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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4567 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Kind , Mr. Delgado , and Ms. Slotkin ) 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 establish a household well water testing website, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Test Your Well Water Act . 2. Household well water testing website (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a website containing information relating to the testing of household well water. (b) Contents The Administrator shall include on the website established under subsection (a) the following: (1) Information on how to get drinking water tested for a home served by an individual private well. (2) A list of laboratories that analyze water samples and are certified by a State or the Administrator. (3) State-specific information, developed in coordination with each State, on naturally occurring and human-induced contaminants. (4) Information that, using accepted risk communication techniques, clearly communicates whether a test result value exceeds a level determined by the Administrator or the State to pose a health risk. (5) Information on treatment options, including information relating to water treatment systems certified to the relevant NSF/ANSI American National Standard for drinking water treatment units by a third-party certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board. (6) A directory of whom to contact to report a test result value that exceeds a level determined by the Administrator or the State to pose a health risk. (7) Information on financial assistance that is available for homeowners to support water treatment, including grants under section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926e ) and State resources. (8) Any other information the Administrator considers appropriate. (c) Coordination The Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Agriculture, and appropriate State agencies in carrying out this section. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4572 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mrs. Murphy of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an age rating adjustment to the applicable percentage used to determine the credit for coverage under qualified health plans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2021 . 2. Age rating adjustment to applicable percentage used to determine the credit for coverage under qualified health plans (a) In general Section 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Age rating adjustment For purposes of this subparagraph— (I) In general The applicable percentage otherwise determined under clause (i) shall be multiplied by the age adjustment value determined under subclause (II). (II) Age adjustment value The age adjustment value for any taxpayer is the average of the age rate adjustments for all individuals which have coverage described in paragraph (2)(A) with respect to the taxpayer, divided by the maximum age rate adjustment allowed under section 2701(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Public Health Service Act. (III) Age rate adjustment The age rate adjustment for any individual shall be determined using a single national age rating curve which shall be specified in guidance by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and shall reflect market patterns in the individual market in accordance with section 2701(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Public Health Service Act. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date on which the single national age rating curve referred to in section 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii)(III) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) is specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4577 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mr. Quigley (for himself and Mr. García of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Park District Community Support Grant Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Park District Community Support Grant Program Act . 2. Park District Community Support Grant Program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Park District Community Support Grant Program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities for projects to— (1) maintain land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes; (2) operate new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities; and (3) build, operate, maintain, or refurbish indoor or outdoor facilities owned and operated, in whole or in part by a park district and used by or to support the public. (b) Matching requirement (1) In general As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amounts made available under the grant. (2) Sources The matching amounts referred to in paragraph (1) may include amounts made available from State, local, nongovernmental, or private sources. (3) Waiver The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that— (A) no reasonable means are available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement; and (B) the probable benefit of such project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means a special purpose district, including park districts. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this section.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mr. Rice of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To expand the H–2B visa program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021 . 2. Expansion of H–2B program Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (g)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B) by striking 66,000 and inserting 350,000 ; (2) in paragraph (9), to read as follows: (9) Returning workers (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year if that alien had already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during any of the 3 fiscal years immediately preceding that fiscal year. Such an alien shall be considered a returning worker. (B) Petitions A petition to admit or otherwise provide status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) shall include, with respect to a returning worker— (i) all information and evidence that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is required to support a petition for status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b); (ii) the full name of the alien; and (iii) a certification to the Department of Homeland Security that the alien is a returning worker. (C) Approval An H–2B visa or grant of nonimmigrant status for a returning worker shall be approved only if the alien is confirmed to be a returning worker by— (i) the Department of State; or (ii) if the alien is visa exempt or seeking to change to status under section 101 (a)(15)(H)(ii)(b), the Department of Homeland Security. ; and (3) in paragraph (10), by striking 33,000 and inserting 175,000 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4582 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mr. Sablan (for himself, Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. Kahele ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the definition of State in title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and for other purposes.

1. Definition of State Section 901(a)(2) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10251(a)(2) ) is amended by striking Northern Mariana Islands and all that follows through Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. and inserting Northern Mariana Islands; .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4583 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mr. Scott of Virginia 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 expand the requirement for States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance under the State Medicaid plan while the individual is an inmate of a public institution, to apply to inmates of any age.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act . 2. Suspension of Medicaid benefits for inmates of public institutions (a) In general Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(84)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking individual who is an eligible juvenile and all that follows through inmate; and inserting eligible individual (as defined in subsection (nn)(1)) because the individual is an inmate of a public institution (as defined in subsection (nn)(2)), but may suspend coverage during the period the individual is such an inmate; ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking individual who is an eligible juvenile described in paragraph (2)(A) and inserting eligible individual who is described in paragraph (1)(A) ; and (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking individual who is an eligible juvenile described in paragraph (2)(B) and inserting eligible individual who is described in paragraph (1)(B) ; and (2) by amending subsection (nn) to read as follows: (nn) Eligible individual; public institution For purposes of subsection (a)(84) and this subsection: (1) Eligible individual The term eligible individual means an individual who is an inmate of a public institution and who— (A) was determined eligible for medical assistance under the State plan immediately before becoming an inmate of such a public institution; or (B) is determined eligible for such medical assistance while an inmate of a public institution. (2) Inmate of a public institution The term inmate of a public institution has the meaning given such term for purposes of applying the subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a), taking into account the exception in such subdivision for a patient of a medical institution. . (b) Retroactive effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as included in the enactment of section 1001 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 ).
IB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act . 2. Conduct of risk-based examinations of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) ) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , as appropriate, after Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include .

Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Foster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act . 2. Risk-Based Examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) ) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , as appropriate, after Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act . 2. Conduct of risk-based examinations of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) ) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , as appropriate, after Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include .

Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 327 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4586 [Report No. 117–421] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2021 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Foster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 20, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 20, 2021 A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act . 2. Conduct of risk-based examinations of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) ) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , as appropriate, after Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include .

July 20, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Mrvan (for himself, Mr. Takano , Mr. Bost , Mrs. Lee of Nevada , and Mr. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress periodic reports on the costs of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021 . 2. Reports on costs of Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization program (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the costs of the Electronic Health Record Modernization program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Each such report shall include, for the period covered by the report and for the total period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the submittal of the report, a description of all actual expenses driven by such program, including— (1) any funds expended from the budget of the Veterans Health Administration, the Office of Information and Technology, or any other program; (2) direct and indirect funds; (3) any amount expended on an infrastructure project necessitated or expedited by the Electronic Health Record Modernization program that the Secretary determines would have been obligated or expended even in the absence of such program; and (4) any expenditure associated with consultants that are not included in the Electronic Health Record Modernization program contract. (b) Termination date The requirement to submit a report under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives certification that the Electronic Health Record Modernization program has been fully implemented.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To make available $250,000,000 from the Travel Promotion Fund for the Corporation for Travel Promotion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Brand USA Act . 2. Availability of Travel Promotion Fund for Brand USA (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, subject to subsection (b), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall make available, from unobligated balances remaining available from fees collected before October 1, 2020, and credited to Travel Promotion Fund established under subsection (d) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 ( 22 U.S.C. 2131(d) ), $250,000,000 for the Corporation for Travel Promotion (commonly known as Brand USA ). Such amounts shall remain available until expended. (b) Inapplicability of certain requirements and limitations The limitations and requirements set forth in paragraphs (2)(B) and (3) of subsection (d) of such Act shall not apply to amounts made available under subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mrs. Axne , Ms. Bonamici , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to establish record-management plans in order to be accredited or continue to be accredited, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Records Protection Act . 2. Record-management plans required (a) Accrediting requirements Section 496(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (8), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (10) beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, requires an institution to submit for approval to the accrediting agency a records management plan upon the institution’s notifying the accrediting agency that the institution intends to cease operations. Such plan shall include— (A) a plan for the custody, continued access, and disposition of student records, including student transcripts, billing, and financial aid records; (B) a plan to provide to the Secretary, State authorizing agency, and such accrediting agency or association a list that includes the name and contact information of each student enrolled in such institution— (i) on the date such institution closed; (ii) on the date that is 120 days before the date described in clause (i); and (iii) on the date that is 180 days before the date described in clause (i); (C) an assurance from the institution that such institution— (i) will release all financial holds placed on student records; (ii) for the 1-year period beginning on the date of the closure of such institution, will not require any student or former student who requests the student records of such student to purchase such records or otherwise charge such student a fee with respect to such records; and (iii) after the 1-year period described in clause (ii), will either continue to not require the purchase of the records described in such subclause or charge a nominal fee with respect to such records, as determined by the Secretary; and (D) an estimate of the costs necessary to carry out the record-management plan and a plan for how such institution will provide funding for such costs. . (b) Program participation agreement (1) Amendment Section 487(f)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(f)(1) ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and to prepare and submit to the Secretary a record-management plan that includes the information required under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 496(c)(10). . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4597 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. Bost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Water SRF Parity Act . 2. Projects and activities eligible for assistance Section 603 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1383 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (11)(B) by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (12)(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (13) to any qualified nonprofit entity, as determined by the Administrator, to provide assistance for the construction or acquisition of, or improvements to, a treatment works, or for any other activity described in paragraphs (1) through (10). ; (2) in subsection (i)(3), by adding at the end the following: (E) Certain activities ineligible A State may not provide additional subsidization under this subsection to a qualified nonprofit entity for assistance described in subsection (c)(13) or to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for assistance described in subsection (k). ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (k) Special rule for privately owned treatment works (1) In general In any fiscal year for which the total amount appropriated to carry out this title exceeds $1,638,826,000, any such amounts appropriated in excess of $1,638,826,000 for such fiscal year may be used to provide financial assistance under this section to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for— (A) improvements to such privately owned treatment works; (B) the construction of, or improvements to, another privately owned treatment works; (C) measures to reduce the demand for privately owned treatment works capacity through water conservation, efficiency, or reuse; (D) measures to reduce the energy consumption needs for privately owned treatment works; (E) measures to increase the security of privately owned treatment works; and (F) any other activity described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (c). (2) Limitation Financial assistance may only be provided under this subsection to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for activities described in paragraph (1) that primarily and directly benefit the individuals or entities served by the privately owned treatment works, and not the shareholders or owners of the treatment works, as determined by the instrumentality of the State responsible for administering the water pollution control revolving fund through which such financial assistance is provided. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. García of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Carson , and Ms. Schakowsky ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with cockpit doors that meet certain safety requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2021 . 2. Improved all-cargo flight deck integrity measures (a) In general Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44741. All-cargo flight deck integrity measures (a) In general It shall be unlawful for an air carrier to operate a covered aircraft after January 1, 2023, regardless of the date of such aircraft’s type certification, in a covered operation unless such aircraft is equipped with a cockpit door that— (1) meets the requirements of section 25.795(a) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to intrusion resistance; and (2) remains locked while the aircraft is in flight, as directed by the pilot in command of such aircraft. (b) Effect of rulemaking The requirement of subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2023, regardless of whether the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such requirement. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered aircraft The term covered aircraft means an aircraft used in all-cargo air transportation with a maximum certificated payload capacity that exceeds 6,500 pounds. (2) Covered operation The term covered operation means an operation in all-cargo air transportation under the provisions of part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44741. All-cargo flight deck integrity measures. . 3. Technical corrections (a) Section 44737 Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amending by redesignating the second section 44737 (as added by section 581 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) as section 44740. (b) Analysis The analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the item relating to the second section 44737 (as added by section 581 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018); and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 44739 the following new item: 44740. Special rule for certain aircraft operations. . (c) Special rule for certain aircraft operations Section 44740 of title 49, United States Code, (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking the period at the end; (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking (1) the second time it appears; and (3) in subsection (c)(2), by adding a period at the end.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4600 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize institutions of higher education to limit the amount of a Federal loan that an enrolled student may borrow.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Borrowing Act of 2021 . 2. Institutional determined limits Section 455(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Institutional Determined Limits (A) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, an institution of higher education (at the discretion of a financial aid administrator at the institution) may prorate or limit the amount of a loan any student enrolled in a program of study at that institution may borrow under this part for an academic year— (i) if the institution can reasonably demonstrate that student debt levels are or would be excessive for such program by using the most recently available data for the average starting salary in the region in which the institution is located for typical occupations pursued by graduates of such program from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the applicable State agency, or the institution; (ii) in a case in which the student is enrolled on a less than full-time basis or the student is enrolled for less than the period of enrollment to which the annual loan limit applies under this part, based on the student’s enrollment status; (iii) based on the credential level (such as a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential) that the student would attain upon completion of such program; or (iv) based on the year of the program for which the student is seeking such loan. (B) Increases for Individual Students Upon the request of a student whose loan amount for an academic year has been prorated or limited under subparagraph (A), an eligible institution (at the discretion of the financial aid administrator at the institution) may increase such loan amount to an amount not exceeding the annual loan amount applicable to such student under this part for such academic year if such student demonstrates special circumstances or exceptional need. (C) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a proration or limiting of loan amounts by an institution of higher education because of a student’s race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To allow certain individuals with prior service under the District of Columbia retirement system to make deposits towards annuities under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes.

1. Annuity deposit for certain service Section 1905(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking Qualifying and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (4), qualifying ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Service deposit (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the qualifying District of Columbia service of any individual who makes a deposit under this paragraph shall be taken into account for purposes of computing the amount of any benefit payable out of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund under section 8348 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Any individual— (i) who, pursuant to this section, has qualifying District of Columbia service included in calculating the individual’s creditable service under section 8332, of title 5, United States Code, may deposit an amount equal to the product of the basic pay received for that qualifying service multiplied by the applicable percentage, or percentages, in section 8334(c) of such title, plus interest (computed in accordance with section 8334(e) of such title); or (ii) who, pursuant to this section, has qualifying District of Columbia service included in calculating the individual’s creditable service under section 8411 of such title may deposit an amount equal to 1.3 percent of basic pay received for that qualifying service, plus interest (computed in accordance with section 8334(e) of such title). (C) For the purpose of survivor annuities, deposits authorized by this paragraph may be made by a survivor of an individual described in subparagraph (B)(i) or (B)(ii). (D) Any deposit made under this paragraph shall be credited to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. (E) The Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4605 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2021 or the FIRM IT Act of 2021 . 2. National Flood Mapping Program (a) Sharing and use of maps and data; inclusion of cadastral features in rate maps Section 100216(b) of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 4101b(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) consult and coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to obtain the most up-to-date maps and other information of those agencies, including information relating to topography, water flow, watershed characteristics, and any other issues that are relevant to identifying, reviewing, updating, maintaining, and publishing National Flood Insurance Program rate maps. ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (C) in the matter preceding clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking Administrator shall include— and inserting the following: Administrator— (A) shall include— ; (D) in subparagraph (A)(v), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (B) may include— (i) any relevant information that is obtained under paragraph (1)(D); and (ii) cadastral features, including, for each cadastral feature— (I) the associated parcel identification data for that feature; and (II) to the maximum extent practicable, using public and private sector address data, the address of that feature. . (b) Format of rate maps Section 100216(c)(2) of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 4101b(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) not later than 5 years after the date on which the National Geodetic Survey completes the modernization of the National Spatial Reference System in 2022, updated to conform with the geospatial data provided by that system; and (E) spatially accurate in accordance with the common protocols for geographic information systems under section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 note). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mrs. Steel (for herself, Ms. Salazar , Mr. Owens , and Mr. Gimenez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for designation of qualified opportunity zones every 10 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growth and Opportunities Act of 2021 . 2. Designation of qualified opportunity zones every 10 years (a) In general Section 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Designation of zones every 10 years (1) Second round of designations Concurrently with the application of the provisions of this section without regard to this subsection, as of January 1, 2027, the provisions of this section shall be reapplied— (A) as though such provisions were enacted on such date, and (B) by substituting such date for— (i) the date of the enactment of Public Law 115–97 in subsection (b)(3), and (ii) the date of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in subsection (c)(2)(B). (2) Subsequent rounds of designations Paragraph (1) shall be reapplied as of the first date that no designation of a qualified opportunity zone from the preceding round of designations remains in effect by reason of the application of subsection (f) to such round of designations. (3) Redesignations permitted Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the designation of a tract as a qualified opportunity zone merely because such tract was previously designated as such a zone if such tract otherwise meets the requirements for such designation as of the time of such subsequent designation. . (b) Application rules for investment in opportunity zones Section 1400Z–2 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Application for gains in subsequent rounds of designations (1) In general In the case of gain from the sale or exchange of property after December 31, 2026— (A) the taxpayer may make an election under subsection (a) with respect to such sale or exchange, and (B) subsections (a)(2)(B) and (b)(1)(B) shall be applied by substituting the applicable date for December 31, 2026 . (2) Applicable date For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable date with respect to any sale or exchange shall be— (A) December 31, 2034, or (B) in the case of any sale or exchange after the most recently past date determined under this paragraph, the December 31 of the seventh year beginning after each instance paragraph (1) of section 1400Z–1(g) is reapplied by reason of paragraph (2) thereof. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Pingree , and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and Armed Services , 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 cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Grown Act . 2. Limitation (a) In general A cut flower or a cut green may not be officially displayed in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of the President or of the Department of State or of the Department of Defense unless the cut flower or cut green is produced in the United States. (b) Rule of construction The limitation in subsection (a) may not be construed to apply to any cut flower or cut green used by a Federal officer or employee for personal display. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Cut flower The term cut flower means a flower removed from a living plant for decorative use. (2) Cut green The term cut green means a green, foliage, or branch removed from a living plant for decorative use. (3) Produced in the United States The term produced in the United States means grown in— (A) any of the several States; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) a territory or possession of the United States; or (D) an area subject to the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian Tribe. (d) Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2021 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. Sires ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 . 2. Expedited procedure to renew or extend period of validity of certain passports (a) In general Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 ( 22 U.S.C. 217a ), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID–19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International cooperation The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2021 Mr. Sherman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study on payment for order flow, to require the Investor Advocate of the Commission to provide recommendations on payment for order flow, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the To be added Act of 2021 . 2. Studies and reports (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study on payment for order flow received by brokerage firms for routing customer orders to market centers, including wholesale brokerages, alternative trading systems, internalizers, and exchanges, including— (1) payment for order flow arrangements; (2) conflicts arising from these payment arrangements; (3) the extent to which execution prices for brokerage firm customers are reflective of the best available market price; (4) the impact of payment for order flow arrangements on customer trade execution quality; (5) steps firms are taking to mitigate or eliminate conflicts stemming from these arrangements; (6) how brokerage firms disclose payment for order flow to customers; (7) whether customers understand the disclosures provided by brokerage firms regarding payment for order flow; (8) the disclosure requirements pursuant to Rule 606 of Regulation NMS (17 C.F.R. 242.606); (9) whether firms are adequately disclosing payment for order flow on Form CRS; (10) steps brokerage firms are taking, if any, to limit how market centers use the brokerage firms’ customer’s data; and (11) the extent to which brokers are surveying different market centers for best prices prior to routing specific customer orders. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a). (c) Rulemaking Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue rules, subject to notice and comment, to revise its rules consistent with the results of such study, including, if warranted, to prohibit or limit the payment for order flow. (d) Clarification of authority The Commission may issue rules to regulate, limit, or prohibit the payment for order flow before the completion of the study required under this section, if the Commission finds such a rule is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4620 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2021 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to limit the exemption provided for family offices from the definition of an investment adviser, and for other purposes.

1. Regulation of family offices (a) Family office size limitation Section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ;; (G) any family office, as defined by rule, regulation, or order of the Commission, in accordance with the purposes of this title and inserting ; (G) any covered family office ; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (29) as paragraph (31); and (3) by adding at the end the following: (32) Covered family office (A) In general The term covered family office means a family office with less than $750,000,000 in assets under management. (B) Rulemaking The Commission shall further define the term covered family office , by rule, in accordance with the purposes of this title. In issuing such rule, the Commission— (i) shall exclude any person who is subject to a final order described in section 15(b)(4)(H) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o(b)(4)(H) ); and (ii) may include a family office with fewer assets under management than the threshold described under subparagraph (A), if the Commission, by rule, determines the family office is highly leveraged or engaged in high-risk activities that the Commission determines warrants inclusion, as appropriate to protect investors. . (b) Exemption of and reporting by covered family offices Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–3 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Exemption of and reporting by covered family offices (1) In general The Commission may provide an exemption from the registration requirements under this section to any covered family office. (2) Reporting The Commission shall require investment advisers exempted by reason of this subsection to maintain such records and provide to the Commission such annual or other reports as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. . (c) Removal of grandfather provision Section 409 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–2 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding and at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by striking subsection (c).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2021 Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Jordan , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Turner , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Latta , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Mooney , and Mr. McKinley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 102 West Main Street in New Albany, Ohio, as the Congressman Samuel L. Devine Post Office .

1. Congressman Samuel L. Devine Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 102 West Main Street in New Albany, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Congressman Samuel L. Devine 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 Congressman Samuel L. Devine Post Office .