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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6672 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. McKinley , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Morelle ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to provide grants to certain veteran service organizations affected by the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VSO Support Act of 2022 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs program to provide grants for certain veterans service organizations affected by COVID–19 pandemic (a) Grant program The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible organizations to offset costs relating to the COVID–19 pandemic incurred during the covered 2020 period. (b) Eligible organizations To be eligible to receive a grant under the program, an organization shall be a veterans service organization that— (1) as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic, experienced a loss of 50 percent or greater gross revenue during the covered 2020 period (compared to the gross revenue collected during the covered 2019 period); and (2) submits to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate, including— (A) information demonstrating the loss specified in paragraph (1); and (B) a plan for the use of such grant. (c) Use of grant amounts A veterans service organization that receives a grant under this section may only use the grant in accordance with the plan referred to in subsection (b)(2)(B) for the following expenses of the organization: (1) Rent. (2) Utilities. (3) Scheduled mortgage payments. (4) Scheduled debt payments. (5) Other ordinary and necessary business expenses, including maintenance costs, administrative costs (including fees and licensing), State and local taxes and fees, operating leases, and insurance payments. (d) Amount of grant A grant made to a veterans service organization under the program shall be in an amount equal to the aggregate cost of the activities specified in the plan referred to in subsection (b)(2)(B), except that any such grant may not exceed $50,000. (e) Regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out the grant program. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered 2019 period means the period beginning on April 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2019. (2) The term covered 2020 period means the period beginning on April 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020. (3) The term veterans service organization means an organization that is chartered under part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, and includes any local or area chapter, post, or other unit. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6673 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Operations Strengthened by Stonegarden Act or the BOSS Act . 2. Operation stonegarden appropriations and trust fund There is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025 $180,000,000 for the Operation Stonegarden grant program of the Department of Homeland Security, and not less than $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025 to procure technology and equipment, including communications equipment, sensors, and drone technology.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6674 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Gooden of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on required use or collection of biometrics, geolocation data for access to online services (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not establish or maintain any verification process for access to online accounts or services of the Internal Revenue Service which uses biometric information or geolocation information from mobile network operators. (b) Collection prohibited without consent or warrant The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not collect, store, or share biometric information or geolocation information from mobile network operators without either express consent from the taxpayer to whom such information belongs or a court order.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6675 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental entity to conduct an audit of the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Independent VA Audit Act . 2. Audit of health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Audit The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental entity to conduct an audit of the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including with respect to the timeliness of available appointments for veterans to receive hospital care and medical services. (b) Submission Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the audit conducted under subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6676 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Ms. Herrera Beutler (for herself, Mr. Harris , Mr. Fleischmann , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Stauber , and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit administering COVID–19 vaccines to minors without parental consent, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Parental Rights Act . 2. Administering COVID–19 vaccines to minors without parental consent (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 120. Administering COVID–19 vaccines to minors without parental consent Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, administers a COVID–19 vaccine to an individual who has not attained the age of 18 without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian of that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 119 the following: 120. Administering COVID–19 vaccines to minors without parental consent. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6677 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Ms. Jacobs of California (for herself and Ms. Mace ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 to modify the eligibility requirements for entities collaborating with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide case management services to homeless veterans under the Veterans Affairs supported housing program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

1. Modification of eligibility requirements for entities collaborating with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide case management services to homeless veterans in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program Section 304(c)(2) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–154 ; 38 U.S.C. 2041 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B): (B) providing case management services to veterans for obtaining suitable housing at varying locations nationwide or in the area or areas similar to where the services will be provided under the relevant contract or agreement; .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Johnson of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To establish a scholarship program for certain individuals who have completed at least 2 years of service in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Scholarship for Service: The Building Better Americans Act . 2. Scholarship for service in the military, police force, or as a firefighter Part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 11 Scholarship for Service Program 420S. Scholarship for service in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter (a) Definition of eligible student In this subpart, the term eligible student means a student who prior to enrolling as an undergraduate in an institution of higher education— (1) served at least 2 years in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teacher’s assistant or firefighter; and (2) submits to the Secretary a certification of the service described in paragraph (1). (b) Grants (1) In general At the election of the eligible student under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall award a grant to such eligible student in the amount equal to the cost of attendance at the institution of higher education in which such eligible student enrolls. (2) Option of eligible student An eligible student may elect to receive a grant under paragraph (1) for any 2 academic years in which such student is an undergraduate. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6682 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Lamb (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend titles 38 and 5, United States Code, to ensure that certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting VA Employees Act . 2. Repeal of separate removal, demotion, and suspension processes for certain employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Repeal (1) Title 38 Section 714 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), and (g); (B) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (h) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively; (C) in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by striking under subsection (a) each place it appears; and (D) in subsection (c), as so redesignated— (i) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. (2) Title 5 Section 4303(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking the comma at the end and inserting , or ; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking , or and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming amendments Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 719, by striking under section 713, 714, or 7461 of this title each place it appears and inserting under section 713 or 7461 of this title ; (2) in section 714, as amended by subsection (a), by striking the section heading and inserting Protections for whistleblowers from removal, demotion, and suspension ; (3) by redesignating section 714 as section 734; (4) by transferring section 734, as so redesignated, so as to appear after section 733; and (5) in the table of sections— (A) by striking the item relating to section 714; and (B) by inserting after the item relating to section 733 the following new item: 734. Protections for whistleblowers from removal, demotion, and suspension. . 3. Restoration of certain disciplinary and grievance procedures for personnel of the Veterans Health Administration The following provisions of title 38, United States Code, are each amended to read as such provisions read on the day before the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–41 ): (1) Section 7461(b). (2) Section 7462(b). (3) Section 7463(c).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6684 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mrs. Lee of Nevada (for herself and Mrs. Steel ) 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 provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hire Student Veterans Act . 2. Work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense (a) In general Section 51(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of clause (iii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) attending an educational institution by means of educational assistance provided under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34 of title 38, United States Code, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, United States Code. . (b) Modification of minimum employment period Section 51(i)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (other than a qualified veteran described in subsection (d)(3)(A)(v)) after In the case of an individual . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Levin of California (for himself, Mr. Issa , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Steel , Ms. Porter , and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to prioritize the acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2022 . 2. Acceptance priority for high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel Section 302(a) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10222(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) In determining the order in which the Secretary will accept high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for disposal or storage, the Secretary shall prioritize high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from a civilian nuclear power reactor based on the operating status of the civilian nuclear power reactor, the population of the area in which the civilian nuclear power reactor is located, the earthquake hazard of the area in which the civilian nuclear power reactor is located, and national security risk related to the continued storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel in the area in which the civilian nuclear power reactor is located, giving highest priority to a civilian nuclear power reactor that is— (A) decommissioned or decommissioning; (B) located in an area, as determined by the Secretary, the population of which is the largest; (C) located in an area with the highest hazard of an earthquake, as indicated by the Seismic Hazard Maps published by the Director of the United States Geological Survey pursuant to section 5(b)(3)(J) of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977; and (D) located in an area, as determined by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security), where the continued storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel poses a significant national security concern. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6687 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Implicit Bias in Education Act . 2. Grant program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to local educational agencies to provide training to educators, principals, and other staff of elementary schools and secondary schools on implicit bias, for the purposes of— (1) ending discrimination based on such bias, including— (A) in the administration of exclusionary discipline (including suspensions and expulsions); (B) in access to gifted and talented programs; and (C) in the apportionment of academic resources; (2) improving the school climate and the relationships between students and educators, principals, and other staff; and (3) improving the academic achievement and attainment of students. (b) Application A local educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary as the Secretary shall require. The application shall include a description of how the local educational agency will use the grant to carry out training under subsection (a). (c) Report The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences shall conduct a periodic review of the effectiveness of the grant program established by this Act. (d) Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024. (e) Definitions In this Act: (1) Elementary and secondary education act terms The terms elementary school , local educational agency , other staff , and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Implicit bias The term implicit bias means bias with respect to actual or perceived race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status that results from subconsciously held attitudes, beliefs, or associations. (3) Training The term training means evidence-based, on-going professional development and support.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6688 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23 and title 49, United States Code, to remove transit-oriented development projects as projects eligible for assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Negating Obligations for Transit-Oriented Developments Act or the NO TOD Act . 2. Transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program (a) Generally applicable provisions Section 601(a)(12) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (E); and (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively. (b) Determination of eligibility and project selection Section 602(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (5)(B)— (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (12) Ineligible projects (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a transit-oriented development project shall not be eligible to receive assistance under the TIFIA program. (B) Definition In this paragraph, the term transit-oriented development project means a project or components of a project designed for commercial or residential use. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 608(a)(4) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking (A) Transit-oriented development projects.— and all that follows through (B) Airport-related projects .— . (d) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to project applications submitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing (a) In general Section 22402 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (D) by inserting or at the end; (B) in subparagraph (E) by striking ; or and inserting a period at the end; and (C) by striking subparagraph (F); and (2) in subsection (c)(6) by striking and increase transit-oriented development . (b) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to applications for direct loans or guaranteed loans submitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 4. Elimination of transit-oriented development planning pilot program Section 20005 of MAP–21 ( 49 U.S.C. 5303 note; Public Law 112–141 ) is amended by striking subsection (b).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6689 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes.

1. Removal of employee protective arrangements Subsection (b) of section 5333 of title 49, United States Code, is hereby repealed.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6690 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on rule promoting use of speed safety cameras Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not propose, issue, or implement any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6691 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Propaganda Act . 2. Prohibition on Federal funds for Corporation for Public Broadcasting (a) In general Section 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 396 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Prohibition on Federal funds No Federal funds may be made available to the Corporation after the date of the enactment of the No Propaganda Act . . (b) Corporation prohibited from accepting Federal funds Section 396(g) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 396(g) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting subject to paragraph (3)(C), before obtain ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) accepting funds from the Federal Government after the date of the enactment of the No Propaganda Act . . (c) Rescission Any unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading Corporation for Public Broadcasting in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–94 ; 133 Stat. 2600) or the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ) are hereby rescinded. (d) Conforming amendment Section 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 396(k)(3)(A)(iv)(II) ) is amended by inserting before the date of the enactment of the No Propaganda Act after amounts received .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6692 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds relating to the Climate Change Professionals Program and any other program, project, or activity relating to climate change of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition relating to Climate Change Professionals Program and any other program, project, or activity relating to climate change of the Department of Homeland Security The Secretary of Homeland Security may not obligate or expend any funds— (1) to carry out the Climate Change Professionals Program of the Department of Homeland Security; (2) to establish or maintain a program to train individuals relating to climate change; or (3) for any program, project, or activity relating to climate change.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6693 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Ms. Pingree (for herself, Mr. McGovern , and Ms. Omar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To permit aliens seeking asylum to be eligible for employment in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2022 . 2. Employment authorization for aliens seeking asylum Paragraph (2) of section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(d) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Employment authorization (A) Eligibility The Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize employment for an applicant for asylum who is not in detention and whose application for asylum has not been determined frivolous. (B) Application An applicant for asylum who is not otherwise eligible for employment authorization shall not be granted such authorization prior to 30 days after the date of filing of the application for asylum. (C) Term Employment authorization for an applicant for asylum— (i) shall be for a period of 2 years or more; and (ii) shall be renewable for additional 2-year periods for the entire continuous period necessary to adjudicate the applicant’s asylum claim, including administrative or judicial review. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6695 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the equitable restoration of eligibility for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable.

1. Eligibility of veterans’ spouses and dependent children whose remains are unavailable for Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking An individual who dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is the and inserting The ; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking An individual who dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is an and inserting An .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6698 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Matsui , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. DeLauro , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. García of Illinois , and Ms. Pressley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary’s property.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022 . 2. Liens, adjustments, and recoveries for medical assistance (a) Liens Section 1917(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking plan, except— and inserting plan, except, subject to paragraph (4),— ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking in the case of and inserting with respect to liens imposed before the date of the enactment of the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022, in the case of ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, a State shall withdraw any lien imposed under paragraph (1)(B) that is in effect as of such date. . (b) Adjustments and recoveries Section 1917(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking except that and inserting except that, subject to paragraph (6), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, no adjustment or recovery of any medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of an individual under the State plan may be initiated, maintained, or collected on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. Not later than 90 days after such date, a State shall withdraw any lien in effect as of such date with respect to such medical assistance correctly paid. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6700 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself and Ms. Sewell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2022 . 2. Removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), at the end of subparagraph (E), by striking and and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Harris , Mr. Babin , Mr. Budd , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Posey , Mr. Norman , Mr. Hice of Georgia , and Mr. Good of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To require executive agencies to reinstate telework policies that were in place on December 31, 2019, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Return to Work Act . 2. Reinstate prior remote work policies (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each executive agency shall reinstate the telework policies in use by such executive agency on December 31, 2019. (b) Rule of construction Beginning on the date on which the head of an executive agency reinstates the telework policies in use by such executive agency on December 31, 2019, the reinstated telework policy of such executive agency shall apply in place of any telework provision of a teleworking, collective bargaining, or other employment agreement of such executive agency to the extent that such telework provision conflicts with, or applies a different telework policy than, the reinstated telework policy of such executive agency. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Executive agency The term executive agency has the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Reinstated telework policy The term reinstated telework policy means the telework policies in use by an executive agency on December 31, 2019. (3) Telework The term telework has the meaning given such term in section 6501 of title 5, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. Bishop of North Carolina (for himself, Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Posey , Mr. Steube , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Webster of Florida , and Mr. Perry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase, or support the purchase of, drug paraphernalia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halting the Use of Narcotics Through Effective Recovery Act of 2022 or the HUNTER Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition against use of Federal funds for drug paraphernalia (a) In general No Federal funds, including funds appropriated by section 2706 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd–3 note), may be used for the purchase, or to support the purchase by any recipient of Federal assistance, of any drug paraphernalia. (b) Definition In this section, the term drug paraphernalia — (1) has the definition given to that term in section 863 of title 18, United States Code; and (2) includes, to the extent covered by such definition, crack pipes, harm reduction vending machines, syringes, and safe smoking kits and supplies.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , 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 direct the Secretary of Education to cancel or repay up to $25,000 in Federal student loans for each borrower.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Relief Act . 2. Writing down balances for Federal student loan borrowers (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall cancel or repay an amount on the outstanding balance due (including the unpaid principal amount, any accrued interest, and any fees or charges) on the Federal student loans of a borrower that is equal to the lesser of— (1) $25,000; or (2) the total outstanding balance due on such loans of the borrower. (b) Application Unless otherwise requested by the borrower in writing, a cancellation or repayment under subsection (a) shall be applied— (1) in the case of a borrower whose loans have different applicable rates of interest, first toward the outstanding balance due on the loan with the highest applicable rate of interest among such loans; and (2) in the case of a borrower of loans that have the same applicable rates of interest, first toward the outstanding balance of principal due on the loan with the highest principal balance among such loans. (c) Data To implement Contractors of the Secretary, and holders of Federal student loans, shall report, to the satisfaction of the Secretary the information necessary to carry out this section. (d) Taxation For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of any cancellation or repayment of indebtedness under this subsection with respect to any borrower: (1) Exclusion from gross income No amount shall be included in the gross income of such borrower by reason of such cancellation or repayment. (2) Waiver of information reporting requirements Amounts excluded from gross income under paragraph (1) shall not be required to be reported (and shall not be taken into account in determining whether any reporting requirement applies) under chapter 61 of such Code. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal student loan The term Federal student loan means a loan— (A) made under part B, part D, or part E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. , 1087a et seq., 1087aa et seq.), and held by the Department of Education; or (B) made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of the such title ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ), or made under part E of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087qaa seq.), and not held by the Department of Education. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act . 2. Specialized instructional support personnel Section 8101(47)(A)(i) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801(47)(A)(i) ) is amended by striking and school psychologists and inserting school psychologists, and other qualified mental health professionals involved in providing mental health services for students, including marriage and family therapists, licensed professional clinical counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and clinical psychologists (including individuals completing supervised postgraduate hours required to become a marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or clinical psychologist) .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Ms. Herrell (for herself, Mr. Banks , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Hern , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Norman , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Keller , Mr. Hudson , Mrs. Cammack , and Mr. Gohmert ) 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, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to submit to Congress a report on barriers, including regulatory inefficiencies, to domestic manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, and devices, and for other purposes.

1. Report and recommendation on barriers to domestic manufacturing of medical products (a) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”), acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall submit to Congress a report on barriers, including regulatory inefficiencies, to domestic manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, and devices that are— (1) imported from outside of the United States; and (2) critical to the public health during a public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ). (b) Content Such report shall— (1) identify factors that limit the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, and devices described in subsection (a); and (2) recommend specific strategies to overcome the challenges identified under paragraph (1). (c) Implementation The Secretary may, to the extent appropriate, implement the strategies recommended under subsection (b)(2). (d) Definition In this section, the term active pharmaceutical ingredient has the meaning given to such term in section 744A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379j–41 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Ms. Herrell (for herself, Mr. Banks , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Hern , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Norman , Mr. Posey , Mr. Hudson , and Mrs. Cammack ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To prohibition Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on funding research in China The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or any other Federal agency may not directly or indirectly conduct or support, through grants, subgrants, contracts, cooperative agreements or other funding vehicles, research that will be conducted by— (1) the Government of the People’s Republic of China or any agent or instrumentality of the Government of the People’s Republic of China or any entity owned by or controlled by the People’s Republic of China; or (2) the Chinese Communist Party or any agent or instrumentality of Chinese Communist Party or any entity owned by or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6713 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. Johnson of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuous and Enduring Action to Stop Every Overdose Act of 2022 or the CEASE Overdose Act of 2022 . 2. Class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ) is amended by adding at the end of schedule I the following: (e) (1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of a fentanyl-related substance, or which contains the salts, isomers, and salts of isomers of a fentanyl-related substance whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), except as provided in paragraph (3), the term fentanyl-related substance means any substance that is structurally related to fentanyl by 1 or more of the following modifications: (A) By replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any monocycle, whether or not further substituted in or on the monocycle. (B) By substitution in or on the phenethyl group with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (C) By substitution in or on the piperidine ring with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, ester, ether, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (D) By replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the aromatic monocycle. (E) By replacement of the N–propionyl group with another acyl group. (3) A substance that satisfies the definition of the term fentanyl-related substance in paragraph (2) shall nonetheless not be treated as a fentanyl-related substance subject to this schedule if the substance— (A) is controlled by action of the Attorney General under section 201; or (B) is otherwise expressly listed in a schedule other than this schedule. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2022 Mr. McGovern (for himself and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 . 2. Commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (a) Delivery of commodities Section 6(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1755(b) ) is amended by inserting and the school breakfast program after school lunch program . (b) Commodity assistance formula Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by inserting for the school lunch program after 11 cents ; and (B) by inserting The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions. after Institutions. ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking For each school year and inserting (i) For each school year ; (B) by striking State for and inserting the following: State— (I) for ; (C) by striking subparagraph (B). and inserting the following: subparagraph (B); and (II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B). ; (D) by striking After the end and inserting the following: (ii) After the end ; (E) by striking shall reconcile the and inserting shall reconcile— (I) the ; and (F) by striking such reconciliation. and inserting such reconciliation; and (II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation. ; and (3) in subparagraph (E), by inserting and school breakfast program after school lunch program . (c) Repeal of limitation on commodity assistance for school breakfast Section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1755 ), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.