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II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1099 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2021 Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. Smith , Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Brown , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act . 2. Making permanent the protection under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment (a) In general Section 1924(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5(h)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking (at the option of the State) is described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) and inserting the following: is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based services provided under subsection (c), (d), or (i) of section 1915, under a waiver approved under section 1115, or who is eligible for such medical assistance by reason of being determined eligible under section 1902(a)(10)(C) or by reason of section 1902(f) or otherwise on the basis of a reduction of income based on costs incurred for medical or other remedial care, or who is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based attendant services and supports under section 1915(k) . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting the date of the enactment of the Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in section 1924 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 ) or section 1902(a)(17) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(17) ) shall be construed as prohibiting a State from applying an income or resource disregard authorized under section 1902(r)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(r)(2) )— (1) to the income or resources of individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) ) (including a disregard of the income or resources of such individual’s spouse); or (2) on the basis of an individual’s need for home and community-based services authorized under subsection (c), (d), (i), or (k) of section 1915 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n ) or under section 1115 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2021 Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To suspend any funding authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 from any State government that provides monetary payments to undocumented immigrants and to require States to reimburse the Federal Government for any such payments made since the date of the enactment of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Handouts to Illegal Immigrants Act . 2. Suspension of certain funding from States that provide monetary payments to undocumented immigrants (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ) may be made available to any State government that directly or indirectly provides monetary payments to undocumented immigrants. (b) Applicability The restriction under subsection (a) shall apply to any funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clawback provision If any State government described in subsection (a) provided monetary payments (directly or indirectly) to undocumented immigrants during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State shall immediately submit payment to the Treasury of the United States in an amount equal to the aggregate total of such monetary payments.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1107 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 13, 2021 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Braun , Mr. King , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee investments that will open new markets for forest owners in rural areas of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Forest Markets Act of 2021 . 2. Rural Forest Market Investment Program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Rural The term rural has the meaning given the term in section 343 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1991 ). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Establishment of program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the Rural Forest Market Investment Program , to guarantee an environmental impact bond, loan, or other investment vehicle, as determined by the Secretary, issued for the sole purpose of financing eligible projects described in subsection (c), to enable rural private forest landowners to participate in an innovative market for forest carbon or other products. (2) Consideration In establishing the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider ways to ensure that the program minimizes, to the extent practicable, disruptions to traditional forest products markets. (c) Eligible projects An eligible project referred to in subsection (b)(1) is a project developed by private entity, or a publicly supported, charitable nonprofit organization, engaged in the aggregation of sustainable forestry practices implemented by rural private forest landowners to facilitate the sale of credits in the voluntary carbon market or other environmental market, using a methodology approved by a credible, third-party entity, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Requirements A project described in subsection (c) that includes the practice of tree planting may only be carried out, as determined by the Secretary— (1) on land that was historically forested; (2) using tree species that are native to the region and at ecologically appropriate densities; and (3) in a manner that does not create other negative impacts to biodiversity or the environment. (e) Guarantee amount The Secretary may guarantee not more than $150,000,000 with respect to each bond, loan, or other investment vehicle under subsection (b)(1). (f) Regulations Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to implement the program established under subsection (b)(1). (g) Termination of authority The authority provided by this section terminates on September 30, 2023.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Romney (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to preagreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2021 or the MATCH Act of 2021 . 2. Emergency watershed program Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Preagreement costs (1) Definition of sponsor In this subsection, the term sponsor means— (A) a State or local government; and (B) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )). (2) Preagreement project costs Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary under this section; and (B) develop a procedure, including appropriate deadlines, to be implemented at the State level, through which a sponsor may request, for a specified natural disaster, additional emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary under this section. (3) Agreement contribution If the Secretary and a sponsor enter into an agreement under this section, the Secretary shall consider any applicable preagreement costs incurred by the sponsor for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures identified under paragraph (2) as meeting part of the contribution of the sponsor toward the cost of the project. (4) Assumption of risk A sponsor that undertakes emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into an agreement with the Secretary under this section shall assume the risk of incurring any cost of undertaking those measures. (5) Effect Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with a sponsor. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Rubio , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To subject professional baseball clubs to the antitrust laws.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Competition in Professional Baseball Act . 2. Professional baseball subject to antitrust laws (a) Definition In this section, the term antitrust laws — (1) has the meaning given the term in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 12 ); and (2) includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45 ) to the extent that such section applies to unfair methods of competition. (b) Removal of exemption Professional baseball clubs shall not be exempt from the antitrust laws. (c) Repeal Section 27 of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 26b ) is repealed.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1118 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to add definitions for the terms common carrier and personal operator , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Empowerment Act . 2. Definitions Section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (48) common carrier means a service provided by a person that meets the following elements: (A) holding out of a willingness to; (B) transport persons or property; (C) from place to place; (D) for compensation; and (E) without refusal unless authorized by law. In applying subparagraph (D), the term compensation requires the intent to pursue monetary profit but does not include flights in which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses or the pilot receives any benefit. (49) personal operator means a person providing air transportation of persons or property for compensation or hire in aircraft that have eight or fewer seats, provided that the person holds a private pilot certificate pursuant to subpart E of section 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). A personal operator or a flight operated by a personal operator does not constitute a common carrier, as defined in paragraph (48), a commercial operation requiring a certificate under part 119 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), or a commercial operator, as defined in section 1.1 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). . 3. Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue or revise regulations to comply with this Act and to ensure the following: (1) That a person who holds a pilot certificate may communicate with the public, in any manner the person determines appropriate, to facilitate an aircraft flight for which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses in accordance with section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) and that such flight-sharing operations under section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall not be deemed a common carrier, as defined in paragraph (48) of section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, or a commercial operation requiring a certificate under part 119 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). (2) That a personal operator, as defined in paragraph (49) of section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, operating under part 91 of title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in part 121, 125, or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Fairness Act . 2. Obligor transactions (a) In general Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 140B. Unfair credit practices (a) In general In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 ), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. (b) Exemption The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (ff) The term debt means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money— (1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; (2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and (3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured. . (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1640 ) is amended by striking creditor each place the term appears and inserting person .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to add a definition for the term common carrier , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flight Sharing Freedom Act . 2. Definitions Section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (48) common carrier means a service provided by a person that meets the following elements: (A) holding out of a willingness to; (B) transport persons or property; (C) from place to place; (D) for compensation; and (E) without refusal unless authorized by law. In applying subparagraph (D), the term compensation requires the intent to pursue monetary profit but does not include flights in which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses or the pilot receives any benefit. . 3. Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue or revise regulations to comply with this Act and to ensure that a person who holds a pilot certificate may communicate with the public, in any manner the person determines appropriate, to facilitate an aircraft flight for which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses in accordance with section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) and that such flight-sharing operations under section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall not be deemed a common carrier, as defined in paragraph (48) of section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, or a commercial operation requiring a certificate under part 119 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1130 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Barrasso ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to promote integrity in the casting of ballots in elections for Federal office.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Election Integrity by Proving Voter Identity Act . 2. Promoting integrity in casting of ballots (a) In general Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Promoting integrity in casting of ballots (a) Requiring provision of identification as condition of voting (1) Individuals voting in person Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the appropriate State or local election official may not provide a ballot for an election for Federal office to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents to the official a current and valid identification. (2) Individuals voting other than in person Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the appropriate State or local election official may not accept any ballot for an election for Federal office provided by an individual who votes other than in person unless the individual submits with the ballot a copy of a current and valid identification. (3) Current and valid identification defined In this subsection, a current and valid identification means a current and valid version of any of the following: (A) An identification issued by a State or a unit of local government in a State. (B) A United States passport. (C) A military identification card. (D) An identification issued by a tribal government. (b) Exception for absent military and overseas voters This section does not apply with respect to any individual who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.). (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in 2022 and any succeeding election for Federal office. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to existing identification requirements Section 303 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21083 ) is amended by striking subsection (b). (c) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304 . (d) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: Sec. 304. Promoting integrity in casting of ballots. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1139 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Paul ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021 . 2. Repeal of Military Selective Service Act (a) Repeal The Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in connection with repeal Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4) ), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. (c) Effect on existing sanctions (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not be denied a right, privilege, benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that the person failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a). (2) A State, political subdivision of a State, or political authority of two or more States may not enact or enforce a law, regulation, or other provision having the force and effect of law to penalize or deny any privilege or benefit to a person who failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a). In this section, State means a State, the District of Columbia, and a territory or possession of the United States. (3) Failing to present oneself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a), shall not be reason for any entity of the U.S. Government to determine that a person lacks good moral character or is unsuited for any privilege or benefit. (d) Conscientious objectors Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to undermine or diminish the rights of conscientious objectors under laws and regulations of the United States.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1141 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2021 . 2. Number of justices; quorum Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking a Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices, any six of whom shall constitute a quorum and inserting a Chief Justice of the United States and twelve associate justices, any eight of whom shall constitute a quorum .
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act . 2. Prohibition on the use of TikTok (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited; (2) the term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and (3) the term information technology has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (b) Prohibition on the use of TikTok (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall develop standards and guidelines for executive agencies requiring the removal of any covered application from information technology. (2) National security and research exceptions The standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers; and (B) for any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use.

Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act . 2. Prohibition on the use of TikTok (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited; (2) the term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and (3) the term information technology has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (b) Prohibition on the use of TikTok (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall develop standards and guidelines for executive agencies requiring the removal of any covered application from information technology. (2) National security and research exceptions The standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers; and (B) for any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use.
II Calendar No. 642 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1143 [Report No. 117–256] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Cassidy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs December 14, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act . 2. Prohibition on the use of TikTok (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited; (2) the term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and (3) the term information technology has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (b) Prohibition on the use of TikTok (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall develop standards and guidelines for executive agencies requiring the removal of any covered application from information technology. (2) National security and research exceptions The standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers; and (B) for any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use.

December 14, 2022 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1144 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Sasse , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Thune , Mr. Daines , Mr. Romney , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Braun , Mr. Paul , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Lee , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) State and county health departments, community health centers, hospitals, physicians offices, and other entities currently provide, and will continue to provide, health services to women. Such health services include relevant diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, well-child care, prenatal and postpartum care, immunization, family planning services including contraception, sexually transmitted disease testing, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and referrals. (2) Many such entities provide services to all persons, regardless of the person’s ability to pay, and provide services in medically underserved areas and to medically underserved populations. (3) All funds no longer available to Planned Parenthood will continue to be made available to other eligible entities to provide women’s health care services. 3. Prohibition (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics. (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to— (1) affect any limitation contained in an appropriations Act relating to abortion; or (2) reduce overall Federal funding available in support of women’s health.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1145 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 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 prohibit the placement in service or continued operation of certain natural gas compressor stations as part of a project that would lead to or facilitate natural gas exports.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Outreach, Maintenance, and Preservation by Restricting Export Stations from Subverting Our Regulations Act or the COMPRESSOR Act . 2. Prohibition on the placement in service or continued operation of certain natural gas compressor stations The placement in service or continued operation of any natural gas compressor station not in service on or before September 1, 2020, shall be prohibited if the natural gas compressor station would be placed into service or operated as part of a project that, as determined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would— (1) lead to the export of natural gas; or (2) facilitate the export of natural gas.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1149 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. Rounds , Mr. Blunt , and Ms. Lummis ) 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 permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.

1. Permanent extension of depreciation rules for property on Indian reservations (a) In general Subsection (j) of section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (9). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1150 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To authorize appropriations for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program . 2. Authorization of appropriations for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program (a) In General (1) Maritime environmental and technical assistance program There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2022, for expenses necessary to support the maritime environmental and technical assistance program under section 50307 of title 46, United States Code, $6,000,000, of which $3,000,000 shall be used for activities related to technologies that support port and vessel air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions technologies. (2) Availability Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. (b) Uses Section 50307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Uses The results of activities conducted under subsection (b)(1) shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United States related to domestic regulations and to the United States position on matters before the International Maritime Organization. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (g) Air emissions defined In this section, the term air emissions means release into the air of— (1) air pollutants, as such term is defined in section 302 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7602 ); or (2) gases listed in section 731(2) of the Global Environmental Protection Assistance Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 7901(2) ). .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1151 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Warren , and Mrs. Feinstein ) 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 provide for a presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain (a) Disability compensation Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) Onsite participation in the response effort following the collision of a United States Air Force B–52 bomber and refueling plane that caused the release of four thermonuclear weapons in the vicinity of Palomares, Spain, during the period beginning January 17, 1966, and ending March 31, 1967. . (b) Effective date and applicability (1) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Applicability concerning dependency and indemnity compensation For purposes of section 1310 of title 38, United States Code, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a death notwithstanding whether such death occurred before, on, or after such date.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1152 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that children who have relocated from Puerto Rico to the States are fully considered for purposes of State allotments under the English Language Acquisition grants.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Linguistic Excellence and Vocational Aptitude by Teaching English Act or the ELEVATE Act . 2. Treatment of Puerto Rico with respect to allotments for English Language Acquisition grants (a) Change in definition Section 3201(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7011(5) ) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting and migrants from Puerto Rico after youth ; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking immigrant children and youth and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; (3) in subparagraph (B), by inserting in which the primary language of instruction in public elementary schools and secondary schools is English after any State ; and (4) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , other than Puerto Rico, after States . (b) Conforming amendments Part A of title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6811 et seq.) is amended— (1) in each of sections 3102 and 3114 ( 20 U.S.C. 6812 and 6824), by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; (2) in section 3111 ( 20 U.S.C. 6821 )— (A) by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (B) in subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii), by inserting and migrants after such children and youth ; (3) in section 3113(b)(7) ( 20 U.S.C. 6823(b)(7) ), by striking children and youth and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (4) in section 3115 ( 20 U.S.C. 6825 )— (A) in the subsection heading of subsection (e), by inserting and migrants from Puerto Rico ; and (B) by striking immigrant children and youth each place the term appears and inserting immigrant children and youth and migrants from Puerto Rico . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1 of the first fiscal year that begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act, except that if the application of such amendments would result in a State receiving an allotment under title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.) for such first fiscal year that is less than the allotment such State received under such title for the fiscal year preceding such first fiscal year, such amendments shall take effect on October 1 of the second fiscal year that begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1154 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) 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 provide a reduced excise tax rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2021 . 2. Three percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers (a) In general Section 4161(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) 3 percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers In the case of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting 3 percent for 10 percent . . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer after December 31, 2021.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1157 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Brown , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Warren , Ms. Smith , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Ms. Klobuchar ) 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 allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Workers Act . 2. Allowance of deduction for certain expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (a) Above-the-Line deduction for union dues and expenses Section 62(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The limitation under the preceding sentence shall not apply to deductions which are attributable to a trade or business consisting of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee if such deductions are for union dues and expenses. (b) Allowance of miscellaneous itemized deduction for other expenses of the trade or business of being an employee Section 67(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking 2025 .—Notwithstanding subsection (a), and inserting “ 2025 .— (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), except as provided in paragraph (2), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception for expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year which are itemized deductions attributable to a trade or business carried on by the taxpayer which consists of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee. (B) Application of 2-percent test In applying subsection (a) for any taxable year to which this paragraph applies, only the itemized deductions described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1159 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Grassley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information with respect to merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with rights holders and other interested parties.

1. Enhanced authority to share information with respect to merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1628a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) shall provide to the person information that appears on the merchandise, including— (A) its packaging, materials, and containers, including labels; and (B) its packing materials and containers, including labels; and ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1163 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act or the AFGHAN Service Act . 2. Withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan (a) Plan required Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall— (1) (A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2) (A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (b) Removal and bonuses Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force The Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ) is repealed effective on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.