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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2022 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Ms. Malliotakis , and Mr. LaMalfa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for local substance use disorder services for the purchase of sterile needles or syringes for the injection of illegal drugs, or to procure, supply, or distribute pipes, cylindrical objects, or other paraphernalia that can be used to smoke, inhale, or ingest narcotics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Illicit Paraphernalia for Exchange Systems Act or the PIPES Act . 2. Prohibition on certain uses of funds Section 2706 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Prohibited uses of funds (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no funds appropriated in this section shall be used— (A) subject to paragraph (2), to purchase sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug; or (B) to procure, supply, or distribute pipes, cylindrical objects, or other paraphernalia that can be used to smoke, inhale, or ingest narcotics. (2) Exception The limitation under paragraph (1)(A) does not apply to the use of funds for elements of a program other than making purchases described in such paragraph if the relevant State, local, territorial, or Tribal health department, in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, determines that the State, local, territorial, or Tribal jurisdiction, as applicable, is experiencing, or is at risk for, a significant increase in hepatitis infections or an HIV outbreak due to injection drug use, and such program is operating in accordance with applicable law. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2022 Ms. Ross (for herself, Ms. Stevens , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Adams , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Norton , Ms. Bonamici , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Manning , Mr. Costa , Ms. DeGette , and Ms. Scanlon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove the record of default on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV from a borrower’s credit history upon repayment of the full amount due on such loan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2022 . 2. Removal of record of default Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 495. Removal of record of default Upon repaying in full the amount due on a defaulted loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title, the Secretary, guaranty agency, or other holder of the loan shall request any consumer reporting agency to which the Secretary, guaranty agency, or holder, as applicable, reported the default of the loan, to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower's credit history. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2022 Mr. Steube (for himself and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to certain security registration thresholds, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Accurate Metrics in Securities Law Act . 2. Security registration thresholds (a) In general Section 12(g)(1)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(g)(1)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) within 120 days after the last day of its first fiscal year ended on which the issuer has— (i) total assets exceeding $15,000,000; and (ii) either— (I) a class of equity security (other than an exempted security) held of record by greater than a number of beneficial owners determined by the Commission by rule; or (II) market capitalization exceeding an amount determined by the Commission by rule, and . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6754 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act or the RETURN Act . 2. Prohibition on solicitation of reimbursement (a) In general Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 ), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine— (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of denial of travel No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID–19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID–19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6755 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act or the CAPTURE Act . 2. GAO study and report on big tech and law enforcement (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress required Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains— (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to— (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Cohen (for himself and Mr. Burchett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require certain Tennessee Valley Authority employees to include their annual salary in annual disclosure reports, and for the other purposes.

1. Annual disclosure requirement Section 102(a) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 102(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) In the case of an individual occupying a position described under section 101(f) within the Tennessee Valley Authority, the total compensation (including annual rate of basic pay, bonuses, allowances, differentials, and benefits) for such position. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Crawford (for himself, Mr. Bost , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Buck , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Norman , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Babin , and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2022 . 2. Housing prisoners based on sex (a) Federal prisons (1) In general Chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4051. Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Biological sex The term biological sex means the biological classification of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, as indicated by sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person’s psychological, chosen, or subjectively experienced sense of identity or gender. (2) Gender identity The term gender identity means a person’s self-perceived identity, self-concept, or asserted gender, regardless of the person’s biological sex. (b) Bar The Bureau of Prisons— (1) shall use the biological sex of persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States in making determinations regarding housing such persons; and (2) shall not co-locate in detention facilities persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States if those persons are not of the same biological sex, unless the Bureau of Prisons co-locates such persons without regard to their purported gender identity. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4051. Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes. . (b) State prisons Section 501 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10152 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes (1) Definitions In this subsection, the terms biological sex and gender identity have the meanings given such terms in section 4051 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Limitation on eligibility for funds Beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subsection, a State may not receive funds under this subpart for a fiscal year if the State does not submit to the Attorney General a certification that the State— (A) prohibits co-locating in detention facilities persons charged with or convicted of offenses under the law of the State if those persons are not of the same biological sex, unless the State co-locates such persons without regard to their purported gender identity; and (B) requires the use of the biological sex of persons charged with or convicted of offenses under the law of the State in making determinations regarding housing such persons. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Crawford (for himself, Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Bost , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Womack , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with respect to the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule to certain farms, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act or the FUELS Act . 2. Applicability of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule Section 1049 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 1361 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking 20,000 and inserting 42,000 ; (B) by amending paragraph (2)(A) to read as follows: (A) an aggregate aboveground storage capacity greater than 10,000 gallons but less than 42,000 gallons; and ; (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) with an aggregate aboveground storage capacity of less than or equal to 10,000 gallons; and ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (D) by striking paragraph (4); (2) in subsection (c)(2)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking 1,000 and inserting 1,320 ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking 2,500 and inserting 3,000 ; and (3) by striking subsection (d).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6768 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mrs. Demings (for herself and Mrs. Fletcher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority.

1. Reauthorization of First Responder Network Authority Section 6206 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1426 ) is amended by striking subsections (f) and (g).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Deutch (for himself and Mr. Issa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 17, United States Code, to include requirements for works adopted by reference into law, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act or the Pro Codes Act . 2. Works Incorporated by Reference into Law Chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 123. Works Incorporated by Reference into Law (a) Work incorporated by reference into law or regulation An original work of authorship otherwise subject to protection under this title that has been adopted or incorporated by reference, in full or in part, into any Federal, State, or municipal law or regulation, shall retain such protection only if the owner of the copyright makes the work available at no monetary cost for viewing by the public in electronic form on a publicly accessible website in a location on the website that is readily accessible to the public. (b) Burden of proof In any cause of action in which a party asserts that the owner of a copyright has failed to comply with the requirements of subsection (a), the burden of proof shall be on the party making such an assertion to prove that the owner of the copyright has failed to comply. (c) Transparency Nothing in this section shall be construed as inconsistent with the requirements for transparency in Federal expenditure information as set forth in the DATA Act ( Public Law 113–101 ; 31 U.S.C. 6101 ). .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6772 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Budd , Mr. Keller , and Ms. Cheney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Higgins of New York (for himself and Mr. LaHood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022 . 2. Boxing-based exercise classes for treatment of veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders (a) Coverage Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 1720K. Boxing-based exercise classes for treatment of certain movement disorders (a) Classes In furnishing medical services under this chapter, the Secretary shall furnish boxing-based exercise classes to a veteran (through the provision of such classes to the veteran at a medical facility of the Department or the reimbursement for such classes provided to the veteran at a non-Department facility) if the veteran— (1) is enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title; (2) has been diagnosed with a covered movement disorder; and (3) elects to participate in such classes for the purpose of treating the covered movement disorder with which the veteran has been diagnosed. (b) Covered movement disorder defined In this section, the term covered movement disorder means Parkinson’s disease or a similar movement disorder. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical services furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Mooney (for himself, Mr. Tonko , Ms. Norton , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Cline , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Massie , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, to establish the style for amending laws.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Readable Legislation Act of 2022 . 2. Amending laws (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 115. Amending laws No section of an Act shall be revised or amended by mere reference to it. Every bill or joint resolution which amends an existing section of any Act shall set forth the entire section, showing the omissions and insertions proposed by appropriate typographical devices. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 114 the following new item: 115. Amending laws. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by it shall take effect on January 1, 2023.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an education campaign to inform the public about the resources available when their safety and security has been violated online, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Consumers’ Education on Law Enforcement Resources Act . 2. Consumer education on law enforcement resources (a) Education Campaign Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney General, and the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall develop an educational program and related resources to inform the public about the resources the public has when their safety and security has been violated online. (b) Consultation In developing and implementing the consumer education program and related resources under subsection (a), the Commission and Attorney General shall consult with State attorneys general, State and local law enforcement entities, technologists, technology industry representatives, academic researchers, and consumer advocacy groups. (c) Public availability The Commission and Attorney General shall ensure that such program and related resources are available to and readily accessible by the public on the website of the Commission. (d) Education campaign Not later than 6 months after the Commission and Attorney General have developed the educational program and related resources required by subsection (a), the Commission and Attorney General shall carry out an annual education campaign to inform the public about the resources the public has when their safety and security has been violated online. (e) Authorization of Funds The Commission and Attorney General may use, or authorize for use, funds available to carry out this section to pay for the development, production, and use of broadcast and print media advertising and internet-based outreach in carrying out campaigns under this section. In allocating such funds, consideration shall be given to advertising directed at non-English speaking populations, including those who listen to, read, or watch nontraditional media.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington 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 direct the Secretary of the Army to authorize the placement of certain types of private headstones in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arlington Cemetery Marker Fairness Act . 2. Placement of certain private headstones in Arlington National Cemetery (a) In general The Secretary of the Army shall authorize the placement in a covered area of Arlington National Cemetery of a private headstone if such headstone— (1) is placed within 20 feet of another private headstone; (2) is not larger than the plot on which it is placed; (3) meets the specifications provided in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorialization Policy, as in effect on December 31, 2016; (4) is not a ledger, marker of freestanding cross design, narrow shaft, mausoleum, or overground vault; and (5) does not exceed four feet in width and four feet in height, including both the base and the die. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term private headstone means a headstone other than a standard white uniform military grave marker. (2) The term covered area , with respect to Arlington National Cemetery, means an area within one of the original 13 sections of the cemetery that were designated for private markers.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Rogers of Kentucky (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , 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 IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide for the timely payment of black lung benefits pending liability determinations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John White Ensuring Timely Black Lung Benefits Act . 2. Payment of black lung benefits pending liability determinations (a) In general Section 422(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 932(h) ) is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary of Labor and inserting (1) The Secretary of Labor ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) (A) In any case in which a determination of liability described in paragraph (1) has not been made with respect to a benefit determination for a miner by the date that is 60 days after the date of such a benefit determination, the Secretary shall pay the benefits to which the miner is entitled under section 422 out of the fund (as defined in section 402(h)). (B) In no case shall payment of benefits under this paragraph be construed to relieve any operator subsequently determined responsible for the payment of such benefits of repayment liability described in section 424(b). (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term benefit determination for a miner means a determination by the Secretary that the miner is totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis or that the death of the miner was due to pneumoconiosis. . (b) Authorization for expenditures from trust fund Section 9501(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) a determination of liability described in paragraph (1) of section 422(h) of such Act has not been made with respect to a benefit determination for a miner (as defined in paragraph (2)(C) of such section) by the date that is 60 days after the date of such a benefit determination, or .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6792 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Budd , and Mr. Duncan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passport Sanity Act . 2. Prohibition regarding certain gender designation on passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State (a) In general The Secretary of State shall— (1) ensure each application for a covered document includes only the gender designations male and female; and (2) prohibit the issuing of a covered document that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation. (b) Covered document defined In this section, the term covered document means a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Scott of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to include a Federal Public or Community Defender as a nonvoting member of the United States Sentencing Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Federal defender as a nonvoting member of the United States Sentencing Commission (a) In general Section 991(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking one nonvoting member. and inserting 2 nonvoting members. ; and (2) in the fifth sentence, by striking shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member and inserting and a Federal Public or Community Defender designated by the Defender Services Advisory Group, shall be ex officio, nonvoting members of the Commission. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 235(b)(5) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 ( 18 U.S.C. 3551 note) is amended, in the last sentence, by striking nine members, including two ex officio, nonvoting members and inserting 10 members, including 3 ex officio, nonvoting members. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Ms. Slotkin (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) 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 Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Short-Term Detention Standards Act . 2. Access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water during short-term detention Paragraph (1) of section 411(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(m) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) Access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water The Commissioner shall make every effort to ensure the provision to an individual apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection of appropriate temporary shelter with access to bathroom and shower facilities, water, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming items, and sanitation needs. . 3. Audit and inspections of detention facilities (a) OIG and GAO The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and the Comptroller General shall carry out regular audits and inspections, including unannounced audits and inspections, of processes (including recordkeeping) utilized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct intake and process individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Inspector General and Comptroller General shall, to the extent possible, share information and coordinate to ensure that Congress is provided timely audit and inspection information. (b) Congressional access The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may not— (1) prevent a Member of Congress or an employee of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate designated by such a Member for the purposes of this section from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any such facility; and (2) make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress or such designated employee, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. (c) Photographs The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, Comptroller General, a Member of Congress, or an employee of the United States House of Representatives or United States Senate shall be authorized to take photographs or video or audio recordings of conditions in a facility but may not publish photographs or video or audio recordings with personally identifiable information without permission.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on Chinese investment in global port infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act . 2. Report on global CCP investment in port infrastructure (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report documenting all Chinese investment in port infrastructure globally, during the period beginning on January 1, 2012, and ending on the date of the submission of the report, and the commercial and economic implications of such investments. The report shall also include the following: (1) A review of existing and potential or planned future Chinese investments, including investments by government entities, and state-owned enterprises, in port infrastructure at such ports. (2) Any known Chinese interest in establishing a military presence at or near such ports. (3) An assessment of China's current and potential future ability to leverage commercial ports for military purposes and the implications of such ability for the national and economic security of the United States. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex produced consistent with the protection of sources and methods. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 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 the john p. parker house (a) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) 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.
IB Union Calendar No. 436 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6799 [Report No. 117–603] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 7, 2022 Additional sponsor: Mr. Obernolte December 7, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 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 the john p. parker house (a) Study The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) 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.

December 7, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Mr. Keller , Mr. Latta , Mr. McKinley , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Burchett , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Hill , and Mr. Gohmert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from hiring enforcement personnel until processing of certain individual tax returns is completed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Internal Revenue Service Processing Returns Instead Of Removing Innocent Taxpayers’ Income Every Season Act of 2022 or the IRS PRIORITIES Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on hiring of enforcement personnel (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not hire new enforcement personnel until all individual tax returns from tax year 2019 and 2020 are processed. (b) Enforcement personnel For purposes of this section, the term enforcement personnel means employees of the Internal Revenue Service who are— (1) special agents in the criminal investigation division, (2) revenue officers, or (3) revenue agents.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Hill , and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit Federal agencies from requiring lenders to estimate a borrower’s race or ethnicity via visual observation or surname.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Racial Profiling in Lending Act . 2. Prohibition on estimating race or ethnicity A Federal agency may not require any person or entity, when extending credit, to estimate a borrower’s race or ethnicity via visual observation or surname.
V 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Ms. Garcia of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Oli Mohammed.

1. Permanent resident status for Oli Mohammed (a) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Oli Mohammed shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Oli Mohammed enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) and 1227(a)), Oli Mohammed may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Oli Mohammed by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1) (d) Deadline for application and payment Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Oli Mohammed, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Oli Mohammed shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6806 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 22, 2022 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Ms. Speier , and Mr. Beyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that bonds used to finance professional stadiums are not treated as tax-exempt bonds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2022 . 2. No tax-exempt bonds for professional stadiums (a) In general Section 103(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Professional stadium bond Any professional stadium bond. . (b) Professional stadium bond defined Section 103(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Professional stadium bond The term professional stadium bond means any bond issued as part of an issue any proceeds of which are used to finance or refinance capital expenditures allocable to a facility (or appurtenant real property) which, during at least 5 days during any calendar year, is used as a stadium or arena for professional sports exhibitions, games, or training. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.