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I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3785 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for fair-value credit estimates, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair-Value Accounting and Budget Act . 2. Fair-value credit estimates (a) Fair-Value estimates Part A of title IV of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following: 407. Fair-value credit estimates (a) Fair-Value estimates Upon the request of the chair or the ranking member of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives or the Senate, any estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office for a measure that establishes or modifies any program providing loans or loan guarantees shall, as a supplement to such estimate and to the extent practicable, provide a fair-value estimate of such loan or loan guarantee program. (b) Baseline estimates The Congressional Budget Office shall include estimates of loan and loan guarantee programs, on a fair-value and credit reform basis, as practicable, in its The Budget and Economic Outlook . (c) Enforcement If the Director of the Congressional Budget Office provides an estimate pursuant to subsection (a), the chair of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives or the Senate may use such estimate to determine compliance with this Act and other budget enforcement requirements. (d) Annual report In 2021 and each year thereafter, not later than 90 days after the date the President submits to Congress a budget under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit a report, to the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate, on fair-value estimates of the cost of Federal credit programs. (e) Definition of fair-Value In carrying out this section, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall use the definition of fair-value as set forth in the publication of the Government Accounting Standards Board issued in February 2015 and entitled Fair Value Measurement and Application . . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 Act set forth in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 406 the following new item: Sec. 407. Fair-value credit estimates. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to change the residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2021 . 2. Residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia (a) Circuit judges Section 44(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Except in the District of Columbia, each and inserting Each ; (2) by striking his appointment and inserting his or her appointment ; and (3) by striking state and inserting State . (b) District judges Section 134 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (b)— (A) by striking the District of Columbia, the Southern District of New York, and and inserting the Southern District of New York and ; and (B) by striking for which he and inserting for which he or she ; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking his each place it appears and inserting his or her . (c) United States attorneys Section 545(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting Each United States attorney shall reside in the district for which he or she is appointed, except that those officers of the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York may reside within 20 miles thereof. . (d) United States marshals Section 561(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) the marshal for the Southern District of New York may reside within 20 miles of the district; and . (e) Clerks Section 751(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking District of Columbia and the . (f) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply only to individuals appointed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3787 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021 . 2. Exclusion from District of Columbia juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited Section 11–1903, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting (including sexual orientation or gender identity) after sex .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Ms. Pingree (for herself and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee investments that will open new markets for forest owners in rural areas of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Forest Markets Act of 2021 . 2. Rural forest market investment program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Rural The term rural has the meaning given the term in section 343 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1991 ). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Establishment of program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the Rural Forest Market Investment Program , to guarantee an environmental impact bond, loan, or other investment vehicle, as determined by the Secretary, issued for the sole purpose of financing eligible projects described in subsection (c), to enable rural private forest landowners to participate in an innovative market for forest carbon or other products. (2) Consideration In establishing the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider ways to ensure that the program minimizes, to the extent practicable, disruptions to traditional forest products markets. (c) Eligible projects An eligible project referred to in subsection (b)(1) is a project developed by private entity, or a publicly supported, charitable nonprofit organization, engaged in the aggregation of sustainable forestry practices implemented by rural private forest landowners to facilitate the sale of credits in the voluntary carbon market or other environmental market, using a methodology approved by a credible, third-party entity, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Requirements A project described in subsection (c) that includes the practice of tree planting may only be carried out, as determined by the Secretary— (1) on land that was historically forested; (2) using tree species that are native to the region and at ecologically appropriate densities; and (3) in a manner that does not create other negative impacts to biodiversity or the environment. (e) Guarantee amount The Secretary may guarantee not more than $150,000,000 with respect to each bond, loan, or other investment vehicle under subsection (b)(1). (f) Regulations Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to implement the program established under subsection (b)(1). (g) Termination of authority The authority provided by this section terminates on September 30, 2023.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Ms. Porter (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Levin of Michigan , Mr. Katko , Ms. Stevens , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Carson , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Wild , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Rush , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Speier , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Dean , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Keating , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Hayes , and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform , and House Administration , 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 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 Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act or the FAIR 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.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Levin of California , and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the maximum amount of a policy under the Veterans' Group Life Insurance and Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act . 2. Veterans Group Life Insurance, Servicemember Group Life Insurance (a) In general Section 1967(a)(3)(A)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $400,000 and inserting $500,000 . (b) Effective date and determination of the Secretary This Act shall take effect on the later of— (1) 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) the 1st date on which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that— (A) the new maximum amount and the premiums for such amount are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance program; and (B) this change will not result in such program operating at a loss.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Sablan (for himself, Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. San Nicolas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to direct the award of Presidential awards for excellence in teaching of mathematics and science to more teachers from the territories, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the STEM Educator Awards Equity Act . 2. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (a) In general Section 117(a) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 ( 42 U.S.C. 1881b(a) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking 108 and inserting 110 ; (B) by striking clause (iv); (C) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; (D) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respectively, and moving the margins of such subclauses (as so redesignated) two ems to the right; and (E) by striking In selecting teachers and all that follows through two teachers— and inserting the following: (C) In selecting teachers for an award authorized by this subsection, the President shall select— (i) at least two teachers— ; and (2) in subparagraph (C), as designated by paragraph (1)(D), by adding at the end the following: (ii) at least one teacher— (I) from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (II) from American Samoa; (III) from the Virgin Islands of the United States; and (IV) from Guam. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to awards made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3796 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Smith of Missouri 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 terminate the credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act or the ELITE Vehicles Act . 2. Termination and repeal of credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (a) Termination Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Termination Notwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of this section, this section shall not apply to vehicles placed in service after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection. . (b) Repeal (1) In general Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 30D (and by striking the item relating to such section in the table of sections for such subpart). (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (30). (B) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (37). (C) Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by striking 30D(e)(4), . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date that is 1 year and 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Upton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 require the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to conduct an assessment and analysis of regulations regarding data localization and to establish a compendium of such laws and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Showing How Isolationism Effects Long-term Development Act or the SHIELD Act . 2. Data localization compendium (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall jointly conduct a study on electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, and its impact on the United States economy. (b) Requirements for Study In conducting the study, the Secretary and the Commission shall survey electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flow, through outreach to participating entities to— (1) review and determine the economic benefit of the free transfer of data; (2) review and determine the impact digital trade barriers (limited to non-tariff trade barriers) have on the United States economy and business development; and (3) review any data agreement to determine the benefits such agreements have on commerce. (c) Compendium The Secretary and Commission shall establish a compendium of data localization regulations (such as regulations requiring that any data maintained about an individual be maintained where such individual resides and where such information was collected) and develop a means for maintaining, tracking, and updating such compendium. The Secretary and Commission shall update such compendium as appropriate, but not less than annually. (d) Report to Congress The Secretary and the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains— (1) the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to develop any legislation to promote United States economic activity through electronic commerce, including data sharing and data flows, and any related consumer protection issues.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Pappas , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mrs. Axne , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Stauber , and Ms. Herrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care.

1. Permanent authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care Section 307(d) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 ; 124 Stat. 1154; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended by striking of fiscal years 2010 through 2022 and inserting fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2010 .
V 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2021 Miss Rice of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc.

1. Compensation for certain losses for Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc (a) Payment The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. a sum of money that shall be in full satisfaction of all claims Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. have against the United States. (b) Basis The payment required by subsection (a) shall be to compensate Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. for the injuries sustained by Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. as a result of the taking of mining claims. 2. Satisfaction of claims The payment made pursuant to section 1 shall be in full satisfaction of all claims Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. may have against the United States for any injury described in such section. 3. Ineligibility for additional benefits Upon payment of the sum referred to in section 1, Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. shall not be eligible for any compensation or benefits from the Bureau of Land Management for any injury described in such section. 4. Limitation of agents and attorneys fees Any contract to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall be unlawful for the amount paid pursuant to section 1 to be paid to or received by any agent or attorney for any service rendered to Ted Simonson and Reoforce, Inc. in connection with the benefits provided by this Act in an amount greater than— (1) 20 percent of such amount if this relief bill is not referred to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims; or (2) 33 percent of such amount if this relief bill is referred to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Allred (for himself, Ms. Strickland , Ms. Schrier , and Mr. Levin of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021 . 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2021 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $266,200,000. (2) Construction of a new specialty care building 201 in American Lake, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $110,600,000. (3) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $383,741,000. (4) Construction of a spinal cord injury center in Dallas, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $249,000,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $455,000,000. (6) Seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California, in an amount not to exceed $367,300,000. (7) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $252,100,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $2,083,941,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 . 2. Appropriations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Section 5003(b)(2) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ; 135 Stat. 85; 15 U.S.C. 9009c(b)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking $28,600,000,000 and inserting $88,600,000,000 ; and (B) by inserting , of which $300,000,000 shall be for administrative expenses to carry out this section before the period at the end; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking $23,600,000,000 and inserting $83,300,000,000 .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Hudson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To direct the President to oppose any waiver of obligations of members of the World Trade Organization under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights unless a statute is enacted expressly authorizing such a waiver.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act or TRIPP Act . 2. Opposition to waiver of obligations of WTO members under the TRIPS Agreement The President shall oppose any waiver of obligations of members of the World Trade Organization under the TRIPS Agreement unless a statute is enacted expressly authorizing such a waiver. 3. TRIPS Agreement defined In this Act, the term TRIPS Agreement means the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act ( 19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(15) ).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. García of Illinois , and Mr. LaHood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To modify the boundary of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in the State of Illinois.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act . 2. Lincoln Home National Historic Site boundary modification Public Law 92–127 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 85 Stat. 347) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by striking That, in order to and inserting the following: 1. Establishment of Lincoln Home National Historic Site (a) In general To ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) Boundary modification The boundary of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Boundary Expansion of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and dated February 26, 2021. ; (2) in section 2— (A) by striking the section designation and all that follows through The and inserting the following: 2. Administration (a) In general The ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) Accessibility To improve accessibility, the Secretary of the Interior shall modify the following areas located within the boundary of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site to provide universal design and accessibility by raising the height of the street to match the height of the sidewalk with no sloped surfaces: (1) The intersection at 8th Street and Jackson Street. (2) The area in front of the home of Abraham Lincoln. ; and (3) in section 3, by striking the section designation and all that follows through There are and inserting the following: 3. Authorization of appropriations There are .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Feenstra introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To make payments for certain losses of crops, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of WHIP payments To make payments for necessary expenses related to losses of crops (including losses due to high winds or derechos) pursuant to title I of the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 ( Public Law 116–20 ), as amended by section 116 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–59 ) and as further amended by subsection (c) of section 791 of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–94 ) for crop losses in crop year 2020 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Budd , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Perry , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Gaetz , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Keller , Mr. Steube , Mr. Harris , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act . 2. Updated rifle definition under National Firearms Act Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (c) Rifle The term rifle means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder. . 3. Updated pistol definition under Code of Federal Regulations Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.” .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York (for himself, Mr. Moulton , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Titus , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Quigley , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Peters , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Meng , Mr. Carson , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Meeks , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Takano , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Bass , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Costa , Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Dean , Ms. McCollum , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Lee of California , and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide a requirement to improve data collection efforts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LGBTQ Essential Data Act . 2. Improving data collection on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals through the National Violent Death Reporting System (a) Collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall take measures to improve the incidence of the collection of information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of deceased individuals through the National Violent Death Reporting System or any successor programs. (2) Confidentiality Any information collected relating to the sexual orientation or gender identity of a decedent shall be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and privacy standards and policies for the protection of individuals applicable to all other data collected for purposes of the National Violent Death Reporting System. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Gender identity The term gender identity means an individual’s sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual’s sex assigned at birth. (2) Sexual orientation The term sexual orientation means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions, and includes identification as straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other terms. (c) Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out this section. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made significant efforts to encourage States and other jurisdictions to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity through the National Violent Death Reporting System; and (2) jurisdictions that participate in the collection of such data through the National Violent Death Reporting System should be commended for their participation.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Massie (for himself, Ms. Pingree , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Buck , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Budd , Mr. Norman , Mr. Roy , Mr. Perry , Mr. Cloud , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Grothman , Mrs. Lesko , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Ms. Mace , Mr. Rosendale , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Soto , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Smith of Missouri , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act . 2. Exemption for slaughter and preparation occurring at custom slaughter facilities Section 23 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 623 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) as paragraphs (c), (d), and (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (a) the following new paragraph: (b) (1) The provisions of this title requiring inspection of the slaughter of animals and the preparation of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at establishments conducting such operations for commerce shall not apply to the slaughtering by any person of animals at a custom slaughter facility, and the preparation at such custom slaughter facility and transportation in commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals if— (A) the slaughtering and preparation carried out at such custom slaughter facility is carried out in accordance with the law of the State in which the custom slaughter facility is located; and (B) the animals are so slaughtered and the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals are so prepared exclusively for distribution to— (i) household consumers within the State; and (ii) restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments located in such State that— (I) are involved in the preparation of meals served directly to consumers; or (II) offer meat and meat food products for sale directly to consumers in the State. (2) For purposes of subparagraph (1), the term State means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and each territory or possession of the United States. ; and (3) in paragraph (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), in the second sentence, by striking paragraph (b) and inserting paragraph (c) . 3. No preemption of State law The amendments made by section 2 shall not be construed as preempting any State law that concerns the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility, or the sale of meat or meat food products.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3838 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. San Nicolas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To adjust the amount of monthly old-age, survivors, and disability insurance payments under title II of the Social Security Act based on locality-based comparability payment rates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2021 . 2. Social Security benefit amounts adjusted to reflect locality-based comparability payment rates Notwithstanding title II of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall increase the monthly benefit amount to which each individual is otherwise entitled under such title by the percentage determined by the President under sections 5304 and 5304a of title 5, United States Code, for the locality pay area (as established in section 531.603 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations) in which the individual resides at the time of such increase.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mrs. Radewagen (for herself, Ms. Houlahan , and Mr. Stauber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue a rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide appeals relating to the status of HUBZone business concerns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 2021 . 2. Authority for the Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide appeals relating to qualified HUBZone small business concerns Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue a rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals of the Administration to decide all appeals from formal protest determinations in connection with the status of a concern as qualified HUBZone small business concern (as such term is defined in section 31(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657a(b) ).
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Buck , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act . 2. Prohibition on purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party. (b) United States defined The term United States means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Ms. Spanberger (for herself, Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Meijer , Ms. Ross , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. McKinley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To improve support for research and development of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques and workforce.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuous Manufacturing Research Act of 2021 . 2. Research on advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing Section 506(a) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p–1(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing fundamental and translational research, including— (A) continuous manufacturing of drugs and biological products; and (B) similar innovative monitoring and control techniques. .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Ms. Stevens (for herself and Mrs. Spartz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to promote career awareness in accounting as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2021 . 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) The accounting profession is working to ensure that it meets the needs of the public, businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations in a technology-driven marketplace. (2) Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the accounting profession fosters a field that is reflective of the local, regional, and global communities it serves, and is better positioned to innovate around the complex issues facing organizations of all kinds and the evolving public interest. (3) Early exposure to the accounting profession through family, friends, and other community interactions, or relevant elementary and secondary course offerings, increases opportunity for students to recognize the limitless possibilities of a career in accounting, and therefore inspires that professional trajectory. (4) This Act seeks to build on existing financial literacy initiatives by establishing the significance of early course offerings in accounting education as drivers for improving career opportunity and diversity within this STEM profession. (5) There is a clear and logical integration between accounting and technology: as the profession continues to advance its use of technology to serve the public interest, accounting professionals, including CPAs, are technological leaders who manage and analyze big data, ensure data security, manage cybersecurity risk, and work alongside Information Technology professionals. 3. Accounting as part of a well-rounded educational experience Subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7111 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i), by— (A) striking or at the end of subclause (VI); (B) redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (VIII); and (C) inserting after subclause (VI) the following new subclause: (VII) accounting education, including accounting career awareness; or ; and (2) in section 4107(a)(3), by— (A) striking or at the end of paragraph (I); (B) redesignating paragraph (J) as paragraph (K); and (C) inserting after paragraph (I) the following new paragraph: (J) activities to promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers; or .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3856 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2021 Mr. Takano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Government Accountability Office study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Study required The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study— (1) to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to— (A) compensation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (B) disability ratings determined by the Secretary, with specific consideration of disability evaluations based on pain; and (C) the rejection of fully developed claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) to assess whether there is any relationship between disparities associated with race and ethnicity identified under paragraph (1) and other demographic characteristics such as gender and age; and (3) to develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on the disparities described in paragraphs (1) and (2). (b) Initial briefing Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief Congress on the initial results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Final report Not later than 240 days after the date on which the briefing required by subsection (b) is conducted, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a final report setting forth the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including the recommendations developed under paragraph (3) of such subsection.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3860 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2021 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Roy , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Perry , Mr. Steube , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Mooney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

1. Prohibitions on requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19 (a) Prohibition on funding No Federal funds may be used to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. (b) Prohibition on adverse action The Secretary concerned may not take any adverse action against a member of the Armed Forces because such member refuses to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term adverse action includes the following: (A) Retaliation. (B) Punishment. (C) Disparate treatment. (D) A requirement to wear a mask. (E) A requirement to reside in substandard housing. (2) The term Secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3861 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2021 Mr. Meeks (for himself and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the National Housing Act to revise the treatment of student loan debt in the underwriting of FHA loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making FHA Work for Borrowers with Student Debt Act of 2021 . 2. Treatment of student loan debt being repaid Section 203 of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709 ) is amended by inserting after subsection (r) the following new subsection: (s) Treatment of student loan debt being repaid (1) In general In determining eligibility of single-family mortgages, and mortgagors under such mortgages, for insurance under this title, for purposes of any calculation of the amount of liabilities of a mortgagor, or comparison of the amount of such liabilities to the income of the mortgagor, the Secretary shall consider a covered educational liability to be— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the same monthly amount as the amount that the mortgagor is actually required to pay on a monthly basis in connection with such liability; or (B) in the case of a mortgagor whose required monthly payment under such liability is $0, the amount equal to 0.5 percent of the outstanding balance of the loan in connection with such liability. (2) Covered educational liability For purposes of this subsection, the term covered educational liability means a liability— (A) that is a student loan incurred for educational purposes; (B) that is required to be repaid through payments made on a regular basis; and (C) for which documentation has been provided that is sufficient, in the determination of the Secretary, to demonstrate that the liability complies with the requirements under subparagraphs (A) and (B). .
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3865 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2021 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Ms. Bass , Ms. Norton , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Chu , and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act . 2. Tobacco-related agriculture employment of children Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) ) is amended— (1) in this first sentence— (A) by striking in any occupation, or (2) and inserting in any occupation, (2) ; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or (3) any employee under the age of eighteen years has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves ; and (2) in the second sentence, by striking other than manufacturing and mining and inserting , other than manufacturing, mining, and tobacco-related agriculture as described in paragraph (3) of the first sentence of this subsection, .