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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7114 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Budd introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 impose retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods for financially supporting Russia through the increased purchases of Russian agricultural products during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop China’s Financing of Russia’s Invasion Act . 2. Certification by United States Trade Representative Not later than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall certify to the President whether China has increased the volume of wheat and barley imported from Russia relative to the volume imported on February 1, 2022. 3. Imposition of additional tariffs Upon an affirmative certification under section 2, the President shall, using all authorities granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ) relating to the regulation of imports, impose on each article classifiable under section I, II, or III of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States that originates from China and is imported into the customs territory of the United States (as such term is defined in General Note 2 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) an additional tariff of 20 percent of the value of such article. 4. Relaxation of additional tariffs (a) In general The additional tariffs imposed pursuant to section 3 shall be removed beginning on the day after the date described in subsection (b). (b) Date described The date described in this subsection is the first date on which each of the following has occurred: (1) Either— (A) the United States Trade Representative certifies to the President that the volume of Chinese imports of Russian wheat and barley has returned to or fallen below the volume imported on February 1, 2022; or (B) the Secretary of State certifies to the President that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has ceased. (2) The President transmits to Congress the applicable certification described in paragraph (1). (3) There is enacted statutory approval of such certification and for the removal of the additional tariffs. 5. Cooperation and accountability at the World Trade Organization The United States Trade Representative shall use the voice and influence of the United States at the World Trade Organization to— (1) condemn the recent aggression, human rights abuses, and war crimes by Russia; (2) encourage China and all other countries to not economically help the Russian Federation pay for its war by increasing the volume of their trading relationships with the Russian Federation while the violent and unprovoked invasion transpires; and (3) consider further steps with the view to suspend the Russian Federation’s participation in the World Trade Organization.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mrs. Cammack (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Long , Mr. Palazzo , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Pfluger , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Mast , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Perry , Mr. Steube , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Brady , Mr. Cawthorn , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to expedite approval of exports of small volumes of natural gas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2022 . 2. Expedited approval of export of certain volumes of natural gas Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Expedited application and approval process (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the following shall be deemed to be consistent with the public interest, and applications for such importation or exportation shall be granted without modification or delay: (A) The importation of the natural gas referred to in subsection (b). (B) The exportation of natural gas in a volume up to and including 51,750,000,000 cubic feet per year. (C) The exportation of natural gas to a nation with which there is in effect a free trade agreement requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas. (2) Exclusion Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Cole (for himself, Mr. LaTurner , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Harris , Mr. Rutherford , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Mann , Ms. Mace , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Ellzey , and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities (a) Requirements Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration (a) In general A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. (b) Exception This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Ms. Craig (for herself and Mr. Meijer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act relating to the sharing of death information with the Do Not Pay working system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Payment Integrity and Information Act of 2022 . 2. Sharing of death information with Do Not Pay working system (a) In general Section 205(r) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(r) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by moving the margins for each of clauses (i) and (ii) 4 ems to the left; and (B) by moving the margins for each of subparagraphs (B) and (C) 4 ems to the left; (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by moving the margins for each of clauses (i) and (ii) 2 ems to the left; (3) by moving the margins for paragraph (7) 2 ems to the left; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (11) The Commissioner of Social Security may, immediately upon the date of enactment of this paragraph, and shall, beginning not later than December 27, 2022, provide information furnished to the Commissioner under paragraph (1) to the agency operating the Do Not Pay working system described in section 3354(c) of title 31, United States Code, to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals through a cooperative agreement with such agency, provided that the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) are met with respect to such agreement with such agency. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 801 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a) In General .— ; (B) at the end of paragraph (6), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (7); and (2) by striking subsection (b).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7123 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Mr. Torres of New York , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Green of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study to identify barriers to reducing homelessness by providing housing assistance under the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Studying Barriers to Homelessness Act . 2. GAO study and report on reducing homelessness through public housing and section 8 rental assistance (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to identify any barriers that limit the ability of a public housing agency in attempting to provide housing assistance under the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs under title I of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq. ) for populations experiencing homelessness, which shall include— (1) identification of any laws, regulations, and any other notices or guidance pertaining to— (A) waiting lists, documentation requirements, or tenant screening that effect the ability of a public housing agency to accept persons and families experiencing homelessness into the public housing or voucher program; and (B) funding formulas and performance measures that may penalize public housing agencies trying to serve persons and families experiencing homelessness; (2) analyzing and determining the effect of the limitation under section 8(o)(13)(B) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)(B) ; relating to the maximum amount of housing voucher assistance that a public housing agency may use for project-based assistance) has on the ability of public housing agencies to serve persons and families experiencing homelessness; and (3) identification of barriers to fair housing and the coordination of Federal housing assistance and homelessness funds, including outreach and marketing of such funds, to affirmatively further fair housing for protected classes under the Fair Housing Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) that are disproportionately experiencing homelessness. (b) Report Not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to the Congress describing the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and setting forth the results and conclusions of the study.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mrs. Greene of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer-Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022 . 2. Preventing the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (a) Prevention of the proliferation of biological weapons (1) In general Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3731(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (6) Cooperative biological engagement. (7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons. . (2) Conforming amendments Such Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. ) is further amended as follows: (A) By striking , nuclear, or biological weapons each place it appears and inserting or nuclear weapons . (B) In section 1321— (i) in subsection (a)— (I) in paragraph (1), by striking , biological, ; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking , chemical, and biological and inserting and chemical . (C) In section 1344, by striking , nuclear, and biological weapons and inserting and nuclear weapons . (b) Prohibition on availability of funds (1) Prohibition on availability of funds Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 ( Public Law 117–81 ), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. ) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to file the reports on transactions in stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities which are required under such Act not later than 7 days after the transactions are completed, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Member Financial Transparency Act . 2. 7-day deadline for Members of Congress to file reports on transactions in securities (a) Modification of deadline for Members To file reports Section 103(l) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 103(l) ) is amended by striking in no case later than 45 days after such transaction and inserting in no case later than 45 days after such transaction (or, in the case of a Member of Congress, in no case later than 7 days after such transaction) . (b) Modification of deadline for Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate To make reports public Section 105(b)(1) of such Act ( 5 U.S.C. App. 105(b)(1) ) is amended by striking within thirty days and inserting within 30 days (or, in the case of a report of a transaction required to be reported under section 102(a)(5)(B) which is filed by a Member of Congress, within 10 days) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Carey , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Posey , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Norman , Mr. Mast , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. McKinley , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to prohibit the Secretary from enforcing any drug or vaccine mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act . 2. Prohibition on drug and vaccine mandates Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act ( 29 U.S.C. 653(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Secretary with the authority to require any drug (as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) or vaccine or other biological product (as defined in section 351(i)(1) of the Public Health Service Act) to be administered to any employee. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the importation of crude oil from Iran.

1. Prohibition on importation of crude oil from Iran Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all crude oil from Iran shall be banned from importation into the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. O'Halleran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers Don’t Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022 or the Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for certain Federal employee travel in contravention of certain regulations (a) In general Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301–10.260 through 301–10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly report on travel (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101–37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel regulation report Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office’s public website. (d) Definition of senior Federal official In this Act, the term senior Federal official has the meaning given that term in section 101–37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. O'Halleran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 require the Speaker of the House of Representatives to convene a session of the House on each day in which a Government shutdown is in effect, to prohibit the use of funds for the official travel of Members of the House of Representatives during any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Outbound Flights for Lawmakers If Government Halts to a Stop Act or the No Flights Act . 2. Requiring Speaker to convene session of House during shutdown (a) Requirement On each day on which a Government shutdown is in effect, including weekends and legal public holidays, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall convene a session of the House. (b) Exercise of rulemaking authority This section is enacted by Congress— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of the House of Representatives, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and (2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of the House of Representatives to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of the House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the House. 3. Prohibiting Member official travel during shutdown (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of official travel by a Member of the House of Representatives during any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect. (b) Exception for travel by Member to Washington Metropolitan Area Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to travel by a Member of the House of Representatives to the Washington Metropolitan Area. (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Member of the House of Representatives means a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress; and (2) the term Washington Metropolitan Area means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. 4. Determination of Government shutdown For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. O'Halleran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act or the CLEAN Act . 2. Enacting House Resolution 895 into permanent law House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that— (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) ); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Pfluger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 codify Executive Order 13949.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act . 2. Enactment of Executive Order 13949 (a) In general The provisions of Executive Order 13949 (85 Fed. Reg. 60043; relating to blocking property of certain persons with respect to the conventional arms activities of Iran), as in effect on September 21, 2020, shall remain in effect, continue to apply, and are enacted into law. (b) Publication In publishing this Act in slip form and in the United States Statutes at Large pursuant to section 112 of title 1, United States Code, the Archivist of the United States shall include after the date of approval at the end an appendix setting forth the text of the Executive order referred to in subsection (a), as in effect on September 21, 2020.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7140 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Rice of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act or the PROTECTS Act . 2. Permitting Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank to conduct employee background checks Section 1921(b)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–2(b)(6) ) is amended— (1) by striking and other health care entities (as defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986) and inserting , other health care entities (as defined in section 431 of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986), providers of services (as defined in section 1861(u)), suppliers (as defined in section 1861(d)), and providers of items or services under a State plan under this title (or a waiver of such a plan) ; and (2) by striking such hospitals or other health care entities and inserting such hospitals, health care entities, providers, or suppliers .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Ms. Stevens (for herself, Mr. Posey , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Ms. Tlaib ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022 . 2. Listing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants (a) Listing Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ). (b) Sources categories Not later than 365 days after the final rule is issued pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the list under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1) ) to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to such final rule.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a feedback tool for use by members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, and for other purposes.

1. Military housing feedback tool (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall develop a feedback tool, such as a rating system or similar mechanism, under which members of the Armed Forces and their spouses may anonymously identify, rate, and compare housing under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (including privatized military housing). (b) Components The tool required under subsection (a) shall include the following components: (1) The capability for users to— (A) rate housing using multiple quality measures, including safety, the timeliness and quality of maintenance services, and the responsiveness of management; (B) upload visual media, including images; and (C) include written comments. (2) A comparison feature that can be used to compare ratings for different housing communities. (3) Accessibility by members of the Armed Forces, their family members, and members of Congress. (c) Reporting requirement The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, and make available to the Secretary of each of the military departments, an annual report that includes a summary of the data collected using the feedback tool required under this section during the year covered by the report.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2022 Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Meijer , and Ms. Jacobs of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to make publicly available on a website of the Department of Defense the cost to each United States taxpayer of certain contingency operations conducted by the United States Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost of War Act of 2022 . 2. Public availability of cost of certain military operations to each United States taxpayer Section 1090 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ) is amended— (1) by inserting (a) Publication of information.— before The Secretary of Defense ; (2) by striking of each of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. and inserting of any overseas contingency operation conducted by the United States Armed Forces on or after September 18, 2001. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections: (b) Display of information The information required to be posted under subsection (a) shall— (1) be posted directly on the website of the Department of Defense, in an accessible and clear format; (2) include corresponding documentation as links or attachments; and (3) include, for each overseas contingency operation— (A) both the total cost to each taxpayer, and the cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year, of conducting the overseas contingency operation; (B) a list of countries where the overseas contingency operation has taken place; and (C) for each such country, both the total cost to each taxpayer, and the cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year, of conducting the overseas contingency operation in that country. (c) Updates The Secretary shall ensure that all the information required to be posted under subsection (a) is updated by not later than 90 days after the last day of each fiscal year. (d) Contingency operation defined In this section, the term contingency operation has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(13) of title 10, United States Code. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7154 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the President to report to Congress on authorities relating to the stabilization and reduction of gas prices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the He Did That Act . 2. Report on authorities relating to gas prices Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report that identifies existing authorities that the President may use to help stabilize and reduce gas prices.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Section 7 of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of 2000 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 106–319 ; 114 Stat. 1284; 128 Stat. 3802) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , the Judiciary , and Oversight and Reform , 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 terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

1. Termination of certain waivers of sanctions with respect to nuclear activities in or with Iran (a) In general Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, any waiver of the application of sanctions provided for under sections 1244, 1245, 1246, and 1247 of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 ( 22 U.S.C. 8803 , 8804, 8805, and 8806) for or to enable an activity described in subsection (b) is terminated, and the President may not issue a new such waiver for such an activity on or after such date of enactment. (b) Activities described An activity described in this subsection is an activity in or with Iran with respect to which a waiver described in subsection (a) was issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, including the following: (1) Modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor. (2) Preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility for stable isotope production. (3) Operations, training, or services related to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, including fuel delivery and take-back. (4) Transfer of uranium into or outside Iran, including natural uranium, enriched uranium, or nuclear fuel scrap. (5) Transfer or storage of Iranian heavy water, inside or outside of Iran. (c) Joint comprehensive plan of action defined In this section, the term Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action means the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Sablan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the establishment of defender organizations by Federal judicial districts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Justice Act of 2022 . 2. Defender organizations Section 3006A(g)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Qualifications and inserting Requirement ; (2) in the first sentence, by striking or a part of a district in which at least two hundred persons annually require the appointment of counsel may and inserting shall ; and (3) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, 2 adjacent districts or parts of districts may establish a single defender organization to serve both areas. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mrs. Lesko introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To express the sense of Congress regarding State choice in the observation of daylight saving time.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don’t Mess with Arizona Act . 2. Sense of Congress regarding State choice in observation of daylight saving time It is the sense of Congress that Arizona, and any other State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a(a) ), as in effect on March 15, 2022, should be able to— (1) continue to observe permanent standard time; and (2) elect to observe daylight saving time in the future.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Ms. Newman (for herself, Mr. Quigley , and Ms. Speier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make food and food additives that are sterilized using ethylene oxide or propylene oxide misbranded unless that use is disclosed on its labeling, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act . 2. Food and food additives misbranded if labeling fails to disclose ethylene oxide or propylene oxide use (a) In general Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (z) If it is a food or food additive that is sterilized using any amount of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, unless it bears labeling conspicuously stating that fact. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to food or food additives introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7168 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. O'Halleran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To modify the boundary of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 97.71 acres of Forest Service land identified as Proposed transfer from USDA Forest Service to National Park Service on the Map. (2) Map The term Map means the map entitled Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Draft Proposed Boundary Adjustment , numbered 039/80,053d, and dated March 2020. (3) Monument The term Monument means the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument established by Presidential Proclamation 1911 ( 54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 46 Stat. 3023) and redesignated by section 15 of the Smith River National Recreation Area Act ( Public Law 101–612 ; 104 Stat. 3222). (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. 3. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument boundary modification (a) Boundary modification The boundary of the Monument is modified to include the Federal land. (b) Map availability The Map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (c) Transfer of administrative jurisdiction to national park service Administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land is transferred from the Forest Service to the National Park Service. (d) Administration Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall administer the Federal land added to the Monument under subsection (a)— (1) as part of the Monument; and (2) in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To withhold all assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations until such time as the membership of the Russian Federation on the United Nations Security Council is terminated and the Republic of Poland is afforded full rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Poland Over Russia Act . 2. Permanent membership of Poland on the United Nations Security Council (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States shall withhold all assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations until such time as the membership of the Russian Federation on the United Nations Security Council is terminated and the Republic of Poland is afforded full rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council. (b) Presidential action The President is authorized to take any appropriate action to carry out subsection (a). (c) Actions at the United Nations The President shall direct the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the United Nations to encourage Member States of the United Nations to take actions identical or similar to the action described in subsection (a). (d) No effect on the United States in the United Nations United States membership in the United Nations shall not be affected in any way by any action under this section.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, independent country.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act . 2. Statement of policy; authorization (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that all territorial claims by the Federal Republic of Somalia over the area known as Somaliland are invalid and without merit. (b) Authorization The President is authorized to recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, independent country, in accordance with subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Perry (for himself, Mr. Norman , and Mr. Roy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American LNG First Act of 2022 . 2. Exemption from coastwise laws for vessels transporting liquefied natural gas (a) General eligibility requirements Section 12103 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Exception for vessels transporting liquefied natural gas (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), a certificate of documentation may be issued under this chapter for any vessel transporting methane, refrigerated liquid, commonly known as liquefied natural gas. (2) Certain vessels excluded Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) a vessel that is owned, in whole or in part, by— (i) a Russian national; or (ii) the Government of the Russian Federation; (B) a Russian-flagged vessel; or (C) a vessel for which any crewmember is a Russian national. . (b) Coastwise endorsement Section 12112(a)(2)(B) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (ii) by striking or at the end; (2) in clause (iii) by striking and at the end and inserting or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) transports methane, refrigerated liquid, commonly known as liquefied natural gas; and .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act or the P.N.T.R. for Russia Act . 2. Prohibition on extending normal trade relations treatment to Russia Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. 3. Applicability The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. 4. Report (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to— (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.