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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1532 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require a review of the effects of FHA mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products on small-dollar mortgage lending, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Act of 2021 . 2. Review of FHA small-dollar mortgage practices (a) Congressional findings The Congress finds that— (1) affordable homeownership opportunities are being hindered due to the lack of financing available for home purchases under $70,000; (2) according to the Urban Institute, small-dollar mortgage loan applications in 2017 were denied by lenders at double the rate of denial for large mortgage loans, and this difference in denial rates cannot be fully explained by differences in the applicants’ credit profiles; (3) according to data compiled by Attom Data solutions, small-dollar mortgage originations have decreased 38 percent since 2009, while there has been a 65-percent increase in origination of mortgages for more than $150,000; (4) the FHA’s mission is to serve creditworthy borrowers who are underserved and, according to the Urban Institute, the FHA serves 24 percent of the overall market, but only 19 percent of the small-dollar mortgage market; and (5) the causes behind these variations are not fully understood, but merit study that could assist in furthering the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission, including meeting the housing needs of borrowers the program is designed to serve and reducing barriers to homeownership, while protecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. (b) Review The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall conduct a review of its FHA single-family mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products to identify any barriers or impediments to supporting, facilitating, and making available mortgage insurance for mortgages having an original principal obligation of $70,000 or less. Not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the findings of such review and the actions that the Secretary will take, without adversely affecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, to remove such barriers and impediments to providing mortgage insurance for such mortgages.

Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1532 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Ms. Tlaib introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require a review of the effects of FHA mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products on small-dollar mortgage lending, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Act of 2021 . 2. Review of FHA small-dollar mortgage practices (a) Congressional findings The Congress finds that— (1) affordable homeownership opportunities are being hindered due to the lack of financing available for home purchases under $70,000; (2) according to the Urban Institute, small-dollar mortgage loan applications in 2017 were denied by lenders at double the rate of denial for large mortgage loans, and this difference in denial rates cannot be fully explained by differences in the applicants’ credit profiles; (3) according to data compiled by Attom Data solutions, small-dollar mortgage originations have decreased 38 percent since 2009, while there has been a 65-percent increase in origination of mortgages for more than $150,000; (4) the FHA’s mission is to serve creditworthy borrowers who are underserved and, according to the Urban Institute, the FHA serves 24 percent of the overall market, but only 19 percent of the small-dollar mortgage market; and (5) the causes behind these variations are not fully understood, but merit study that could assist in furthering the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission, including meeting the housing needs of borrowers the program is designed to serve and reducing barriers to homeownership, while protecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. (b) Review The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall conduct a review of its FHA single-family mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products to identify any barriers or impediments to supporting, facilitating, and making available mortgage insurance for mortgages having an original principal obligation of $70,000 or less. Not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the findings of such review and the actions that the Secretary will take, without adversely affecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, to remove such barriers and impediments to providing mortgage insurance for such mortgages.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1532 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require a review of the effects of FHA mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products on small-dollar mortgage lending, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Act of 2021 . 2. Review of FHA small-dollar mortgage practices (a) Congressional findings The Congress finds that— (1) affordable homeownership opportunities are being hindered due to the lack of financing available for home purchases under $70,000; (2) according to the Urban Institute, small-dollar mortgage loan applications in 2017 were denied by lenders at double the rate of denial for large mortgage loans, and this difference in denial rates cannot be fully explained by differences in the applicants’ credit profiles; (3) according to data compiled by Attom Data solutions, small-dollar mortgage originations have decreased 38 percent since 2009, while there has been a 65-percent increase in origination of mortgages for more than $150,000; (4) the FHA’s mission is to serve creditworthy borrowers who are underserved and, according to the Urban Institute, the FHA serves 24 percent of the overall market, but only 19 percent of the small-dollar mortgage market; and (5) the causes behind these variations are not fully understood, but merit study that could assist in furthering the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission, including meeting the housing needs of borrowers the program is designed to serve and reducing barriers to homeownership, while protecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. (b) Review The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall conduct a review of its FHA single-family mortgage insurance policies, practices, and products to identify any barriers or impediments to supporting, facilitating, and making available mortgage insurance for mortgages having an original principal obligation of $70,000 or less. Not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the findings of such review and the actions that the Secretary will take, without adversely affecting the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, to remove such barriers and impediments to providing mortgage insurance for such mortgages.

Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1533 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Meuser , Ms. Craig , and Mr. Diaz-Balart ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To extend the deferment of EIDL loans made in response to COVID–19 from 1 year to 2 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Relief Act . 2. Extend EIDL deferment With respect to any loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ) in response to COVID–19, the payment of principal and interest charges shall be suspended for the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such loan is or was made.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1534 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Cloud (for himself, Mr. Budd , Mr. Perry , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Norman , Mr. Babin , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Guest , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Roy , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Gosar , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Womack , Ms. Herrell , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Cline , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Massie , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Owens , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Buck , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Stewart , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Clyde , and Mr. Hagedorn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021 . 2. Limitation on declarations by President The President (or any designee thereof) shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare an emergency pursuant to the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) or an emergency or major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). 3. Limitation on declarations by HHS The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, for the purpose of imposing gun control, declare a public health emergency pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ). 4. Firearms policies Section 706(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5207(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of firearms; or (6) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of ammunition. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1536 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Ryan , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include all members of the Armed Forces in the definition of independent student for purposes of determining the eligibility of such members for Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving College Affordability for our Guard and Reserve Act . 2. Definition of independent student Section 480(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087vv(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (I) as subparagraphs (F) through (J), respectively; and (B) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) is a veteran of the Armed Forces (as defined in subsection (c)(1)); (E) is a member of the Armed Forces (including the National Guard or Reserve) without regard to whether such individual is serving on active duty; ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking paragraph (1)(I) and inserting paragraph (1)(J) .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1540 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2021 or the REPORT Act . 2. Duty to report (a) In general Whenever an act of terrorism occurs in the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and, as appropriate, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, by not later than one year after the completion of the investigation concerning such act by the primary Government agency conducting such investigation, an unclassified report (which may be accompanied by a classified annex) concerning such act. (b) Content of reports A report under this section shall— (1) include a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection (a), as known at the time of the report; (2) identify any gaps in homeland or national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism; and (3) include any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland or national security, including recommendations relating to potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law, with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism. (c) Exception (1) In general If the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or, as appropriate, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center determines any information described in subsection (b) required to be reported in accordance with subsection (a) could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, the Secretary, Attorney General, Director, or head, as the case may be— (A) may withhold from reporting such information; and (B) shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such determination. (2) Saving provision Withholding of information pursuant to a determination under paragraph (1) shall not affect in any manner the responsibility to submit a report required under subsection (a) containing other information described in subsection (b) not subject to such determination. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Act of terrorism The term act of terrorism has the meaning given such term in section 3077 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) in the House of Representatives— (i) the Committee on Homeland Security; (ii) the Committee on the Judiciary; and (iii) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and (B) in the Senate— (i) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (ii) the Committee on the Judiciary; and (iii) the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Passed the House of Representatives April 5, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1540 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Aguilar (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Miss Rice of New York , Mrs. Luria , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Panetta , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Carson , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Kahele , Ms. Meng , Mr. Langevin , and Ms. Scanlon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2021 or the REPORT Act . 2. Duty to report (a) Duty imposed Whenever an incident of terrorism occurs in the United States, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to submit to Congress, not later than upon completion of the investigation relating to such incident by the primary United States Government agency conducting such investigation, an unclassified report (which may be accompanied by a classified annex) concerning such incident. (b) Content of reports A report under this section shall contain— (1) a statement of the facts of the incident of terrorism that is the subject of such report, as known at the time of such report; and (2) any recommendations for changes in practices or law, consistent with the Constitution, with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future incidents of terrorism. (c) Definition In this section, the term incident of terrorism means an event declared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be an act of terrorism.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1541 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Aguilar (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Miss Rice of New York , Mrs. Luria , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Panetta , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Carson , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Kahele , and Ms. Meng ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Radical Extremist’s Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2021 or the PREVENT Act of 2021 . 2. Support to State and Local Governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats Subsection (b) of section 801 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 361 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) for the purposes of countering violent extremist threats— (A) provide training from specially trained clinical social workers, psychologists, religious leaders, community leaders, and law enforcement personnel, to assist local efforts at securing the homeland; and (B) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, provide to State and local governments specialists, analysts, and agents trained to counter terrorism and White nationalism to assist, in the manner and degree necessary, local efforts at responding to such threats. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mr. Tonko , Ms. Blunt Rochester , and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that after a declaration of a major disaster affected States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments receive immediate approval for services and assistance provided under section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crisis Counseling Act . 2. Crisis counseling assistance and training After the President declares a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Response Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b ), any request made by a State, local, or Indian tribal government affected by such disaster shall receive immediate approval for services and assistance provided under section 416 of such Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1552 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Cicilline (for himself and Mr. Langevin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office .

1. Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte 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 Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1555 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Ms. Craig introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021 . 2. Adoption of consumer broadband labels (a) Final rule Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate regulations to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels, as described in the Public Notice of the Commission issued on April 4, 2016 (DA 16–357), to disclose to consumers information regarding broadband internet access service plans. (b) Hearings In issuing the final rule under subsection (a), the Commission shall conduct a series of public hearings to assess, at the time of the proceeding— (1) how consumers evaluate broadband internet access service plans; and (2) whether disclosures to consumers information regarding broadband internet access service plans, including those required under section 8.1 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, are available, effective, and sufficient. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service has the meaning given such term in section 8.1 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1557 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Crist introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain credits related to solar energy.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sunshine Forever Act . 2. Extension of solar energy credit (a) In general Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking January 1, 2024 and inserting January 1, 2035 . (b) Repeal of phaseout Section 48(a) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (6). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2020. 3. Extension of credits with respect to qualified solar electric property and qualified solar water heating property (a) In general Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (December 31, 2034, in the case of any qualified solar electric property expenditures and qualified solar water heating property expenditures) before the period at the end. (b) Phaseout not applicable Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended by inserting in the case of any expenditure other than any qualified solar electric property expenditure or qualified solar water heating property expenditure, after For purposes of subsection (a), . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2020.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1563 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. McCarthy , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Issa , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Obernolte , Mrs. Steel , and Mr. Valadao ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California.

1. Extension of authority (a) Subtitle J of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( Public Law 114–322 ) is amended— (1) in section 4007 ( 43 U.S.C. 390(b) note)— (A) in subsection (i), by striking January 1, 2021 and inserting January 1, 2028 ; (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; (C) by redesignating subsection (h)(2) as (h)(3); and (D) by adding after subsection (h)(1) the following: (2) There is authorized to be appropriated $134,000,000 for each fiscal years 2022 through 2028. ; (2) in section 4011(e)(2), by inserting projects found feasible under the provisions of section 4007, after construction of water storage ; and (3) in section 4013 ( 43 U.S.C. 390(b) note)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of its enactment and inserting December 31, 2028 ; and (B) in paragraph (1), by striking 10 years after the date of its enactment and inserting on December 31, 2033 . (b) Section 4(a)(1)(F) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 10301 note; Public Law 104–298 ), as amended by section 4009(a) of the WIIN Act ( Public Law 114–322 ), is further amended by striking $30,000,000 of funding is authorized to remain available until expended; and and inserting $12,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028. . (c) Section 1602 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102–575 ; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.), as amended by section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act ( Public Law 114–322 ), is further amended in subsection (g) by striking $50,000,000 to remain available until expended and inserting $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1564 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Gomez (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from taxable income any student loan forgiveness or discharge.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Tax Relief Act . 2. Modification of treatment of student loan forgiveness (a) In general Section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: (1) In general In the case of an individual, gross income does not include any amount which (but for this subsection) would be includible in gross income by reasons of the discharge (in whole or in part) of— (A) any loan provided expressly for postsecondary educational expenses, regardless of whether provided through the educational institution or directly to the borrower, if such loan was made, insured, or guaranteed by— (i) the United States, or an instrumentality or agency thereof, (ii) a State, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, or any political subdivision thereof, or (iii) any institution of higher education, (B) any private education loan (as defined in section 140(a)(7) of the Truth in Lending Act), (C) any loan made by any educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) if such loan is made— (i) pursuant to an agreement with any entity described in subparagraph (A) or any private education lender (as defined in section 140(a) of the Truth in Lending Act) under which the funds from which the loan was made were provided to such educational organization, or (ii) pursuant to a program of such educational organization which is designed to encourage its students to serve in occupations with unmet needs or in areas with unmet needs and under which the services provided by the students (or former students) are for or under the direction of a governmental unit or an organization described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from tax under section 501(a), or (D) any loan made by an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) or by an organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) to refinance a loan to an individual to assist the individual in attending any such educational organization but only if the refinancing loan is pursuant to a program of the refinancing organization which is designed as described in subparagraph (C)(ii). , (2) by striking paragraph (5), (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, and (4) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by— (A) striking made by an organization described in paragraph (2)(D) and inserting made by an organization described in paragraph (1)(C) or made by a private education lender (as defined in section 140(a)(7) of the Truth in Lending Act) , and (B) inserting or for such private education lender after either such organization . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to discharges of loans after January 31, 2020.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1567 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mrs. Hartzler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm to protect children in a school zone.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Officers Protecting Children Act . 2. Certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers allowed to carry a concealed firearm, and discharge a firearm, in a school zone Section 922(q) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B)— (A) by striking or at the end of clause (vi); and (B) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (ix) and inserting after clause (vi) the following: (vii) by a qualified law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926B) who is authorized under such section to carry a concealed firearm, if the firearm is concealed; (viii) by a qualified retired law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926C) who is authorized under such section to carry a concealed firearm, if the firearm is concealed; or ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(B)— (A) by striking or at the end of clause (iii); (B) by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (v) by a qualified law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926B) who is authorized under such section to carry a concealed firearm; or (vi) by a qualified retired law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926C) who is authorized under such section to carry a concealed firearm. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Jacobs of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant status for dairy workers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dairy H–2A Eligibility Act . 2. Nonimmigrant status for dairy workers Section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) ) is amended by inserting after abandoning the following: who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services as a dairy worker, or .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1575 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2021 . 2. Advancing United States global leadership Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a) through (c); (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c), and moving such subsection after subsection (b), as so redesignated; (4) in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) The Commission shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny an application for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a facility to export natural gas from the United States to a foreign country or import natural gas from a foreign country, including an LNG terminal. Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act is intended to affect otherwise applicable law related to any Federal agency’s authorities or responsibilities related to facilities to import or export natural gas, including LNG terminals. ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) Nothing in this Act limits the authority of the President under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), part B of title II of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.), the Trading With the Enemy Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.), or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government (including any provision of law that prohibits or restricts United States persons from engaging in a transaction with a sanctioned person or government), including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports. (2) In this subsection, the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A) ); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 ); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 ); or (D) any other provision of law. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act . 2. Permitting certain psychological evaluations via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain (a) Permitting use of psychological evaluation via telehealth for purposes of certain coverage of neurostimulation services Section 1834 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (z) Use of psychological evaluation via telehealth for purposes of coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth. . (b) Inclusion of certain psychological evaluations as telehealth services Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1585 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Titus , Mr. San Nicolas , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Kahele , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Welch , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Gallagher , Ms. Speier , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Takano , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Vargas , Ms. DeGette , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Norton , Mr. Foster , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Deutch , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Auchincloss , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Pingree , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Raskin , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Burgess , Ms. Stevens , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Sherrill , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Chu , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Case , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Zeldin , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Baird , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rush , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Kuster , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Evans , Ms. Escobar , Ms. Spanberger , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Sires , Mr. Costa , Mr. Carson , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Brown , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Lamb , Mr. Phillips , Mrs. Luria , Mr. Himes , and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act . 2. Treatment of veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by Department of Veterans Affairs Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll during the period beginning on January 1, 1977, and ending on December 31, 1980. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Rosendale (for himself and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021 . 2. Exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program (a) In general Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act ( Public Law 116–260 )) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking not later than and all that follows through covered loan) and inserting not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID–19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan ; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking not later than and all that follows through covered loan) and inserting not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID–19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) State or local COVID–19 emergency The term State or local COVID–19 emergency means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID–19 pandemic. . (b) Applicability (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021 . 2. Universal service in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(b)(3) ) is amended by inserting and in Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code) and areas with high populations of Indian (as defined in section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (Chapter 576; 48 Stat. 988; 25 U.S.C. 5129 )) people after high cost areas .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. Curtis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for automatic acquisition of United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021 . 2. United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals Section 320(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1431(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (b) Adopted children of citizen parent (1) In general Subsection (a) shall apply to a child adopted by a United States citizen parent if the child satisfies the requirements applicable to adopted children under subparagraph (E), (F), or (G) of section 101(b)(1), regardless of the date on which the adoption was finalized. (2) Limited application to certain adopted individuals residing in the united states Notwithstanding section 318, an individual born outside of the United States who was adopted by a United States citizen parent shall automatically become a citizen of the United States when all of the following conditions have been fulfilled: (A) The individual was adopted by a United States citizen before the individual reached 18 years of age. (B) The individual was physically present in the United States in the legal custody of the citizen parent pursuant to a lawful admission before the individual reached 18 years of age. (C) The individual never acquired United States citizenship before the date of the enactment of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021 . (D) The individual was residing in the United States on the date of the enactment of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021 pursuant to a lawful admission. (3) Limited application to certain adopted individuals residing outside of the united states (A) In general An individual who meets all of the criteria described in paragraph (2) except for subparagraph (D) shall automatically become a citizen of the United States on the date on which the individual is physically present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission. (B) Inapplicability of grounds of inadmissibility The grounds of inadmissibility set forth in section 212(a) shall not apply to an individual described in subparagraph (A) who is seeking admission to the United States. (C) Criminal background check Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (B), an individual described in subparagraph (A) may not be issued a visa unless— (i) the individual was subjected to a criminal background check; and (ii) if the background check conducted pursuant to clause (i) reveals that the individual has committed a crime that was not properly resolved, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State coordinated with relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve such criminal activity. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2021 Mr. Stanton (for himself, Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Sires , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Norton , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Carson , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Blumenauer , and Mrs. Hayes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude certain evictions and information relating to such evictions from consumer reports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act . 2. Exclusion of information relating to certain evictions from consumer reports (a) In general Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) An eviction, or any information related to an eviction or a proceeding seeking eviction, of a consumer from a rental dwelling that occurred during the period beginning March 13, 2020, and ending 120 days after the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) terminates. . (b) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any consumer report (as defined in section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a )) issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.