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IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco, California, as the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco, California, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives July 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 474 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs August 4, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco, California, as the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1801 Town and Country Drive in Norco, California, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building .

August 4, 2022 Reported without amendment
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , and Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To authorize the transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas of certain materials for the construction of the border wall, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization of transfer of certain materials for border wall Notwithstanding chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers), may transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas materials unused as of the date of the enactment of this Act that were obtained through the expenditure of amounts transferred or otherwise made available for the construction of the border wall in each such State, respectively.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Amodei , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Womack , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Granger , Mr. Cline , Mr. Harris , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Palazzo , and Mr. Garcia of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 to prohibit the use of funds related to any rule requiring a COVID–19 vaccination, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Vaccine Mandate Act . 2. Limitation on use of funds Title V of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 is amended by inserting after section 529 the following: 530. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to develop, implement, administer, or enforce any rule that requires COVID–19 vaccination. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Massie , and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) 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 XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement for unique health identifiers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Patient ID Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of requirement for unique health identifiers Section 1173(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(b) ) is repealed.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Roy , Mr. Massie , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act or the NOSHA Act . 2. In general The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mrs. Cammack , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Owens , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Budd , Mr. Rose , and Mr. Webster of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the implementation of unrealized capital gains taxation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Unrealized Capital Gains Taxation Act . 2. Prohibition on the implementation of new federal requirements to tax unrealized capital gains The Secretary of the Treasury (including any delegate of the Secretary) or any other Federal Government official shall not require or impose the implementation of taxation on unrealized capital gains, from any taxable asset, including but not limited to covered and noncovered tradable assets, gifts, bequests, and transfers in trust, except to the extent that such reporting is required under any program, or other provision of law, as in effect on October 15, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Ms. Eshoo (for herself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in relation to a census, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest Census Communications Act . 2. Prohibition on deceptive practices relating to census (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IV Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term census means any census under this title, including the decennial census of population; (2) the term census-related information means any information regarding— (A) the time, place, or manner of holding any census; or (B) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any census; and (3) the term covered communication means any— (A) written communication; (B) electronic or digital communication, including a communication through a website, application, online forum, social media platform, streaming service, or other means of communications using the internet or a similar communications network; or (C) telephonic communication, including any phone call, text message, or other communication sent, received, or transmitted using a wireless or wireline phone or a cellular or other phone network. (b) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to communicate or cause to be communicated any census-related information by any means, including by means of any covered communication, or to produce any census-related information with the intent that the census-related information be communicated— (1) knowing the census-related information to be materially false; and (2) with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census. (c) Criminal penalties Any individual who violates subsection (b) shall be fined in the amount equal to the maximum penalty provided under subsection (d), imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (d) Civil penalties A civil penalty of not more than $11,181 may be assessed against any individual who violates subsection (b). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Subchapter IV—Deceptive Practices 251. Prohibition on deceptive practices. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Titus , Ms. Newman , Mrs. Axne , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Peters , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Carson , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Kuster , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. O'Halleran , Ms. Stansbury , Ms. Dean , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Palazzo , Miss González-Colón , Mr. Garbarino , Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Valadao , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Turner , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act . 2. Increase in amount available to disabled veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (a) Increase Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking $6,800 and inserting $10,000 ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking $2,000 and inserting $5,000 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability A veteran who exhausts such veteran’s eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). 3. Adjustment for inflation Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5820 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mrs. Lesko introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of certain Federal funds to facilitate mandatory vaccination programs, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting use of Federal funds to facilitate mandatory vaccination programs (a) In general Federal funds made available to a State, or a political subdivision thereof, may not be used, directly or indirectly, to facilitate a COVID–19 vaccine mandate of such State or political subdivision. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 vaccine The term COVID–19 vaccine means a vaccine that is licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) or authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3 ) for COVID–19. (2) State The term State means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Perry , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Roy , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To permit civil actions against employers for COVID–19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandating Responsibility Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered employee The term covered employee means an employee who is employed by an employer who imposes a COVID–19 vaccine mandate. (2) COVID– 19 vaccine mandate The term COVID–19 vaccination mandate means a requirement of an employer that an employee receives a COVID–19 vaccine. 3. Private cause of action for a COVID– 19 vaccination mandate (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered employee may bring an action against an employer for— (1) wrongful termination or any adverse employment action for violating a COVID–19 vaccination mandate of the employer; and (2) wrongful death or serious physical injury caused by a COVID–19 vaccination that such employee received for the sole purpose of complying with the COVID–19 vaccination mandate of the employer of such employee. (b) Relief A prevailing plaintiff under subsection (a) may recieve actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, any combination of those, attorneys’ fees and costs, and any other appropriate relief.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act . 2. Revision of composition of Board of Zoning Adjustment (a) Revision (1) In general The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6–641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking “which shall be composed” and all that follows through “a resident of the District of Columbia” and inserting “which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia”. (2) Conforming amendment The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6–641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended— (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking “the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia” each place it appears and inserting “the members”. (b) Conforming amendment relating to functions regarding foreign missions Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 4306(i) ) is amended to read as follows: (i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery— (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and (2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Rogers of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

1. Optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is amended— (1) by inserting or may by law apply the advancement of time described in this section for the duration of the year, after may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this subsection providing for the advancement of time, ; (2) by striking the standard time otherwise applicable during that period and inserting the same standard time ; (3) by striking may by law exempt either the entire State as provided in (1) or and inserting , by law, may apply either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the entire State, ; and (4) by inserting , or may apply the advancement of time for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State lying within any time zone before the period at the end.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Cárdenas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of outdoor music festivals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2021 . 2. Temporary flight restrictions for outdoor concerts or music festivals (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration issues a Notice to Airmen designating an area of airspace in which a temporary flight restriction applies when the Administrator determines that a temporary flight restriction is necessary to protect persons or property on the surface or in the air, to maintain air safety and efficiency, or to prevent the unsafe congestion of aircraft in the vicinity of an outdoor concert or music festival with an attendance of not fewer than 30,000 people per day. (b) Relationship to existing regulations In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall treat an outdoor concert or music festival in the same manner as an aerial demonstration or major sporting event is treated under section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5828 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Underwood , and Ms. Bush ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pets Belong With Families Act . 2. Prohibition on breed restrictions Section 31 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437z–3 ) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Reasonable requirements (1) In general The reasonable requirements referred to in subsection (a) may include— (A) limitations on the number of animals in a unit, based on unit size; (B) prohibitions on types of animals that are classified as dangerous, provided that classification is based on specific behaviors or actions by the animal and is not based on the breed of the animal; and (C) restrictions or prohibitions based on size and type of building or project, or other relevant conditions. (2) Limitation The reasonable requirements referred to in subsection (a) may not include prohibitions on breeds of animals. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5833 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Barr 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 modify certain provisions related to horses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equine Tax Fairness Act . 2. Reduction of holding period to 12 months for purposes of determining whether horses are section 1231 assets (a) In general Section 1231(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and horses . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. 3. Three-year depreciation for race horses (a) In general Section 168(e)(3)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (i) any race horse, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Brooks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any vaccine mandate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act . 2. No Federal funds for any vaccine mandate No Federal funds may be used to establish, implement, or enforce any vaccine mandate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Delgado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for acts of valor during the Korean War while a member of the Army.

1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for acts of valor during the Korean War (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Charles R. Johnson for the acts of valor described in the subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Charles R. Johnson as a private first class in the Army, on June 11 and 12, 1953, during the Korean War, for which he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Ms. Granger , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Massie , Mr. Kinzinger , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Bost , Mr. Grothman , Mrs. Cammack , and Mr. Fallon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2021 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); and (2) the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, should exercise the Secretary of State’s statutory authority by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. 3. Report on designation of the muslim brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate ; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate ; (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate ; (D) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate ; (E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate ; (F) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate ; (G) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives ; (H) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives ; (I) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives ; (J) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives ; (K) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives ; and (L) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives . (2) Intelligence community The term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). (b) Report Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the intelligence community, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report that— (1) indicates whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); and (2) if the Secretary of State determines that the Muslim Brotherhood does not meet the criteria referred to in paragraph (1), includes a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met. (c) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if appropriate.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Phillips , Ms. Herrera Beutler , and Mr. Golden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum after State, or local election . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5843 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Fitzgerald , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to consider certain transactions related to precious metals for purposes of identifying jurisdictions of primary money laundering concern, and for other purposes.

1. Consideration of certain transactions involving precious metals for purposes of identifying jurisdictions of primary money laundering concern Section 5318A(c)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (iv) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) the extent to which the jurisdiction or financial institutions operating in that jurisdiction facilitate transactions that are related to precious metals and are subject to being blocked pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States under any statute or Executive order; ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and (B) by inserting after clause (i) the following: (iv) the extent to which such financial institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate transactions that are related to precious metals and are subject to being blocked pursuant to sanctions imposed by the United States under any statute or Executive order; .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act or the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act . 2. Regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps Section 325(o)(6)(E)(ii) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(6)(E)(ii) ) is amended by striking shall apply to any such product installed on or after the effective date of the standard in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply and inserting shall apply, in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply, to any such product that is manufactured or imported into the United States on or after the effective date of the standard .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5846 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Mann (for himself, Mr. Lucas , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Mullin , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Valadao , Mrs. Steel , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers to transport goods during a national emergency or a period of time in which there is a certain percentage of port congestion, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act or the TRANSPORT Act . 2. Program establishment (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers (as such terms are defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) to transport goods from a port to a final destination point or to a point that is easily accessible by another form of transport during a covered period. (b) Purposes The purposes of the program established under subsection (a) are to— (1) anticipate any market disruption caused by a national emergency; (2) strengthen the local and regional supply chain; and (3) model nimbleness and responsiveness in emergency situations. (c) Compliance with regulations Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any recipient of a grant under this section who complies with regulations set forth in chapter III of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, may operate a commercial motor vehicle in any State to transport goods from a port to a destination point during a covered period, regardless of whether such recipient complies with regulations for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle in such State. (d) Definition of covered period In this Act, the term covered period means the period— (1) beginning on the date on which the President declares a national emergency under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 ) and ending on the date on which such national emergency is terminated; or (2) beginning on the date on which the Secretary makes a determination that a port is congested by at least 50 percent and ending on the date on which the Secretary determines that congestion at such port is less than 49 percent for at least 60 consecutive days. (e) Funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any unobligated funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ) or the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) may be used to carry out this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Allen , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Balderson , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Womack , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Guest , and Mr. Pence ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act or the SANTA 18 Act . 2. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port (a) In general Chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port The transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating outside such State or the United States by commercial motor vehicle shall not be considered interstate transportation for purposes of requirements relating to commercial driver’s licenses under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 31318. Treatment of transportation of goods from a port. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. McEachin (for himself, Ms. Sewell , and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

1. CDC Office of Rural Health (a) In general The Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an office to be known as the Office of Rural Health , to be headed by a director appointed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (b) Duties The Director of the Office shall— (1) serve as the primary point of contact in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on matters pertaining to rural health; (2) assist the Secretary in conducting, coordinating, and promoting research regarding public health issues affecting rural populations, and in disseminating the results of such research; (3) work with all personnel and offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, refine, coordinate, and promulgate policies, best practices, lessons learned, and innovative, successful programs to improve care, services, and social determinants of health for populations who reside in rural areas of the United States; (4) coordinate and support rural health research, conduct and support educational outreach, and disseminate evidence-based interventions related to health outcomes, access to health care, and lifestyle challenges, to prevent death, disease, injury, and disability, and promote healthy behaviors, in rural populations, including rural minority and LGBTQ populations; (5) improve the understanding of the challenges faced by rural populations; (6) identify disparities in the availability of health care and public health interventions for populations living in rural areas; (7) administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide technical assistance and other activities as necessary to support activities related to improving health and health care in rural areas; and (8) perform such other functions and duties as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Office , except as otherwise specified, means the Office of Rural Health established pursuant to subsection (a). (2) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Schneider introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To ensure an evidence-based funding approach to study the effects of health profession opportunity grant demonstration projects, and to evaluate the demonstration projects.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act . 2. Evidence-based funding approach to study the effects of health profession opportunity grant demonstration projects; evaluation of demonstration projects Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study of the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of the demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section, including the employment and earnings of project participants. (2) Funding The Secretary shall use not less than 4 percent of total amount made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year for the study required by paragraph (1), evaluations, and associated staffing, for the purpose of supporting the rigorous evaluation of the demonstration projects, and supporting the continued study of the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of the demonstration projects, including the effectiveness of new or added elements of the demonstration projects. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2021 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Mast , Mr. Rutherford , and Mr. Palazzo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act . 2. Definition of customs waters (a) Tariff Act of 1930 Section 401(j) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1401(j) ) is amended— (1) by striking means, in the case and inserting the following: “means— (1) in the case ; (2) by striking of the coast of the United States the first place it appears and inserting from the baselines of the United States (determined in accordance with international law) ; (3) by striking and, in the case and inserting the following: “; and (2) in the case ; and (4) by striking the waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States. and inserting the following: “the waters within— (A) the territorial sea of the United States, to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988; and (B) the contiguous zone of the United States, to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 7219 of September 2, 1999. . (b) Anti-Smuggling Act Section 401(c) of the Anti-Smuggling Act ( 19 U.S.C. 1709(c) ) is amended— (1) by striking means, in the case and inserting the following: “means— (1) in the case ; (2) by striking of the coast of the United States the first place it appears and inserting from the baselines of the United States (determined in accordance with international law) ; (3) by striking and, in the case and inserting the following: “; and (2) in the case ; and (4) by striking the waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States. and inserting the following: “the waters within— (A) the territorial sea of the United States, to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988; and (B) the contiguous zone of the United States, to the limits permitted by international law in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 7219 of September 2, 1999. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5859 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 4, 2021 Mr. Buck (for himself and Mr. Khanna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require registration statements filed under such Act to be filed in a structured data format which enables the statements to be digitized for purposes of the publicly available electronic database maintained under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization Act of 2021 or the FARM Act of 2021 . 2. Format for registration statements filed under Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (a) Requiring registration statements To be in structured data format Section 2(g) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 612(g) ) is amended by striking in electronic form and inserting in an electronic, structured data format under which the statement or supplement shall be published in a publicly-available, machine-processable digital format for purposes of the National Foreign Agents Database under section 6(d) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to statements filed on or after the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Requirements for electronic database of registration statements (a) Requiring database To be searchable and sortable by public; designation of database as National Foreign Agents Database Section 6(d)(1) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(1) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking to the extent technically practicable, ; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking an electronic database and inserting an electronic database to be known as the National Foreign Agents Database ; and (3) in subparagraph (A), by striking includes the information and inserting includes in a digitized format meeting digital accessibility standards as outlined in section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d ) the information . (b) Requiring immediate posting of statements upon receipt Section 6(d)(2) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 616(d)(2) ) is amended by striking as soon as technically practicable and inserting immediately . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5860 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 4, 2021 Mr. Burchett (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Mast , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Hinson , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Guest , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Cline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 exempt essential workers from Federal COVID–19 vaccine mandates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our COVID–19 Heroes Employed Act . 2. Exemption from vaccine mandates (a) In general Any requirement imposed by an entity described in subsection (b) that individuals be vaccinated against COVID–19 shall provide for an exemption from such requirement for all essential workers. (b) Entities described An entity described in this subsection is any of the following: (1) The Federal Government. (2) A public or private Federal contractor. (3) A private entity receiving Federal funds. (4) A public entity receiving funding under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 ), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ), division M or N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), or the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ), as a condition for retaining such funds or receiving future disbursements of such funds. (c) Essential workers defined For purposes of this section, the term essential worker means an individual— (1) whom a relevant State, Indian Tribe, or territory deemed essential during the response to the COVID–19 pandemic; or (2) who was exempt from any restrictions in response to the COVID–19 pandemic imposed by a relevant State, Indian Tribe, or territory.