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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1964 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Taylor , Mr. Zeldin , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Allred , Ms. Schakowsky , and Mr. Gohmert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Payer State Transparency Act of 2021 . 2. Calculation of Federal tax burdens and outlays (a) State by State Calculation of Federal tax burdens (1) In General The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of Federal tax burden For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays (1) In General The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of Contract Awards For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined In this section the term State means each of the several States. 3. Joint report Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall— (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1966 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Miss González-Colón (for herself, Ms. Velázquez , and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To require executive agencies to reduce cost-sharing requirements for certain grants with certain nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Nonprofits Act . 2. Removal and reduction of cost-sharing requirements for grants (a) Removal of cost-Sharing requirement during the COVID–19 emergency period Any cost-sharing requirement for an eligible nonprofit organization for grants made directly to that organization by an executive agency shall be waived during a COVID–19 emergency period. (b) Reduction of cost-Sharing requirement Beginning on the expiration of the COVID–19 emergency period and ending 5 years thereafter, the head of an executive agency shall reduce any cost-sharing requirement 25 percent for an eligible nonprofit organization for grants made directly to that organization. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 emergency period The term COVID–19 emergency period means a period that— (A) begins on the date of a determination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ) that a public health emergency exists as a result of COVID–19; and (B) ends on the date on which such determination (including any renewal thereof) terminates. (2) Eligible nonprofit organization The term eligible nonprofit organization means a nonprofit organization that is located in a State with more than 20 percent of individuals living below the Federal poverty line. (3) Executive agency The term executive agency has the meaning given in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (4) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1968 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (5) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Tribe.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1967 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Miss González-Colón introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver’s licenses, and for other purposes.

1. Application of commercial motor vehicle safety (a) Definition Section 31301(14) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking and and inserting a comma; and (2) by inserting , and Puerto Rico before the period. (b) Implementation The Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall work with Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, and regulations adopted under that chapter. (c) Grace period Notwithstanding section 31311(a) of title 49, United States Code, during a 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, Puerto Rico shall not be subject to a withholding of an apportionment of funds under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) of title 23, United States Code, for failure to comply with any requirement under section 31311(a) of title 49, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Miss González-Colón 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 exempt from the foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by United States territory and possession insurers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2021 . 2. Certain insurance policies issued by United States territory and possession insurers exempt from foreign insurer excise tax (a) In general Section 4373 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Territories and possessions Any policy of insurance, indemnity bond, annuity contract, or policy of reinsurance issued by a partnership or corporation created or organized under the laws of any territory or possession of the United States, unless any of the hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities covered thereby are covered by a policy of reinsurance issued by a foreign insurer or reinsurer (other than such a partnership or corporation). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to premiums paid after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1969 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Miss González-Colón introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address disparity in Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-for-service penetration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Integrity Act . 2. Addressing disparities in Medicare Advantage benchmark levels based on penetration (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year and inserting subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Average geographic adjustment floor For 2022 and each subsequent year, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment by program instruction or otherwise. . (b) Ensuring plan payments flow to providers Section 1857(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–27(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Strengthening support to health care providers A contract under this section with an MA organization shall require that, with respect to any increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to section 1853(n)(6), the plan shall provide that no less than 50 percent of such increase is directed toward provider compensation. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1971 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Scalise , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Johnson of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under subtitle B of Public Law 109–338 .

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Notwithstanding section 221 of subtitle B of Public Law 109–338 , the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area shall terminate on the date that is 30 years after the date of the enactment of Public Law 109–338 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Mr. Stauber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam to include hypertension, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021 . 2. Addition of additional diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam Section 1116(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, as amended by the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ), is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (L) Hypertension. (M) Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mrs. Hinson (for herself, Mr. Jacobs of New York , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Armstrong , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Norman , and Mrs. Miller-Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to submit to the Congress a report on State child care regulations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Care Accessibility Report and Evaluation Act of 2021 or the Child CARE Act of 2021 . 2. Report Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administration for Children and Families, shall submit to the Congress a report that contains the following information: (1) The list of child care regulations in each State by State. (2) Whether each regulation is best described as related to— (A) child safety, (B) quality of child care, (C) both child safety and quality of care, or (D) neither. (3) An analysis of any effect of State regulations categorized as “quality of child care” regulations on the cost of child care and the supply of child care. (4) The average cost of child care in each State. (5) The number of child care providers per 100,000 children in each State, disaggregated by type (home-based or center-based). (6) A ranking of States by the number of quality regulations. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, the term State means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 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 allow the energy investment tax credit for electrochromic glass.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dynamic Glass Act of 2021 . 2. Inclusion of electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of investment tax credit (a) In general Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subclause (IV) and by adding at the end the following new subclause: (VI) energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(ix), and . (b) Electrochromic glass described Section 48(a)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by striking or at the end of clause (vii), by adding or at the end of clause (viii), and by adding at the end the following new clause: (ix) glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2024. . (c) Phaseout Section 48(a)(6) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3)(A)(i) each place it appears and inserting clause (i) or (ix) of paragraph (3)(A) , and (2) by inserting and electrochromic glass after solar energy property . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1975 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 . 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land referred to in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after such transfer, shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (b) Land description The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 721.12 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, generally depicted as Gregory Canyon Property Boundary on the map titled Pala Gregory Canyon Property Boundary and Parcels . (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) and regulations promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission under that Act. (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Tribe The term Tribe means the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1975 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Issa (for himself and Mr. Vargas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 . 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land referred to in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after such transfer, shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (b) Land description The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 721.12 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, generally depicted as Gregory Canyon Property Boundary on the map titled Pala Gregory Canyon Property Boundary and Parcels . (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and regulations promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission under that Act. (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Tribe The term Tribe means the Pala Band of Mission Indians.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1975 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs AN ACT To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 . 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land referred to in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after such transfer, shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (b) Land description The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 721.12 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, generally depicted as Gregory Canyon Property Boundary on the map titled Pala Gregory Canyon Property Boundary and Parcels . (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) and regulations promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission under that Act. (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Tribe The term Tribe means the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 118 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1975 [Report No. 117–163] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Issa (for himself and Mr. Vargas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources November 1, 2021 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 take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 . 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land referred to in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after such transfer, shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (b) Land description The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 721.12 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, generally depicted as Gregory Canyon Property Boundary on the map titled Pala Gregory Canyon Property Boundary and Parcels . (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) and regulations promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission under that Act. (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Tribe The term Tribe means the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

November 1, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 431 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1975 [Report No. 117–126] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs June 23, 2022 Reported by Mr. Schatz , without amendment AN ACT To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2021 . 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land referred to in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after such transfer, shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (b) Land description The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 721.12 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, generally depicted as Gregory Canyon Property Boundary on the map titled Pala Gregory Canyon Property Boundary and Parcels . (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) and regulations promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission under that Act. (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Tribe The term Tribe means the Pala Band of Mission Indians.

June 23, 2022 Reported without amendment
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1981 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Report by GAO on transfer of functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid to the Department of Treasury (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include— (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including— (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for the use of entitlement by certain veterans under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Time of Service Act . 2. Elimination of time limitation for use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 3321(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking January 1, 2013 and inserting January 1, 2001 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking January 1, 2013 and inserting January 1, 2001 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Attorney General to conduct studies on child custody and divorce in domestic violence cases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act . 2. Study on child custody in domestic violence cases The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a study investigating whether victims who raise evidence of domestic violence are more likely to lose primary custody of children to an abusive partner or to the State, including— (1) a review of State laws, regulations, and practices on how child neglect and custody situations are handled in domestic violence situations; and (2) a list of recommendations on how to restructure State laws, regulations, and practices to better protect victims of domestic violence and their children. 3. Study on costs of divorce in domestic violence cases The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall— (1) conduct a study on the direct and collateral economic costs and risks of divorce from an abusive partner to a victim of domestic violence, including the payment of alimony, legal fees, spousal support, or the division of property, disaggregated on the basis of whether the individual has higher earnings than their partner; and (2) include recommendations based on the study conducted under paragraph (1).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Phillips ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the TRICARE program for certain members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act . 2. TRICARE for members of the retired reserve (a) Adjustment of eligibility Paragraph (2) of section 1074(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a member or former member eligible for retired pay for non-regular service under chapter 1223 of this title who is under 60 years of age unless such member or former member is in receipt of such pay (or would be in receipt of such pay but for section 5304 or 5305 of title 38). . (b) TRICARE Retired Reserve Section 1076e(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking who is qualified for a non-regular retirement at age 60 under chapter 1223 of this title, but is not age 60, and inserting described in paragraph (3) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) A member of the Retired Reserve of a reserve component of the armed forces is described in this paragraph if the member— (A) is qualified for a non-regular retirement at age 60 under chapter 1223 of this title; (B) is not age 60; and (C) is not in receipt of retired pay under such chapter, unless the member is not in receipt of such retired pay due to the application of section 5304 or 5305 of title 38. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect January 1, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mrs. Beatty introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to require regulated entities to provide information necessary for the Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion to carry out their duties, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diversity Data Accountability Act . 2. Disclosures by regulated entities Section 342(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5452(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Disclosures by regulated entities The Director of each Office shall require entities regulated by the applicable agency to provide such information as may be required to carry out the duties of the Director. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Bishop of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Rosendale , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Harris , Mr. Duncan , Ms. Tenney , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Biggs , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mrs. Steel , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Owens , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Guest , Mr. Cawthorn , and Mr. Moore of Utah ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend the Social Security Act to remove the restriction on the use of funds under the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to offset reductions in State or territory tax revenues.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let States Cut Taxes Act . 2. Removal of restriction on use of funds under Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (a) Removal of restriction Paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of section 602 of the Social Security Act, as added by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ), is amended to read as follows: (2) Further restriction on use of funds No State or territory may use funds made available under this section for deposit into any pension fund. . (b) Conforming amendments Such section is further amended— (1) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking , including, in the case of a State or a territory, all modification to the State’s or territory’s tax revenue sources during the covered period ; (2) in subsection (e), by striking such subsection, and all that follows through the period and inserting such subsection. ; and (3) in subsection (g)— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as paragraphs (1) through (6), respectively.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mrs. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Babin , Mr. Brooks , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Gaetz , and Mr. Perry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security , Armed Services , Oversight and Reform , and Foreign Affairs , 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 enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure the Southern Border Act . 2. Ending catch and release The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled Ending Catch and Release at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigration Enforcement (83 Fed. Reg. 16179, April 13, 2018) are enacted into law. 3. Building the wall and other border security improvements The provisions of Executive Order 13767, entitled Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements (82 Fed. Reg. 8793, January 30, 2017) are enacted into law. 4. Ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws in the interior The provisions of Executive Order 13768, entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States (82 Fed. Reg. 8799, January 30, 2017) are enacted into law. 5. Remain in mexico policy The provisions of the policy guidance entitled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (84 Fed. Reg. 6811, February 28, 2019) are enacted into law. 6. Suspension and limitation on entry The provisions of Proclamation 9880, entitled Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States (84 Fed. Reg. 21229, May 13, 2019) are enacted into law. 7. Additonal measures to enhance border security The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled Additional Measures to Enhance Border Security and Restore Integrity to Our Immigration System (April 29, 2019) are enacted into law. 8. Securing the southern border The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled Securing the Southern Border of the United States (April 4, 2018) are enacted into law. 9. Expedited removal The provisions of the Notice, entitled Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal (84 Fed. Reg. 35409, July 23, 2019) are enacted into law. 10. Publication In publishing this Act in slip form and in the United States Statutes at Large pursuant to section 112 of title 1, United States Code, the Archivist of the United States shall include after the date of approval at the end an appendix setting forth the text of the Executive Orders, Memorandums, Policy Guidance and Notices referred to in this Act (as in effect on January 19, 2021).
IB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Water Protection Act . 2. Nonpoint source management programs Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1329(j) ) is amended by striking subsections (h) and (i) not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year 1991 and inserting subsections (h) and (i) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Ms. Craig (for herself and Mr. Mast ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Water Protection Act . 2. Nonpoint source management programs Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1329(j) ) is amended by striking subsections (h) and (i) not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year 1991 and inserting subsections (h) and (i) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Water Protection Act . 2. Nonpoint source management programs Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1329(j) ) is amended by striking subsections (h) and (i) not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year 1991 and inserting subsections (h) and (i) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 28 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 [Report No. 117–45] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Ms. Craig (for herself and Mr. Mast ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure May 28, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Water Protection Act . 2. Nonpoint source management programs Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1329(j) ) is amended by striking subsections (h) and (i) not to exceed and all that follows through fiscal year 1991 and inserting subsections (h) and (i) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 .

May 28, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Gallagher (for himself, Mr. Golden , Mr. Meijer , and Ms. Spanberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To repeal certain outdated authorizations for the use of military force, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outdated AUMF Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of authorization for use of military force against Iraq resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. 3. Repeal of authorization for use of military force against Iraq resolution The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. 4. Repeal of resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East The joint resolution entitled A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East ( Public Law 85–7 ; 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.) is hereby repealed.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Miss González-Colón introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

1. Waiver of certain provisions In the case of an emergency declared pursuant to section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191 ), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall not require the application of chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code, with respect to purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Miss González-Colón (for herself and Ms. Plaskett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to include certain services in the definition of critical services for purposes of repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities.

1. Repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities Section 20601 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 ) is amended by inserting , and including, for purposes of this section, solid waste management, stormwater management, public housing, transportation infrastructure, and medical care, before for the duration .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2025 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2021 . 2. Transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in class actions (a) In general Chapter 114 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1716. Third-party litigation funding disclosure (a) In general In any class action, class counsel shall— (1) disclose in writing to the court and all other named parties to the class action the identity of any commercial enterprise, other than a class member or class counsel of record, that has a right to receive payment that is contingent on the receipt of monetary relief in the class action by settlement, judgment, or otherwise; and (2) produce for inspection and copying, except as otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court, any agreement creating the contingent right. (b) Timing The disclosure required by subsection (a) shall be made not later than the later of— (1) 10 days after execution of any agreement described in subsection (a)(2); or (2) the time of service of the action. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 114 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1716. Third-party litigation funding disclosure. . 3. Transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in multidistrict litigation Section 1407 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) (1) In any coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings conducted pursuant to this section, counsel for a party asserting a claim whose civil action is assigned to or directly filed in the proceedings shall— (A) disclose in writing to the court and all other parties the identity of any commercial enterprise, other than the named parties or counsel, that has a right to receive payment that is contingent on the receipt of monetary relief in the civil action by settlement, judgment, or otherwise; and (B) produce for inspection and copying, except as otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court, any agreement creating the contingent right. (2) The disclosure required by paragraph (1) shall be made not later than the later of— (A) 10 days after execution of any agreement described in paragraph (1)(B); or (B) the time the civil action becomes subject to this section. . 4. Applicability The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any case pending on or commenced after the date of the enactment of this Act.