (i) while serving in the Armed Forces; or (ii) from a service-connected injury or illness; and (B) originated from the service flags first flown by families during World War I. (2) The flags described in paragraph (1)(B) included a blue star for each immediate family member serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces were engaged. If a loved one represented by such a blue star died, the blue star was replaced by a gold star, which allowed members of the community to know the price that the family had paid in the cause of defending freedom. (3) There are Gold Star families from World War I and many thousands from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. (4) The United States recognizes the sacrifice that all Gold Star family members make when a father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other loved one dies in service to the United States. 3. Gold Star Families Day as a legal public holiday Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Labor Day the following: Gold Star Families Day, the last Monday in September. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

1. Reissuance of final rule regarding gray wolves in Western Great Lakes Before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule published on December 28, 2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 81666), without regard to any other provision of statute or regulation that applies to issuance of such rule. Such reissuance shall not be subject to judicial review. 2. Reissuance of final rule regarding gray wolves in Wyoming The final rule published on September 10, 2012 (77 Fed. Reg. 55530), that was reinstated on March 3, 2017, by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (No. 14–5300) and further republished on May 1, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 20284–85), that reinstates the removal of Federal protections for the gray wolf in Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, shall not be subject to judicial review.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize and modify the boundary of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act . 2. Boundary modification and reauthorization of Baltimore National Heritage Area (a) Boundary modification (1) Map Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking entitled and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting entitled Baltimore National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary , numbered T10/179,623, and dated February 2022. . (2) Boundaries Section 8005(b)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking October 2001 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting July 2020. . (b) Reauthorization Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1253; 130 Stat. 1491) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting March 30, 2036 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Murphy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require the Secretary of Labor to review certain provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations related to fiduciary standards under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021 . 2. Review of Pension Risk Transfer Interpretive Bulletin Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall— (1) review section 2509.95–1 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to the fiduciary standards under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 when selecting an annuity provider for a defined benefit pension plan) to determine whether amendments to such section are warranted; and (2) report to Congress on the findings of such review, including an assessment of any risk to participants.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3748 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Padilla , and Mrs. Murray ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Job Protection Act . 2. Expansion of employees eligible for leave (a) In general Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2611(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking employed— and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting employed for not less than 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking does not include— and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act). ; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal employees (1) Title 5 Subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking 12 months and inserting 90 days ; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking 12 months and inserting 90 days . (2) Presidential employees Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking 12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months and inserting 90 days . (3) Congressional employees Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking 12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months and inserting 90 days . 3. Expansion of employers subject to leave requirements Section 101(4)(A)(i) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i) ) is amended by striking 50 or more employees and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting 1 or more employees . 4. Applicability This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to leave taken on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3753 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 East Congress Parkway in Crystal Lake, Illinois, as the Ryan J. Cummings Post Office .

1. Ryan J. Cummings Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 East Congress Parkway in Crystal Lake, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Ryan J. Cummings 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 Ryan J. Cummings Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require a strategy for international cooperation to counter Russian energy influence globally.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act of 2022 . 2. Strategy to counter Russian energy influence globally (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to Congress a report evaluating how Federal laws and authorities available as of the date of the enactment of this Act can be used to counter Russian energy influence globally. (b) Strategy The report required under subsection (a) shall include a strategy to reduce or replace the Russian Federation's supply of energy products in global markets, including a plan for cooperation and coordination with United States allies and partners to counter Russian energy influence.
II Calendar No. 302 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3757 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Tester , Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Graham , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Kelly , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Warner , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Portman , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Moran , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Wicker , and Ms. Baldwin ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time March 7, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation (a) Emergency declaration Notwithstanding section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 ), Congress declares that— (1) the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States; and (2) a national emergency exists with respect to that threat. (b) Import prohibition During the period during which the national emergency declared by subsection (a) is in effect, the President shall prohibit the importation by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which the Russian Federation or a national of the Russian Federation has any interest. (c) Application of other provisions The provisions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ), including the consultation and reporting requirements, regulatory authorities, and enforcement and savings provisions, shall apply to the national emergency declared under subsection (a) to the same extent as to a national emergency declared by the President and referred to in section 202 of that Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 ). (d) Transition of oil in transit The prohibition under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal that are loaded for transit or in transit to the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act.

March 7, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3760 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Smith , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To continue the temporary waiver of interest on State unemployment loans during the pandemic to provide additional relief, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act . 2. Extension of interest-free loans (a) In general Section 1202(b)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1322(b)(10)(A) ) is amended by striking September 6, 2021 and inserting September 30, 2022 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3763 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2022 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cotton , and Mr. Hagerty ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To repeal the waiver and termination provisions of the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019.

1. Repeal of waiver and termination provisions of Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 Section 7503 of the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 (title LXXV of Public Law 116–92 ; 22 U.S.C. 9526 note) is amended by striking subsections (f) and (h).