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II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3292 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2021 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Ms. Collins , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relating to pricing of Class I skim milk, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021 . 2. Notice and hearings (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall provide notice of, and initiate, national hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders under section 8c(3) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act ( 7 U.S.C. 608c(3) ), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, which shall include review and consideration of views and proposals of producers and the dairy industry on the Class I skim milk price, including the higher of Class I skim milk formula described in subsection (b) and any other views and proposals on the Class I skim milk price, and such other matters as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate. (b) Higher of Class I skim milk formula described The higher of Class I skim milk formula referred to in subsection (a) is the formula under which, for purposes of determining prices for milk of the highest use classification, the Class I skim milk price per hundredweight specified in section 1000.50(b) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), is equal to the sum obtained by adding— (1) the adjusted Class I differential specified in section 1000.52 of that title (or successor regulations); (2) the adjustment to Class I prices specified in sections 1005.51(b), 1006.51(b), and 1007.51(b) of that title (or successor regulations); and (3) the higher of— (A) the advanced pricing factor computed under section 1000.50(q)(1) of that title (or successor regulations); and (B) the advanced pricing factor computed under section 1000.50(q)(2) of that title (or successor regulations).
VI 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2021 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan.

1. Permanent resident status for Shirley Constantino Tan (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Shirley Constantino Tan 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 Shirley Constantino Tan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall 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) Application and payment of fees 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 two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Shirley Constantino Tan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Shirley Constantino Tan under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ); or (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Shirley Constantino Tan under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO 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 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
II Calendar No. 174 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2021 Mr. Lankford introduced the following bill; which was read the first time December 2, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID–19 vaccination status.

1. Prohibition on discharging or withholding pay or benefits from National Guard members based on COVID–19 vaccination status (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall not, based on whether or not a member of the National Guard has received a COVID–19 vaccine, take any of the following actions: (1) Involuntarily discharge or discipline the member under chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (2) Withhold pay or benefits from the member. (3) Prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment funded by amounts appropriated by an Act of Congress. (b) Pay and benefits included The pay and benefits referred to in subsection (a)(2) include the following: (1) Basic pay and special pay under title 37, United States Code, or title 10, United States Code. (2) Medical and dental care under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code. (3) Transitional health benefits under section 1145 of such title. (4) Commissary and exchange benefits under section 1146 of such title.

December 2, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3300 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Tillis (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Risch , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Daines , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Lee , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Braun , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Young , Ms. Collins , Mr. Romney , Mr. Burr , Mr. Paul , and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the payment of certain legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act . 2. Limitation on legal settlements for individuals who unlawfully entered the United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds, including amounts deposited into the Judgment Fund established under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, may be expended for any legal settlement to any individual who violated section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325(a) ) if the claims giving rise to such settlement are based on the lawful detention of such individual as part of a family unit after entry at a port of entry or between ports of entry along the southern border of the United States after January 20, 2017.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve provisions relating to dyslexia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Dyslexia Act . 2. Dyslexia (a) Definitions Section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1401 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking or specific learning disabilities and inserting dyslexia, or specific learning disabilities ; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Dyslexia The term dyslexia means an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader, most commonly caused by a difficulty in the phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell. ; and (3) in paragraph (30)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking dyslexia, ; and (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking or of and inserting of ; and (ii) by inserting before the period the following: , or of dyslexia . (b) Provision of accommodations and services The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is amended by inserting after section 608 ( 20 U.S.C. 1407 ) the following: 608A. Provision of accommodations and services In determining eligibility for, or providing, an accommodation or service under this title, a local educational agency or other agency shall provide equal access, to the accommodation or service, to— (1) children from low-income families or from families with low socioeconomic status; and (2) other children. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3303 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of authority to enter into leases of non-excess property of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Section 20145(g) of title 51, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by striking December 31, 2021 and inserting December 31, 2023 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Warnock ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about the delivery of health care services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Advocate Tracker Act . 2. System for electronic submission of complaints about the delivery of health care services by the Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7309A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Beginning not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Director shall establish an information technology system that will allow a veteran (or the designated representative of a veteran) to electronically— (A) file a complaint that will be received by the appropriate patient advocate; and (B) at any time view the status of the complaint, including interim and final actions that have been taken to address the complaint. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3305 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Lee , and Mr. Barrasso ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To repeal the amendment made to the Superfund excise taxes by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Tax Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of certain Superfund excise tax modifications The amendments made by section 80201 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are repealed.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3307 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To modify the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 . 2. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield boundary modification Section 1(b) Public Law 86–434 ( 16 U.S.C. 430kk(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking The map and inserting the following: (C) Availability of maps The maps described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) ; (B) by striking (1) The boundaries and inserting the following: (1) Additional land (A) In general The boundaries ; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (B) Newtonia Battlefield addition The boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is revised to include the approximately 624 acres of land identified as Proposed Addition on the map entitled Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 410/177,379, and dated September 2021. ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (D) Errors The Secretary of the Interior may correct any clerical or typographical error in a map described in subparagraph (A) or (B). ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking (2) The Secretary is authorized to acquire the lands referred to in paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (2) Method of acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) ; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking park and inserting Wilson's Creek National Battlefield .
II Calendar No. 536 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3307 [Report No. 117–185] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources October 18, 2022 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, by Mr. Manchin , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To modify the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 . 2. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield boundary modification Section 1(b) Public Law 86–434 ( 16 U.S.C. 430kk(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking The map and inserting the following: (C) Availability of maps The maps described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) ; (B) by striking (1) The boundaries and inserting the following: (1) Additional land (A) In general The boundaries ; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (B) Newtonia Battlefield addition The boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is revised to include the approximately 624 25 acres of land identified as Proposed Addition on the map entitled Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 410/177,379, and dated September 2021 July 2022 . ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (D) Errors The Secretary of the Interior may correct any clerical or typographical error in a map described in subparagraph (A) or (B). ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking (2) The Secretary is authorized to acquire the lands referred to in paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (2) Method of acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) ; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking park and inserting Wilson's Creek National Battlefield .

October 18, 2022 Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, with amendments
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3311 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2021 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Thune , Mr. Lee , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to establish procedures for the treatment of votes by departed Commissioners.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FTC Integrity Act . 2. Treatment of votes by departed FTC Commissioners (a) In general The first section of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 ) is amended by inserting before the last sentence the following new sentence: Any vote by a Commissioner on a motion before the Commission for which voting has not closed as of the end of the last day of the Commissioner’s service on the Commission shall have no effect after such date. . (b) Retroactive effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any vote taken by a Commissioner on or after January 1, 2021.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2021 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

1. Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Section 451 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 110–229 ; 122 Stat. 824) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of this subtitle and inserting May 8, 2038 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3314 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2021 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Padilla , Mr. Marshall , and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services under the Medicare program through 2022.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 . 2. Extending certain increases in payments for physicians’ services under the Medicare program through 2022 (a) In general Section 1848(t) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(t) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking during 2021 and inserting during 2021 or 2022 ; and (B) by striking January 1, 2022 and inserting January 1, 2023 ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(C)— (A) in the header, by striking 2021 and inserting 2021 and 2022 ; and (B) by striking after 2021 and inserting after 2022 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1848(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) ) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2021 or 2022 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3315 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2021 Ms. Lummis (for herself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act . 2. Requiring decisional transparency with affected States Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1535(a) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking In carrying out and inserting the following: (1) In carrying out ; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking Such cooperation shall include and inserting the following: (2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and (B) . 3. Ensuring use of State, Tribal, and local information (a) In general Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) The term best scientific and commercial data available includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(n) ) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking , as defined by section 3(13) of this Act, .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3318 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2021 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Young , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Hagerty , and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021 . 2. Findings; sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should— (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti-terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. 3. Consideration of facilitation of terrorism in designating institutions, accounts, and transactions as of primary money laundering concern Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking all 3 and inserting all of the preceding ; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and (v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2378c–1(a)(1)(B) ). .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, as the James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office .

1. James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the James A. Rogers Jr. Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3320 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the Charles P. Nord Post Office .

1. Charles P. Nord Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Charles P. Nord Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles P. Nord Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3321 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as the W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office .

1. W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3322 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CAATSA Implementation Act of 2021 . 2. Imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG (a) Finding Congress finds that since July 21, 2021, the Government of the Russian Federation has attempted to use energy as a weapon to achieve aggressive political ends. (b) Application of sanctions Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) of section 10 of the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 ( 22 U.S.C. 8909 ), as added by section 228 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ( Public Law 115–44 ; 131 Stat. 911), with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG. (c) Congressional review of termination of sanctions Section 216(a)(2) of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9511(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting or otherwise remove after waive ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)— (A) in subclause (II), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subclause (III), by striking ; and and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (IV) section 2(b) of the CAATSA Implementation Act of 2021 ; and .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3331 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Kelly ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to improve the semiconductor incentive program of the Department of Commerce.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Act . 2. Clarification for upstream manufacturers (a) Definitions Section 9901(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4651(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting production, before or research and development ; and (2) by striking of semiconductors. and inserting of semiconductors, materials used to manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment. . (b) Semiconductor incentives Section 9902(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4652(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking for semiconductor fabrication and inserting for the fabrication ; (B) by inserting production, before or research and development ; and (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting of semiconductors, materials used to manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment. ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking used for semiconductors and inserting used for the purposes .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3332 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2021 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Romney , Mr. Young , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Hagerty ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to allow States to promote Medicaid objectives through work or community engagement requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act . 2. Promoting Medicaid objectives through work or community engagement requirements Section 1115(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting (which may include the objective to reduce dependence on medical assistance by conditioning the receipt of medical assistance on the satisfaction of a work or community engagement requirement (as defined in paragraph (4)) after the objectives of title XIX or XXI ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) (A) For purposes of this subsection, the term work or community engagement requirement means, with respect to an individual, the individual’s participation in work activities (as defined in section 407(d)) for such period of time as determined by the State, and as directed and administered by the State. (B) Such term shall not include any requirement that applies with respect to any of the following categories of individuals: (i) Individuals who are age 65 or older. (ii) Individuals who are age 19 or younger. (iii) Individuals who are eligible for benefits or assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program under part A of title IV or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. (iv) Individuals who are medically frail (as defined in section 1937(a)(2)(B)(vi)). (v) Individuals during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period beginning on the last day of pregnancy. (vi) Individuals suffering from a temporary illness or incapacity that an appropriate professional has certified prevents their participation in work activities. (vii) Individuals who are engaged in treatment for a substance use disorder. (viii) Individuals whose participation in work activities is subject to any other good cause exemption established by the State and approved by the Secretary. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority for the establishment of a commemorative work to honor enslaved and free black persons who served in the American Revolution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Liberty Memorial Preservation Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that the period preceding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, offers the best conditions in 10 generations to honor and preserve the contributions of enslaved and free black soldiers and civilians to independence by the triumph of a permanent National Liberty Memorial representing deeds that, on 2 previous occasions, Congress declared to be of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the nation . 3. Extension of authority for establishment of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 2860 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 112–239 ) shall continue to apply through September 30, 2027.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3338 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To revise the boundary of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act . 2. Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park boundary revision (a) Map Section 7134(a)(3) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(a)(3) ), is amended by striking numbered 571/149,942, and dated December 2018 and inserting numbered 571/177,464, and dated September 2021 . (b) Authority To correct errors in Map Section 7134(d) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(d) ), is amended— (1) by striking The Map and inserting the following: (1) In general The Map ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Authority to correct errors The Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map. . (c) Visitor center Section 7134(e) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(e) ), is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Visitor Center The Secretary— (A) may acquire, by donation, the land (including any improvements to the land) owned by the city of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and used as the visitor center for the Historical Park, as generally depicted on the Map as Proposed Boundary Addition ; and (B) on acquisition of the land described in subparagraph (A), shall revise the boundary of the Historical Park to include the acquired land. .
II Calendar No. 510 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3338 [Report No. 117–168] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources September 27, 2022 Reported by Mr. Manchin , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To revise the boundary of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act . 2. Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park boundary revision (a) Map Section 7134(a)(3) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(a)(3) ), of the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (as enacted into law by section 121(a)(2) of division G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ; 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(a)(3 ))) is amended by striking numbered 571/149,942, and dated December 2018 and inserting numbered 571/177,464, and dated September 2021 . (b) Authority To correct errors in Map Section 7134(d) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(d) ), of the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (as enacted into law by section 121(a)(2) of division G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ; 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(d) )) is amended— (1) by striking The Map and inserting the following: (1) In general The Map ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Authority to correct errors The Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map. . (c) Visitor center and administrative facilities Section 7134(e) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(e) ), of the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (as enacted into law by section 121(a)(2) of division G of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ; 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(e) )) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Visitor Center The Secretary— (A) may acquire, by donation, the land (including any improvements to the land) owned by the city of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and used as the visitor center for the Historical Park, as generally depicted on the Map as Proposed Boundary Addition ; and (B) on acquisition of the land described in subparagraph (A), shall revise the boundary of the Historical Park to include the acquired land.”. land. (4) Administrative facilities The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) may acquire, by purchase from a willing seller or by donation, not more than 20 acres of land in the vicinity of the Historical Park for administrative facilities for the Historical Park. .

September 27, 2022 Reported with amendments
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Warnock (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Smith , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To limit cost sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2021 . 2. Cap on prescription drug cost-sharing (a) Qualified health plans Section 1302(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by inserting , including cost-sharing with respect to prescription drugs covered by the plan after charges ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Prescription drug cost-sharing (A) 2023 For plan years beginning in 2023, the cost-sharing incurred under a health plan with respect to prescription drugs covered by the plan shall not exceed $250 per month for each enrolled individual, or $500 for each family. (B) 2024 and later (i) In general In the case of any plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the limitation under this paragraph shall be equal to the applicable dollar amount under subparagraph (A) for plan years beginning in 2023, increased by an amount equal to the product of that amount and the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) for that year. (ii) Adjustment to amount If the amount of any increase under clause (i) is not a multiple of $5, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. . (b) Group health plans Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking annual ; and (2) by striking paragraph (1) of section 1302(c) and inserting paragraphs (1) and (5) of section 1302(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect with respect to plans beginning after December 31, 2022.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3342 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Hickenlooper ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado Judgeship Act . 2. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Colorado and inserting the following: Colorado 10 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3343 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Padilla , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bivens Act of 2021 . 2. Civil action against person acting under Federal authority Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 ) is amended by inserting of the United States or before of any State .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3345 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) In general Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by inserting “, or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum” after election . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3346 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2021 . 2. Classification of certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits (a) Treatment as 15-Year property Section 168(e)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of clause (vi), by striking the period at the end of clause (vii) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following: (viii) any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property. . (b) Applicable depreciation method Section 168(b)(3) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property. . (c) Alternative system The table contained in section 168(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to subparagraph (E)(vii) the following: (E)(viii) 39 (d) Definition of automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property Section 168(i) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (20) Automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property The term automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property means any sprinkler system which— (A) meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association 13 (or any successor benchmark), (B) is installed for use in residential property, and (C) is installed in a building which— (i) was placed in service before the date of such installation, and (ii) has an occupiable floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3348 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2021 Mr. Markey (for himself and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act of 2021 . 2. Reauthorization of Freedom's Way National Heritage Area (a) Removal of total funding limit Section 8006(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1260) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than $1,000,000 for each fiscal year. . (b) Reauthorization Section 8006(j) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1260) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 30, 2036 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3350 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2021 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to condition an institution of higher education's receipt of Federal assistance on waiving the application for enrollment fee for homeless children and youths and students who were in foster care at any time when the students were 13 years of age or older.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Foster and Homeless Youth Achieve Act . 2. Waiver of application fees for homeless children and youths and foster youth 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: 493E. Waiver of application fees for homeless children and youths and foster youth In order for an institution of higher education, or a student enrolled at the institution, to receive Federal assistance under this Act, the institution shall waive the application for enrollment fee for homeless children and youths (as defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a )) and for a student who was in foster care at any time when the individual was 13 years of age or older, as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid submitted by the student. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3358 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2021 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Romney , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Tester , Mr. Cruz , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To authorize the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945.

1. Honoring Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams as the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of World War II (a) Use of rotunda Upon his death, Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, who is the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II, shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the United States Capitol if he or his next of kin so elects. (b) Implementation The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take the necessary steps to implement subsection (a).