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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5498 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2021 Mrs. Miller-Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to process employment-based immigrant visa applications after September 30, 2021, and to award such visas to eligible applicants from the pool of unused employment-based immigrant visas during fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Employment Visas Act . 2. Preservation of expiring employment-based visas (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal year 2022, the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants authorized under section 201(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(d) ) shall be increased by the number computed under subsection (b) with respect to such worldwide levels. (b) Computation The number computed under this subsection is the difference (if any) between— (1) the sum of the worldwide levels authorized under the section 201(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(d) ) for fiscal years 2020 and 2021; and (2) the sum of the number of aliens who were issued employment-based immigrant visas or who otherwise acquired the status of aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under section 203(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(b) ) during the fiscal years referred to in paragraph (1). (c) Allocation The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall allocate the visas made available as a result of the increase authorized under subsection (a) on a proportional basis, in accordance with subsections (b) and (e)(1) of section 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153 ). (d) Availability Each visa made available under this section shall remain available for use in fiscal year 2022 or in any subsequent fiscal year, until the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such visa has been issued and used as the basis for an application for admission into the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2021 Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Miss Rice of New York , Mrs. Axne , and Mr. Lieu ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans’ disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department’s Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. 3. Priority Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster (a) In general The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include— (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ). (b) Special considerations for claims processing in the event of a major disaster The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include— (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to veterans of eligibility for priority claims processing Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5511 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Morelle , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Quigley , and Mr. Tonko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a premise plumbing research laboratory, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2021 . 2. Premise plumbing research (a) Premise plumbing defined In this Act, the term premise plumbing means the water distribution system located within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. Such term includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances. (b) Research Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Energy, shall— (1) establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; (2) conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by Federal entities; and (3) appoint one or more officers or employees of the Institute to liaise with non-Federal entities conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. (c) Quadrennial reports Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every 4 years thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made by the Institute regarding— (1) the status of the laboratory described in subsection (b)(1), including any staff designated to work in such laboratory; (2) all projects of the Institute related to premise plumbing, including completed projects, projects in progress, and projects planned for the future; (3) updates to data relevant to premise plumbing system structure, design, and construction; and (4) any progress of private organizations in updating premise plumbing standards. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Institute of Standards and Technology such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Clyde (for himself and Mr. Allen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide a transitional option to permit States to submit their own mapping data to use for any broadband-related funding program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reviewing and Updating Regional And Local Broadband Mapping Act or the RURAL Broadband Mapping Act . 2. Transitional map option for the Form 477 process Section 802(b)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 642(b)(6) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Transitional State map option (i) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Commission shall accept the submission of broadband mapping data from a State to use for any application for funding with respect to the deployment of broadband internet access service in such State where such application requires the use of Form 477 data, if the Commission determines the data from the State is superior than the broadband mapping data used by the Commission. (ii) Termination The requirement under clause (i) shall terminate on the day on which the Commission determines that the Commission has created all maps required by subsection (c). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Crow (for himself, Ms. Cheney , and Mrs. Murphy of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Clearance for Terrorists Act . 2. Improvements to investigations and adjudications of security clearances (a) Inclusion of certain matters in adjudicative guidelines Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3162a ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Adjudicative guidelines (1) Conditions that could raise security concern The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. (2) Adjudicative guidelines In this subsection, the term adjudicative guidelines means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines ), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 50 U.S.C. 3343(d) ). . (b) Investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications Subsection (c) of such section is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): (2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism; . (c) Standard Forms 85P and 86 The Director of National Intelligence, acting as the Security Executive Agent under section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3162a ), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 ( 50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5517 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Espaillat (for himself, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Carson , Ms. Titus , Ms. Norton , Ms. Meng , Ms. Omar , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Takano , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Jones , Mr. Cárdenas , and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of conviction , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act . 2. Expungement and sentencing (a) Definition of conviction (1) In general Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48) ) is amended to read as follows: (48) (A) The term conviction means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. (B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: (i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. (ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued— (I) a judicial recommendation against removal; (II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or (III) any similar disposition. (iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. (C) (i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. (ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended. . (2) Retroactive applicability The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial recommendation against removal The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5518 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Grijalva , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish remote oath ceremonies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021 . 2. Remote oath ceremonies (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish procedures for the remote administration of the oath of renunciation and allegiance under section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1448 ), as an alternative to an in-person oath ceremony. Such procedures shall— (1) use videoconferencing and other technologies the Secretary determines are appropriate to ensure that remote ceremonies are secure and stable; (2) require the least burdensome means practicable— (A) for confirming the identities of remote ceremony participants; and (B) for remote ceremony participants to— (i) surrender their permanent residence cards to the Secretary; and (ii) submit their completed Form N–445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony (or any successor form) to the Secretary; and (3) include the distribution of Form M–771, the U.S. Citizenship Welcome Packet (or any successor form), and any other materials the Secretary determines are appropriate, to remote ceremony participants. (b) Remote oath ceremonies Section 337 ( 8 U.S.C. 1448 ) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by— (1) redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Remote oath ceremonies (1) In general Notwithstanding section 310(b), an individual may complete the naturalization process by participating in a remote oath ceremony, in accordance with procedures for such ceremonies established by the Secretary of Homeland Security, if such individual— (A) has an approved application for naturalization; and (B) elects to participate in a remote oath ceremony in lieu of an in-person ceremony. (2) Public requirement satisfied A remote oath ceremony conducted under this subsection satisfies the requirement for a public ceremony under this section. . (c) Certificate of naturalization Section 338 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1449 ) is amended by inserting or, if admitted to citizenship pursuant to section 337(d), within 30 days of such admission, after upon such admission .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5526 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Ms. Manning (for herself and Mrs. Hartzler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell School Lunch Act to increase access to mental health resources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act . 2. Local school wellness policy resources Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting after physical activity, the following: mental health promotion and education, ; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: and eating disorders ; and (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting after school administrators, the following: registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers, ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting after in consultation with the following: the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, ; (ii) by inserting a comma after Secretary of Education ; and (iii) by inserting after school food authorities the following: , school health professionals (including school-based mental health services providers when available) ; (B) by striking paragraph (2)(C), and inserting the following new subparagraph: (C) includes such other technical assistance as is required to promote— (i) sound nutrition and establish healthy school nutrition environments; and (ii) mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and ; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting after Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the following: and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2014 and inserting 2026 ; and (iii) in subparagraph (D)— (I) by striking $3,000,000 and inserting $5,000,000 ; and (II) by striking 2011 and inserting 2023 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5527 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Keller , Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Mast , Mr. Posey , Mr. Norman , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Allen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting research on animals in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act . 2. Prohibition on funding research on animals in certain foreign countries (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, may not directly or indirectly conduct or support, through grants, subgrants, contracts, cooperative agreements or other funding vehicles, research that involves testing on vertebrate animals that will be conducted in any of the foreign countries specified in subsection (b). (b) Foreign countries specified The foreign countries specified in this section includes each of the following foreign countries: (1) The People’s Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China). (2) The Republic of Cuba (Cuba). (3) The Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran). (4) The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). (5) The Russian Federation (Russia). (6) Venezuelan politician Nicolas Maduro (Maduro Regime). (7) Such other foreign country that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, determines is a foreign adversary.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5530 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Foster , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Trone , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To authorize appropriations for the substance abuse youth initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Youth Substance Abuse Act of 2021 . 2. Substance abuse affected youth initiative There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year 2022 through 2026 $16,000,000 to carry out an the initiative relating to youth affected by opioids, stimulants, and other substance abuse implemented using amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) of the Department of Justice—Office of Justice Programs—Juvenile Justice Programs account of title II of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–93 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5534 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to draft a report identifying reasons for the low number of Hispanic cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies, and recommendations to increase such numbers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Service Academy Hispanic Representation Act . 2. GAO report on low number of Hispanic cadets and midshipmen in the military service academies Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the result of a study regarding— (1) the reasons for the low number of Hispanic cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies; and (2) recommendations to increase such numbers.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5535 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to draft a report identifying reasons for the low number of Hispanic officers and members of the Armed Forces in leadership positions, and recommendations to increase such numbers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hispanic Military Officers Act . 2. GAO report on low number of Hispanic leaders in the Armed Forces Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the result of a study regarding— (1) the reasons for the low number of Hispanic officers and members of the Armed Forces in leadership positions; and (2) recommendations to increase such numbers.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5536 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Rush (for himself and Mr. Smith of Missouri ) 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 revise certain payment rules for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy furnished in rural areas and medically underserved areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy Act or the SMART Act . 2. Revisions to outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy (a) Preclusion of application to services furnished in rural areas and medically underserved areas Section 1834(v)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(v)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking January 1, 2022 and inserting January 1, 2023 ; and (2) by inserting apply to services furnished in a rural area (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D) or a medically underserved area (as designated pursuant to section 330(b)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act) or before change applicable requirements . (b) Limitation of supervision requirements Section 1861(p) of the Social Security Act, in the first sentence of the flush left matter at the end, is amended by inserting , but in no case may those conditions impose a supervision requirement that exceed any such requirement under State law after as the Secretary may find necessary .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5537 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself and Mrs. Fletcher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2021 . 2. Ban on certain substances in cosmetic products Section 601 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 361 ) is amended— (a) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: (f) If it bears or contains a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has at least 1 fully-fluorinated carbon atom, dibutyl phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance), and o-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance). . (b) Effective date Section 601(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a), takes effect beginning on January 1, 2025.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5544 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mrs. Walorski , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Kazakhstan allows its citizens the right and opportunity to emigrate, free of any heavy tax on emigration or on the visas or other documents required for emigration and free of any tax, levy, fine, fee, or other charge on any citizens, as a consequence of the desire of those citizens to emigrate to the country of their choice. (2) Kazakhstan has been found to be in full compliance with the freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. ) since 1994. (3) Kazakhstan has received normal trade relations treatment since concluding a bilateral trade agreement with the United States that entered into force in 1992. (4) On November 30, 2015, Kazakhstan officially acceded to the World Trade Organization. 2. Termination of application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to the products of Kazakhstan (a) Presidential Determinations and Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. ), the President may— (1) determine that such title should no longer apply to Kazakhstan; and (2) after making a determination under paragraph (1) with respect to Kazakhstan, proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan. (b) Termination of Applicability of Title IV On and after the date on which the President extends nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Kazakhstan pursuant to subsection (a), title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. ) shall cease to apply to Kazakhstan.
IB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5547 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to require eligible recipients of certain grants to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy that directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or the CEDS Act . 2. Comprehensive economic development strategies (a) In general Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking and before balances resources ; and (2) by inserting , and directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, including child care, early childhood education, disability and long-term care, and elder care after sound management of development . (b) Guidance (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall issue guidance on implementing the amendments made by subsection (a), to include how to increase access to the affordable, quality care-based services described in section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of such Act. (2) Existing comprehensive economic development strategies In issuing the guidance under paragraph (1), with respect to a grant recipient whose comprehensive economic development strategy has been approved under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162 ) before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that such grant recipient is only required to update such comprehensive economic development strategy to comply with the amendments made by this Act when a regularly scheduled update to such comprehensive economic development strategy is required. 3. Economic development administration CARES Act funding (a) In general Not more than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the inspector general of the Department of Commerce shall submit to Congress a report on the activities and outcomes of economic adjustment assistance funding provided by the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) each recipient that received economic adjustment assistance funding from such Act; and (2) the corresponding project that received economic adjustment assistance funding from the CARES Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 30, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5547 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to require eligible recipients of certain grants to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy that directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or the CEDS Act . 2. Comprehensive economic development strategies (a) In general Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking and before balances resources ; and (2) by inserting , and directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, including child care, early childhood education, disability and long-term care, and elder care after sound management of development . (b) Guidance (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall issue guidance on implementing the amendments made by subsection (a), to include how to increase access to the affordable, quality care-based services described in section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of such Act. (2) Existing comprehensive economic development strategies In issuing the guidance under paragraph (1), with respect to a grant recipient whose comprehensive economic development strategy has been approved under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162 ) before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that such grant recipient is only required to update such comprehensive economic development strategy to comply with the amendments made by this Act when a regularly scheduled update to such comprehensive economic development strategy is required.
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5547 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 31, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to require eligible recipients of certain grants to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy that directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or the CEDS Act . 2. Comprehensive economic development strategies (a) In general Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking and before balances resources ; and (2) by inserting , and directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services, including child care, early childhood education, disability and long-term care, and elder care after sound management of development . (b) Guidance (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall issue guidance on implementing the amendments made by subsection (a), to include how to increase access to the affordable, quality care-based services described in section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A) ) in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of such Act. (2) Existing comprehensive economic development strategies In issuing the guidance under paragraph (1), with respect to a grant recipient whose comprehensive economic development strategy has been approved under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3162 ) before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that such grant recipient is only required to update such comprehensive economic development strategy to comply with the amendments made by this Act when a regularly scheduled update to such comprehensive economic development strategy is required. 3. Economic development administration CARES Act funding (a) In general Not more than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the inspector general of the Department of Commerce shall submit to Congress a report on the activities and outcomes of economic adjustment assistance funding provided by the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) each recipient that received economic adjustment assistance funding from such Act; and (2) the corresponding project that received economic adjustment assistance funding from the CARES Act.

Passed the House of Representatives March 30, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5548 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Wittman (for himself and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a patient outreach system relating to mental health care, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs system for patient outreach relating to mental health care (a) Establishment of system Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 1720K. Mental health care: patient outreach system The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a patient outreach system under which the Secretary shall ensure that veterans who are enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of this title and have experienced a traumatic or other highly stressful event, may elect to receive from the Secretary information relating to mental health and resources relating to the mental health care services available to the veteran. . (b) Administration of system In administering the patient outreach system established under section 1720K of title 38, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to coordinate such system with the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Deadline for establishment The Secretary shall establish the patient outreach system under such section 1720K by not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5549 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Kind , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Cole , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , and Ms. Strickland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and the Budget , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing 2-fiscal-year budget authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act . 2. Advance appropriations for certain Indian Health Service accounts (a) In general Section 825 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1680o ) is amended— (1) by inserting (a) before There are authorized ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) For each fiscal year, beginning with the first fiscal year that starts during the year after the year in which this subsection is enacted, discretionary new budget authority provided for the Indian Health Services and Indian Health Facilities accounts of the Indian Health Service shall include advance discretionary new budget authority that first becomes available for the first fiscal year after the budget year. (c) The Secretary shall include in documents submitted to Congress in support of the President’s budget submitted pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for each fiscal year to which subsection (b) applies detailed estimates of the funds necessary for the Indian Health Services and Indian Health Facilities accounts of the Indian Health Service for the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted. . (b) Submission of budget request Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (40) information on estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted for the following accounts of the Indian Health Service: (A) Indian Health Services. (B) Indian Health Facilities. (C) Contract Support Costs. (D) Payments For Tribal Leases. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5551 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving the Health of Children Act . 2. Reauthorization of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Section 317C of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–4 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a)(4) and inserting the following: (4) Specific programs The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Center, shall continue to carry out programs related to— (A) early identification of developmental delay and disability; (B) birth defects; (C) folic acid; (D) cerebral palsy; (E) intellectual disabilities; (F) child development; (G) newborn screening; (H) autism; (I) fragile X syndrome; (J) fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and other conditions related to prenatal substance use; (K) pediatric genetic disorders; (L) neuromuscular diseases; (M) congenital heart defects; (N) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; (O) stillbirth; (P) Tourette Syndrome; or (Q) any other relevant disease, disability, disorder, or condition, as determined the Secretary. ; (2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Not later than February 1 and all that follows through 2 fiscal years— and inserting the following: The Secretary shall submit biennially to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report that— ; and (3) in subsection (f), by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007 and inserting $186,010,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 . 3. Effects of folic acid in prevention of birth defects Section 317J of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–11 ) is amended by striking subsection (e) (relating to authorization of appropriations).

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5551 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2021 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Cuellar , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. Butterfield , and Mr. Hudson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving the Health of Children Act . 2. Reauthorization of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Section 317C of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–4 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a)(4) and inserting the following: (4) Specific programs The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Center, shall continue to carry out programs related to— (A) birth defects; (B) folic acid; (C) cerebral palsy; (D) intellectual disabilities; (E) child development; (F) newborn screening; (G) autism; (H) fragile X syndrome; (I) fetal alcohol syndrome; (J) pediatric genetic disorders; (K) disability prevention; and (L) or other relevant diseases, disorders, or conditions, as determined the Secretary. ; (2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Not later than February 1 and all that follows through 2 fiscal years— and inserting the following: The Secretary shall submit biennially to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report that— ; and (3) in subsection (f), by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007 and inserting the following: $175,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 . 3. Folic acid education and outreach Section 317J(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–11(e) ) is amended by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005 and inserting $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5551 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving the Health of Children Act . 2. Reauthorization of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Section 317C of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–4 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a)(4) and inserting the following: (4) Specific programs The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Center, shall continue to carry out programs related to— (A) early identification of developmental delay and disability; (B) birth defects; (C) folic acid; (D) cerebral palsy; (E) intellectual disabilities; (F) child development; (G) newborn screening; (H) autism; (I) fragile X syndrome; (J) fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and other conditions related to prenatal substance use; (K) pediatric genetic disorders; (L) neuromuscular diseases; (M) congenital heart defects; (N) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; (O) stillbirth; (P) Tourette Syndrome; or (Q) any other relevant disease, disability, disorder, or condition, as determined the Secretary. ; (2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Not later than February 1 and all that follows through 2 fiscal years— and inserting the following: The Secretary shall submit biennially to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report that— ; and (3) in subsection (f), by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007 and inserting $186,010,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 . 3. Effects of folic acid in prevention of birth defects Section 317J of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–11 ) is amended by striking subsection (e) (relating to authorization of appropriations).

Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.