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II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1505 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to modify regulations relating to vessel response plans to include notifications with respect to search and rescue missions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act . 2. Search and rescue notification requirements for vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels (a) In general The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall modify subparts I and J of part 155 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved tank and nontank commercial vessels to include the procedures described in subsection (b) for use by the Coast Guard in the case of a search and rescue mission. (b) Procedures The procedures described in this subsection are as follows: (1) A procedure for providing, not less frequently than twice daily for the duration of a search and rescue mission, notifications to family members of the crew of the vessel with respect to the status of the search and rescue mission, any injured crew member, and salvage. (2) A procedure for the immediate notification of the next of kin or family members in the case of— (A) a deceased crew member; or (B) the recovery of a survivor or the body of a crew member during such a search and rescue mission.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1507 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act . 2. Effluent limitations for wastewater, spills, and runoff from plastic polymer production facilities, plastic molding and forming facilities, and other point sources associated with the transport and packaging of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator ) shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that— (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in— (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1508 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Ms. Smith , and Mr. Cassidy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To provide for the use of emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices, and for other purposes.

1. Using emergency use authorization data and real world evidence gathered during an emergency to support premarket applications for drugs, biological products, and devices (a) In general Data generated to support an authorization under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3 ) with respect to a drug, biological product, or device, and real world evidence relating to such drug, biological product, or device used pursuant to such authorization, may constitute valid scientific evidence, and shall be considered for purposes of— (1) reviewing submissions pursuant to section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ); (2) reviewing submissions pursuant to sections 510(k), 513(f), and 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 21 U.S.C. 360(k), 360c(f), or 360e); and (3) otherwise meeting the requirements of such Act and such section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. (b) Applicability of certain categorizations for premarket device review In the case of a device receiving an authorization under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3 ) for which the Secretary has determined, in accordance with subsection (m) of such section, that a laboratory examination or procedure associated with such device is deemed to be in the category of examinations and procedures described in section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ), such determination shall apply with regard to a submission pursuant to section 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 21 U.S.C. 360(k), 360c(f), or 360e) for such device, unless the Secretary (taking into account any applicable conditions specified pursuant to subsection (m)(2) of section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3 )) identifies new information not included in the request for authorization that indicates that the criteria under section 353(d)(3) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) are not met. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as altering the review standards or otherwise affecting the requirements under section 505, 510(k), 513(f), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 21 U.S.C. 355 , 360(k), 360c(f), or 360e) or under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) for the clearance or approval of a device, approval of a drug, or licensure of a biological product.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1509 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To expand access to capital in underserved markets by providing resources for the Small Business Administration to approve additional Non-Federally Regulated Lenders to make business loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration to small business concerns in low-income and moderate-income neighborhoods.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act . 2. Fair access to small business lending Section 7(a)(17) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(17) ) is amended— (1) by striking (17) The Administration and inserting the following: (17) Authorization of lenders (A) In general The Administration ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Access to capital for underserved markets (i) Definitions In this subparagraph— (I) the term covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender means a Non-Federally Regulated Lender (as defined in section 120.10 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto) that— (aa) has not been approved to make loans guaranteed under this subsection; and (bb) meets the applicable criteria for authorizing lenders to make loans guaranteed under this subsection; and (II) the term low or moderate-income neighborhood means a neighborhood that is a low-income neighborhood or a moderate-income neighborhood, for the purposes of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 ( 12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.). (ii) Initiative (I) In general The Administrator, acting through the Office of Credit Risk Management, shall carry out an initiative to authorize covered Non-Federally Regulated Lenders to make loans guaranteed under this subsection that is targeted to expanding the availability of loans guaranteed under this subsection to small business concerns that are located in a low or moderate-income neighborhood. (II) Authority Under the initiative under subclause (I), the Administrator may not approve a covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender to only be eligible to make loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration. (III) Lenders A covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender that becomes authorized to make loans guaranteed under this subsection under the initiative under subclause (I) shall ensure that not less than 50 percent of the loans made by the covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender that are guaranteed under this subsection are made to small business concerns that are located in a low or moderate-income neighborhood. (iii) Funding For fiscal year 2021, and each fiscal year thereafter, there is appropriated to the Administrator, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to carry out the initiative under clause (ii). .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1510 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To establish a task force to identify potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention with respect to trade.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021 . 2. Task force to identify potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention (a) In general There is established, in the administering authority, a task force to be responsible for— (1) conducting research to— (A) identify potential countervailable subsidies and dumping that may be causing material injury or threatening to cause material injury to an industry in the United States; and (B) identify potential circumvention of existing antidumping or countervailing duty orders; and (2) making recommendations, where appropriate, to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade with respect to initiating investigations under sections 702(a) and 732(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1671a(a) and 1673a(a)) and circumvention inquires under section 781 of that Act ( 19 U.S.C. 1677j ). (b) Duties In carrying out the responsibilities of the task force under subsection (a), the task force shall— (1) monitor trade flows, government and industry data, price fluctuations, domestic industry and market conditions, and other relevant available information to identify potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, or circumvention of existing antidumping or countervailing duty orders; (2) conduct background research on— (A) production capabilities and pricing practices of foreign companies; (B) foreign government subsidies; and (C) other relevant information available to the task force; (3) consult with, or solicit information from, the United States International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and such other Federal agencies as the task force considers appropriate; and (4) prioritize cases that affect small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. (c) Consultations In carrying out the responsibilities of the task force under subsection (a), the task force shall consult with industries in the United States with respect to potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention. (d) Nondisclosure of certain information The administering authority shall not disclose information with regard to the activities of the task force under this section unless and until a determination is made to initiate an investigation under section 702(a) or 732(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1671a(a) and 1673a(a)) or a circumvention inquiry under section 781 of that Act ( 19 U.S.C. 1677j ), as the case may be. (e) Definitions In this section, the terms administering authority , countervailable subsidy , dumping , industry , and material injury have the meanings given those terms in section 771 of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 ).
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1514 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Heinrich (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Transportation Efficiency Act . 2. Commercial driver program (a) Defined term In this section, the term remote border patrol station means a U.S. Border Patrol station located in an area within the United States along the international border between the United States and Mexico that is not within an area defined and designated by the Bureau of the Census as an urbanized area. (b) Establishment The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall establish a program to expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities by ensuring, beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, that— (1) not fewer than 300 U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to remote border patrol stations have a commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement for detainee transport; (2) in each of the El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, Yuma, and Tucson U.S. Border Patrol Sectors— (A) not fewer than 5 U.S. Border Patrol agents with a commercial driver’s license are available during every shift; and (B) not fewer than 5 buses are assigned to the sector; and (3) in each of the Big Bend, Del Rio, and El Centro U.S. Border Patrol Sectors— (A) not fewer than 2 U.S. Border Patrol agents with a commercial driver’s license are available during every shift; and (B) not fewer than 3 buses are assigned to the sector. (c) Relocation Buses assigned to specific U.S. Border Patrol sectors pursuant to subsection (b) may be relocated to other sectors in response to changing migration patterns. (d) Reducing wait times at remote U.S. Border Patrol stations The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall ensure that sufficient buses are available in each U.S. Border Patrol sector to avoid subjecting detainees to long wait times at remote border patrol stations. (e) Use of official duty time A U.S. Border Patrol agent shall be credited with work time for the process of obtaining and maintaining a commercial driver’s license under subsection (b). (f) Reports to Congress The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit quarterly reports regarding the average length of detainees’ stay at U.S. Border Patrol stations to— (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate ; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1518 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for the United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund.

1. United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund Section 1458(e) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3291(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking entered into and inserting as entered into in 1977 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the BARD Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out activities under this subsection for each fiscal year. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1526 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

1. Use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered road The term covered road means the portions of each of Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, Oil Ranch Road, and Baker Ranch Road that are located within the boundaries of the Capitol Reef National Park in the State. (2) Off-highway vehicle The term off-highway vehicle has the meaning given the term in State law. (3) State The term State means the State of Utah. (b) Applicable law State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on a covered road.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1527 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 29, 2021 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

1. Application of State law applicable to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 101513. State law (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Off-highway vehicle The term off-highway vehicle shall be defined by the State in which the applicable System unit is located, in accordance with the law of the State. (2) Road The term road means the main-traveled surface of a roadway open to motor vehicles that is owned, controlled, or otherwise administered by the Service. (b) Applicable law The law of the State in which a System unit is located shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on roads within a System unit. (c) Violations Violating a provision of State law applicable to a System unit under subsection (b) shall be prohibited in the applicable System unit. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 101513. State law. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FAIR Leave Act or the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act . 2. Repeal of certain time limitations on leave for spouses Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2612(f) ) is repealed.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1532 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2021 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for uniformed services families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021 . 2. Work opportunity tax credit for military spouses (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (I), (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or , and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified military spouse. . (b) Qualified military spouse Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) Qualified military spouse The term qualified military spouse means an individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being, as of the hiring date, the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for uniformed services families (a) FSAs required Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the uniformed services (as defined in section 101 of title 37, United States Code) for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with sections 125 and 129 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary concerned defined In this section, the term Secretary concerned means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. (3) The Secretary of Commerce, with respect to officers of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (4) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to members of the Public Health Service.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1533 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2021 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the definition of commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End the Limo Loophole Act . 2. Commercial driver’s license requirement (a) In general Section 31301(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking to transport at least 16 passengers including the driver and inserting or used to transport 9 or more passengers, including the driver . (b) Completion of rulemaking Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete the rulemaking process and issue a final rule with respect to the withdrawn rulemaking entitled State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles , published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 24769).
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1541 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 . 2. Technical amendments (a) In general Section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 276 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A)— (A) by striking per call ; (B) by inserting , and all rates and charges are just and reasonable, after fairly compensated ; (C) by striking each and every ; (D) by striking call using and inserting communications using ; and (E) by inserting or other calling device after payphone ; and (2) in subsection (d), by inserting and advanced communications services described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), and (E) of section 3(1) after inmate telephone service . (b) Definition of advanced communications services Section 3(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) any audio or video communications service used by inmates for the purpose of communicating with individuals outside the correctional institution where the inmate is held, regardless of technology used. . (c) Application of the Act Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 152(b) ) is amended by inserting section 276, after sections 223 through 227, inclusive, . 3. Implementation (a) Rulemaking Not earlier than 18 months and not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall promulgate any regulations necessary to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act. (b) Use of data In implementing this Act and the amendments made by this Act, including by promulgating regulations under subsection (a) and determining just and reasonable rates, the Federal Communications Commission— (1) may use industry-wide average costs of telephone service and advanced communications services and the average costs of service of a communications service provider; and (2) shall consider costs associated with any safety and security measures necessary to provide a service described in paragraph (1) and differences in the costs described in paragraph (1) by small, medium, or large facilities or other characteristics. 4. Effect on other laws Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify or affect any Federal, State, or local law to require telephone service or advanced communications services at a State or local prison, jail, or detention facility or prohibit the implementation of any safety and security measures related to such services at such facilities.

Passed the Senate December 21, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1549 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require a review of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration preference for domestic suppliers.

1. Review of preference for domestic suppliers (a) Sense of Congress It is the Sense of Congress that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (referred to in this section as NASA ) should, to the maximum extent practicable and with due consideration of foreign policy goals and obligations under Federal law— (1) use domestic suppliers of goods and services; and (2) ensure compliance with the Federal acquisition regulations, including subcontract flow-down provisions. (b) Review (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of NASA shall undertake a comprehensive review of the domestic supplier preferences of NASA and the obligations of NASA under the Federal acquisition regulations to ensure compliance, particularly with respect to Federal acquisition regulations provisions that apply to foreign-based subcontractors. (2) Elements The review under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an assessment as to whether NASA has provided funding for infrastructure of a foreign-owned company or State-sponsored entity in recent years; and (B) a review of any impact such funding has had on domestic service providers. (c) Report The Administrator of NASA shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the review.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1551 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Markey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize a rule to protect consumers from the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from keyless ignition motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act . 2. Rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems in motor vehicles (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Key The term key has the meaning given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2) Manufacturer The term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (3) Motor vehicle (A) In general The term motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. (B) Exclusions The term motor vehicle does not include— (i) a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) (or successor regulations); (ii) any motor vehicle that is rated at more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight; or (iii) a battery electric vehicle. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (b) Automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles (1) Final rule (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 114), to require manufacturers to install in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine technology to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period designated under subparagraph (B). (B) Period described (i) In general The period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period designated by the Secretary as necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. (ii) Different periods The Secretary may designate different periods under clause (i) for different types of motor vehicles, depending on the rate at which the motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if— (I) the Secretary determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code; and (II) requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning. (2) Deadline The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the Secretary issues that rule.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1552 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require a report on defense and aerospace manufacturing supply chains.

1. Report on defense and aerospace manufacturing supply chains (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and from time to time thereafter, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (referred to in this section as NASA ) shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on domestic defense and aerospace manufacturing supply chains for NASA civil space missions and operations. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of— (1) the defense and aerospace manufacturing supply chains relevant to NASA in each region of the United States; and (2) a comprehensive list of the collaborative efforts, including future and proposed collaborative efforts, between NASA and the Manufacturing USA institutes of the Department of Commerce.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1554 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Cramer (for himself and Mr. Hoeven ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To make certain irrigation districts eligible for Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power, and for other purposes.

1. Eligibility of certain areas to receive Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power Section 5(a) of Public Law 89–108 (79 Stat. 435; 100 Stat. 419; 114 Stat. 2763A–284) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Eligibility of certain irrigation districts to receive pumping power (A) Definition of eligible irrigation district In this paragraph, the term eligible irrigation district means an irrigation district that is located in— (i) the test area referred to in paragraph (1); or (ii) an area within the 28,000-acre area described in paragraph (3) that is analyzed by the Secretary but not developed under that paragraph. (B) Eligibility An eligible irrigation district shall be eligible to receive Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power— (i) subject to any terms and at any rates established by the Secretary; and (ii) in accordance with a contract entered into under subparagraph (C). (C) Contract (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), the Secretary may enter into a contract with an eligible irrigation district to provide Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power to the eligible irrigation district. (ii) Requirement No Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program pumping power may be delivered to an eligible irrigation district under this paragraph until the date on which a contract authorizing the delivery to the irrigation district is executed under clause (i). .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1555 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To shorten the extension, and the amount, of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation in order to get Americans back to work.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Get Americans Back To Work Act . 2. Shortening of the extension, and reducing the amount, of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (a) In general Section 2104(e)(2) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023(e)(2) ) is amended by striking September 6, 2021 and inserting June 30, 2021 . (b) Amount Section 2104(b)(3)(A) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023(b)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking September 6, 2021 and inserting May 31, 2021 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) For weeks of unemployment ending after May 31, 2021, and ending on or before June 30, 2021, $150. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1556 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require a report on the feasibility and benefits of establishing a supply chain center of excellence.

1. Supply chain center of excellence Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (referred to in this section as NASA ) shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and benefits of establishing a supply chain center of excellence in a State in which NASA does not, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, have a research center or test facility.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1559 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 2021 ESOP Fairness Act . 2. Certain securities treated as publicly traded (a) In general Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term publicly traded employer securities means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (ii) Special rule A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security— (I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, (II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), (III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, (IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and (V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer— (aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or (cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3–2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available. . (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1561 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 . 2. Limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a General Schedule pay locality (a) Local wage area limitation Section 5343(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking (but such and all that follows through are employed) ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and after the semicolon; (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period after Islands and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the Office of Personnel Management shall define not more than 1 local wage area within a pay locality, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated as Rest of United States . . (b) General Schedule pay locality defined Section 5342(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period after employee and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) pay locality has the meaning given that term under section 5302. . 3. Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act, including regulations to ensure that the enactment of this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee (as defined under section 5342(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code). 4. Applicability The amendments made by this Act shall apply on and after the first day of the first full pay period beginning at least 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1564 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2021 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs support for university legal clinics that assist veterans (a) Support authorized The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans. (b) Eligible programs Programs of university law schools which may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that assist veterans with— (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Financial support (1) In general The support provided a program under subsection (a) may include financial support of the program. (2) Limitation on amount The total amount of financial support provided under subsection (a) in any fiscal year may not exceed $2,000,000. (3) Funding Amounts for financial support under subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the General Operating Expenses account of the Veterans Benefits Administration.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1568 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2021 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Portman , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a waiver of the cap on annual payments for nursing and allied health education payments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act . 2. Waiver of cap on annual payments for nursing and allied health education payments (a) In general Section 1886(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(l)(2)(B) ) is amended— (1) by striking payments .—Such ratio and inserting “ payments .— (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), such ratio ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Exception to annual limitation for each of 2010 through 2019 For each of 2010 through 2019, the limitation under clause (i) on the total amount of additional payments for nursing and allied health education to be distributed to hospitals under this subsection for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in the year shall not apply to such payments made in such year. . (b) No affect on payments for direct graduate medical education Section 1886(h)(3)(D)(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(3)(D)(iii) ) is amended by adding at the end the following sentence: In applying the preceding sentence for each of 2010 through 2019, the Secretary shall not take into account any increase in the total amount of such additional payment amounts for such nursing and allied health education for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in the year pursuant to the application of paragraph (2)(B)(ii) of such subsection. . (c) Retroactive application The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in 2010 and subsequent years.
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1574 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2021 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Warner , Mr. Lankford , Ms. Smith , Ms. Collins , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Cassidy , and Ms. Rosen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 . 2. Definition Section 1860D–2 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Long-Term care pharmacy defined (1) In general The term long-term care pharmacy means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). (2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services As used in this subsection, the term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes— (A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; (B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; (C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; (D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and (G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services As used in this subsection, the term individual who requires enhanced medication services means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. (4) Facility As used in this subsection, the term facility includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary. .