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II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2022 Mr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Warnock ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience ; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. 3. Tybee Island, Georgia Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 1962d–5 ), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3651 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2022 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lead Exposure Registry, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flint Registry Reauthorization Act of 2022 . 2. Authorization of appropriations for lead exposure registry Section 2203(d) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–27(d) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking There and inserting the following: (1) Fiscal years 2017 through 2021 There ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) Fiscal years 2023 through 2033 There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2033. .
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 3655 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to extend the termination date of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 . 2. Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board extension of tenure Section 5(n)(1) of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 ( 44 U.S.C. 2107 note; Public Law 115–426 ) is amended— (1) by striking 4 years and inserting 7 years ; and (2) by striking 4-year period and inserting 7-year period .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3655 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to extend the termination date of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 . 2. Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board extension of tenure Section 5(n)(1) of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 ( 44 U.S.C. 2107 note; Public Law 115–426 ) is amended— (1) by striking 4 years and inserting 7 years ; and (2) by striking 4-year period and inserting 7-year period .

Passed the Senate September 28, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3655 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to extend the termination date of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 . 2. Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board extension of tenure Section 5(n)(1) of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 ( 44 U.S.C. 2107 note; Public Law 115–426 ) is amended— (1) by striking 4 years and inserting 7 years ; and (2) by striking 4-year period and inserting 7-year period .
II Calendar No. 451 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3655 [Report No. 117–134] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Ossoff (for himself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Peters , Mr. Carper , and Ms. Hassan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 21, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To amend the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 to extend the termination date of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 . 2. Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board extension of tenure Section 5(n)(1) of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 ( 44 U.S.C. 2107 note; Public Law 115–426 ) is amended— (1) by striking 4 years and inserting 7 years ; and (2) by striking 4-year period and inserting 7-year period .

July 21, 2022 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3657 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To require the Director of National Intelligence to provide notification to Congress of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks.

1. Notification of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks (a) In general Not later than 30 days after any element of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003 )) determines that United States military equipment abandoned or otherwise left unsecured in Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria has been used in a terrorist attack against the United States, allies or partners of the United States, or local populations, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written notification of such determination that includes any known details relating to— (1) the equipment used in the attack; (2) the date on which, and the location from which, the equipment left United States custody; (3) attribution for the orchestrators of the attack; and (4) the total number of deaths and casualties caused by the attack. (b) Appropriate committees of congress defined In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3658 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act . 2. Deferment during a medical or dental internship or residency program Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking A borrower and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (6), a borrower ; (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or after the semicolon; (B) by striking the matter following clause (ii); (C) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (iii) is serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program; ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Special rule for certain in school deferment Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to the borrower under this part. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3660 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Casey , Mr. Cramer , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make diapers an allowable expense for purposes of health flexible spending arrangements and health savings accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diaper Inclusion in Accounts for Parental Expense Reduction Act or the DIAPER Act . 2. Inclusion of diapers as qualified medical expenses (a) HSAs Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking products in the second sentence and inserting products and diapers , and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) Diaper For purposes of this paragraph, the term diaper means a disposable absorbent garment for infants to be used for the purposes of maintaining the health of the infant by ensuring excreta is collected. . (b) FSAs Section 106(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking shall be treated and inserting and diapers (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)) shall be treated , and (2) by inserting and diapers in the heading after products . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3661 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Natural Gas Act to authorize expedited approval of applications to export natural gas to certain allies of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act . 2. Natural gas exports to allies and strategic partners (a) Finding Congress finds that expediting the approval of natural gas export applications for projects intended to increase the capacity of the United States to export natural gas to allies and strategic partners will— (1) empower United States natural gas exporters to better assist the strategic and national security interests of the United States and allies and strategic partners of the United States; and (2) lead to job growth, economic development, and energy security. (b) Natural gas exports Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b(c) ) is amended— (1) by striking (c) For purposes and inserting the following: (c) Expedited application and approval process (1) Definition of covered nation (A) In general In this subsection, the term covered nation — (i) means an ally described in section 3(b)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2753(b)(2) ); and (ii) during the period described in subparagraph (B), includes Cyprus, Finland, Moldova, Sweden, Taiwan, and Ukraine. (B) Period described The period described in this subparagraph is the period— (i) beginning on the date of enactment of the Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act ; and (ii) ending on December 31, 2026, or such later date as the President determines is in the interest of national defense (as defined in section 702 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4552 )) or is otherwise in the interests of the United States. (2) Expedited approval Except as provided in paragraph (3), for purposes ; (2) in paragraph (2) (as so designated), by inserting the exportation of natural gas to a covered nation, before or the exportation ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Exclusions (A) Nations subject to sanctions The Commission shall not grant expedited approval under paragraph (2) of an application for exportation of natural gas to any nation that is subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States. (B) Nations designated by Congress The Commission shall not grant expedited approval under paragraph (2) of an application for exportation of natural gas to any nation designated by an Act of Congress as excluded from such expedited approval for reasons of national security. . (c) Effect The amendments made by subsection (b) shall not affect any Federal authorization to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign nation or to import natural gas into the United States from a foreign nation that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government’s share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on Federal Aviation Administration PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator; or (B) 5 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-looking airport reimbursements Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a)— (i) with Federal funding but with a Government’s share less than 100 percent; or (ii) without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.

Passed the Senate September 6, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Moran , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To temporarily increase the cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act . 2. Temporary increased cost share authority for aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment (a) In general Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Special rule for covered equipment (1) In general The Government's share of allowable project costs for covered equipment and its installation shall be 100 percent. (2) Definition of covered equipment For purposes of this subsection, the term covered equipment means aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment that is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funding based on PGL 21–01, titled Extension of Eligibility for stand-alone acquisition of input-based testing equipment and truck modification , dated October 5, 2021 (or any other successor program guidance letter). (3) Sunset The higher cost share authority established in this subsection shall terminate 180 days after the date on which the eligibility of covered equipment for Airport Improvement Program funding under the authority described in paragraph (2) terminates or is discontinued by the Administrator, whichever is earlier. . (b) Outreach efforts Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct an outreach effort to make airports aware of the higher cost share authority established in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (c) Forward-Looking airports Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that reviews— (1) potential options for Congress to reimburse airports that— (A) are certificated under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) acquired covered equipment (as defined in section 47109(g) of title 49, United States Code) as added by subsection (a), without Federal funding; (2) information relevant to estimating the potential cost of providing such reimbursement; (3) the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s outreach efforts as required under subsection (b); and (4) any additional information the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration considers appropriate.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3665 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Sinema , and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in the United States while their applications are being adjudicated.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 . 2. Employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Section 208(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Employment authorization (A) Eligibility The Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize employment for an applicant for asylum— (i) who is not in detention; (ii) whose application for asylum has not been determined frivolous; and (iii) with respect to whom the procedures required under paragraph (5)(A)(i) have been completed. (B) Application The Secretary may not grant employment authorization under this paragraph to an applicant for asylum who is not otherwise eligible for employment authorization until 30 days after the date on which the applicant filed an application for asylum. (C) Term Employment authorization under this paragraph— (i) shall be for a period of 1 year; and (ii) shall be renewable for additional 1-year periods while the applicant’s asylum claim is being adjudicated, including administrative or judicial review. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3668 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act . 2. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology by Internal Revenue Service (a) In general Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology (a) In general Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. (b) Biometric For purposes of this section, the term biometric recognition technology means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of collected information (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report (A) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term appropriate congressional committees means— (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3669 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to like kind exchanges.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1031 Exchange Improvement Act . 2. Property identification requirement (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 1031(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the day which and all that follows through the comma and inserting the date such property is received, . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to exchanges completed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3670 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Johnson introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To clarify that agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services do not have the authority to regulate the practice of medicine.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Treat Act . 2. Scope of authorities Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) no Federal agency, including the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall have the authority to regulate the practice of medicine; and (2) no Federal law, rule, regulation, or policy shall prohibit or restrict the lawful prescribing or disbursing of any drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or that is available pursuant to section 561B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–0a ).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3671 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Thune , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Moran , Mr. Sullivan , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Young , Mr. Lee , Mr. Johnson , Mrs. Capito , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act . 2. Applicability of FOIA to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program Section 60102(o)(2) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1702(o)(2) ) is amended by inserting after Act’) the following: , except for section 552 of that title (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act ) .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3677 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act . 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training Section 502(a)(6) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5192(a)(6) ) is amended by inserting and section 416 after section 408 .
II Calendar No. 504 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3677 [Report No. 117–162] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 27, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act . 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training Section 502(a)(6) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5192(a)(6) ) is amended by inserting and section 416 after section 408 .

September 27, 2022 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3679 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crucial Communism Teaching Act . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States— (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of more than 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. 3. Development and dissemination of civic education curriculum and oral history resources The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act ( Public Law 103–199 ; 107 Stat. 2331), also known as the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation , shall— (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that— (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled Portraits in Patriotism , from diverse individuals who— (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). 4. Definitions The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ) shall apply to this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3681 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress classified dissent cables relating to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

1. Submission to Congress of dissent cables relating to withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan (a) Submission of classified dissent cables to Congress Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress any classified Department of State cable or memo that expresses a dissenting recommendation or opinion with respect to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan. (b) Public availability of unclassified dissent cables Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall make available to the public an unclassified version of any such cable or memo. (c) Protection of personally identifiable information The name and any other personally identifiable information of an author of a cable or memo referred to in subsection (a) shall be redacted before submission under that subsection or publication under subsection (b).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3684 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Ms. Sinema (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act . 2. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general Title VII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 901 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 714. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general The Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible. (b) Single point of contact (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who— (A) have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and (B) shall be accountable for the case until its resolution. (2) Team or subset The employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to— (A) ensure continuity of records and case history, and (B) notify the individual when appropriate. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3685 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John P. Parker House Study Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, which was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1997. 3. Special resource study of John P. Parker House (a) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Study requirements The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary.
II Calendar No. 541 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3685 [Report No. 117–190] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources October 18, 2022 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, by Mr. Manchin , without amendment A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John P. Parker House Study Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, which was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1997. 3. Special resource study of John P. Parker House (a) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the John P. Parker House in Ripley, Ohio, as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Study requirements The Secretary shall conduct the study in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary.

October 18, 2022 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Warnock (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To ensure that, after the declaration of a major disaster, States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments affected by the major disaster receive immediate approval for services and assistance under section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crisis Counseling Act . 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training Section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5183 ) is amended— (1) by striking The President is authorized and inserting the following: (a) In general The President is authorized ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Immediate assistance required (1) In general A State or local agency, or an Indian tribal government, that is affected by a major disaster may submit to the President a request for the financial assistance described in subsection (a). (2) Immediate approval Immediately upon receipt of a request for financial assistance under paragraph (1), the President shall— (A) approve the request; and (B) grant the financial assistance. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3690 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Markey , Mr. Sanders , and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To repeal the Alien Enemies Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neighbors Not Enemies Act . 2. Repeal of Alien Enemies Act Sections 4067 through 4070 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 50 U.S.C. 21–24 ) are repealed.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3691 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Ms. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2022 . 2. Termination of taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns (a) Termination of designation of income tax payments Section 6096 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Termination This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. . (b) Termination of fund and account (1) Termination of Presidential election campaign fund (A) In general Chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9013. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to any Presidential election (or any Presidential nominating convention) after the date of the enactment of this section, or to any candidate in such an election. . (B) Transfer of remaining funds Section 9006 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Transfer of funds remaining after termination The Secretary shall transfer the amounts in the fund as of the date of the enactment of this subsection to the general fund of the Treasury, to be used only for reducing the deficit. . (2) Termination of account Chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9043. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any candidate with respect to any Presidential election after the date of the enactment of this section. . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The table of sections for chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9013. Termination. . (2) The table of sections for chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9043. Termination. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3692 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Tester , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act . 2. Telecommunications supply chain consideration Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ( 47 U.S.C. 1302 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Status of telecommunications supply chain As part of the inquiry required by subsection (b), the Commission shall, to the extent that data is available, determine whether a lack of network equipment significantly impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the applicable year. .
II Calendar No. 687 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3692 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Tester , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 20, 2022 Reported by Ms. Cantwell , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act . 2. Telecommunications supply chain consideration Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ( 47 U.S.C. 1302 ) Section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 163 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Status of telecommunications supply chain As part of the inquiry required by subsection (b) In each report required by subsection (a) , the Commission shall, to the extent that data is available, determine whether a lack of network equipment significantly impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the applicable year reporting period . .

December 20, 2022 Reported with amendments
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3693 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Romney ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act . 2. Extension of authorizations related to fish recovery programs Section 3 of Public Law 106–392 (114 Stat. 1603 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2024 ; (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking $179,000,000 and inserting $184,000,000 ; (3) in subsection (b)(2), by striking $30,000,000 and inserting $25,000,000 ; (4) in subsection (h), by striking , at least 1 year prior to such expiration, ; and (5) in subsection (j), by striking 2021 each place it appears and inserting 2022 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 17, 2022 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from requiring vaccination against COVID–19 for essential critical infrastructure workers crossing the border, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Safe Essential Travel Across our Border Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on requiring vaccination against COVID–19 for essential critical infrastructure workers crossing the border The Department of Homeland Security, and any component of the Department of Homeland Security, may not require an essential critical infrastructure worker to be vaccinated against COVID–19 as a condition to engage in essential travel— (1) from the United States to Mexico or Canada; or (2) into the United States from Mexico or Canada.