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II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To increase the penalties for damage to Federal courthouses and unauthorized access to areas where Federal judges work, reside, or visit.

1. Protecting Federal courthouses and judges (a) Government property or contracts Section 1361 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the second undesignated subsection by striking both. and inserting the following: both; if the damage or attempted damage is to a Federal courthouse, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 25 years, or both ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this section, defacing, painting, spraying, applying graffiti to, or drawing on Federal property, including Federal building and monuments located on Federal land, shall be presumed to result in damage exceeding the sum of $1,000. . (b) Restrict buildings or grounds Section 1752(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) of a Federal courthouse or Federal building containing offices of Federal judges; or (E) of a building or grounds where a Federal judge or other Federal official protected by the United States Marshals Service resides, is temporarily visiting, or will be temporarily visiting; and .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2250 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.

1. Promoting concealed carry rights for law enforcement officers (a) Amendments Section 926B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) For purposes of this section, a Federal judge, a Federal magistrate judge, or a Federal prosecutor shall be considered to be qualified law enforcement officer if the judge, magistrate judge, or prosecutor meets the criteria described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (c). (h) The Attorney General, or any United States Attorney, may file a civil action against any State government, State agency, or State employee to enjoin any actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers from carrying a concealed firearm under subsection (a). . (b) Regulations and guidance The Attorney General shall— (1) promulgate regulations and issue guidance to implement subsection (h) of section 926B of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and (2) develop and implement programs for qualified law enforcement officers to report when they are impeded from carrying a concealed firearm under section 926B of title 18, United States Code, and to ascertain what remedial actions the Department of Justice has taken. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to the Department of Justice to carry out this section.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2251 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To expand support for law enforcement officers.

1. Expanding support for law enforcement officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) ) is amended by striking $7,500,000 and inserting $12,500,000 .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2252 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer.

1. Protecting law enforcement officers from ambush (a) Amendment Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers (a) Offense Whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (b), knowingly causes bodily injury to any person, or attempts to do so, because of the actual or perceived status of the person as a law enforcement officer, by ambushing the person— (1) shall be imprisoned not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both; and (2) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if— (A) death results from the offense; or (B) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, or an attempt to kill. (b) Circumstances described For purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that— (1) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurs during the course of, or as the result of, the travel of the defendant or the victim— (A) across a State line or national border; or (B) using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant uses a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); (3) in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a), the defendant employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device, or other weapon that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; or (4) the conduct described in subsection (a)— (A) interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged at the time of the conduct; or (B) otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer means an employee of a governmental or public agency who is authorized by law— (A) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; and (B) to apprehend or arrest a person for any criminal violation of law. (2) State The term State includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2253 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.

1. Protecting law enforcement officers from targeting (a) Amendment Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers (a) Offense Whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (b), knowingly causes bodily injury to any person, or attempts to do so, because of the actual or perceived status of the person as a law enforcement officer— (1) shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both; and (2) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if— (A) death results from the offense; or (B) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, or an attempt to kill. (b) Circumstances described For purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that— (1) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurs during the course of, or as the result of, the travel of the defendant or the victim— (A) across a State line or national border; or (B) using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant uses a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); (3) in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a), the defendant employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device, or other weapon that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; or (4) the conduct described in subsection (a)— (A) interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged at the time of the conduct; or (B) otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer means an employee of a governmental or public agency who is authorized by law— (A) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; and (B) to apprehend or arrest a person for any criminal violation of law. (2) State The term State includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Brown introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To extend the trade adjustment assistance program for one month.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of trade adjustment assistance program (a) Extension of termination provisions Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 each place it appears and inserting July 23, 2021 . (b) Reemployment trade adjustment assistance Section 246(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1) ) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 and inserting July 23, 2021 . (c) Trade adjustment assistance for workers Section 245(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2317(a) ) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 and inserting July 23, 2021 . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on the earlier of— (1) the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) June 30, 2021. (e) Application of prior law Section 406 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (title IV of Public Law 114–27 ; 129 Stat. 379; 19 U.S.C. 2271 note prec.) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking July 1, 2021 and inserting July 24, 2021 ; and (B) in paragraphs (5) and (6), by striking the 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021 and inserting the period beginning on July 24, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2022 ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking July 1, 2021 each place it appears and inserting July 24, 2021 .
117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To extend the trade adjustment assistance program for one month.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2021 . 2. Extension of trade adjustment assistance program (a) Extension of termination provisions Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 each place it appears and inserting July 23, 2021 . (b) Reemployment trade adjustment assistance Section 246(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1) ) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 and inserting July 23, 2021 . (c) Trade adjustment assistance for workers Section 245(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2317(a) ) is amended by striking June 30, 2021 and inserting July 23, 2021 . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on the earlier of— (1) the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) June 30, 2021. (e) Application of prior law Section 406 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (title IV of Public Law 114–27 ; 129 Stat. 379; 19 U.S.C. 2271 note prec.) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking July 1, 2021 and inserting July 24, 2021 ; and (B) in paragraphs (5) and (6), by striking the 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021 and inserting the period beginning on July 24, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2022 ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking July 1, 2021 each place it appears and inserting July 24, 2021 .

Passed the Senate June 24, 2021. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2260 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent.

1. Protecting law enforcement officers in the line of duty Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 111(b), by striking 20 years and inserting 30 years ; and (2) in section 115(b)(1)(B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking 1 year and inserting 18 months ; (B) in clause (ii), by striking 10 years and inserting 15 years ; (C) in clause (iii), by striking 20 years and inserting 30 years ; and (D) in clause (iv), by striking 30 years and inserting 45 years .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act . 2. Parole for certain veterans Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (B) or and inserting subparagraphs (B) and (C) and ; (2) by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) (i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States— (I) at the discretion of the Secretary; (II) on a case-by-case basis; and (III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. (ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall— (I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); (II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and (III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. (iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. (iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. (v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction— (I) (aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or (bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and (II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I–VETS Act . 2. Identifying aliens connected to the Armed Forces (a) In general Upon the application by an alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of an alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) determine whether the alien is serving, or has served, as a member of— (A) a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; or (B) a reserve component of the Armed Forces in an active status; and (2) with respect to the immigration and naturalization records of the Department of Homeland Security relating to an alien who is serving, or has served, as a member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1), annotate such records— (A) to reflect that membership; and (B) to afford an opportunity to track the outcomes for each such alien. (b) Prohibition on use of information for removal Information gathered under subsection (a) may not be used for the purpose of removing an alien from the United States.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2270 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Mr. Braun , Mr. Daines , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021 . 2. Prohibition on abortion (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period for which funds described in subsection (a) are provided to such hospital, provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity means the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such entity. (2) The term hospital has the meaning given such term in section 1861(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(e) ).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2273 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Carper ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act . 2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in appropriations Section 6(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations— (A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and (B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2284 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Finish the ADHS Act . 2. Appalachian development highway system (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code— (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted Advance Construction amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report , or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that— (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds— (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that— (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts— (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2292 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to study the potential consequences and benefits of amending the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow private companies to take proportional actions in response to an unlawful network breach.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act . 2. Study relating to consequences and benefits of amending the CFAA (a) Study The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall conduct a study on the potential benefits and risks of amending section 1030 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act ), to allow private entities to take proportional actions in response to an unlawful network breach, subject to oversight and regulation by a designated Federal agency. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations, to Congress. (2) Required contents The report required under paragraph (1) shall— (A) address any impact on national security and foreign affairs; and (B) include recommendations for— (i) which Federal agency or agencies may authorize proportional actions by private entities; (ii) what level of certainty regarding the identity of the attacker is needed before such actions would be authorized; (iii) which entities would be allowed to take such actions and under what circumstances; (iv) what actions would be permissible; and (v) what safeguards should be in place.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021 or the CREW Act . 2. Personnel performing service responding to presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5149 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Personnel performing service responding to disasters and emergencies (1) USERRA Employment and Reemployment Rights The Administrator shall, in a manner similar to the program described in chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, afford protections, rights, benefits, and obligations to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. (2) Notice of absence from position of employment Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by military necessity for purposes the protections, rights, benefits, and obligations afforded under paragraph (1) pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding. .
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act or the CADETS Act . 2. Age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies Section 51509 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Age requirement The Secretary may make an agreement under this section only with a qualified student who will meet the age requirement for enlistment in the Navy Reserve at the time of graduation from the academy. .

Passed the Senate March 8 (legislative day, March 7), 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Young , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Markey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act or the CADETS Act . 2. Age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies Section 51509 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Age requirement The Secretary may make an agreement under this section only with a qualified student who will meet the age requirement for enlistment in the Navy Reserve at the time of graduation from the academy. .
II Calendar No. 219 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Young , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Braun , Mr. Markey , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 17, 2021 Reported by Ms. Cantwell , without amendment A BILL To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act or the CADETS Act . 2. Age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies Section 51509 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Age requirement The Secretary may make an agreement under this section only with a qualified student who will meet the age requirement for enlistment in the Navy Reserve at the time of graduation from the academy. .

December 17, 2021 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Barrasso introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to assign certain functions to the Assistant Secretaries of Energy relating to energy emergencies and energy security, and for other purposes.

1. Energy emergency and energy security functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries of Energy (a) In general Section 203(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking , but are not limited to, ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) on request of a State, local, or Tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary of Energy described in paragraph (12) of section 203(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2305 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2021 Mr. Ossoff introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To enhance cybersecurity education.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cybersecurity Opportunity Act . 2. Dr. David Satcher cybersecurity education grant program (a) Authorization of grants The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) award grants to assist public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058(d) )), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions, to establish or expand cybersecurity programs, to build and upgrade institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities, and to support such institutions on the path to producing qualified entrants in the cybersecurity workforce or becoming a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity through the program carried out by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security; and (2) award grants for a 5-year pilot period to build capacity to public institutions of higher education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058(d) )), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions, to expand cybersecurity education opportunities, cybersecurity technology and programs, cybersecurity research, and cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities. (b) Applications An eligible institution seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including a statement of how the institution will use the funds awarded through the grant to expand cybersecurity education opportunities at the eligible institution. (c) Activities An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the funds awarded through such grant for increasing research, education, technical, partnership, and innovation capacity, including for— (1) building and upgrading institutional capacity to better support new or existing cybersecurity programs, including cybersecurity partnerships with public and private entities; and (2) building and upgrading institutional capacity to provide hands-on research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2309 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2021 Mr. Warnock introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To improve the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, and for other purposes.

1. Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements (a) In general Section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting (including the District of Columbia) after State ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (10) through (13), respectively; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (7), the following: (8) An association representing 1 or more railroads described in paragraph (7). ; (9) A federally recognized Indian tribe. ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: (11) The development and implementation of measures to prevent trespassing and reduce associated injuries and fatalities. ; (12) Rehabilitating, remanufacturing, procuring, or overhauling one or more rail locomotives, provided that such activities result in a significant reduction of emissions. ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (14), as redesignated, the following: (15) Research, development, and testing to advance and facilitate innovative rail projects, including projects using electromagnetic guideways in an enclosure in a very low-pressure environment. ; and (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking shall— and all that follows and inserting shall select projects that will maximize the net benefits of the funds appropriated for use under this section, considering the cost-benefit analysis of the proposed project, including anticipated private and public benefits relative to the costs of the proposed project and factoring in the other considerations described in paragraph (2). ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking (B) ; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: (4) Grade crossing and trespassing projects Applicants may use costs incurred for preliminary engineering associated with highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects under subsection (c)(5) and trespassing prevention projects under subsection (c)(11) to satisfy the non-Federal share requirements. . (b) Rule of construction The amendments made by subsection (a) may not be construed to affect any grant, including any application for a grant, made under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act.
VI 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2021 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso.

1. Permanent resident status for Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, or Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, or Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent resident status to Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by three, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ); or (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2317 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2021 Mr. King (for himself and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To provide for the establishment of security standards for international research in key technology focus areas.

1. Prioritization and protection of international research (a) List of allied countries The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Security Council, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall create a list of allied countries with which joint international research and cooperation would advance United States national interests and advance scientific knowledge in key technology focus areas. (b) Establishment of security procedures The Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), shall collaborate with similar entities in the countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a) to develop, coordinate, and agree to general security policies and procedures for governmental, academic, and private sector research, to prevent sensitive research from being disclosed to adversaries. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the individuals and entities listed in subsection (a), and allied countries appearing on the list created pursuant to subsection (a), shall submit a report to Congress that identifies the most promising international research ventures that leverage resources and advance research in key technology focus areas.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2321 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2021 Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the supported housing program of the Department of Veterans Affairs has not fewer than one program manager for every 35 rental assistance cases under such program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Our Commitment to Homeless Veterans Act . 2. Staffing of program managers for supported housing program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Staffing Section 2003(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before The Secretary ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary shall provide case management support whenever requested by a local housing authority under the program described in paragraph (1). (3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall ensure that in each fiscal year no case manager is concurrently assigned to more than 35 veterans under this subsection. (B) The Secretary may waive the requirement of subparagraph (A) for a particular case manager in a particular fiscal year as the Secretary considers appropriate. (C) Not less frequently than once each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the waivers made by the Secretary under subparagraph (B) in the previous fiscal year. Each report shall include a description of the circumstances under which each waiver was made. (4) The Secretary shall ensure that each veteran to whom a case manager is assigned under this subsection is located within such distance of the case manager as the Secretary considers reasonable. (5) (A) In any case in which a position within the Veterans Health Administration for a case manager described in paragraph (1) is vacant for a period of 180 days or more, the Secretary shall seek to enter into a contract with a local service provider with knowledge and expertise applicable to a case manager in such position to furnish the case management services that would otherwise be provided by a case manager in such position. (B) The requirement in subparagraph (A) to seek to enter into a contract shall cease to apply if the Secretary fills the vacancy referred to in such subparagraph. . (b) Limitation on conversion of funds The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not convert any of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in a fiscal year to carry out section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ) from a specific purpose program to a general purpose program unless the Secretary included a proposal to do so in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs budget for such fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President for such fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2322 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2021 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Menendez , Mr. Carper , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require a pilot program on the participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2021 or the CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2021 . 2. Pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a final rule to carry out a pilot program to assess whether allowing entities described in subsection (b) to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism under subtitle B of title I of the SAFE Port Act ( 6 U.S.C. 961 et seq. ) would enhance port security, combat terrorism, prevent supply chain security breaches, or otherwise meet the goals of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. (b) Entities described An entity described in this subsection is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider that— (1) arranges international transportation of freight and is licensed by the Department of Transportation; and (2) meets such other requirements as the Secretary establishes in the rule required by subsection (a). (c) Requirements In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) ensure that not more than 10 entities described in subsection (b) participate in the pilot program; (2) provide for the participation of those entities on a voluntary basis; (3) continue the program for a period of not less than one year after the date on which the Secretary issues the final rule required by subsection (a); and (4) terminate the pilot program not more than 5 years after that date. (d) Report required Not later than 180 days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of, and any recommendations arising from, the pilot program concerning the participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism of entities described in subsection (b).