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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6925 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Senior Independence Act of 2022 . 2. Purpose and findings (a) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. 3. Increase in monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining retirement age (a) In general Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8) ) is further amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995 and inserting the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024 ; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking 1992 and inserting 2021 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6926 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Gaetz , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Babin , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Posey , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Tiffany , and Mr. DesJarlais ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS–CoV–2 that are imported from, or manufactured in, the People’s Republic of China.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act . 2. Prohibition on using Federal funds to purchase certain tests Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to purchase any at-home test for SARS–CoV–2 that is imported from the People's Republic of China, or that was manufactured, in whole or in part, in the People's Republic of China.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6930 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Malinowski (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Meijer , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Banks , Ms. Wild , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Kildee , and Mr. Curtis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the confiscation of assets subject to United States jurisdiction of certain foreign persons, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act . 2. Presidential authorities with respect to the conflict in Ukraine (a) In general The President upon determination that Russia remains engaged in a conflict of territorial conquest in Ukraine, may, by means of instructions, licenses, or other regulations as may be promulgated, confiscate any property or accounts subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and valued over $5,000,000 of any foreign person described in subsection (b). All rights, title, and interest in any property so confiscated shall vest, upon the terms directed by the President, in such agency or person as the President may designate from time to time, and upon such terms and conditions as the President may prescribe. Such interest or property may be held, used, administered, liquidated, or sold, by such agency or person and such designated agency or person may perform any and all acts incident to the accomplishment or furtherance of these purposes. (b) Foreign person described A foreign person described in this subsection is a foreign person— (1) whose wealth, according to credible information, is derived in part through corruption linked to or political support for the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin; and (2) with respect to which the President has imposed sanctions relating to corruption, human rights violations, Russian malign influence, or conflicts in Ukraine. (c) Use of Liquidated Funds Any funds derived from liquidation or sales pursuant to subsection (a) shall be used solely for the benefit of the people of Ukraine, for the following purposes: (1) Post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine. (2) Humanitarian assistance. (3) Weapons for the uniformed military forces of the elected Government of Ukraine. (4) Provisions to support refugees and refugee resettlement in neighboring countries and in the United States. (5) Technology items and services to ensure the free flow of information to the Ukrainian people in Ukraine, including items to counter internet censorship by Russian authorities, to circumvent efforts to shut down internet or communication services by Russian authorities, to bolster cybersecurity capabilities of Ukrainian Government or non-governmental organizations. (6) Humanitarian and development assistance for the Russian people, including democracy and human rights programming and monitoring. (d) Sunset The authority provided by subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Mfume (for himself, Mr. Sarbanes , and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify the boundary of, and reauthorize, the Baltimore National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act . 2. Boundary modification and reauthorization of Baltimore National Heritage Area (a) Boundary modification (1) Map Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking entitled and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting entitled Baltimore National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary , numbered T10/179,623, and dated February 2022. . (2) Boundaries Section 8005(b)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1247) is amended by striking October 2001 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting July 2020. . (b) Reauthorization Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1253) is amended by striking the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting March 30, 2036 .
IB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6933 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 . 2. Reporting requirements Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Reporting Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 , and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsections (b)(3) or (c)(2). .

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6933 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Mr. Foster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 . 2. Reporting requirements Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Reporting Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 , and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsections (b)(3) or (c)(2). .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6933 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 . 2. Reporting requirements Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Reporting Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 , and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsections (b)(3) or (c)(2). .

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 278 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6933 [Report No. 117–367] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Mr. Foster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology June 14, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 . 2. Reporting requirements Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Reporting Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 , and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsections (b)(3) or (c)(2). .

June 14, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Case , Mr. Young , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources , and Agriculture , 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 provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act . 2. Combating invasive species semipostal (a) Finding Congress finds that invasive species pose a serious threat to our natural ecosystems, significantly harm native plant and animal populations, and cause detrimental economic damage to local communities. (b) Semipostal In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to programs at the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture that combat invasive species, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp in accordance with the provisions of this section. Such semipostal stamp shall be known as the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp . (c) Terms and Conditions (1) In General The issuance and sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Differential rate The differential included in the rate of postage established for the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent. (3) Duration The Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 2 years, beginning not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (4) Disposition of Proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred in equal proportion to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, for the programs described in subsection (b), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (d) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp means a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of such title.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6937 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Amodei , and Mr. Horsford ) 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 increase the information reporting threshold for slot winnings.

1. Reporting threshold for slot machines (a) In general Section 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Slot machines (1) In general No return shall be required under subsection (a) in the case of a payment in the course of a trade or business of winnings from one slot machine play unless the winnings from one such play are at least $5,000 (without reduction for the amount wagered). (2) Inflation adjustment In the case of payments in any calendar year beginning after 2023, the $5,000 amount in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting 2022 for 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments after December 31, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6939 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2022 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation.

1. Prohibition on importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the importation of oil and natural gas from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations The President shall promulgate such regulations that may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. (c) Effective date; termination This section— (1) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6942 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Green of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the importation of oil and gas products from Russia, Iran, or Venezuela, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on oil and gas imports Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the importation of any petroleum product (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6202 )) originating from Russia, Iran, or Venezuela into the customs territory of the United States (as such term is defined in General Note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule) is prohibited.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6945 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Cloud (for himself, Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Massie , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Budd , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Buck , Mr. Cline , Mr. Harris , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Perry , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Posey , Mr. LaTurner , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Roy , Mr. Rose , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Norman , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Mann , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Babin , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Crawford , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Clyde ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by the Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act . 2. Destruction of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses (a) In general Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shall destroy all firearm transaction records delivered to the Attorney General pursuant to section 923(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code. (b) Preventing future firearm registration Section 923(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the 2nd and 3rd sentences. 3. Report to the Congress The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shall submit to the Congress a written report that specifies the number of firearm transaction records destroyed pursuant to section 2(a).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6947 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Babin , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Budd , Mr. Calvert , and Mrs. Boebert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , Agriculture , Energy and Commerce , Natural Resources , Foreign Affairs , Financial Services , Intelligence (Permanent Select) , Armed Services , and Oversight and Reform , 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 importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Russian Energy Enterprise and Domestic Oil Maximization Act or the FREEDOM Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from the Russian Federation (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from the Russian Federation. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas imported on or before 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on the date that is 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Authorization of Keystone XL Pipeline (a) Authorization TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., may construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada at Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 13101 2 (April 3, 2019)). (b) Presidential permits No Presidential permit or any other Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). 4. Nullification of Executive Order Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6948 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself and Mr. Burgess ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to promulgate rules to update certain regulations relating to human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products, and for other purposes.

1. Updating certain regulations relating to human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall update the regulations in part 1271 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), including such revisions as may be necessary to update the definition of the term minimal manipulation specified in section 1271.3 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on such date of enactment). (b) Timeline The Secretary shall— (1) issue proposed regulations to carry out the updates required under subsection (a) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) finalize such proposed regulations not later than 1 year after the date on which such proposed regulations are issued.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6949 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Evans (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Delgado , and Ms. Blunt Rochester ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2022 . 2. Delaware River Basin Conservation reauthorization (a) Cost sharing Section 3504(c)(1) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( Public Law 114–322 ; 130 Stat. 1775) is amended— (1) by striking The Federal share and inserting the following: (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Federal share ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Small, rural, and disadvantaged communities (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), the Federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program that serves a small, rural, or disadvantaged community shall be 90 percent of the total cost of the project, as determined by the Secretary. (ii) Waiver The Secretary may increase the Federal share under clause (i) to 100 percent of the total cost of the project if the Secretary determines that the grant recipient is unable to pay, or would experience significant financial hardship if required to pay, the non-Federal share. . (b) Repeal of prohibition on use of funds for federal acquisition of interests in land Section 3506 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( Public Law 114–322 ; 130 Stat. 1775) is repealed. (c) Sunset Section 3507 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( Public Law 114–322 ; 130 Stat. 1775) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2030 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6950 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to eliminate its Enterprise Content Management Imaging Repository System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Gun Lists Act of 2022 . 2. Requirement that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives eliminate its Enterprise Content Management Imaging Repository System The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shall immediately eliminate its Enterprise Content Management Imaging Repository System, and shall not establish or maintain any system or database which contains information similar to the information in that system. 3. Private right of action A person aggrieved by a violation of section 2 may bring an action against the United States in any Federal district court for damages and injunctive relief. The court shall award a plaintiff prevailing in the action such relief as the court deems appropriate, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. 4. Waiver of sovereign immunity The United States, all agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and all individuals, firms, corporations, other persons acting for the United States and with the authorization and consent of the United States, shall not be immune from suit in Federal or State court by any person, including any governmental or nongovernmental entity, for any violation of section 2.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6951 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Case , Mr. Meijer , Mr. Golden , Mr. McKinley , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Reed , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Costa , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Soto , Mr. Malinowski , Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Schneider , Mrs. Luria , Ms. Manning , Mr. Meuser , Ms. Bourdeaux , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Casten , Mr. Lamb , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Kahele , Mrs. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Katko , Mr. Buchanan , Ms. Wild , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Correa , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Ms. Slotkin , Ms. Stevens , Mrs. Hinson , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Mr. Fulcher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from the Russian Federation (a) Emergency declaration Notwithstanding section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 ), Congress declares that— (1) the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States; and (2) a national emergency exists with respect to that threat. (b) Import prohibition During the period during which the national emergency declared by subsection (a) is in effect, the President shall prohibit the importation by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which the Russian Federation or a national of the Russian Federation has any interest. (c) Application of other provisions The provisions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ), including the consultation and reporting requirements, regulatory authorities, and enforcement and savings provisions, shall apply to the national emergency declared under subsection (a) to the same extent as to a national emergency declared by the President and referred to in section 202 of that Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 ). (d) Transition of oil in transit The prohibition under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal that are loaded for transit or in transit to the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6952 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees Act or the RAISE Act . 2. Payment of higher wages Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 159(a) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (1) after (a) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Notwithstanding a labor organization’s exclusive representation of employees in a unit, or the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining contract or agreement then in effect, nothing in either— (A) section 8(a)(1) or 8(a)(5), or (B) a collective bargaining contract or agreement renewed or entered into after the date of enactment of the RAISE Act, shall prohibit an employer from paying an employee in the unit greater wages, pay, or other compensation for, or by reason of, his or her services as an employee of such employer, than provided for in such contract or agreement. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6955 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Kim of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To provide a direct appropriation of funds for the Learn and Serve America program of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Learn and Serve American Reinvestment Act . 2. Direct appropriation of funds for Learn and Serve America In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Corporation for National and Community Service for fiscal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $40,000,000, for subtitle B of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq. ).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6957 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Mr. Kim of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be called the Pipeline to Service Act . 2. Expanding opportunities for Federal employment (a) OPM program To recruit students for Federal employment (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall— (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program positions During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern hourly pay rate Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6962 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , 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 direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide information on certain persons under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Prisons to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act . 2. Provision of information to the Mayor of the District of Columbia related to certain persons under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Prisons Notwithstanding any provision of law described in section 3, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall provide to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for each person under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Prisons pursuant to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 ( Public Law 105–33 ), the following: (1) Annually, the following information: (A) The name, date of birth, and Federal Register Number of the person. (B) The Bureau of Prisons facility where the person is housed. (C) The scheduled release date. (2) Upon the request of the Mayor, the information that the Director provides for such person to the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia. 3. Provisions of law described The provisions of law described in this section are as follows: (1) Title II of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (including parts 160 and 165 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations). (2) Section 543 of the Public Health Service Act (including part 2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations). (3) Section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act ). (4) Any other provision of Federal law that provides substantially similar protections for the privacy of information as the provisions of law described in paragraphs (1) through (3). 4. Application of Privacy Act The provision of information under this Act shall be deemed to be a lawful disclosure under section 552a(b)(7) of title 5, United States Code. 5. Prohibition on District of Columbia disclosure The Mayor of the District of Columbia may not disclose the information provided pursuant to this Act outside of the District of Columbia government, except that the Mayor may provide the information provided under paragraph (1) of section 2 to counsel for the detained individuals, and to organizations that provide legal representation to individuals in criminal or post-conviction matters, or in matters related to re-entry.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6964 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Ms. Strickland (for herself, Mr. Kilmer , and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.

1. Confederated tribes of the Chehalis Reservation leasing authority Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 ( 25 U.S.C. 415(a) ), is amended in the second sentence by inserting , land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation after Crow Tribe of Montana .
IB Union Calendar No. 498 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6964 [Report No. 117–681] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2022 Ms. Strickland (for herself, Mr. Kilmer , and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 30, 2022 Additional sponsors: Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Newhouse , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Ms. Jayapal , Ms. DelBene , and Ms. Schrier December 30, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.

1. Confederated tribes of the Chehalis Reservation leasing authority Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 ( 25 U.S.C. 415(a) ), is amended in the second sentence by inserting , land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation after Crow Tribe of Montana .

December 30, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6969 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mr. Banks (for himself, Mr. Pfluger , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Waltz , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Cole , Mr. Gohmert , and Mr. Rutherford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Iran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Oil From Terrorists Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of Iranian petroleum products (a) Prohibition The President shall prohibit the importation of all petroleum products (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6202 )) originating from Iran into the customs territory of the United States (as such term is defined in General Note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule). (b) Penalties The President is authorized to use appropriate authorities to impose such civil or criminal penalties as may be necessary to enforce the prohibition under subsection (a). (c) Appropriate congressional committees For purposes of this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the conditions under which the Secretary of Health and Human Services can approve generic drug applications with labeling temporarily different than the brand name drug, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 . 2. Clarifying the conditions of generic drug application approval for last-minute brand name drug labeling changes Section 505(j)(10)(A) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(j)(10)(A) ) is amended by striking clauses (i) through (iv) and inserting the following: (i) the application is otherwise eligible for approval under this subsection except that— (I) (aa) the listed drug has an active patent, the listed drug has an active exclusivity period, or there is a delay in approval as described in paragraph (5)(B)(iii); and (bb) a revision to the labeling of the listed drug has been approved by the Secretary within 90 days of expiration of a patent, exclusivity period, or delay in approval referenced in item (aa); or (II) a revision to the labeling of the listed drug has been approved by the Secretary, within 90 days of when the application is otherwise eligible for approval under this subsection; (ii) the sponsor of the application agrees to submit revised labeling for the drug that is the subject of the application not later than 60 days after approval under this subsection of the application; and (iii) the labeling revision described under clause (i) does not include a change to the Warnings section of the labeling. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mr. Case introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between a port in Hawaii and another port in the United States from Jones Act vessel requirements for the duration of any ban on the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Exception for transportation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between Hawaii and other ports in the United States (a) In general Chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 55124. Exception for transportation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between Hawaii and other ports in the United States. (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vessel may transport crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between a port in Hawaii and another port in the United States. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) shall apply for the duration of any period in which there exists a ban on the transportation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas from the Russian Federation. (c) Certain vessels excluded Subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) a vessel that is owned, in whole or in part, by— (A) a Russian national; or (B) the government of the Russian Federation; or (2) a Russian-flagged vessel. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 55124. Exception for transportation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between Hawaii and other ports in the United States. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mrs. Fletcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide that, for a 3-year period, applications for the exportation of natural gas to member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization be granted without modification or delay, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Gas for Allies Act . 2. Temporary treatment of certain applications for the exportation of natural gas (a) In general During the period described in subsection (c) of this section, for purposes of section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b(a) ), the exportation of natural gas to a foreign country described in subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed to be consistent with the public interest, and applications for such exportation shall be granted without modification or delay. (b) Foreign countries A foreign country described in this subsection is— (1) a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; or (2) any other foreign country, if the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, determines that exportation of natural gas to that foreign country would promote the national security interests of the United States. (c) Applicability This section shall apply with respect to applications for the authorization to export natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) to a foreign country described in subsection (b) of this section that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act, or filed during the period that begins on such date of enactment and ends on the date that is 3 years after such date of enactment.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2022 Mr. García of Illinois (for himself and Ms. Jayapal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To support a review of surcharge policy at the International Monetary Fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Onerous Surcharges Act . 2. United States support for a review of surcharge policy at the International Monetary Fund The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (in this section referred to as the IMF ) to use the vote and the voice of the United States at the IMF to support— (1) an immediate review by the IMF of the surcharge policies of the IMF; and (2) a suspension of the imposition or collection of surcharge payments while the review is underway.