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IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4256 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 . 2. Investment in small business investment companies Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 682(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus ; (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Appropriate federal banking agency defined For purposes of this subsection, the term appropriate Federal banking agency has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. . 3. Determination of Budgetary Effects 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 100 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4256 [Report No. 117–140] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Ms. Chu (for herself and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business October 12, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Small Business ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Main Street Act of 2021 . 2. Investment in small business investment companies Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 682(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus ; (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Appropriate federal banking agency defined For purposes of this subsection, the term appropriate Federal banking agency has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. .

October 12, 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. 4257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. Quigley , Ms. Norton , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cameras in the Courtroom Act . 2. Amendment to title 28 (a) In general Chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings The Supreme Court shall permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Garamendi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on seismicity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act . 2. National Academy of Sciences study on seismicity (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy of Sciences shall prepare a report containing— (1) the results of a study that— (A) evaluates the current Federal requirements for pipeline facility design, siting, construction, operation and maintenance, and integrity management, relating to seismicity, land subsidence, landslides, slope instability, frost heave, soil settlement, erosion, and other dynamic geologic conditions that may pose a safety risk; (B) identifies any discrepancy in such requirements that apply to operators of gas pipeline facilities and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities; and (C) identifies any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements; and (2) any recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences based on such results. (b) Report to Congress Upon completion of the report prepared pursuant to subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the report. (c) Pipeline facilities In this Act, the term pipeline facility has the meaning given that term in section 60101 of title 49, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act . 2. Closed-end company authority to invest in private funds (a) In general Section 5 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Closed-End company authority To invest in private funds (1) In general The Commission may not limit a closed-end company from investing any or all of the company’s assets in private funds solely or primarily because of the private funds’ status as private funds. (2) Application Notwithstanding section 6(f), this subsection shall also apply to a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company. . (b) Definition of private fund (1) Investment Company Act of 1940 Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (55) The term private fund means an issuer that would be an investment company but for paragraph (1) or (7) of section 3(c). . (2) Investment Advisers Act of 1940 The first paragraph (29) (relating to private fund ) of section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a) ) is amended to read as follows: (29) The term private fund has the meaning given that term under section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. . (c) Treatment by national securities exchanges Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (11) (A) The rules of the exchange do not prohibit the listing or trading of securities of a closed-end company solely or primarily by reason of the amount of the company’s investment of assets in private funds. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term closed-end company has the meaning given that term under section 5(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and includes a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company under section 6(f) of such Act; and (ii) the term private fund has the meaning given that term under section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. . (d) Investment limitation Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) and inserting subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) ; and (2) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) and inserting subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4263 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exception to the definition of an off-campus outpatient department of a provider under the Medicare program for certain departments of a provider if such provider was forced to relocate its campus.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021 . 2. Providing for an exception to the definition of an off-campus outpatient department of a provider under the Medicare program to account for forced campus relocations of providers Section 1833(t)(21)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(21)(B) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (ix) Exception for on-campus departments converted to off-campus departments For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(v) and this paragraph and with respect to applicable items and services furnished during 2020 or a subsequent year, the term off-campus outpatient department of a provider also shall not include a department of a provider (as so defined) that is not described in clause (ii) if— (I) the Secretary receives from the provider an attestation (pursuant to section 413.65(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this clause that such department met the requirements of a department of a provider located on the campus (as defined in such section 413.65(a)(2)) of such provider or within the distance (described in such definition of campus) from a remote location of a hospital facility (as defined in such section 413.65(a)(2)) specified in such section 413.65 as of November 1, 2015; (II) such provider was forced to relocate its campus (as so defined) from the location of such campus as of November 1, 2015, due to such campus’ inability to meet the health care needs of such provider’s patient population, as demonstrated by a certificate of need or equivalent approval document issued by the State agency licensing such provider at such location; and (III) the department continues to furnish applicable items and services at the same address at which such items and services were furnished as of November 1, 2015. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4265 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Jayapal , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Escobar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To abolish the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act of 2021 . 2. Abolishment of Conscience and Religious Freedom Division (a) In general Effective on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services is abolished. (b) No substantially similar division No Federal funds may be used to establish or operate any substantially similar division, agency, or office with respect to the programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services. (c) Transition Before the effective date specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall take such actions as may be necessary to transfer the assets, personnel, and liabilities of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division to other agencies and offices of the Department of Health and Human Services.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4268 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Retirement Fairness Act . 2. Creditable service for temporary employees serving after 1988 (a) In general Section 8411(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking performed before January 1, 1989, . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who is an employee (as that term is defined in paragraph (11) of section 8401 of title 5, United States Code), including temporary employees of the United States Postal Service, or a Member (as that term is defined in paragraph (20) of such section) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Notification The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall notify agency Chief Human Capital Officers or other appropriate agency officials for purposes of providing notice to employees and Members who are eligible to make a deposit for service by operation of the amendment made by subsection (a). (d) Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Lamb (for himself, Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Ms. Johnson of Texas , and Mr. Lucas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act . 2. Amendment to the Energy Policy Act of 2005 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended— (1) in subtitle F of title IX ( 42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq. ), by inserting after section 969D the following: 969E. Abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program (a) Establishment Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act , the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve— (1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and (3) mitigating potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. (b) Activities The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve— (1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; (2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; and (3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including— (A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; (B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and (C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage. (c) Abandoned well defined In this section, the term abandoned well means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section— (1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ; and (2) in section 1(b) ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: Sec. 969E. Abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4275 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for certain reports on enrollment in the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 . 2. Reports on enrollment in certain programs (a) Annual report on enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs through qualifying programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 2 calendar years after the calendar year during which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals participating in each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment; and (2) enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program by individuals participating in each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment. (b) GAO study and report on efforts to promote enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress identifying outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation and enrollment in the Lifeline program and, separately, the Affordable Connectivity Program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Affordable connectivity program qualifying program The term Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying program means the programs set forth in paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (6) of section 54.1800(j) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Lifeline qualifying program The term Lifeline qualifying program means the programs set forth in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 54.409 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4275 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mrs. Luria (for herself and Mr. Katko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for certain reports on enrollment in the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2021 . 2. Reports on enrollment in Lifeline program (a) Annual report on enrollment in lifeline program by SNAP participants Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to Congress a report on enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ). (b) Study and report on enrollment in lifeline program Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on— (1) projections of the number of new broadband service consumers who will join the Lifeline program through Federal assistance programs during the 5-year period following the conclusion of the study; and (2) the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program, including data illustrating the effect of such efforts on enrollment in such program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband service The term broadband service has the meaning given the term broadband internet access service in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To provide for certain reports on enrollment in the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 . 2. Reports on enrollment in certain programs (a) Annual report on enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs through qualifying programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 2 calendar years after the calendar year during which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals participating in each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment; and (2) enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program by individuals participating in each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment. (b) GAO study and report on efforts to promote enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress identifying outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation and enrollment in the Lifeline program and, separately, the Affordable Connectivity Program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Affordable connectivity program qualifying program The term Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying program means the programs set forth in paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (6) of section 54.1800(j) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Lifeline qualifying program The term Lifeline qualifying program means the programs set forth in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 54.409 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4275 [Report No. 117–552] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mrs. Luria (for herself and Mr. Katko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce November 14, 2022 Additional sponsors: Mr. Case and Mr. Neguse November 14, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 30, 2021 A BILL To provide for certain reports on enrollment in the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 . 2. Reports on enrollment in certain programs (a) Annual report on enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs through qualifying programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 2 calendar years after the calendar year during which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals participating in each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Lifeline qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment; and (2) enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program by individuals participating in each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, broken out by each of the Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying programs, to the extent the Commission holds or has access to the necessary data relating to such enrollment. (b) GAO study and report on efforts to promote enrollment in lifeline and affordable connectivity programs Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress identifying outreach and publicity efforts to promote participation and enrollment in the Lifeline program and, separately, the Affordable Connectivity Program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Affordable connectivity program qualifying program The term Affordable Connectivity Program qualifying program means the programs set forth in paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (6) of section 54.1800(j) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Lifeline qualifying program The term Lifeline qualifying program means the programs set forth in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 54.409 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

November 14, 2022 Reported with an amendment, 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. 4278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina (for himself and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising negatively impacts drug costs to consumers, and for other purposes.

1. GAO study on how direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising negatively impacts drug costs to consumers (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on how direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising negatively impacts drug costs to consumers. Such study shall focus on— (1) what steps may be taken by pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and distributors to reduce the higher drug costs paid by consumers as a result of such advertising by splitting the cost of advertising between each organization developing a particular drug; (2) the expectations of consumers and patients with respect to the drugs so advertised; and (3) the role such advertisements play in promoting medication to patients for whom such medication may not be necessary. (b) Report The Comptroller General shall— (1) submit a report containing the results of the study to— (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and (2) make such report publicly available.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4279 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Panetta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act or the Health CARE Training Act . 2. Training requirement for health profession opportunity grant participants (a) In general Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Training A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than— (i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or (ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 3. Exclusion of assistance provided under a health professions workforce demonstration project from Federal income tax (a) In general Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii) ) is amended to read as follows: (ii) Income disregard Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the President to recognize the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as a separate, independent country, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hong Kong Freedom Act . 2. Statement of policy; authorization (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that all territorial claims by the People’s Republic of China over the area known as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are invalid and without merit. (b) Authorization The President is authorized to recognize the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as a separate, independent country, in accordance with subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4284 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to assistance for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Drinking Water Equity Act . 2. Assistance for disadvantaged communities Section 1452(d)(2)(A) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking 35 percent and inserting 40 percent .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Rush (for himself, Mr. Carson , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Takano , and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of a 5-year commitment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creation of Opportunities for Medical Manpower in Underserved Neighborhoods by Indemnifying Tuition and Incentivizing Exceptional Service Act or the COMMUNITIES Act . 2. Full repayment under National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program in case of 5-year commitment Section 338B(g)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(g)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Full repayment in case of 5-year commitment In the case of an individual who, pursuant to subsection (f)(1)(B)(iv), agrees to serve for a period of obligated service equal to 5 years, the Secretary, for each such year of obligated service, shall pay (subject to the availability of appropriations) on behalf of the individual the total amount owed by such individual for loans described in paragraph (1), divided by 5. . 3. National Health Service Corps authorization of appropriations Section 338H of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254q ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking this section and inserting this subpart ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Additional authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4286 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Reed , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Omar , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Soto , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Sires , and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021 . 2. Housing (a) Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 802, by adding at the end the following: (p) Race , color , religion , sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap , familial status , or national origin , used with respect to an individual, includes— (1) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of the individual. (q) Gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, without regard to the individual’s designated sex at birth. (r) Sexual orientation means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. ; (2) in section 804, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex each place that term appears; (3) in section 805, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex each place that term appears; (4) in section 806, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex each place that term appears; and (5) in section 808(e)(6), by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex . (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 ) is amended by inserting (including sexual orientation (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act) and gender identity (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act)) after sex each place that term appears.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Harris , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Womack , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Roy , Mr. Banks , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Rutherford ) 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 prohibit 501(c)(3) organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Zuckerbucks Act . 2. 501( c )(3) organizations prohibited from providing direct funding to election organizations (a) In general Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking and which does not participate and inserting which does not participate , and (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting and which does not provide direct funding to official election organizations, including any State or local government entity or any government election organization. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to funding provided in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Ms. Wilson of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021 . 2. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 319C–3 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–3c ) the following new section: 319C–4. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages (a) Grants The Secretary may award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages, including during and after a natural disaster. (b) Use of funds The preparedness activities funded through a grant under this section may include— (1) the purchase of a backup power source, such as a generator, and any related equipment; and (2) the creation of a regional resource directory on disaster and post-disaster preparedness for power outages. (c) Preference In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities that— (1) are located in areas that— (A) have a high proportion of— (i) elderly residents; or (ii) individuals who are enrolled in a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) (or under a waiver of such plan); and (B) have a high risk of hurricanes or other natural disasters; and (2) have not been cited for a substantive Federal, State, or local violation. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. Golden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021 . 2. Study on supply chains critical to national security Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly— (1) complete a study— (A) to identify— (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003 )) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4296 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Rutherford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from asking passengers on domestic flights for information regarding vaccinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Fly Act . 2. Prohibition on requesting vaccination information from passengers on domestic flights (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not prescribe or implement any regulation or policy that would allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to request information relating to vaccinations from any passenger traveling on a flight between States or territories or possessions of the United States. (b) Rule of construction Subsection (a) does not limit the authority of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue guidance or prescribe regulations relating to public health.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Jones (for himself, Mr. Gallego , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To clarify the disparate burden test, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 . 2. Disparate burden test Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) In determining whether members of a class of citizens have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice, a court shall consider whether— (1) the challenged standard, practice, or procedure imposes a disparate burden on members of a class of citizens protected by subsection (a); and (2) the disparate burden is in part caused by or related to social and historical conditions that produce or produced discrimination against members of the protected class. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4300 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to make free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes available to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act . 2. Recreation passes Section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( Public Law 108–447 ; 118 Stat. 3385; 16 U.S.C. 6804 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking age and disability discounted and inserting age discount and lifetime ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in the heading, by striking Discounted and inserting Free and discounted ; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking Disability discount and inserting Lifetime passes ; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Any veteran who provides adequate proof of military service as determined by the Secretary. (C) Any member of a Gold Star Family who meets the eligibility requirements of section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36 (or a successor instruction). ; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the heading, by striking Gold star families parks pass and inserting Annual passes ; and (ii) by striking members of and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary. . 3. Determination of budgetary effects 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.