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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2568 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Bustos (for herself, Mrs. Axne , Mr. Balderson , Mr. McGovern , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Cooper , Ms. Houlahan , Ms. Norton , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Underwood , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Cuellar , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. Kuster , Mrs. Luria , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Neal , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Schakowsky , and Mr. Morelle ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on 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 amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 . 2. Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who served in United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II Section 106 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) (1) (A) Service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on December 31, 1948, of any individual who was honorably discharged therefrom pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be considered active duty for purposes of eligibility and entitlement to headstones, markers, and other benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of this title, other than such benefits relating to the interment or inurnment of the individual in Arlington National Cemetery solely by reason of such service. (B) (i) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall issue to each individual who served as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on December 31, 1948, a discharge from such service under honorable conditions if the Secretary determines that the nature and duration of the service of the individual so warrants. (ii) A discharge under clause (i) shall designate the date of discharge. The date of discharge shall be the date, as determined by the Secretary, of the termination of service of the individual concerned as described in that clause. (2) An individual who receives a discharge under paragraph (1)(B) for service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to any benefit under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, except as provided in paragraph (1)(A). (3) The Secretary of Defense may design and produce a service medal, memorial plaque or gravemarker, or other commendation to honor individuals who receive a discharge under paragraph (1)(B). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Morelle , Mr. O'Halleran , Ms. Norton , Ms. Titus , Mr. Sires , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Carson , and Mr. Kilmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in close proximity to the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act . 2. Presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in close proximity to the Republic of Vietnam (a) In general Section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking , during active military, naval, or air service, served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975 each place it appears and inserting performed covered service ; (2) by striking performed active military, naval, or air service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975 each place it appears and inserting performed covered service ; (3) by striking subsections (b) through (e) and redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (b); and (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) In this section, the term covered service means active military, naval, or air service— (1) performed in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975; (2) performed in Thailand— (A) at a United States Army base or Royal Thai Air Force base during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975; or (B) at the Royal Thai Army Replacement Training Center, Pranburi Military Reservation during the period beginning January 1, 1964, and ending on April 30, 1964; (3) performed in Laos during the period beginning on December 1, 1965, and ending on September 30, 1969; or (4) performed in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kompon Cham Province during the period beginning on April 16, 1969, and ending on April 30, 1969. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading for section 1116 is amended by inserting , or in close proximity to, before the Republic of Vietnam . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1116 and inserting the following new item: 1116. Presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents; presumption of exposure for veterans who served in, or in close proximity to, the Republic of Vietnam .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal and to otherwise modify the eligibility criteria for E visas.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act . 2. Nonimmigrant traders and investors For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ), Portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States. 3. Modification of eligibility criteria for E visas Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by inserting (or, in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph, the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than 3 years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph) before , and the spouse ; and (B) by striking him and inserting such alien ; and (2) by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the alien . 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Costa , Mr. Keating , Mr. Khanna , and Mr. Valadao ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal and to otherwise modify the eligibility criteria for E visas.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act . 2. Nonimmigrant traders and investors For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ), Portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States. 3. Modification of eligibility criteria for E visas Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by inserting (or, in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph, the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than 3 years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph) before , and the spouse ; and (B) by striking him and inserting such alien ; and (2) by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the alien .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To include Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal and to otherwise modify the eligibility criteria for E visas.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act or the AMIGOS Act . 2. Nonimmigrant traders and investors For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ), Portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States. 3. Modification of eligibility criteria for E visas Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by inserting (or, in the case of an alien who acquired the relevant nationality through a financial investment and who has not previously been granted status under this subparagraph, the foreign state of which the alien is a national and in which the alien has been domiciled for a continuous period of not less than 3 years at any point before applying for a nonimmigrant visa under this subparagraph) before , and the spouse ; and (B) by striking him and inserting such alien ; and (2) by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the alien . 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2574 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Ms. Foxx (for herself and Mr. Cawthorn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

1. Designation of future interstate (a) Designation as high priority corridor Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (92) United States Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina to Kings Mountain, North Carolina. . (b) Designation as future interstate Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by striking and subsection (c)(91) and inserting subsection (c)(91), and subsection (c)(92) .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2579 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Crawford , Mr. Babin , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Rouzer , Mrs. Wagner , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Crenshaw , and Mr. Brooks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021 or the EXIT Act of 2021 . 2. Unlawful border crossing tunnel search and remediation (a) Waiver authority of certain environmental requirements regarding tunnel actions on private land Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Waiver authority of certain environmental requirements regarding tunnel actions on private land Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary’s sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register. . (b) Contract authority (1) In general To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition In this subsection, the term indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification regarding actions on private land Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(a) ) is amended by inserting , including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels, after patrolling the border .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Hayes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (a) Disability compensation Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) Onsite participation in the response effort following the collision of a United States Air Force B–52 bomber and refueling plane that caused the release of four thermonuclear weapons in the vicinity of Palomares, Spain, during the period beginning January 17, 1966, and ending March 31, 1967. . (b) Effective date and applicability (1) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Applicability concerning dependency and indemnity compensation For purposes of section 1310 of title 38, United States Code, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a death notwithstanding whether such death occurred before, on, or after such date.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2582 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Hill (for himself and Ms. Houlahan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the definition of eligible entity in the second draw loan program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PPP Revenue Adjustment Calculation To Increase Capital Accessibility Long-term Act of 2021 or the PRACTICAL Act of 2021 . 2. Eligibility for paycheck protection program second draw loans Section 7(a)(37)(A)(iv)(I)(bb) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)(A)(iv)(I)(bb)) is amended— (1) in subitem (AA), by striking during the first and all that follows through in 2019 and inserting the following: during any contiguous 90-day period in 2020 that demonstrate not less than a 25-percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same period in 2019 ; and (2) by striking subitems (BB), (CC), and (DD) and inserting the following: (BB) if the entity was not in business during the entirety of 2019, but was in business for not fewer than 90 consecutive days beginning in 2019, had gross receipts during any contiguous 90-day period beginning in 2020 that demonstrate not less than a 25-percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same 90-day period beginning in 2019; and (CC) if the entity was not in business during 2019, but was in operation for not fewer than 90 consecutive days during 2020, had gross receipts during any contiguous 90-day period in 2020 that demonstrate not less than a 25-percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during an earlier contiguous 90-day period in 2020; .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2583 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Hinson (for herself and Ms. Spanberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To modify the calculation of the maximum loan amount under the paycheck protection program for farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PPP Equity Act of 2021 . 2. Gross revenue calculation for farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors (a) In general Section 7(a)(36)(V) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(V) ) is amended— (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking farmers and ranchers and inserting farmers, ranchers, and sole proprietors ; (2) in clause (i)— (A) in subclause (I), by inserting is a sole proprietor, after independent contractor, ; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking farm income or expenses on a Schedule F and inserting income or expenses on a Schedule C (or any equivalent successor schedule) or Schedule F ; and (3) in clause (ii)(I)(aa)(AA), by inserting Schedule C (or any equivalent successor schedule) or before Schedule F . (b) Conforming amendments Section 313(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act ( Public Law 116–260 ) is amended— (1) by striking Date; in the subsection heading and all that follows through Except and inserting Date.— Except ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2). (c) Effective date; applicability (1) In general This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ; 134 Stat. 281) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Process for borrowers previously excluded Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall establish a process under which a borrower that was prohibited from requesting a recalculation of a covered loan under section 7(a)(36)(V)(iv) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(V)(iv) ) because of the application of section 313(b)(2) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act ( Public Law 116–260 ), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, may submit, via mail or online, a request for such recalculation.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2584 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Nadler , and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2021 . 2. Number of justices; quorum Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking a Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices, any six of whom shall constitute a quorum and inserting a Chief Justice of the United States and twelve associate justices, any eight of whom shall constitute a quorum .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act or the DUMP Opioids Act . 2. Requirement for certain department of veterans affairs medical facilities to have physical location for the disposal of controlled substances medications (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that each covered Department medical facility has a physical location where any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications. (b) Covered department medical facility defined In this section, the term covered Department medical facility means a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs with an onsite pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes. (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on January 1, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mrs. Murphy of Florida (for herself and Mr. Diaz-Balart ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that children who have relocated from Puerto Rico to the States are fully considered for purposes of State allotments under the English Language Acquisition grants.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Linguistic Excellence and Vocational Aptitude by Teaching English Act or the ELEVATE Act . 2. Treatment of Puerto Rico with respect to allotments for English Language Acquisition grants (a) Change in definition Section 3201(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7011(5) ) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting and migrants from Puerto Rico after youth ; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking immigrant children and youth and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; (3) in subparagraph (B), by inserting in which the primary language of instruction in public elementary schools and secondary schools is English after any State ; and (4) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , other than Puerto Rico, after States . (b) Conforming amendments Part A of title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6811 et seq.) is amended— (1) in each of sections 3102 and 3114 ( 20 U.S.C. 6812 and 6824), by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; (2) in section 3111 ( 20 U.S.C. 6821 )— (A) by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (B) in subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii), by inserting and migrants after such children and youth ; (3) in section 3113(b)(7) ( 20 U.S.C. 6823(b)(7) ), by striking children and youth and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (4) in section 3115 ( 20 U.S.C. 6825 )— (A) in the subsection heading of subsection (e), by inserting and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (B) by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1 of the first fiscal year the begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act, except that if the application of such amendments would result in a State receiving an allotment under title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.) for such first fiscal year that is less than the allotment such State received under such title for the fiscal year preceding such first fiscal year, such amendments shall take effect on October 1 of the second fiscal year that begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Casten , Mr. Malinowski , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Rush , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Carbajal , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Raskin , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Guest , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Porter , Mr. Sires , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Norton , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Ruppersberger , Ms. Lee of California , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Trone , Mr. Gallego , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Takano , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Evans , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Carson , Mr. Kilmer , and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act . 2. Eliminating the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screen­ing tests furnished under the Medicare program Section 1833(dd) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(dd) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and before January 1, 2030, ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking through 2026, 85 percent; and and inserting and each subsequent year, 100 percent. ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Perlmutter (for himself and Mr. Long ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act . 2. Common or usual name for North American bison Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (z) (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), if it is a food that is or contains any animal in the genus Bubalus and the labeling uses the term buffalo as a common or usual name for the food, unless the term used in the labeling of that food is water buffalo . (2) Subparagraph (1) shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of the term buffalo as a common or usual name for the animal Bison bison bison (commonly known as the plains bison), or the animal Bison bison athabascae (commonly known as the wood bison). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2597 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Perry (for himself, Ms. Wild , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Keller , and Mr. Reschenthaler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To designate the United States courthouse located at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse , and for other purposes.

1. Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse (a) Designation The United States courthouse located at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Judge Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2599 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Miss Rice of New York (for herself, Mr. Meeks , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Suozzi , and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To provide a duplication of benefits fix for Sandy CDBG-DR recipients, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act . 2. Duplication of benefits (a) Amendment Section 1210(a)(3) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–254 ; 132 Stat. 3186) is amended by striking January 1, 2016 and inserting October 1, 2012 . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–254 ; 132 Stat. 3186).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2602 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Sablan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act . 2. Wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect. . 3. GAO report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands— (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Smith of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use of nuclear weapons.

1. Policy on no-first-use of nuclear weapons It is the policy of the United States to not use nuclear weapons first.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2021 Mr. Wittman (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes.

1. Annual report on material readiness of Navy ships Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking submit to the inserting provide to the ; (B) by inserting a briefing and submit to such committees after congressional defense committees ; and (C) by striking setting forth and inserting regarding ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction. and inserting in— ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and (B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction ; and (3) by striking paragraph (3).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2021 Mr. Balderson (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to allow certain applicants for paycheck protection program second draw loans to select a 90-day period to demonstrate eligibility, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PPP Second Draw Fairness Act of 2021 . 2. Eligibility for paycheck protection program second draw loans Section 7(a)(37)(A)(iv)(I)(bb)(AA) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)(A)(iv)(I)(bb)(AA)) is amended by inserting either during any contiguous 90-day period in 2020, or before during the first .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2616 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2021 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Mr. Moulton , Ms. Norton , Mr. Foster , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Bass , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Vela , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Crow , Ms. Newman , Mr. Crist , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , and Ms. Omar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration employees to receive public safety officers death benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act . 2. Transportation Security Administration employees eligible to receive public safety officers’ death benefits Section 1204(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284(9) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) an employee of the Transportation Security Administration who is performing official duties of the Administration, if those official duties are related to protecting the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if they had been enacted on October 31, 2013.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 2617 In the Senate of the United States, November 15, 2022. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 2617) entitled An Act to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following (1) On page 3, line 12, strike Chief (2) On page 3, line 12, strike Office and insert: Officer of each agency (3) On page 3, line 17, after “equivalent)” insert: of that agency (4) On page 3, line 19, after “(5)” insert: for that agency (5) On page 4, line 1, strike House and insert: Senate

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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performance Enhancement Reform Act . 2. Amendment Section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by amending subsection (b)(5) to read as follows: (5) provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved, including— (A) the human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, and skill sets required to meet the performance goals; (B) the technology modernization investments, system upgrades, staff technology skills and expertise, stakeholder input and feedback, and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals; (C) clearly defined milestones; (D) an identification of the organizations, program activities, regulations, policies, operational processes, and other activities that contribute to each performance goal, both within and external to the agency; (E) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph (D) to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant Federal Government performance goals; and (F) an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal, who shall be known as goal leaders; ; and (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Preparation of performance plan The Chief Performance Improvement Office (or the functional equivalent) shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Information Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Data Officer (or the functional equivalent), and the Chief Financial Officer (or the functional equivalent) to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (b)(5). . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2021 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Hice of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performance Enhancement Reform Act . 2. Amendment Section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by amending subsection (b)(5) to read as follows: (5) provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved, including— (A) the human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, and skill sets required to meet the performance goals; (B) the technology modernization investments, system upgrades, staff technology skills and expertise, stakeholder input and feedback, and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals; (C) clearly defined milestones; (D) an identification of the organizations, program activities, regulations, policies, and other activities that contribute to each performance goal, both within and external to the agency; (E) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph (D) to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant Federal Government performance goals; and (F) an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal, who shall be known as goal leaders; ; and (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Preparation of performance plan The Chief Performance Improvement Office (or the functional equivalent) shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Information Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Data Officer (or the functional equivalent), and the Chief Financial Officer (or the functional equivalent) to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (b)(5). .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2617 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performance Enhancement Reform Act . 2. Amendment Section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by amending subsection (b)(5) to read as follows: (5) provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved, including— (A) the human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, and skill sets required to meet the performance goals; (B) the technology modernization investments, system upgrades, staff technology skills and expertise, stakeholder input and feedback, and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals; (C) clearly defined milestones; (D) an identification of the organizations, program activities, regulations, policies, operational processes, and other activities that contribute to each performance goal, both within and external to the agency; (E) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph (D) to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant Federal Government performance goals; and (F) an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal, who shall be known as goal leaders; ; and (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Preparation of performance plan The Chief Performance Improvement Office (or the functional equivalent) shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Information Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Data Officer (or the functional equivalent), and the Chief Financial Officer (or the functional equivalent) to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (b)(5). . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
II Calendar No. 506 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2617 [Report No. 117–164] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 27, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic AN ACT To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performance Enhancement Reform Act . 2. Amendment Section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by amending subsection (b)(5) to read as follows: (5) provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved, including— (A) the human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, and skill sets required to meet the performance goals; (B) the technology modernization investments, system upgrades, staff technology skills and expertise, stakeholder input and feedback, and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals; (C) clearly defined milestones; (D) an identification of the organizations, program activities, regulations, policies, operational processes, and other activities that contribute to each performance goal, both within and external to the agency; (E) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph (D) to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant Federal Government performance goals; and (F) an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal, who shall be known as goal leaders; ; and (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Preparation of performance plan The Chief Performance Improvement Office Officer of each agency (or the functional equivalent) shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Information Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Data Officer (or the functional equivalent), and the Chief Financial Officer (or the functional equivalent) of that agency to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (b)(5) for that agency . . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

September 27, 2022 Reported with amendments