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S.339

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes.

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances. (Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is used to treat pain, addiction, and other conditions.) (Sec. 2) Prohibits the imposition of a minimum term of imprisonment with respect to a controlled substance that

H.R.7948

Congress

This bill requires any entity other than the legislature of a state that develops a congressional redistricting plan for a state, including an independent redistricting commission, to For purposes of this bill, communities of interest may include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates.

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIRING ENTITIES ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLANS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) Requirement.--Any entity other than the legislature of a State, including an independent redistricting commission, a special master appointed by a Federal or State court, or a Federal or State court, which develops a congressional redistricting plan for a State shall-- (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4) ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. (b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to redistricting carried out pursuant to the decennial census conducted during 2030 or any succeeding decennial census. <all>

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes.

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes.

Rep. Torres, Ritchie

D

NY

This bill requires any entity other than the legislature of a state that develops a congressional redistricting plan for a state, including an independent redistricting commission, to For purposes of this bill, communities of interest may include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates.

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIRING ENTITIES ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLANS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) Requirement.--Any entity other than the legislature of a State, including an independent redistricting commission, a special master appointed by a Federal or State court, or a Federal or State court, which develops a congressional redistricting plan for a State shall-- (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4) ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. (b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to redistricting carried out pursuant to the decennial census conducted during 2030 or any succeeding decennial census. <all>

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIRING ENTITIES ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLANS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) Requirement.--Any entity other than the legislature of a State, including an independent redistricting commission, a special master appointed by a Federal or State court, or a Federal or State court, which develops a congressional redistricting plan for a State shall-- (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4) ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. (b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to redistricting carried out pursuant to the decennial census conducted during 2030 or any succeeding decennial census. <all>

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIRING ENTITIES ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLANS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) Requirement.--Any entity other than the legislature of a State, including an independent redistricting commission, a special master appointed by a Federal or State court, or a Federal or State court, which develops a congressional redistricting plan for a State shall-- (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4) ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. (b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to redistricting carried out pursuant to the decennial census conducted during 2030 or any succeeding decennial census. <all>

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REQUIRING ENTITIES ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLANS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) Requirement.--Any entity other than the legislature of a State, including an independent redistricting commission, a special master appointed by a Federal or State court, or a Federal or State court, which develops a congressional redistricting plan for a State shall-- (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4) ensure that members of communities of interest have meaningful opportunities to express their views on any of the entity's plans. (b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (d) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to redistricting carried out pursuant to the decennial census conducted during 2030 or any succeeding decennial census. <all>

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. ( 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. ( 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. ( 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. ( 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

To require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a State to hold public hearings at which individuals who are members of communities of interest have a meaningful opportunity to express their views on proposed redistricting plans, and for other purposes. b) Treatment of Political Subdivisions as Communities of Interest.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``communities of interest'' may, in certain circumstances, include political subdivisions such as counties, municipalities, tribal lands and reservations, or school districts, but shall not include common relationships with political parties or political candidates. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Action by attorney general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this Act. ( 2) Private right of action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be appropriate with respect to the violation. (

Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require any entity established to develop congressional redistricting plans for a state to: (1) hold multiple public hearings prior to the development of a final plan; (2) ensure that individuals may attend such hearings virtually; (3) hold such hearings in locations which are within a reasonable distance of the locations of communities of interest; and (4

H.R.3269

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes.

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act

Rep. Buchanan, Vern

R

FL

This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act''. SEC. 2. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. (a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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 by another acyl group.''. (b) No Minimum Sentence.--Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Any minimum term of imprisonment required to be imposed under this subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a controlled substance described in subsection (e)(1) of schedule I.''. <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES. ( ``(2) In paragraph (1), the term `fentanyl-related substances' includes 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.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Schedule I of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of fentanyl-related substances, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. ``(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 by another acyl group.''. (

Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances. (Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is used to treat pain, addiction, and other conditions.) (Sec. 2) Prohibits the imposition of a minimum term of imprisonment with respect to a controlled substance that

H.R.1508

Government Operations and Politics

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection (c). (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''. (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. Calendar No. 353 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1508 _______________________________________________________________________

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 Guidance Clarity Act of 2021

Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine

R

MO

This bill requires federal agencies to state on the first page of guidance documents that such guidance (1) does not have the force and effect of law, and (2) is intended only to provide clarity to the public about existing legal requirements or agency policies. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to implement this requirement.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection (c). (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''. (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. Calendar No. 353 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1508 _______________________________________________________________________

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection (c). (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''. (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. Calendar No. 353 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1508 _______________________________________________________________________

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection (c). (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''. (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. Calendar No. 353 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1508 _______________________________________________________________________

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guidance Clarity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE CLARITY STATEMENT REQUIRED. (a) Requirement.--Each agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (b) on any guidance issued by that agency under section 553(b)(3)(A) of title 5, United States Code, on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget issues the guidance required under subsection (c). (b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.''. (c) OMB Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to implement this Act. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. Calendar No. 353 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1508 _______________________________________________________________________

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

To require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. b) Guidance Clarity Statement.--A guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall-- (1) be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and (2) include the following: ``The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and do not, of themselves, bind the public or the agency. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives October 20, 2021.

Guidance Clarity Act of 2021 - Requires each agency to include a guidance clarity statement on any guidance issued by that agency on and after the date that is 30 days after the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues the guidance required under this Act. Requires the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-

H.R.5942

Armed Forces and National Security

Restore TRICARE Select Act This bill eliminates the TRICARE Select annual enrollment fee for beneficiaries who retired from the uniformed services before January 1, 2018. Additionally, the bill caps enrollment fees for certain veterans who retire after January 1, 2018.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore TRICARE Select Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exceptions to Certain Cost-Sharing Amounts for Certain Retired Beneficiaries.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (d)-- ``(A) the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries who are former members of the uniformed services who retired before January 1, 2018, shall be $0; and ``(B) subject to paragraph (2), the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category who are not described in subparagraph (A) shall be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family. ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. ``(B) Survivors covered by paragraph (2) of such section 1086(c).''. (b) Removal of Annual Increase.--Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``, and the amounts specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e),''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021. <all>

Restore TRICARE Select Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Restore TRICARE Select Act

Rep. Stauber, Pete

R

MN

This bill eliminates the TRICARE Select annual enrollment fee for beneficiaries who retired from the uniformed services before January 1, 2018. Additionally, the bill caps enrollment fees for certain veterans who retire after January 1, 2018.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore TRICARE Select Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exceptions to Certain Cost-Sharing Amounts for Certain Retired Beneficiaries.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (d)-- ``(A) the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries who are former members of the uniformed services who retired before January 1, 2018, shall be $0; and ``(B) subject to paragraph (2), the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category who are not described in subparagraph (A) shall be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family. ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. ``(B) Survivors covered by paragraph (2) of such section 1086(c).''. (b) Removal of Annual Increase.--Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``, and the amounts specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e),''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore TRICARE Select Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exceptions to Certain Cost-Sharing Amounts for Certain Retired Beneficiaries.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (d)-- ``(A) the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries who are former members of the uniformed services who retired before January 1, 2018, shall be $0; and ``(B) subject to paragraph (2), the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category who are not described in subparagraph (A) shall be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family. ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. ``(B) Survivors covered by paragraph (2) of such section 1086(c).''. (b) Removal of Annual Increase.--Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``, and the amounts specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e),''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore TRICARE Select Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exceptions to Certain Cost-Sharing Amounts for Certain Retired Beneficiaries.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (d)-- ``(A) the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries who are former members of the uniformed services who retired before January 1, 2018, shall be $0; and ``(B) subject to paragraph (2), the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category who are not described in subparagraph (A) shall be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family. ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. ``(B) Survivors covered by paragraph (2) of such section 1086(c).''. (b) Removal of Annual Increase.--Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``, and the amounts specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e),''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore TRICARE Select Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exceptions to Certain Cost-Sharing Amounts for Certain Retired Beneficiaries.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (d)-- ``(A) the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries who are former members of the uniformed services who retired before January 1, 2018, shall be $0; and ``(B) subject to paragraph (2), the annual enrollment fee for TRICARE Select for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category who are not described in subparagraph (A) shall be $150 for an individual and $300 for a family. ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. ``(B) Survivors covered by paragraph (2) of such section 1086(c).''. (b) Removal of Annual Increase.--Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``, and the amounts specified under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e),''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ( ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ( ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ( ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ( ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICARE Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE SELECT FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. ( ``(2) The modified enrollment fee established under paragraph (1)(B) for beneficiaries described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in the retired category shall not apply with respect to the following beneficiaries: ``(A) Retired members and the family members of such members covered by paragraph (1) of section 1086(c) of this title by reason of being retired under chapter 61 of this title or being a dependent of such a member. c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to annual enrollment fees under TRICARE Select under section 1075 of title 10, United States Code, for coverage under TRICARE Select after December 31, 2021.

Restore TRICARE Select Act This bill amends title 10 (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate increases in the enrollment fee requirement for TRICare Select for certain retired members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. The bill eliminates the annual increase in the annual enrollment fee for beneficiaries who are former members of

S.1830

Agriculture and Food

Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to ban from the school meal programs all food that has been treated with chlorpyrifos or has a chlorpyrifos residue greater than 0.001 micrograms per kilogram of food. Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that some studies have linked to developmental disabilities in children.

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING CHILDHOOD DIETARY EXPOSURE TO CHLORPYRIFOS. (a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) establish a threshold for chlorpyrifos for the food described in subsection (a) of not more than .001 micrograms of chlorpyrifos per kilogram of food, as the Secretary determines to be necessary; (2) provide guidance, in consultation with State and local educational agencies, to eliminate chlorpyrifos from meals provided by schools, which may include guidance or criteria related to food procurement or supply contract policies; (3) periodically update the guidance described in paragraph (2); and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local educational agencies to enforce the requirements of this section. (c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). <all>

Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021

A bill to prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs.

Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to ban from the school meal programs all food that has been treated with chlorpyrifos or has a chlorpyrifos residue greater than 0.001 micrograms per kilogram of food. Chlorpyrifos is a pesticide that some studies have linked to developmental disabilities in children.

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING CHILDHOOD DIETARY EXPOSURE TO CHLORPYRIFOS. (a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) establish a threshold for chlorpyrifos for the food described in subsection (a) of not more than .001 micrograms of chlorpyrifos per kilogram of food, as the Secretary determines to be necessary; (2) provide guidance, in consultation with State and local educational agencies, to eliminate chlorpyrifos from meals provided by schools, which may include guidance or criteria related to food procurement or supply contract policies; (3) periodically update the guidance described in paragraph (2); and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local educational agencies to enforce the requirements of this section. (c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). <all>

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING CHILDHOOD DIETARY EXPOSURE TO CHLORPYRIFOS. (a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) establish a threshold for chlorpyrifos for the food described in subsection (a) of not more than .001 micrograms of chlorpyrifos per kilogram of food, as the Secretary determines to be necessary; (2) provide guidance, in consultation with State and local educational agencies, to eliminate chlorpyrifos from meals provided by schools, which may include guidance or criteria related to food procurement or supply contract policies; (3) periodically update the guidance described in paragraph (2); and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local educational agencies to enforce the requirements of this section. (c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). <all>

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING CHILDHOOD DIETARY EXPOSURE TO CHLORPYRIFOS. (a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) establish a threshold for chlorpyrifos for the food described in subsection (a) of not more than .001 micrograms of chlorpyrifos per kilogram of food, as the Secretary determines to be necessary; (2) provide guidance, in consultation with State and local educational agencies, to eliminate chlorpyrifos from meals provided by schools, which may include guidance or criteria related to food procurement or supply contract policies; (3) periodically update the guidance described in paragraph (2); and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local educational agencies to enforce the requirements of this section. (c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). <all>

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING CHILDHOOD DIETARY EXPOSURE TO CHLORPYRIFOS. (a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) establish a threshold for chlorpyrifos for the food described in subsection (a) of not more than .001 micrograms of chlorpyrifos per kilogram of food, as the Secretary determines to be necessary; (2) provide guidance, in consultation with State and local educational agencies, to eliminate chlorpyrifos from meals provided by schools, which may include guidance or criteria related to food procurement or supply contract policies; (3) periodically update the guidance described in paragraph (2); and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local educational agencies to enforce the requirements of this section. (c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). <all>

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. 2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. 2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. 2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. 2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. a) In General.--Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1) of, chlorpyrifos residue in food-- (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (

To prevent childhood exposure to chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs. 2) in school meals provided under the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and (3) provided by the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. c) Review by the Secretary.--Not later than January 1, 2021, and every 2 years thereafter until January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall conduct a review to evaluate whether, based on reports provided by State and local educational agencies, any of the food described in subsection (a) exceeds the threshold for chlorpyrifos established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).

Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to phase out all food that has been treated with, or has levels in excess of the threshold established by this Act of chlorpyrifos residue in food: (1) in school meals provided under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act; (2) in the school breakfast program established by

H.R.2500

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act or the Forest TECH Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to either establish a research and development pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to USDA and Interior shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of such technology that is used pursuant to this bill shall be made and manufactured in the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section. <all>

Forest TECH Improvement Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes.

Forest TECH Improvement Act Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act

Rep. Moore, Blake D.

R

UT

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to either establish a research and development pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to USDA and Interior shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of such technology that is used pursuant to this bill shall be made and manufactured in the United States.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act'' or the ``Forest TECH Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. REFORESTATION TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall either establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- (1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretaries; and (3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies. (b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (c) Domestic Manufacture Requirement.--Any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the United States. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. ( e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. ( e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. ( e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. ( e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to assess the use of new technologies across reforestation activities, and for other purposes. b) Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section. ( e) Unmanned Aircraft System Defined.--In this section, the term ``unmanned aircraft system'' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (

Forest Technology Enhancements for Conservation and Habitat Improvement Act or the Forest TECH Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) establish a research, development, and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities; (2) accelerate the deployment and

H.R.858

Government Operations and Politics

Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021 This bill designates the Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. (2) Agent Doss-- (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before being assigned to the northern border; (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an Operations Officer in 2016; and (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she served as a Resident Agent. (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. <all>

Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the "Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station".

Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C.

R

TX

This bill designates the Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. (2) Agent Doss-- (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before being assigned to the northern border; (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an Operations Officer in 2016; and (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she served as a Resident Agent. (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. <all>

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. (2) Agent Doss-- (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before being assigned to the northern border; (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an Operations Officer in 2016; and (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she served as a Resident Agent. (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. <all>

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. (2) Agent Doss-- (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before being assigned to the northern border; (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an Operations Officer in 2016; and (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she served as a Resident Agent. (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. <all>

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. (2) Agent Doss-- (A) served on a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force on the southern border for 3 years before being assigned to the northern border; (B) was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent in Laredo Border Patrol Sector, where she was named an Operations Officer in 2016; and (C) relocated to Abilene, Texas in 2017, where she served as a Resident Agent. (3) On February 2, 2019, Agent Doss responded to a call for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety near Interstate 20 in Tye, Texas. While on scene, Agent Doss was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. SEC. 4. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. <all>

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. ( (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. ( (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. ( (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. ( (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the station described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

To designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''. Congress finds the following: (1) A native of the State of Washington, Agent Donna Marie Doss-- (A) proudly and honorably served her country as an Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 15 years; (B) began her service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2003; and (C) graduated as part of the 569th Session of the Border Patrol Academy with Class 584 on June 6, 2005. ( (4) Agent Doss is survived by her husband, father, mother, 2 step-children, a sister and a brother. The Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, shall be known and designated as the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021 This bill designates the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprits, Texas, as the Donna M. (Donna) Doss Border Patrol Station. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should: (1) honor

S.503

Families

Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021 or the PARENTS Act of 2021 This bill expands the use of federal incentive payments to states under the Child Support Enforcement Program to include establishing agreements for how much time a child spends with each parent as agreed to by the parents under a child support or medical support order. Generally, the incentive payments program provides funding based on a state's performance measures related to (1) establishing paternity, (2) the number of cases with child support orders in place, (3) the collection of current and past-due support payments, and (4) cost-effectiveness.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021'' or the ``PARENTS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING PERMITTED USES OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 658a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) to develop, implement, and evaluate procedures for establishing a parenting time agreement when establishing an initial or modified child support order or a medical support order (including procedures for carrying out a parenting time agreement made prior to the establishment or modification of any such order); or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Definitions of Parenting Time Agreement and Noncustodial Parent.-- ``(1) Parenting time agreement.--For purposes of subsection (f)(2), the term `parenting time agreement' means an agreement governing how much time a child spends with the child's custodial parent and the child's noncustodial parent that is mutually agreed to by the parents and is not contested by either parent in any forum. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 503 _______________________________________________________________________

PARENTS Act of 2021

A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes.

PARENTS Act of 2021 Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021 PARENTS Act of 2021 Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021 PARENTS Act of 2021 Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill expands the use of federal incentive payments to states under the Child Support Enforcement Program to include establishing agreements for how much time a child spends with each parent as agreed to by the parents under a child support or medical support order. Generally, the incentive payments program provides funding based on a state's performance measures related to (1) establishing paternity, (2) the number of cases with child support orders in place, (3) the collection of current and past-due support payments, and (4) cost-effectiveness.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021'' or the ``PARENTS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING PERMITTED USES OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 658a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) to develop, implement, and evaluate procedures for establishing a parenting time agreement when establishing an initial or modified child support order or a medical support order (including procedures for carrying out a parenting time agreement made prior to the establishment or modification of any such order); or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Definitions of Parenting Time Agreement and Noncustodial Parent.-- ``(1) Parenting time agreement.--For purposes of subsection (f)(2), the term `parenting time agreement' means an agreement governing how much time a child spends with the child's custodial parent and the child's noncustodial parent that is mutually agreed to by the parents and is not contested by either parent in any forum. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 503 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021'' or the ``PARENTS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING PERMITTED USES OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 658a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) to develop, implement, and evaluate procedures for establishing a parenting time agreement when establishing an initial or modified child support order or a medical support order (including procedures for carrying out a parenting time agreement made prior to the establishment or modification of any such order); or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Definitions of Parenting Time Agreement and Noncustodial Parent.-- ``(1) Parenting time agreement.--For purposes of subsection (f)(2), the term `parenting time agreement' means an agreement governing how much time a child spends with the child's custodial parent and the child's noncustodial parent that is mutually agreed to by the parents and is not contested by either parent in any forum. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 503 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021'' or the ``PARENTS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING PERMITTED USES OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 658a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) to develop, implement, and evaluate procedures for establishing a parenting time agreement when establishing an initial or modified child support order or a medical support order (including procedures for carrying out a parenting time agreement made prior to the establishment or modification of any such order); or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Definitions of Parenting Time Agreement and Noncustodial Parent.-- ``(1) Parenting time agreement.--For purposes of subsection (f)(2), the term `parenting time agreement' means an agreement governing how much time a child spends with the child's custodial parent and the child's noncustodial parent that is mutually agreed to by the parents and is not contested by either parent in any forum. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 503 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and daughters Act of 2021'' or the ``PARENTS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING PERMITTED USES OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 658a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) to develop, implement, and evaluate procedures for establishing a parenting time agreement when establishing an initial or modified child support order or a medical support order (including procedures for carrying out a parenting time agreement made prior to the establishment or modification of any such order); or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Definitions of Parenting Time Agreement and Noncustodial Parent.-- ``(1) Parenting time agreement.--For purposes of subsection (f)(2), the term `parenting time agreement' means an agreement governing how much time a child spends with the child's custodial parent and the child's noncustodial parent that is mutually agreed to by the parents and is not contested by either parent in any forum. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 503 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''.

To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements for noncustodial parents in uncontested agreements, and for other purposes. Section 458 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Noncustodial parent.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `noncustodial parent' means the parent of a child that the child does not live with for the majority of the child's time.''. Passed the Senate July 27, 2021.

Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and Daughters Act of 2021 or PARENTS Act of 2019 This bill amends title IV (Child Support Enforcement) of the Social Security Act to allow states to use incentive payments available under the child support enforcement program to improve parent-child relationships, increase child support collections, and improve outcomes for children by supporting parenting time agreements

H.J.Res.66

Congress

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Rep. Burchett, Tim

R

TN

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

Amends the Constitution to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Prohibits a person who has served three terms as a Representative from being eligible for election to the House of Representatives or the Senate. (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to limit a person's income tax deduction for income tax purposes to

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Immigration

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021 This bill expands the eligibility of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States for certain federal public benefits. Currently, citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau) may live, study, and work in the United States as nonimmigrants. However, such individuals are generally ineligible for most federal public benefits, with Medicaid being one exception. Under this bill, such individuals may be eligible for certain federal public benefits, such as benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Furthermore, current law generally bars individuals from receiving federal means-tested public benefits for the five-year period starting from the individual's entry into the United States. Under this bill, citizens of the Freely Associated States living in the United States shall not be subject to this bar.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits.

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K.

D

HI

This bill expands the eligibility of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States for certain federal public benefits. Currently, citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau) may live, study, and work in the United States as nonimmigrants. However, such individuals are generally ineligible for most federal public benefits, with Medicaid being one exception. Under this bill, such individuals may be eligible for certain federal public benefits, such as benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Furthermore, current law generally bars individuals from receiving federal means-tested public benefits for the five-year period starting from the individual's entry into the United States. Under this bill, citizens of the Freely Associated States living in the United States shall not be subject to this bar.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; and (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain federal public benefits. (Currently, such benefits are only available to citizens of a

H.R.3155

Commerce

Small Business Child Care Investment Act This bill deems certain nonprofit child care providers to be small business concerns so that they may participate in loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR NONPROFIT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Nonprofit child care providers.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `covered nonprofit child care provider' means an organization-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) is in compliance with licensing requirements for child care providers of the State in which the organization is located; ``(II) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; and ``(III) is primarily engaged in providing child care for children from birth to compulsory school age; ``(ii) for which each employee and regular volunteer complies with the criminal background check requirements under section 658H(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858f(b)); and ``(iii) that may-- ``(I) provide care for school-age children outside of school hours or outside of the school year; or ``(II) offer preschool or prekindergarten educational programs. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''. <all>

Small Business Child Care Investment Act

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration.

Small Business Child Care Investment Act

Rep. Lee, Susie

D

NV

This bill deems certain nonprofit child care providers to be small business concerns so that they may participate in loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR NONPROFIT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Nonprofit child care providers.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `covered nonprofit child care provider' means an organization-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) is in compliance with licensing requirements for child care providers of the State in which the organization is located; ``(II) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; and ``(III) is primarily engaged in providing child care for children from birth to compulsory school age; ``(ii) for which each employee and regular volunteer complies with the criminal background check requirements under section 658H(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858f(b)); and ``(iii) that may-- ``(I) provide care for school-age children outside of school hours or outside of the school year; or ``(II) offer preschool or prekindergarten educational programs. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''. <all>

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR NONPROFIT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Nonprofit child care providers.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `covered nonprofit child care provider' means an organization-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) is in compliance with licensing requirements for child care providers of the State in which the organization is located; ``(II) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; and ``(III) is primarily engaged in providing child care for children from birth to compulsory school age; ``(ii) for which each employee and regular volunteer complies with the criminal background check requirements under section 658H(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858f(b)); and ``(iii) that may-- ``(I) provide care for school-age children outside of school hours or outside of the school year; or ``(II) offer preschool or prekindergarten educational programs. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''. <all>

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR NONPROFIT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Nonprofit child care providers.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `covered nonprofit child care provider' means an organization-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) is in compliance with licensing requirements for child care providers of the State in which the organization is located; ``(II) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; and ``(III) is primarily engaged in providing child care for children from birth to compulsory school age; ``(ii) for which each employee and regular volunteer complies with the criminal background check requirements under section 658H(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858f(b)); and ``(iii) that may-- ``(I) provide care for school-age children outside of school hours or outside of the school year; or ``(II) offer preschool or prekindergarten educational programs. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''. <all>

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR NONPROFIT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Nonprofit child care providers.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `covered nonprofit child care provider' means an organization-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) is in compliance with licensing requirements for child care providers of the State in which the organization is located; ``(II) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; and ``(III) is primarily engaged in providing child care for children from birth to compulsory school age; ``(ii) for which each employee and regular volunteer complies with the criminal background check requirements under section 658H(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858f(b)); and ``(iii) that may-- ``(I) provide care for school-age children outside of school hours or outside of the school year; or ``(II) offer preschool or prekindergarten educational programs. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''. <all>

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''.

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)

To allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Child Care Investment Act''. ``(B) Eligibility for loan programs.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a covered nonprofit child care provider shall be deemed to be a small business concern for purposes of any program under this Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) under which-- ``(i) the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns; ``(ii) the Administrator may guarantee timely payment of loans to small business concerns; or ``(iii) the recipient of a loan made or guaranteed by the Administrator may make loans to small business concerns.''.

Small Business Child Care Investment Act - Amends the Small Business Act to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in the loan programs of the Small Bank Administration (SBA). (Sec. 2) Makes such providers eligible for SBA loans. (Sec 3) Amends SBA Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to authorize the Administrator of the SBA to make loans to small business concerns

S.2534

Transportation and Public Works

Expanded Transit Service Act This bill allows an urbanized area with 200,000 or more residents to use a portion of its Urbanized Area Formula Grants for operating expenses to increase the frequency and availability of public transportation. Under current law, the grants support various transit planning and related activities in urbanized areas; however, only areas with fewer than 200,000 residents may use funds for transit operating expenses.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

Expanded Transit Service Act

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes.

Expanded Transit Service Act

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

This bill allows an urbanized area with 200,000 or more residents to use a portion of its Urbanized Area Formula Grants for operating expenses to increase the frequency and availability of public transportation. Under current law, the grants support various transit planning and related activities in urbanized areas; however, only areas with fewer than 200,000 residents may use funds for transit operating expenses.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

Expanded Transit Service Act - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize a recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals to use up to 10% of the amounts made available to the recipient for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. (Currently, a recipient may only use 10 percent of such amounts for such operating costs.)

S.495

Immigration

Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act This bill authorizes additional H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers in states with relatively low unemployment. Currently, such visas are capped nationally at 66,000 a year. For positions in states that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5% or lower in at least three of the six most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly reports issued in the previous fiscal half year, a certain number of H-2B visas may be issued that do not count against the 66,000 per year cap. For such exempted H-2B visas, a state may receive each year no more than 125% of the number of visas for aliens working in the state in the last completed fiscal year or 2,500, whichever is less.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. Section 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to H-2B visas issued to aliens for positions that are certified for employment pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform service or labor in a State that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent or lower in at least 3 of the 6 most recent monthly reports issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the previous fiscal half year corresponding to each allotment period of H-2B visas pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''. <all>

Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act

A bill to prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates.

Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act

Sen. Thune, John

R

SD

This bill authorizes additional H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers in states with relatively low unemployment. Currently, such visas are capped nationally at 66,000 a year. For positions in states that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5% or lower in at least three of the six most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly reports issued in the previous fiscal half year, a certain number of H-2B visas may be issued that do not count against the 66,000 per year cap. For such exempted H-2B visas, a state may receive each year no more than 125% of the number of visas for aliens working in the state in the last completed fiscal year or 2,500, whichever is less.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. Section 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to H-2B visas issued to aliens for positions that are certified for employment pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform service or labor in a State that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent or lower in at least 3 of the 6 most recent monthly reports issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the previous fiscal half year corresponding to each allotment period of H-2B visas pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''. <all>

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. Section 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to H-2B visas issued to aliens for positions that are certified for employment pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform service or labor in a State that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent or lower in at least 3 of the 6 most recent monthly reports issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the previous fiscal half year corresponding to each allotment period of H-2B visas pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''. <all>

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. Section 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to H-2B visas issued to aliens for positions that are certified for employment pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform service or labor in a State that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent or lower in at least 3 of the 6 most recent monthly reports issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the previous fiscal half year corresponding to each allotment period of H-2B visas pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''. <all>

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. Section 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(10)) is amended to read as follows: ``(10)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to H-2B visas issued to aliens for positions that are certified for employment pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, to perform service or labor in a State that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 percent or lower in at least 3 of the 6 most recent monthly reports issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics during the previous fiscal half year corresponding to each allotment period of H-2B visas pursuant to subpart A of part 655 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''. <all>

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500.

To prioritize the allocation of H-2B visas for States with low unemployment rates. PRIORITIZING THE ALLOCATION OF H-2B VISAS FOR STATES WITH LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. ``(B) The number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any State during any fiscal year may not exceed the lesser of-- ``(i) 125 percent of the number of visas issued to aliens working in such State during the most recently concluded fiscal year; or ``(ii) 2,500. ``(C) If more H-2B visa applications are received in a fiscal year on behalf of aliens desiring to work in a State described in subparagraph (A) than the limit set forth in subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) eligible applicants, in a number equal to such limit, shall be selected, by lottery, from such applications for the exemption under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the remaining applicants shall be subject to the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B).''.

Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the H-2B visa program to prioritize the allocation of H-visas for states with low unemployment rates. (Currently, H-1B visas are limited to those for positions certified for employment in a state that had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5%

H.R.2391

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Fellowship Act This bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program. Each fellowship program must run for a period that does not exceed 20 weeks, provide a monthly stipend, and provide veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis following the fellowship. The Government Accountability Office must report on the pilot program within four years after it commences.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Fellowship Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall-- (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. <all>

Veterans Fellowship Act

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans.

Veterans Fellowship Act

Rep. Cawthorn, Madison

R

NC

This bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program. Each fellowship program must run for a period that does not exceed 20 weeks, provide a monthly stipend, and provide veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis following the fellowship. The Government Accountability Office must report on the pilot program within four years after it commences.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Fellowship Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall-- (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. <all>

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Fellowship Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall-- (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. <all>

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Fellowship Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall-- (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. <all>

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Fellowship Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; Agreements.--The Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term Fellowship Program.--Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall-- (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. <all>

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. ( (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. ( (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. ( (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. ( (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. a) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. ( (d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

Veterans Fellowship Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans. (Sec. 2) Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the pilot program's results and recommendations. Requires the Secretary to select

H.R.6698

Health

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022 This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022''. SEC. 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.''. <all>

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022

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.

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D.

D

IL

This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022''. SEC. 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.''. <all>

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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022''. SEC. 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.''. <all>

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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022''. SEC. 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.''. <all>

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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022''. SEC. 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.''. <all>

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. 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.''.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.''.

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. 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.

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. 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.''.

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. 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.

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. 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.''.

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. 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.

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. 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.''.

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) 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. (Currently, a State may place liens on Medicaid beneficiaries' property for purposes of determining whether

H.J.Res.71

Congress

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served six terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Rep. Cawthorn, Madison

R

NC

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served six terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served six terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served six terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served six terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

Amends the Constitution to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Prohibits a person who has served six terms as a Representative from being eligible for election to the House of Representatives. (Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) limit the amount of income that a person may earn in a single

H.R.2633

Taxation

This bill modifies the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. It increases the applicable dollar amount of such credit, repeals the placed-in-service deadline, expands the types of facilities to which the credit applies, and extends the credit period from 12 to 20 years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures-- ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

Rep. Schweikert, David

R

AZ

This bill modifies the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. It increases the applicable dollar amount of such credit, repeals the placed-in-service deadline, expands the types of facilities to which the credit applies, and extends the credit period from 12 to 20 years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures-- ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures-- ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures-- ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air capture facility which captures-- ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a manner described in subsection (f)(5), ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year, or ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration. a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and inserting ``$85'', and (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and inserting ``$50''. c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' and inserting ``20-year''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase and expand the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. (Currently, the credit is limited to 10,000 metric tons of carbon oxide per year.) Amends the Clean Air Act of 1990 to: (1) repeal the placed-in-service deadline for carbon dioxide sequestration; and (2) extend the credit period from 12 to 20

H.R.2035

Health

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

Rep. Lee, Barbara

D

CA

This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Amends titles 1833 (General Provisions) and 1864 (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to provide for: (1) access to clinical social worker services; and (2) the complete set

S.5095

Social Welfare

Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act or the TEAM Act This bill requires the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to carry out and evaluate a pilot program to address food insecurity and hunger among older adults and adults with disabilities.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act'' or the ``TEAM Act''. SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(B) The term `Director' means the Director of the Center. ``(2) The Director shall establish, in fiscal year 2026, an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities (referred to in this subsection as the `pilot program'). ``(3) The Director shall carry out the pilot program through the Center. ``(4) The Director shall carry out the pilot program to address hunger among, including promoting access to healthy food for, older individuals and adults with disabilities by-- ``(A) implementing best practices for addressing food insecurity, including by promoting access to healthy, affordable, and local or regional food among older individuals and adults with disabilities; ``(B) seeking recommendations from Federal agencies about how to support interagency collaboration to address food insecurity; ``(C) implementing innovative practices to address food insecurity; and ``(D) evaluating the impact of subparagraphs (A) through (C) on addressing food insecurity. ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''. <all>

Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act

A bill to establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities.

TEAM Act Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

D

PA

This bill requires the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to carry out and evaluate a pilot program to address food insecurity and hunger among older adults and adults with disabilities.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act'' or the ``TEAM Act''. SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(B) The term `Director' means the Director of the Center. ``(2) The Director shall establish, in fiscal year 2026, an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities (referred to in this subsection as the `pilot program'). ``(3) The Director shall carry out the pilot program through the Center. ``(4) The Director shall carry out the pilot program to address hunger among, including promoting access to healthy food for, older individuals and adults with disabilities by-- ``(A) implementing best practices for addressing food insecurity, including by promoting access to healthy, affordable, and local or regional food among older individuals and adults with disabilities; ``(B) seeking recommendations from Federal agencies about how to support interagency collaboration to address food insecurity; ``(C) implementing innovative practices to address food insecurity; and ``(D) evaluating the impact of subparagraphs (A) through (C) on addressing food insecurity. ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''. <all>

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act'' or the ``TEAM Act''. SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(B) The term `Director' means the Director of the Center. ``(2) The Director shall establish, in fiscal year 2026, an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities (referred to in this subsection as the `pilot program'). ``(3) The Director shall carry out the pilot program through the Center. ``(4) The Director shall carry out the pilot program to address hunger among, including promoting access to healthy food for, older individuals and adults with disabilities by-- ``(A) implementing best practices for addressing food insecurity, including by promoting access to healthy, affordable, and local or regional food among older individuals and adults with disabilities; ``(B) seeking recommendations from Federal agencies about how to support interagency collaboration to address food insecurity; ``(C) implementing innovative practices to address food insecurity; and ``(D) evaluating the impact of subparagraphs (A) through (C) on addressing food insecurity. ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''. <all>

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act'' or the ``TEAM Act''. SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(B) The term `Director' means the Director of the Center. ``(2) The Director shall establish, in fiscal year 2026, an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities (referred to in this subsection as the `pilot program'). ``(3) The Director shall carry out the pilot program through the Center. ``(4) The Director shall carry out the pilot program to address hunger among, including promoting access to healthy food for, older individuals and adults with disabilities by-- ``(A) implementing best practices for addressing food insecurity, including by promoting access to healthy, affordable, and local or regional food among older individuals and adults with disabilities; ``(B) seeking recommendations from Federal agencies about how to support interagency collaboration to address food insecurity; ``(C) implementing innovative practices to address food insecurity; and ``(D) evaluating the impact of subparagraphs (A) through (C) on addressing food insecurity. ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''. <all>

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act'' or the ``TEAM Act''. SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(B) The term `Director' means the Director of the Center. ``(2) The Director shall establish, in fiscal year 2026, an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities (referred to in this subsection as the `pilot program'). ``(3) The Director shall carry out the pilot program through the Center. ``(4) The Director shall carry out the pilot program to address hunger among, including promoting access to healthy food for, older individuals and adults with disabilities by-- ``(A) implementing best practices for addressing food insecurity, including by promoting access to healthy, affordable, and local or regional food among older individuals and adults with disabilities; ``(B) seeking recommendations from Federal agencies about how to support interagency collaboration to address food insecurity; ``(C) implementing innovative practices to address food insecurity; and ``(D) evaluating the impact of subparagraphs (A) through (C) on addressing food insecurity. ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''. <all>

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g).

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g).

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g).

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g).

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''.

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g).

To establish a pilot program to address hunger among older individuals and adults with disabilities. Section 201 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3011) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `Center' means the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network described in subsection (g). ``(5) In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall provide funding for demonstration projects, evaluation, and research related to the activities referred to in paragraph (4). ``(6) In addition to any other funds appropriated for the Center, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Center, to carry out this subsection, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year.''.

Tools for Ensuring Access to Meals Act or the TEAM Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Director of the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to establish an Interagency Collaborative and Innovation Pilot Program to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities. Requires the Director to carry out

S.3829

Finance and Financial Sector

Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish all formulas used by FEMA to calculate mitigation credits available to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). (Under current NFIP rating methodology, individuals can receive premium credits for mitigation activity on their property such as installing flood openings, elevating the structure, and elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor.) FEMA must also develop a publicly available tool that estimates NFIP premium rates based on user inputs, including the change in rates as a result of mitigation activities.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PREMIUM CALCULATOR. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (4) the term ``premium rates'' means chargeable premium rates prescribed under section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015). (b) Requirements.--The Administrator shall-- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for-- (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property. <all>

Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act

Sen. Cassidy, Bill

R

LA

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish all formulas used by FEMA to calculate mitigation credits available to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). (Under current NFIP rating methodology, individuals can receive premium credits for mitigation activity on their property such as installing flood openings, elevating the structure, and elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor.) FEMA must also develop a publicly available tool that estimates NFIP premium rates based on user inputs, including the change in rates as a result of mitigation activities.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PREMIUM CALCULATOR. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (4) the term ``premium rates'' means chargeable premium rates prescribed under section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015). (b) Requirements.--The Administrator shall-- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for-- (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PREMIUM CALCULATOR. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (4) the term ``premium rates'' means chargeable premium rates prescribed under section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015). (b) Requirements.--The Administrator shall-- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for-- (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PREMIUM CALCULATOR. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (4) the term ``premium rates'' means chargeable premium rates prescribed under section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015). (b) Requirements.--The Administrator shall-- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for-- (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PREMIUM CALCULATOR. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (4) the term ``premium rates'' means chargeable premium rates prescribed under section 1308 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015). (b) Requirements.--The Administrator shall-- (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for-- (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. );

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.);

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.);

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. );

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.);

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. );

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.);

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. );

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.);

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (2) the term ``covered property'' means a property for which insurance is provided under the National Flood Insurance Program; (3) the term ``National Flood Insurance Program'' means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. );

Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act - Requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties; (2) establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program within a reasonable

H.R.9066

Labor and Employment

Retirement Savings Modernization Act This bill specifies that fiduciaries for employee-sponsored retirement plans are permitted to diversify a plan's investments across certain asset classes, such as digital assets, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Savings Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): ``(i) The term `covered investment'-- ``(I) means any direct or indirect investment; and ``(II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: ``(aa) Commodities. ``(bb) Debt, including public and private credit. ``(cc) Digital assets. ``(dd) Hedge funds. ``(ee) Infrastructure. ``(ff) Insured products and annuities. ``(gg) Private equity. ``(hh) Real assets. ``(ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(kk) Venture capital. ``(ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(iii) The term `national securities exchange' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''. <all>

Retirement Savings Modernization Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes.

Retirement Savings Modernization Act

Rep. Meijer, Peter

R

MI

This bill specifies that fiduciaries for employee-sponsored retirement plans are permitted to diversify a plan's investments across certain asset classes, such as digital assets, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Savings Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): ``(i) The term `covered investment'-- ``(I) means any direct or indirect investment; and ``(II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: ``(aa) Commodities. ``(bb) Debt, including public and private credit. ``(cc) Digital assets. ``(dd) Hedge funds. ``(ee) Infrastructure. ``(ff) Insured products and annuities. ``(gg) Private equity. ``(hh) Real assets. ``(ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(kk) Venture capital. ``(ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(iii) The term `national securities exchange' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Savings Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): ``(i) The term `covered investment'-- ``(I) means any direct or indirect investment; and ``(II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: ``(aa) Commodities. ``(bb) Debt, including public and private credit. ``(cc) Digital assets. ``(dd) Hedge funds. ``(ee) Infrastructure. ``(ff) Insured products and annuities. ``(gg) Private equity. ``(hh) Real assets. ``(ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(kk) Venture capital. ``(ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(iii) The term `national securities exchange' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Savings Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): ``(i) The term `covered investment'-- ``(I) means any direct or indirect investment; and ``(II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: ``(aa) Commodities. ``(bb) Debt, including public and private credit. ``(cc) Digital assets. ``(dd) Hedge funds. ``(ee) Infrastructure. ``(ff) Insured products and annuities. ``(gg) Private equity. ``(hh) Real assets. ``(ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(kk) Venture capital. ``(ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(iii) The term `national securities exchange' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Retirement Savings Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): ``(i) The term `covered investment'-- ``(I) means any direct or indirect investment; and ``(II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: ``(aa) Commodities. ``(bb) Debt, including public and private credit. ``(cc) Digital assets. ``(dd) Hedge funds. ``(ee) Infrastructure. ``(ff) Insured products and annuities. ``(gg) Private equity. ``(hh) Real assets. ``(ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(kk) Venture capital. ``(ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(iii) The term `national securities exchange' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(gg) Private equity.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(gg) Private equity.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(gg) Private equity.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(gg) Private equity.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. FIDUCIARY DUTIES REGARDING ASSET CLASSES UNDER ERISA. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(gg) Private equity.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for-- ``(i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or ``(ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. ``(jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. ``(ii) The terms `exchange' and `security' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). ``(C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1).''.

Retirement Savings Modernization Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes. Amends ERISA to provide that a fiduciarian shall not be liable for a breach of such duties solely for: (1) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan

S.4956

International Affairs

This bill modifies the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance to provide that such assistance may be provided, instead of carried out. The assistance may include the travel expenses of foreign personnel attending related training provided by the Department of Defense.

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING ASSISTANCE AND STOCKPILED CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ASSISTANCE. (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (b) Expenses.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section.''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''. (c) Annual Report.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of'' and inserting ``submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``carried out in'' and inserting ``provided to''; (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking ``in carrying out such assistance in each such country'' and inserting ``in providing such assistance to each such country''. <all>

A bill to modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance.

A bill to modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance.

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill modifies the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance to provide that such assistance may be provided, instead of carried out. The assistance may include the travel expenses of foreign personnel attending related training provided by the Department of Defense.

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING ASSISTANCE AND STOCKPILED CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ASSISTANCE. (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (b) Expenses.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section.''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''. (c) Annual Report.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of'' and inserting ``submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``carried out in'' and inserting ``provided to''; (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking ``in carrying out such assistance in each such country'' and inserting ``in providing such assistance to each such country''. <all>

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING ASSISTANCE AND STOCKPILED CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ASSISTANCE. (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (b) Expenses.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section.''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''. (c) Annual Report.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of'' and inserting ``submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``carried out in'' and inserting ``provided to''; (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking ``in carrying out such assistance in each such country'' and inserting ``in providing such assistance to each such country''. <all>

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING ASSISTANCE AND STOCKPILED CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ASSISTANCE. (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (b) Expenses.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section.''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''. (c) Annual Report.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of'' and inserting ``submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``carried out in'' and inserting ``provided to''; (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking ``in carrying out such assistance in each such country'' and inserting ``in providing such assistance to each such country''. <all>

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING ASSISTANCE AND STOCKPILED CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS ASSISTANCE. (a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (b) Expenses.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section.''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''. (c) Annual Report.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of'' and inserting ``submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``carried out in'' and inserting ``provided to''; (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``in which'' and inserting ``to which''; and (B) by striking ``carried out'' and inserting ``provided''; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking ``in carrying out such assistance in each such country'' and inserting ``in providing such assistance to each such country''. <all>

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. a) Expansion of Authority.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``carry out'' and inserting ``provide''; and (B) by striking ``in a country'' and inserting ``to a country''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``in which the activities are to be carried out'' and inserting ``to which the assistance is to be provided''. (

Amends the federal criminal code to modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance. (Currently, such assistance is authorized only in a country in which the activities are to be carried out.) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide for the travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the

H.R.1359

Congress

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act This bill allows future Members of the House of Representatives to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, an option currently available to Members of the House who began serving before September 30, 2003, and all Senators. In addition, it permits Members of Congress who opt out to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING FERS OPTIONAL FOR MEMBERS. (a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued Participation in TSP.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (A) by striking ``term `Member' has'' and inserting the following: ``term `Member'-- ``(A) has''; (B) by inserting ``, subject to subparagraph (B),'' after ``except that''; (C) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System;''. (2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

Rep. Massie, Thomas

R

KY

This bill allows future Members of the House of Representatives to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, an option currently available to Members of the House who began serving before September 30, 2003, and all Senators. In addition, it permits Members of Congress who opt out to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING FERS OPTIONAL FOR MEMBERS. (a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued Participation in TSP.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (A) by striking ``term `Member' has'' and inserting the following: ``term `Member'-- ``(A) has''; (B) by inserting ``, subject to subparagraph (B),'' after ``except that''; (C) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System;''. (2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING FERS OPTIONAL FOR MEMBERS. (a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued Participation in TSP.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (A) by striking ``term `Member' has'' and inserting the following: ``term `Member'-- ``(A) has''; (B) by inserting ``, subject to subparagraph (B),'' after ``except that''; (C) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System;''. (2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING FERS OPTIONAL FOR MEMBERS. (a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued Participation in TSP.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (A) by striking ``term `Member' has'' and inserting the following: ``term `Member'-- ``(A) has''; (B) by inserting ``, subject to subparagraph (B),'' after ``except that''; (C) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System;''. (2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING FERS OPTIONAL FOR MEMBERS. (a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued Participation in TSP.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (A) by striking ``term `Member' has'' and inserting the following: ``term `Member'-- ``(A) has''; (B) by inserting ``, subject to subparagraph (B),'' after ``except that''; (C) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System;''. (2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. ( 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. ( 3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. ( 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. ( 3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. ( 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. ( 3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. ( 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. ( 3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. (

To allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. a) In General.-- (1) Amendment.--Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, and who (in the case'' and all that follows through ``2004''. ( 2) Conforming amendment to tsp.--Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``except as provided in section 8401(20)(B),'' after ``subchapter,''. ( 3) Applicability.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act - Amends Federal law to allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a Member of Congress, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, to

S.870

Health

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie

D

MI

This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Amends titles 1833 (General Provisions) and 1864 (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to provide for: (1) access to clinical social worker services; and (2) the complete set

H.R.534

International Affairs

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); and (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. <all>

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry.

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

Rep. Foxx, Virginia

R

NC

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); and (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); and (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); and (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); and (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. (b) Inclusions; Exceptions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a)-- (1) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds; and (2) do not apply to abortions-- (A) resulting from rape or incest; or (B) when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act - Prohibits the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Exempts abortions resulting from rape or incest or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. Title II of the Social Security Act (SSA) prohibits the transfer of federal funds and goods financed with such

H.R.3570

Immigration

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021 This bill expands the eligibility of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States for certain federal public benefits. Currently, citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau) may live, study, and work in the United States as nonimmigrants. However, such individuals are generally ineligible for most federal public benefits, with Medicaid being one exception. Under this bill, such individuals may be eligible for certain federal public benefits, such as benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Furthermore, current law generally bars individuals from receiving federal means-tested public benefits for the five-year period starting from the individual's entry into the United States. Under this bill, citizens of the Freely Associated States living in the United States shall not be subject to this bar.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits.

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021

Rep. Case, Ed

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HI

This bill expands the eligibility of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the United States for certain federal public benefits. Currently, citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau) may live, study, and work in the United States as nonimmigrants. However, such individuals are generally ineligible for most federal public benefits, with Medicaid being one exception. Under this bill, such individuals may be eligible for certain federal public benefits, such as benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Furthermore, current law generally bars individuals from receiving federal means-tested public benefits for the five-year period starting from the individual's entry into the United States. Under this bill, citizens of the Freely Associated States living in the United States shall not be subject to this bar.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENS OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states.--With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. (c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''. <all>

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain Federal public benefits. and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Medicaid exception for'' and inserting ``Exception for''; (B) by striking ``the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)'' and inserting ``any designated Federal program''. (b) Exception to 5-Year Wait Requirement.--Section 403(b)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C)''. ( c) Definition of Qualified Alien.--Section 431(b)(8) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``, but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program)''.

Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2021 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to clarify that citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States are eligible for certain federal public benefits. (Currently, such benefits are only available to citizens of a

H.R.5620

Transportation and Public Works

Biojet Fuel Research Act This bill establishes a sustainable aviation fuel working group that includes, among others, representatives of specified federal entities, Canada, Mexico, and aviation fuel and manufacturing industries. The working group must report on research and other needs to develop biojet fuels that are comparable in cost and safety to petroleum-based jet fuel.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biojet Fuel Research Act''. SEC. 2. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 920. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Establishment.--The Administration of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, in this section referred to as the `Working Group'. ``(b) Membership.--In establishing the Working Group, the Administrator shall appoint members representing the following: ``(1) The Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Department of Energy. ``(2) The Department of Agriculture. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(5) The national labs. ``(6) At least 4 current or future sustainable aviation fuel producers representing 4 of the currently approved ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. ``(7) A biorefinery. ``(8) An engine original equipment manufacturer. ``(9) Agriculture research universities. ``(10) Canada. ``(11) Mexico. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec. 920. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''. <all>

Biojet Fuel Research Act

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes.

Biojet Fuel Research Act

Rep. Feenstra, Randy

R

IA

This bill establishes a sustainable aviation fuel working group that includes, among others, representatives of specified federal entities, Canada, Mexico, and aviation fuel and manufacturing industries. The working group must report on research and other needs to develop biojet fuels that are comparable in cost and safety to petroleum-based jet fuel.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biojet Fuel Research Act''. SEC. 2. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 920. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Establishment.--The Administration of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, in this section referred to as the `Working Group'. ``(b) Membership.--In establishing the Working Group, the Administrator shall appoint members representing the following: ``(1) The Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Department of Energy. ``(2) The Department of Agriculture. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(5) The national labs. ``(6) At least 4 current or future sustainable aviation fuel producers representing 4 of the currently approved ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. ``(7) A biorefinery. ``(8) An engine original equipment manufacturer. ``(9) Agriculture research universities. ``(10) Canada. ``(11) Mexico. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec. 920. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''. <all>

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biojet Fuel Research Act''. SEC. 2. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 920. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Establishment.--The Administration of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, in this section referred to as the `Working Group'. ``(b) Membership.--In establishing the Working Group, the Administrator shall appoint members representing the following: ``(1) The Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Department of Energy. ``(2) The Department of Agriculture. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(5) The national labs. ``(6) At least 4 current or future sustainable aviation fuel producers representing 4 of the currently approved ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. ``(7) A biorefinery. ``(8) An engine original equipment manufacturer. ``(9) Agriculture research universities. ``(10) Canada. ``(11) Mexico. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec. 920. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''. <all>

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biojet Fuel Research Act''. SEC. 2. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 920. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Establishment.--The Administration of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, in this section referred to as the `Working Group'. ``(b) Membership.--In establishing the Working Group, the Administrator shall appoint members representing the following: ``(1) The Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Department of Energy. ``(2) The Department of Agriculture. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(5) The national labs. ``(6) At least 4 current or future sustainable aviation fuel producers representing 4 of the currently approved ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. ``(7) A biorefinery. ``(8) An engine original equipment manufacturer. ``(9) Agriculture research universities. ``(10) Canada. ``(11) Mexico. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec. 920. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''. <all>

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biojet Fuel Research Act''. SEC. 2. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 920. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Establishment.--The Administration of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, in this section referred to as the `Working Group'. ``(b) Membership.--In establishing the Working Group, the Administrator shall appoint members representing the following: ``(1) The Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Department of Energy. ``(2) The Department of Agriculture. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(5) The national labs. ``(6) At least 4 current or future sustainable aviation fuel producers representing 4 of the currently approved ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. ``(7) A biorefinery. ``(8) An engine original equipment manufacturer. ``(9) Agriculture research universities. ``(10) Canada. ``(11) Mexico. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec. 920. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''. <all>

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. ``(4) The Federal Aviation Administration. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group.''.

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Title IX of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(3) The commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative. ``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Working Group shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that identifies the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across Federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability and energy supply security for aviation.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 919 the following: ``Sec.

Biojet Fuel Research Act This bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group to identify the research and development needs for each partner and cross-fertilization program across federal agencies necessary for cost-competitive and equivalent safety compared to petroleum-based jet fuel, while offering improved sustainability

H.R.6835

Foreign Trade and International Finance

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from Russia. Additionally, the bill requires the President to encourage U.S. allies and partners to (1) consider taking similar actions; and (2) condemn, at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Further, the President must direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO to seek suspension of Russia's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be known as the ``No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. SEC. 3. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES AND PARTNERS. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). (b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO. <all>

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation.

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from Russia. Additionally, the bill requires the President to encourage U.S. allies and partners to (1) consider taking similar actions; and (2) condemn, at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Further, the President must direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO to seek suspension of Russia's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be known as the ``No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. SEC. 3. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES AND PARTNERS. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). (b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO. <all>

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be known as the ``No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. SEC. 3. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES AND PARTNERS. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). (b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO. <all>

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be known as the ``No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. SEC. 3. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES AND PARTNERS. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). (b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO. <all>

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be known as the ``No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. Notwithstanding the provisions of title I of the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-208; 19 U.S.C. 2434 note) or any other provision of law, effective on the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) normal trade relations treatment shall not apply pursuant to section 102 of that Act to the products of the Russian Federation; and (2) normal trade relations treatment may thereafter be extended to the products of the Russian Federation only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. SEC. 3. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES AND PARTNERS. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). (b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO. <all>

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). ( b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). ( b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). ( b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). ( b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. as in effect with respect to the products of the Russian Federation on the day before the effective date of the accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization. (a) In General.--The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States-- (1) to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relations treatment for products of the Russian Federation; and (2) to condemn the Russian Federation's recent aggression in Ukraine at the World Trade Organization (WTO). ( b) Accountability at the WTO.--The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the WTO to seek the suspension of the Russian Federation's membership in the WTO.

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act This bill directs the President to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation. The President shall encourage allies and partners of the United States to consider taking similar actions such as the withdrawal of permanent normal trade relation treatment for products of Russia and to condemn the recent Russian aggression

S.44

Taxation

Student Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Student Empowerment Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account.

Student Empowerment Act

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

Student Empowerment Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. (Currently, such expenses are paid from an individual retirement account.) Amends title IV (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to allow a taxpayer to use a tax-exempt 529 plan to pay tuition for elementary and

H.R.6022

Immigration

Build Better Borders Act of 2021 This bill increases a civil penalty for improperly entering the United States and appropriates the collected funds for certain uses, including for the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the civil penalty for an alien apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be $450,000, or $900,000 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. Under current law, the penalty is between $50 and $250, or between $100 and $500 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. The bill appropriates the funds from such penalties for use by the Department of Homeland Security, and the funds may only be used to (1) plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border; and (2) purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for the U.S. Border Patrol.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

Build Better Borders Act of 2021

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes.

Build Better Borders Act of 2021

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

R

GA

This bill increases a civil penalty for improperly entering the United States and appropriates the collected funds for certain uses, including for the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the civil penalty for an alien apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be $450,000, or $900,000 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. Under current law, the penalty is between $50 and $250, or between $100 and $500 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. The bill appropriates the funds from such penalties for use by the Department of Homeland Security, and the funds may only be used to (1) plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border; and (2) purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for the U.S. Border Patrol.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. ( Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. ( Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. ( Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. ( Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. ( Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (

Build Better Borders Act of 2021 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes, to $450,000. (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an account in the Treasury known as the Secure the Southern Border Fund into which funds collected under such Act shall be deposited.

H.R.436

Native Americans

Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to convey up to 6,400 acres of surface estate to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, for the village of Canyon Village. Further, Interior must convey equal acreage of subsurface estate to Doyon Limited, the Alaska Native regional corporation for Canyon Village.

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act''. SEC. 2. CANYON VILLAGE. (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (b) Limitation.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface Estate.-- (1) In general.--Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection.--At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)-- (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3)) that is equal in acreage to the subsurface that would otherwise be conveyed under paragraph (1); (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A). <all>

Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act

Rep. Young, Don

R

AK

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to convey up to 6,400 acres of surface estate to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, for the village of Canyon Village. Further, Interior must convey equal acreage of subsurface estate to Doyon Limited, the Alaska Native regional corporation for Canyon Village.

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act''. SEC. 2. CANYON VILLAGE. (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (b) Limitation.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface Estate.-- (1) In general.--Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection.--At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)-- (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3)) that is equal in acreage to the subsurface that would otherwise be conveyed under paragraph (1); (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A). <all>

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act''. SEC. 2. CANYON VILLAGE. (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (b) Limitation.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface Estate.-- (1) In general.--Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection.--At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)-- (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3)) that is equal in acreage to the subsurface that would otherwise be conveyed under paragraph (1); (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A). <all>

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act''. SEC. 2. CANYON VILLAGE. (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (b) Limitation.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface Estate.-- (1) In general.--Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection.--At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)-- (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3)) that is equal in acreage to the subsurface that would otherwise be conveyed under paragraph (1); (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A). <all>

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act''. SEC. 2. CANYON VILLAGE. (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 2653.3(c) of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or the withdrawal made by section 303(2)(A) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (b) Limitation.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not exceed 6,400 acres. (c) Subsurface Estate.-- (1) In general.--Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate in the land conveyed under subsection (a). (2) Alternate selection.--At the option of Doyon, Limited, in lieu of accepting the conveyance under paragraph (1)-- (A) Doyon, Limited, may receive a conveyance from existing selections on land withdrawn pursuant to section 11(a)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1610(a)(3)) that is equal in acreage to the subsurface that would otherwise be conveyed under paragraph (1); (B) Doyon, Limited, shall notify the Secretary (acting through the Alaska State Office of the Bureau of Land Management) of the preference of Doyon, Limited, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) the Secretary shall convey to Doyon, Limited, the subsurface estate selected under subparagraph (A). <all>

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 2390), the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall convey to Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Kian Tr'ee Corporation pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(2)). (

Canyon Village Land Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Kian Tr'ee Corporation, for the Native Village of Canyon Village, the surface estate in the land selected by the Corporation pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. (Sec. 2) Unless Doyon, Limited, elects to receive conveyance under this Act, the

H.R.7172

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act or the P.N.T.R. for Russia Act This bill prohibits the President from providing normal trade relations treatment to any article imported from Russia. Additionally, the bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to submit a report to Congress that describes the manner in which the USTR plans to (1) obtain support of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to call for the removal of Russia from the WTO, and (2) increase international support among WTO members to remove normal trade relations status for Russia.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO RUSSIA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to-- (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes.

P.N.T.R. for Russia Act Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act

Rep. Perry, Scott

R

PA

This bill prohibits the President from providing normal trade relations treatment to any article imported from Russia. Additionally, the bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to submit a report to Congress that describes the manner in which the USTR plans to (1) obtain support of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to call for the removal of Russia from the WTO, and (2) increase international support among WTO members to remove normal trade relations status for Russia.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO RUSSIA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to-- (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO RUSSIA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to-- (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO RUSSIA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to-- (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act'' or the ``P.N.T.R. for Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT TO RUSSIA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The prohibition under section 2 shall begin on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to all articles imported into the United States from the Russian Federation on and after such date of enactment. Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide for any delay in such applicability after such date of enactment. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to-- (1) obtain the support of at least three-fourths of all countries that are members of the World Trade Organization to pursue the adoption of an amendment calling for the removal of the Russian Federation from such Organization; and (2) increase international support among members of the Organization to remove normal trade relations status for the Russian Federation. (b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. <all>

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

To prohibit products imported from Russia to receive normal trade relations treatment, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not provide normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. ( c) Appropriate Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

Permanent Non-Trade Relations for Russia Act or the P.N.T.R. Act - Prohibits the President from providing normal trade relations treatment to any article imported into the United States from the Russian Federation. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to report to specified congressional committees describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to: (1) obtain the support

S.2536

Health

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on public health messaging and other recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report must specifically address (1) the data used to make recommendations, (2) the effect of inconsistent messaging on the public's trust in the CDC and willingness to follow its vaccine and other COVID-19 guidance, and (3) the degree to which outside entities influenced CDC recommendations.

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on public health messaging and other recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report must specifically address (1) the data used to make recommendations, (2) the effect of inconsistent messaging on the public's trust in the CDC and willingness to follow its vaccine and other COVID-19 guidance, and (3) the degree to which outside entities influenced CDC recommendations.

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GAO must: (1) consider data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (2) the impact that inconsistent messaging has

H.R.8710

Immigration

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress information about any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who (1) were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border, and (2) appear in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes.

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022

Rep. Nehls, Troy E.

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress information about any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who (1) were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border, and (2) appear in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit quarterly reports to Congress on the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database upon processing. Requires each report to contain: (1) information relating to the total number of aliens who are included

H.R.877

Health

Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill defines the beginning of human life for purposes of legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood. Specifically, it declares that

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

Sanctity of Human Life Act

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.

Sanctity of Human Life Act

Rep. Hice, Jody B.

R

GA

This bill defines the beginning of human life for purposes of legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood. Specifically, it declares that

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human

H.R.8249

Science, Technology, Communications

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022 This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or public libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''. <all>

Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2022

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes.

Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2022

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott

D

IL

This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or public libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO LGBTQ RESOURCES UNDER UNIVERSAL SERVICE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Access to lgbtq resources.--Notwithstanding subsection (l)(2), an elementary school, secondary school, or public library may not receive services at discount rates under paragraph (1)(B) if such school or library (under an internet safety policy with respect to which certification is required under this subsection or otherwise) blocks internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. (b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. ''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. ( b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. ''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. ( b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. ''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. ( b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. ''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. ( b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. 2) Section 271.--Section 271(g)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 271(g)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 254(h)(5)'' and inserting ``section 254(h)(8)''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022''. ''; and (3) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources.--The term `lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources' means information that is related to homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender identity, transgender status, gender nonconformity, gender expansive, gender identity, sexual orientation, or related topics, except that such term does not include a visual depiction described in paragraph (5)(B)(i) or (6)(B)(i).''. ( b) Conforming Amendments to Communications Act of 1934.-- (1) Section 254.--Section 254(h)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)(4)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (7)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (8)(A)''. (

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources, and for other purposes. Amends Federal law to prohibit an elementary school, secondary school, or public library from receiving services at discount rates if such school or

H.R.9204

Transportation and Public Works

Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long- term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures.

Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act

Rep. Burchett, Tim

R

TN

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long- term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long- term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long- term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC MODIFIED ASPHALT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. (b) Research Program.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long- term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. ( (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. ( (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. ( (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. ( (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as ``RPM'') asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. ( (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( d) Funding.--From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (RPM) asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics. Requires the Secretary to: (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation

H.R.6421

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Requirement.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 1706A as section 1706B; and (2) by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: ``Sec. 1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities ``(a) Requirement for Scheduling.--In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the Department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call (regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled). ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022

Rep. Baird, James R.

R

IN

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Requirement.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 1706A as section 1706B; and (2) by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: ``Sec. 1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities ``(a) Requirement for Scheduling.--In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the Department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call (regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled). ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Requirement.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 1706A as section 1706B; and (2) by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: ``Sec. 1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities ``(a) Requirement for Scheduling.--In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the Department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call (regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled). ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Requirement.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 1706A as section 1706B; and (2) by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: ``Sec. 1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities ``(a) Requirement for Scheduling.--In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the Department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call (regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled). ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Requirement.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 1706A as section 1706B; and (2) by inserting after section 1706 the following new section: ``Sec. 1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities ``(a) Requirement for Scheduling.--In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the Department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call (regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled). ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ``(b) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term `covered veteran' means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Department under section 1705(a) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 1706A and inserting the following new items: ``1706A. Management of health care: timely scheduling of appointments at Department facilities. ``1706B. Remediation of medical service lines.''. (

VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2022 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at VA medical facilities, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary to ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the VA by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the veteran at such a

H.R.7589

Armed Forces and National Security

Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE Copays Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from imposing or collecting any co-payment for a veteran's first three mental health outpatient care visits in a calendar year. However, such prohibition must not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS. (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

REMOVE Copays Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes.

Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act REMOVE Copays Act Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act

Rep. Takano, Mark

D

CA

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from imposing or collecting any co-payment for a veteran's first three mental health outpatient care visits in a calendar year. However, such prohibition must not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS. (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS. (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS. (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act'' or the ``REMOVE Copays Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR FIRST THREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT VISITS OF VETERANS. (a) Prohibition on Collection.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(b) Copayment for Medications.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans ``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. ``(c) Mental Health Care Outpatient Visit Defined.--In this section, the term `mental health care outpatient visit' means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE CopAY Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans, and for other purposes. The bill prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from imposing or collecting a copayment for the first

H.R.4808

Health

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on public health messaging and other recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report must specifically address (1) the data used to make recommendations, (2) the effect of inconsistent messaging on the public's trust in the CDC and willingness to follow its vaccine and other COVID-19 guidance, and (3) the degree to which outside entities influenced CDC recommendations.

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan

R

TX

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on public health messaging and other recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report must specifically address (1) the data used to make recommendations, (2) the effect of inconsistent messaging on the public's trust in the CDC and willingness to follow its vaccine and other COVID-19 guidance, and (3) the degree to which outside entities influenced CDC recommendations.

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CDC PUBLIC HEALTH MITIGATION MESSAGING AND GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC''). Such report shall-- (1) consider-- (A) the data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (B) the impact that inconsistent messaging has had on-- (i) the level of trust Americans have in the CDC; and (ii) the willingness of Americans to follow CDC guidance, including with respect to COVID- 19 vaccine uptake; and (C) the degree to which outside entities (such as teachers unions) were in a position to impact recommendations made by the CDC; and (2) contain recommendations to improve the approach of the CDC relating to messaging, decision making, and the issuance of guidance in the future. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Small Business of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; (7) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this section as the ``CDC'').

Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the public health mitigation messaging, decision making, and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GAO must: (1) consider data being used by the CDC to make recommendations; (2) the impact that inconsistent messaging has

H.R.8587

Agriculture and Food

Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022 or the INFANT Act of 2022 This bill revises the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to require state agencies that use a competitive bidding system for infant formula contracts to award such contracts to at least two manufacturers. Additionally, it prohibits states from contracting more than 70% of their WIC infant formula from one manufacturer within a year.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASING INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURER CONTRACTS UNDER WIC PROGRAM. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1431) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(17), by striking ``selects a single source (a single infant formula manufacturer) offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section'' and inserting ``selects, in accordance with subsection (h)(8)(iii), infant formula manufacturers, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section''; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)-- (A) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ``(iii) Competitive bidding system.--A State agency using a competitive bidding system for infant formula shall award contracts to-- ``(I) at least 2 manufacturers, under which no manufacturer may receive a contract for more than 70 percent of the infant formula for which the State agency contracts in a year; and ``(II) bidders offering the lowest net price for a specific infant formula for which manufacturers submit a bid unless the State agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the weighted average retail price for different brands of infant formula in the State does not vary by more than 5 percent.''; and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively. <all>

INFANT Act of 2022

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.

INFANT Act of 2022 Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022

Rep. Turner, Michael R.

R

OH

This bill revises the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to require state agencies that use a competitive bidding system for infant formula contracts to award such contracts to at least two manufacturers. Additionally, it prohibits states from contracting more than 70% of their WIC infant formula from one manufacturer within a year.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASING INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURER CONTRACTS UNDER WIC PROGRAM. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1431) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(17), by striking ``selects a single source (a single infant formula manufacturer) offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section'' and inserting ``selects, in accordance with subsection (h)(8)(iii), infant formula manufacturers, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section''; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)-- (A) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ``(iii) Competitive bidding system.--A State agency using a competitive bidding system for infant formula shall award contracts to-- ``(I) at least 2 manufacturers, under which no manufacturer may receive a contract for more than 70 percent of the infant formula for which the State agency contracts in a year; and ``(II) bidders offering the lowest net price for a specific infant formula for which manufacturers submit a bid unless the State agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the weighted average retail price for different brands of infant formula in the State does not vary by more than 5 percent.''; and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASING INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURER CONTRACTS UNDER WIC PROGRAM. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1431) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(17), by striking ``selects a single source (a single infant formula manufacturer) offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section'' and inserting ``selects, in accordance with subsection (h)(8)(iii), infant formula manufacturers, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section''; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)-- (A) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ``(iii) Competitive bidding system.--A State agency using a competitive bidding system for infant formula shall award contracts to-- ``(I) at least 2 manufacturers, under which no manufacturer may receive a contract for more than 70 percent of the infant formula for which the State agency contracts in a year; and ``(II) bidders offering the lowest net price for a specific infant formula for which manufacturers submit a bid unless the State agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the weighted average retail price for different brands of infant formula in the State does not vary by more than 5 percent.''; and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASING INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURER CONTRACTS UNDER WIC PROGRAM. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1431) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(17), by striking ``selects a single source (a single infant formula manufacturer) offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section'' and inserting ``selects, in accordance with subsection (h)(8)(iii), infant formula manufacturers, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section''; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)-- (A) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ``(iii) Competitive bidding system.--A State agency using a competitive bidding system for infant formula shall award contracts to-- ``(I) at least 2 manufacturers, under which no manufacturer may receive a contract for more than 70 percent of the infant formula for which the State agency contracts in a year; and ``(II) bidders offering the lowest net price for a specific infant formula for which manufacturers submit a bid unless the State agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the weighted average retail price for different brands of infant formula in the State does not vary by more than 5 percent.''; and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASING INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURER CONTRACTS UNDER WIC PROGRAM. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1431) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(17), by striking ``selects a single source (a single infant formula manufacturer) offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section'' and inserting ``selects, in accordance with subsection (h)(8)(iii), infant formula manufacturers, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section''; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)-- (A) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ``(iii) Competitive bidding system.--A State agency using a competitive bidding system for infant formula shall award contracts to-- ``(I) at least 2 manufacturers, under which no manufacturer may receive a contract for more than 70 percent of the infant formula for which the State agency contracts in a year; and ``(II) bidders offering the lowest net price for a specific infant formula for which manufacturers submit a bid unless the State agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the weighted average retail price for different brands of infant formula in the State does not vary by more than 5 percent.''; and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022'' or the ``INFANT Act of 2022''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. and (B) by striking clauses (v) and (vi) and redesignating clauses (vii) through (x) as (v) through (viii), respectively.

Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2022 or the INFANT Act of 2021 - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require state agencies to contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under the special supplemental program for women, infants, and children (WIC) and for other purposes. Requires a state agency using a competitive bidding system for

H.R.9164

Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide retroactive benefits payments for veterans with covered health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma experienced during active service.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide retroactive benefits payments for veterans with covered health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma experienced during active service.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022 - Amends Federal veterans' law to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) award veterans' claims for compensation for a covered health condition based on

S.4644

Immigration

Voice for Victims Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office, which shall provide services to the victims of crimes committed by removable non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). (An office with a similar name, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, was launched in April 2017 and was shut down in June 2021.)

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voice for Victims Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal aliens who are present in the United States. (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near the United States border;''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' and inserting ``(3)''. <all>

Voice for Victims Act

A bill to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims.

Voice for Victims Act

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

R

NC

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office, which shall provide services to the victims of crimes committed by removable non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). (An office with a similar name, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, was launched in April 2017 and was shut down in June 2021.)

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voice for Victims Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal aliens who are present in the United States. (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near the United States border;''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' and inserting ``(3)''. <all>

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voice for Victims Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal aliens who are present in the United States. (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near the United States border;''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' and inserting ``(3)''. <all>

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voice for Victims Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal aliens who are present in the United States. (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near the United States border;''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' and inserting ``(3)''. <all>

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voice for Victims Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIMS OF IMMIGRANT CRIME ENGAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (b) Quarterly Reports.--The VOICE Office shall submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that examine the effects of the victimization of United States nationals by criminal aliens who are present in the United States. (c) Expansion of Functions of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman To Include Assistance for Victims of Crimes Committed by Aliens or Border Violence.--Section 452(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) to work with the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to assist individuals and families who have been the victims of crimes committed by aliens or violence near the United States border;''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking ``(2)'' and inserting ``(3)''. <all>

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

To reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. a) Reestablishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (referred to in this Act as the ``VOICE Office'', which shall provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. (

Voice for Victims Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to take all appropriate and lawful action to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office (VOICE Office) to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and their

S.2817

Armed Forces and National Security

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act The bill expands eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services, including through a Vet Center, to family members of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO DIED BY SUICIDE. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide.''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II)-- (A) in item (aa), by striking ``or''; (B) in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new item: ``(cc) coping with the effects of a suicide described in subclause (III) of such clause.''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and for other purposes.

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

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NC

The bill expands eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services, including through a Vet Center, to family members of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO DIED BY SUICIDE. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide.''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II)-- (A) in item (aa), by striking ``or''; (B) in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new item: ``(cc) coping with the effects of a suicide described in subclause (III) of such clause.''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO DIED BY SUICIDE. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide.''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II)-- (A) in item (aa), by striking ``or''; (B) in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new item: ``(cc) coping with the effects of a suicide described in subclause (III) of such clause.''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO DIED BY SUICIDE. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide.''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II)-- (A) in item (aa), by striking ``or''; (B) in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new item: ``(cc) coping with the effects of a suicide described in subclause (III) of such clause.''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO DIED BY SUICIDE. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide.''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II)-- (A) in item (aa), by striking ``or''; (B) in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new item: ``(cc) coping with the effects of a suicide described in subclause (III) of such clause.''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. ''; ( ''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. ''; ( ''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. ''; ( ''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. ''; ( ''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and other purposes. Section 1712A(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``and''; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) in the case of a veteran or member who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. ''; ( ''; and (3) in subparagraph (C)(vii)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.''. The amendments made by section 2 shall apply with respect to family members of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act - Amends Federal law to provide for readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, to the degree that counseling furnished to such individual is found to aid in coping with the effects of such suicide. Amends the Veterans Health Administration Act to extend the

S.3637

Transportation and Public Works

Guarding Mental Health Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for its members that is equivalent to the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Mental Health Act''. SEC. 2. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) members of the Coast Guard-- (A) are exposed to high-risk, and often stressful, duties; and (B) should be encouraged to seek medical treatment and professional guidance; and (2) after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if-- (A) they are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and (B) do not pose a risk to other members of the Coast Guard. (b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. (c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. <all>

Guarding Mental Health Act

A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

Guarding Mental Health Act

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa

R

AK

This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for its members that is equivalent to the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Mental Health Act''. SEC. 2. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) members of the Coast Guard-- (A) are exposed to high-risk, and often stressful, duties; and (B) should be encouraged to seek medical treatment and professional guidance; and (2) after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if-- (A) they are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and (B) do not pose a risk to other members of the Coast Guard. (b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. (c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. <all>

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Mental Health Act''. SEC. 2. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) members of the Coast Guard-- (A) are exposed to high-risk, and often stressful, duties; and (B) should be encouraged to seek medical treatment and professional guidance; and (2) after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if-- (A) they are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and (B) do not pose a risk to other members of the Coast Guard. (b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. (c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. <all>

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Mental Health Act''. SEC. 2. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) members of the Coast Guard-- (A) are exposed to high-risk, and often stressful, duties; and (B) should be encouraged to seek medical treatment and professional guidance; and (2) after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if-- (A) they are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and (B) do not pose a risk to other members of the Coast Guard. (b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. (c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. <all>

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guarding Mental Health Act''. SEC. 2. COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) members of the Coast Guard-- (A) are exposed to high-risk, and often stressful, duties; and (B) should be encouraged to seek medical treatment and professional guidance; and (2) after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if-- (A) they are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and (B) do not pose a risk to other members of the Coast Guard. (b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. (c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. <all>

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. ( c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. ( c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. ( c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. ( c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''.

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that achieves parity with the behavioral health policy of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. b) Interim Behavioral Health Policy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard (referred to in this section as the ``Commandant'') shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''. (2) Termination.--The interim policy established under paragraph (1) shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. ( c) Permanent Policy.--In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, ``Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention''.

Guarding Mental Health Act - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the service that achieves parity with the behavioral health policies of the Department of Defense (DOD) and for other purposes. Requires the interim policy to remain in effect until the date on which such Commandant issues a permanent policy. (Sec. 2) Requires

H.R.1161

Taxation

Fairness in Social Security Act of  2021 This bill excludes from modified adjusted gross income, for income tax purposes, any lump-sum social security benefit payment (i.e., a payment of more than one month of social security benefits) that is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. It also waives any statute of limitation for credits or refunds resulting from this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LUMP-SUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN DETERMINING HOUSEHOLD INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. ``(ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `lump-sum social security benefit payment' means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. ``(iii) Election to include excludable amount.--A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. <all>

Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income.

Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill excludes from modified adjusted gross income, for income tax purposes, any lump-sum social security benefit payment (i.e., a payment of more than one month of social security benefits) that is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. It also waives any statute of limitation for credits or refunds resulting from this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LUMP-SUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN DETERMINING HOUSEHOLD INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. ``(ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `lump-sum social security benefit payment' means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. ``(iii) Election to include excludable amount.--A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LUMP-SUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN DETERMINING HOUSEHOLD INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. ``(ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `lump-sum social security benefit payment' means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. ``(iii) Election to include excludable amount.--A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LUMP-SUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN DETERMINING HOUSEHOLD INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. ``(ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `lump-sum social security benefit payment' means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. ``(iii) Election to include excludable amount.--A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LUMP-SUM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN DETERMINING HOUSEHOLD INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. ``(ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `lump-sum social security benefit payment' means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. ``(iii) Election to include excludable amount.--A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. a) In General.--Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (c) Waiver of Statute of Limitation on Credit or Refund.--If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

Fairness in Social Security Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. (Currently, the term "modified adjusted gross income" does not include so much of such payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable

H.R.1600

Energy

Methane Emissions Reduction Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by-- (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report. <all>

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes.

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

Rep. Upton, Fred

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by-- (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report. <all>

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by-- (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report. <all>

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by-- (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report. <all>

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Emissions Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. METHANE EMISSIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by-- (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report. <all>

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). ( c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). ( c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). ( c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). ( c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing-- (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). ( c) Technical Conference.--In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

Methane Emissions Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of such activities and emissions, including by: (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from

H.R.601

Taxation

Invest Now Act This bill reduces to 5% the capital gains tax rate for property purchased in 2021 and held by the taxpayer for more than five years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Invest Now Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCED CAPITAL GAINS RATE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN 2021. (a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(B) Coordination with 15 percent rate.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 15 percent or 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property (reduced by so much of such gain as is taxed at the rate determined under clause (i)) shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent (and not 15 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Invest Now Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021.

Invest Now Act

Rep. Schweikert, David

R

AZ

This bill reduces to 5% the capital gains tax rate for property purchased in 2021 and held by the taxpayer for more than five years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Invest Now Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCED CAPITAL GAINS RATE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN 2021. (a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(B) Coordination with 15 percent rate.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 15 percent or 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property (reduced by so much of such gain as is taxed at the rate determined under clause (i)) shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent (and not 15 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Invest Now Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCED CAPITAL GAINS RATE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN 2021. (a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(B) Coordination with 15 percent rate.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 15 percent or 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property (reduced by so much of such gain as is taxed at the rate determined under clause (i)) shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent (and not 15 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Invest Now Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCED CAPITAL GAINS RATE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN 2021. (a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(B) Coordination with 15 percent rate.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 15 percent or 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property (reduced by so much of such gain as is taxed at the rate determined under clause (i)) shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent (and not 15 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Invest Now Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCED CAPITAL GAINS RATE ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN 2021. (a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(B) Coordination with 15 percent rate.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 15 percent or 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property (reduced by so much of such gain as is taxed at the rate determined under clause (i)) shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent (and not 15 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. a) In General.--Section 1(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Reduced rate for certain property acquired in 2021.-- ``(A) In general.--So much of the adjusted net capital gain taxed at a rate of 20 percent under paragraph (1) (determined without regard to this paragraph) to the extent attributable to the sale or exchange of qualified property shall be taxed at a rate of 5 percent under such paragraph (and not 20 percent). ``(C) Qualified property.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified property' means any property-- ``(I) purchased (as defined in section 179(d)(2)) by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022, and ``(II) held by the taxpayer (as determined under section 1223) for a period of more than 5 years. ``(ii) Exception for wash sales.--Such term shall not include any property the basis of which is determined under section 1091(d).''. (

Invest Now Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a reduced capital gains rate on certain property acquired in 2021. (Currently, the tax rate on such property is 20 percent.) (Currently the rate is 15 percent.) (Sec. 2) This bill amends the tax code to: (1) allow a reduction in the capital gains tax rate for the sale or exchange

H.R.194

Crime and Law Enforcement

This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the number of (1) firearm transfer denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for investigation; (2) prosecutions resulting from such investigations; and (3) firearms recovered by the ATF in cases in which a denial was issued by the system after a firearm was transferred.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON FIREARM TRANSFERS DENIED AS A RESULT OF A NICS CHECK. Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report-- (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons-- (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3- day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph. <all>

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the number of (1) firearm transfer denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for investigation; (2) prosecutions resulting from such investigations; and (3) firearms recovered by the ATF in cases in which a denial was issued by the system after a firearm was transferred.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON FIREARM TRANSFERS DENIED AS A RESULT OF A NICS CHECK. Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report-- (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons-- (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3- day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph. <all>

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON FIREARM TRANSFERS DENIED AS A RESULT OF A NICS CHECK. Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report-- (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons-- (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3- day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph. <all>

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON FIREARM TRANSFERS DENIED AS A RESULT OF A NICS CHECK. Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report-- (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons-- (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3- day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph. <all>

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON FIREARM TRANSFERS DENIED AS A RESULT OF A NICS CHECK. Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General, Department of Justice, shall prepare and submit to the Congress a written report-- (1) on the number of firearm transactions with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has determined that receipt of a firearm by the prospective firearm transferee would violate Federal or State law, and which have been referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation; (2) on the number of persons prosecuted by a United States attorney for an alleged violation of Federal law in connection with a transaction referred to in paragraph (1); and (3) assessing the efforts of the Bureau to seize firearms received by persons-- (A) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section was contacted pursuant to section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, in relation to a firearm transaction; (B) to whom a firearm was transferred after the 3- day period described in section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of such title that applied with respect to the transaction; and (C) with respect to whom the system referred to in paragraph (1) of this section subsequently made the determination described in such paragraph. <all>

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

Directs the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for investigation, the number and number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the firearms recovered by ATF in

H.R.5624

Armed Forces and National Security

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the program that provides rental subsidies under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes.

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021

Rep. Jacobs, Sara

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the program that provides rental subsidies under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. Requires the Secretary to include in the report: (1) the number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted

H.R.1737

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill designates the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott

R

TN

This bill designates the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. 3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. ( (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. ( a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. ( a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. 3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. ( (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. ( a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. 3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. ( (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. ( a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. 3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. ( (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. ( a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. 3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. ( (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''.

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the VA's Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Treatment Facility." The bill also directs the VA to establish a grant program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for the establishment of residential rehabilitation treatment

H.R.8281

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022 This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas.

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

Rep. Williams, Nikema

D

GA

This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022 - Amends the federal criminal code to extend through 2024 the authority of the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. (Currently, such authority is set to expire on September 30, 2022.) (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in a

S.5278

Agriculture and Food

Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022 or the TIPPI Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to publicize on its website information on violations of wood packaging material (e.g., solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) regulations with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022'' or the ``TIPPI Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. Subtitle C of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 439. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. ``(b) Contents.--The information made publicly available under subsection (a) shall include, for each violation-- ``(1) the date of the violation; ``(2) the type of violation; ``(3) the type of insect found if the violation is an insect infestation; ``(4) the type of wood packaging material; ``(5) information from the International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''. <all>

TIPPI Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes.

TIPPI Act of 2022 Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to publicize on its website information on violations of wood packaging material (e.g., solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) regulations with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022'' or the ``TIPPI Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. Subtitle C of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 439. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. ``(b) Contents.--The information made publicly available under subsection (a) shall include, for each violation-- ``(1) the date of the violation; ``(2) the type of violation; ``(3) the type of insect found if the violation is an insect infestation; ``(4) the type of wood packaging material; ``(5) information from the International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''. <all>

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022'' or the ``TIPPI Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. Subtitle C of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 439. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. ``(b) Contents.--The information made publicly available under subsection (a) shall include, for each violation-- ``(1) the date of the violation; ``(2) the type of violation; ``(3) the type of insect found if the violation is an insect infestation; ``(4) the type of wood packaging material; ``(5) information from the International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''. <all>

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022'' or the ``TIPPI Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. Subtitle C of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 439. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. ``(b) Contents.--The information made publicly available under subsection (a) shall include, for each violation-- ``(1) the date of the violation; ``(2) the type of violation; ``(3) the type of insect found if the violation is an insect infestation; ``(4) the type of wood packaging material; ``(5) information from the International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''. <all>

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022'' or the ``TIPPI Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. Subtitle C of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 439. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. ``(b) Contents.--The information made publicly available under subsection (a) shall include, for each violation-- ``(1) the date of the violation; ``(2) the type of violation; ``(3) the type of insect found if the violation is an insect infestation; ``(4) the type of wood packaging material; ``(5) information from the International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''. <all>

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATIONS. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States.

To amend the Plant Protection Act to require the publication of information on violations of wood packaging material regulations, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) under subpart I of part 319 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), with respect to cargo entering the United States. 15 mark on the wood packaging material (including country, facility number, and treatment type); ``(6) the port of entry of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; ``(7) the country of origin of shipment of the wood packaging material containing the commodity being shipped; and ``(8) the commodity shipped in the wood packaging material. ``(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section establishes a cause of action against the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to the publication of information pursuant to this section.''.

Transparency in Invasive Pests on Pallets Improvement Act of 2022 or the TIPPI Act of 2021 - Amends the Plant Protection Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture's website information on each violation of the regulations on wood packaging material (including solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunn

H.R.5686

Law

Don't Jab Me Act This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

Don't Jab Me Act

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Don't Jab Me Act

Rep. Cloud, Michael

R

TX

This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

Don't Jab Me Act This bill authorizes an aggrieved individual to commence an action in an appropriate district court against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The individual may include: (1) an individual required to receive a vaccine to prevent the termination, or

S.1007

Immigration

This bill increases the penalties for an alien who fails to appear at a removal proceeding and modifies related procedures. Currently, an alien who misses a required removal proceeding shall be ordered removed from the United States if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement proves that the alien had received written notice to appear at the removal proceeding. If an alien in Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security custody is required to attend a removal proceeding, this bill requires DOJ or DHS to issue such a written notice to the alien before removing or paroling that alien from its custody. Furthermore, under this bill, an alien who fails to attend a required removal proceeding after receiving written notice shall lose any immigration status or benefit the alien may have, absent exceptional circumstances.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WRITTEN NOTICE OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- ``(A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and ``(B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.''. (b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Any alien'' and inserting the following: ``(i) Removal.--Any alien''; (2) by striking ``the Service'' and inserting ``U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- ``(I) the alien's parole; ``(II) deferred action; ``(III) temporary protected status under section 244; ``(IV) any other immigration status; and ``(V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).''. (c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. <all>

A bill to require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings.

A bill to require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings.

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy

R

AL

This bill increases the penalties for an alien who fails to appear at a removal proceeding and modifies related procedures. Currently, an alien who misses a required removal proceeding shall be ordered removed from the United States if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement proves that the alien had received written notice to appear at the removal proceeding. If an alien in Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security custody is required to attend a removal proceeding, this bill requires DOJ or DHS to issue such a written notice to the alien before removing or paroling that alien from its custody. Furthermore, under this bill, an alien who fails to attend a required removal proceeding after receiving written notice shall lose any immigration status or benefit the alien may have, absent exceptional circumstances.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WRITTEN NOTICE OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- ``(A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and ``(B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.''. (b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Any alien'' and inserting the following: ``(i) Removal.--Any alien''; (2) by striking ``the Service'' and inserting ``U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- ``(I) the alien's parole; ``(II) deferred action; ``(III) temporary protected status under section 244; ``(IV) any other immigration status; and ``(V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).''. (c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. <all>

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WRITTEN NOTICE OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- ``(A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and ``(B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.''. (b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Any alien'' and inserting the following: ``(i) Removal.--Any alien''; (2) by striking ``the Service'' and inserting ``U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- ``(I) the alien's parole; ``(II) deferred action; ``(III) temporary protected status under section 244; ``(IV) any other immigration status; and ``(V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).''. (c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. <all>

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WRITTEN NOTICE OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- ``(A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and ``(B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.''. (b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Any alien'' and inserting the following: ``(i) Removal.--Any alien''; (2) by striking ``the Service'' and inserting ``U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- ``(I) the alien's parole; ``(II) deferred action; ``(III) temporary protected status under section 244; ``(IV) any other immigration status; and ``(V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).''. (c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. <all>

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WRITTEN NOTICE OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Written notice.--An alien described in this subsection shall not be granted parole or released from detention by the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security without having been provided a written notice under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) that-- ``(A) informs the alien that he or she is required to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings; and ``(B) identifies the specific date on which such proceedings will take place.''. (b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(5)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Any alien'' and inserting the following: ``(i) Removal.--Any alien''; (2) by striking ``the Service'' and inserting ``U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Additional consequences for failure to attend proceeding.--Absent exceptional circumstances, the failure of an alien to attend a proceeding referred to in clause (i) shall result in the immediate termination of-- ``(I) the alien's parole; ``(II) deferred action; ``(III) temporary protected status under section 244; ``(IV) any other immigration status; and ``(V) any employment authorization associated with any status set forth in subclauses (I) through (IV).''. (c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. <all>

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

To require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. b) Consequences for Failure To Attend Hearing.--Section 240(b)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. c) Savings Provision.--None of the amendments made by this Act may be construed as authorizing the parole or release of any alien if such parole or release is not otherwise expressly authorized by law.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings. (Currently, such aliens are not required to be provided such notice.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the

S.4360

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022 This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas.

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022 - Amends the federal criminal code to extend through 2024 the authority of the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. (Currently, such authority is set to expire on September 30, 2022.) (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in a

S.3864

Health

Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and makes changes to grants for states, localities, and Indian tribes to promote the integration of behavioral health in pediatric primary care through statewide or regional telehealth access programs. Specific changes include allowing grant recipients to use funds to support schools and emergency departments.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS. Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-19) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``developmental- behavioral pediatricians,'' after ``adolescent psychiatrists,''; and (II) by inserting ``, and which may include addiction specialists,'' after ``mental health counselors''; (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) maintain an up-to-date list of community- based supports for children with mental health problems.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a).''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''. <all>

Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022

A bill to improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program.

Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

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CT

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and makes changes to grants for states, localities, and Indian tribes to promote the integration of behavioral health in pediatric primary care through statewide or regional telehealth access programs. Specific changes include allowing grant recipients to use funds to support schools and emergency departments.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS. Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-19) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``developmental- behavioral pediatricians,'' after ``adolescent psychiatrists,''; and (II) by inserting ``, and which may include addiction specialists,'' after ``mental health counselors''; (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) maintain an up-to-date list of community- based supports for children with mental health problems.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a).''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''. <all>

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS. Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-19) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``developmental- behavioral pediatricians,'' after ``adolescent psychiatrists,''; and (II) by inserting ``, and which may include addiction specialists,'' after ``mental health counselors''; (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) maintain an up-to-date list of community- based supports for children with mental health problems.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a).''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''. <all>

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS. Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-19) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``developmental- behavioral pediatricians,'' after ``adolescent psychiatrists,''; and (II) by inserting ``, and which may include addiction specialists,'' after ``mental health counselors''; (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) maintain an up-to-date list of community- based supports for children with mental health problems.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a).''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''. <all>

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS GRANTS. Section 330M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-19) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (G)-- (I) by inserting ``developmental- behavioral pediatricians,'' after ``adolescent psychiatrists,''; and (II) by inserting ``, and which may include addiction specialists,'' after ``mental health counselors''; (ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) maintain an up-to-date list of community- based supports for children with mental health problems.''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a).''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''. <all>

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments. ''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a). ''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments. ''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a). ''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments. ''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a). ''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments. ''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a). ''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments.''; (

To improve the pediatric mental health care access grant program. B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, and which may include a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and an addiction specialist'' before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Support to schools and emergency departments.--In addition to the required activities specified in paragraph (1), a statewide or regional network of pediatric mental health teams referred to in subsection (a), with respect to which a grant under such subsection may be used, may provide support to schools and emergency departments. ''; (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for purposes of providing technical assistance to recipients of grants under subsection (a). ''; and (4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking ``$9,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''.

Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the pediatric mental health care access grant program to include developmental-behavioral pediatricians and addiction specialists as grant recipients. (Currently, grant recipients are adolescent psychiatrists and mental health counselors.) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of

S.2840

Law

Don't Jab Me Act This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

Don't Jab Me Act

A bill to permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Don't Jab Me Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bills allows a civil action to be brought against the United States by a federal employee for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Don't Jab Me Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Aggrieved individual.--The term ``aggrieved individual'' includes-- (A) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (B) an individual who is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of Executive Order 14043 to prevent the termination, or any other adverse consequence, of the employment of the individual with the Federal agency; (C) an individual who received a COVID-19 vaccine as a result of a Federal agency requirement (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) as a condition of new or continued employment; and (D) an individual who is required by a Federal agency (or required by their employer who is acting pursuant to a Federal requirement) to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine, or be faced with an adverse consequence, as a condition of new or continued employment. (2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). SEC. 3. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Any aggrieved individual may commence an action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations). <all>

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

To permit civil actions against the United States for COVID-19 vaccination mandates. 2) Executive order 14043.--The term ``Executive Order 14043'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATES. Nothing in this Act may be construed to permit or otherwise authorize a COVID-19 vaccine mandate under Federal law (including regulations).

Don't Jab Me Act This bill authorizes an aggrieved individual to commence an action in an appropriate district court against the United States seeking declaratory or injunctive relief and to recover compensatory damages for injuries sustained as a result of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The individual may include: (1) an individual required to receive a vaccine to prevent the termination, or

S.1935

Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021 This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

VR&E NEED Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.

VR&E NEED Act of 2021 Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2019 This bill amends federal veterans' law to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.

H.R.5738

Armed Forces and National Security

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act''. SEC. 2. LACTATION SPACES IN MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. (c) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720K of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Rep. Luria, Elaine G.

D

VA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act''. SEC. 2. LACTATION SPACES IN MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. (c) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720K of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act''. SEC. 2. LACTATION SPACES IN MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. (c) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720K of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act''. SEC. 2. LACTATION SPACES IN MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. (c) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720K of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act''. SEC. 2. LACTATION SPACES IN MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. (c) Effective Date.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720K of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center contains a lactation space. A "lactation space" is a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that: (1) is shielded from view; (2) is free from intrusion; (3) is accessible to

H.R.3712

Armed Forces and National Security

COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to commence a four-year pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, including COVID-19.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF WORKING DOGS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF DISEASES. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program. <all>

COVID–19 Warrior Dogs Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Warrior Dogs Act

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Defense to commence a four-year pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, including COVID-19.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF WORKING DOGS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF DISEASES. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF WORKING DOGS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF DISEASES. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF WORKING DOGS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF DISEASES. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF WORKING DOGS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF DISEASES. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning the scope and limitations of the pilot program under subsection (a). Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. (c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. ( Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. ( c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. ( Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. ( c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. ( Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. ( c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. ( Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. ( c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the outcomes of such pilot program.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases, and for other purposes. In carrying out such program, the Secretary shall consider-- (1) potential uses for such dogs in screening individuals seeking to access facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense or seeking to access locations frequently used by the public and relevant to public safety; and (2) any other potential uses for such dogs relating to the detection of early stages of diseases, including uses relating to the management and provision of personal protective equipment and medical testing kits to Department of Defense personnel. ( Such regulations shall include requirements to ensure that the pilot program is scientifically rigorous. ( c) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than four years. (

COVID-19 Warrior Dogs Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a four-year pilot program to determine the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases (including coronavirus disease 2019) and upon detection, to alert the handler of the dog. In carrying out such program, DOD shall consider: (1) potential

H.R.3345

Health

Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Helping MOMS Act of 2021 This bill permanently allows states to provide one year of postpartum coverage under Medicaid and temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for pregnancy-related services in states that choose to do so.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Helping MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROMOTING EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (b) Increasing FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; (2) in subsection (ff), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''. <all>

Helping MOMS Act of 2021

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program.

Helping MOMS Act of 2021 Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021

Rep. Kelly, Robin L.

D

IL

This bill permanently allows states to provide one year of postpartum coverage under Medicaid and temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for pregnancy-related services in states that choose to do so.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Helping MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROMOTING EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (b) Increasing FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; (2) in subsection (ff), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Helping MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROMOTING EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (b) Increasing FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; (2) in subsection (ff), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Helping MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROMOTING EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (b) Increasing FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; (2) in subsection (ff), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Helping MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROMOTING EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (b) Increasing FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; (2) in subsection (ff), by striking ``and (ii)'' and inserting ``(ii), and (jj)''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Pregnancy-Related Services for Certain States.--For each quarter occurring during the 4-quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a State makes the election described in section 1902(e)(16), the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State that would otherwise apply (including, if applicable, such percentage that would otherwise apply under subsection (y) or (z)) with respect to amounts expended by the State for medical assistance for pregnancy-related services (including prenatal, delivery, and post partum services) furnished during such quarter shall, after application of any increase, if applicable, under section 6008 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or under subsection (ii), be increased by 5 percentage points. Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. ( Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. ( Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. ( Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. ( Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. (

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. a) Eliminating Time Limit on State Option To Elect Extended Coverage.--Section 9812(b) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended by striking ``during the 5-year period''. ( Application of the previous sentence may not result in the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State exceeding 100 percent.''.

Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Helping MOMS Act of 2011 - Amends the American Rescue Plan Act of 2019 and title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Amends titles XIX and XIX to: (1)

H.R.6558

Government Operations and Politics

Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act or the SERVIS Act This bill prohibits requiring voters to present vaccine passports or other information regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status, and also restricts masking requirements, for voting in federal elections. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any state or political subdivision to require a voter to present a vaccine passport or other information regarding the voter's COVID-19 vaccination status. Further, a state or political subdivision may require a voter to wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only under certain circumstances. In particular, the state or political subdivision must (1) make masks readily available and at no cost to the voter and to an individual who accompanies the voter, and (2) provide reasonable accommodation from such masking requirement to an individual with a disability.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

SERVIS Act

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status.

SERVIS Act Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act

Rep. Bishop, Dan

R

NC

This bill prohibits requiring voters to present vaccine passports or other information regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status, and also restricts masking requirements, for voting in federal elections. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any state or political subdivision to require a voter to present a vaccine passport or other information regarding the voter's COVID-19 vaccination status. Further, a state or political subdivision may require a voter to wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only under certain circumstances. In particular, the state or political subdivision must (1) make masks readily available and at no cost to the voter and to an individual who accompanies the voter, and (2) provide reasonable accommodation from such masking requirement to an individual with a disability.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act or the SERVIS Act - Prohibits any State or political subdivision from requiring or imposing a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any

S.3485

Government Operations and Politics

Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act or the SERVIS Act This bill prohibits requiring voters to present vaccine passports or other information regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status, and also restricts masking requirements, for voting in federal elections. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any state or political subdivision to require a voter to present a vaccine passport or other information regarding the voter's COVID-19 vaccination status. Further, a state or political subdivision may require a voter to wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only under certain circumstances. In particular, the state or political subdivision must (1) make masks readily available and at no cost to the voter and to an individual who accompanies the voter, and (2) provide reasonable accommodation from such masking requirement to an individual with a disability.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

SERVIS Act

A bill to ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status.

SERVIS Act Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill prohibits requiring voters to present vaccine passports or other information regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status, and also restricts masking requirements, for voting in federal elections. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any state or political subdivision to require a voter to present a vaccine passport or other information regarding the voter's COVID-19 vaccination status. Further, a state or political subdivision may require a voter to wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only under certain circumstances. In particular, the state or political subdivision must (1) make masks readily available and at no cost to the voter and to an individual who accompanies the voter, and (2) provide reasonable accommodation from such masking requirement to an individual with a disability.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act'' or the ``SERVIS Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE IMPAIRED. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), to require or impose a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any candidate for Federal office. (b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19. <all>

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any State or political subdivision, as such term is used in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.),

To ensure that the right to vote shall not be impaired due to vaccination status. b) Masking Requirement.--A State or political subdivision may require that a voter wear a mask in order to enter a polling location only if-- (1) the State or political subdivision makes readily available and at no cost to the voter or any individual who accompanies the voter a mask sufficient to comply with any applicable masking requirement; and (2) the State or political subdivision provides reasonable accommodation from such requirement for individuals with a disability as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``vaccination status'' means-- (1) an individual's status based on the voluntary election to receive or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; and (2) regardless of whether someone has or has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, an individual's status with respect to having or producing proof of such vaccination in the form of a vaccine passport or other medical records that would demonstrate whether an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Securing Enfranchisement and the Rights of Voters regardless of Inoculation Status Act or the SERVIS Act - Prohibits any State or political subdivision from requiring or imposing a requirement that a voter or voters must present a vaccine passport or otherwise present information regarding their vaccination status in order to exercise the right to vote, including to vote in person, in any election involving any

H.R.4615

International Affairs

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PASSPORTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes.

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021

Rep. Smith, Christopher H.

R

NJ

This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PASSPORTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PASSPORTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PASSPORTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO RENEW OR EXTEND PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PASSPORTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. (b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. (d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) may be construed as affecting in any manner the procedure through which an individual submits an application to renew a passport as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. ( (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. ( d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. ( (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. ( d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. ( (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. ( d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. ( (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. ( d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. b) International Cooperation.--The Secretary of State shall make every effort to inform appropriate foreign counterparts of the renewal or extension, as the case may be, of the period of validity of an otherwise expired or expiring passport under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitation described in section 2 of the Act of July 3, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 217a), the Secretary of State shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their United States passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to be affixed to such passport to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of such validity through July 31, 2022. ( (c) Treatment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall treat a passport with a renewed or extended period of validity under subsection (a) as if such passport is valid through July 31, 2022, for purposes of immigration and border controls. ( d) Termination.--The authority provided to the Secretary of State by subsection (a) shall expire on January 31, 2022. (

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to permit individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired at any time during the COVID-19 emergency or are scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022, to receive a notation or other marker to indicate a renewal or extension, as the case may be, of

H.R.698

Taxation

Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021 or the EV CHARGE Act of 2021 This bill reinstates and extends through 2026, the 30% tax credit for the cost of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The bill allows an additional 20% credit for excess costs attributable to refueling property that is intended for general public use or for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or government vehicles.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021'' or the ``EV CHARGE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (b) Additional Credit for Certain Electric Charging Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 30C(a) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``equal to 30 percent'' and inserting the following: ``equal to the sum of-- ``(1) 30 percent'', (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, plus'', and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as exceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (determined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which-- ``(A) is intended for general public use and recharges motor vehicle batteries with no associated fee or payment arrangement, ``(B) is intended for general public use and accepts payment via a credit card reader, or ``(C) is intended for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

EV CHARGE Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit.

EV CHARGE Act of 2021 Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

This bill reinstates and extends through 2026, the 30% tax credit for the cost of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The bill allows an additional 20% credit for excess costs attributable to refueling property that is intended for general public use or for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or government vehicles.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021'' or the ``EV CHARGE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (b) Additional Credit for Certain Electric Charging Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 30C(a) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``equal to 30 percent'' and inserting the following: ``equal to the sum of-- ``(1) 30 percent'', (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, plus'', and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as exceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (determined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which-- ``(A) is intended for general public use and recharges motor vehicle batteries with no associated fee or payment arrangement, ``(B) is intended for general public use and accepts payment via a credit card reader, or ``(C) is intended for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021'' or the ``EV CHARGE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (b) Additional Credit for Certain Electric Charging Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 30C(a) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``equal to 30 percent'' and inserting the following: ``equal to the sum of-- ``(1) 30 percent'', (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, plus'', and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as exceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (determined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which-- ``(A) is intended for general public use and recharges motor vehicle batteries with no associated fee or payment arrangement, ``(B) is intended for general public use and accepts payment via a credit card reader, or ``(C) is intended for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021'' or the ``EV CHARGE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (b) Additional Credit for Certain Electric Charging Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 30C(a) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``equal to 30 percent'' and inserting the following: ``equal to the sum of-- ``(1) 30 percent'', (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, plus'', and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as exceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (determined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which-- ``(A) is intended for general public use and recharges motor vehicle batteries with no associated fee or payment arrangement, ``(B) is intended for general public use and accepts payment via a credit card reader, or ``(C) is intended for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021'' or the ``EV CHARGE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (b) Additional Credit for Certain Electric Charging Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 30C(a) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``equal to 30 percent'' and inserting the following: ``equal to the sum of-- ``(1) 30 percent'', (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, plus'', and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as exceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (determined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which-- ``(A) is intended for general public use and recharges motor vehicle batteries with no associated fee or payment arrangement, ``(B) is intended for general public use and accepts payment via a credit card reader, or ``(C) is intended for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. a) In General.--Section 30C(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 30C(b) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``The credit allowed under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``The amount of cost taken into account under subsection (a)(1)'', (B) by striking ``$30,000'' and inserting ``$100,000'', and (C) by striking ``$1,000'' and inserting ``$3,333.33''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021.

Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021 or the EV CHARGE Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the alternative fuel refueling property credit. (Currently, the credit is limited to 30% of the cost of qualified alternative vehicle refueling equipment.) (Currently the credit does not apply to property placed in service after December 31,

H.R.1580

Health

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

Rep. Latta, Robert E.

R

OH

This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to include psychological evaluations as telehealth services for coverage of

S.4342

Education

Affording Students A Path to Forgiveness Act or the ASAP Forgiveness Act This bill requires the Department of Education to cancel up to $30,000 of interest and principal due on any eligible Federal Direct Loan that is in repayment status for a borrower who (1) has made 60 monthly payments on the loan pursuant to any authorized repayment plan, and (2) has been employed for 10 years after graduating from or leaving the institution of higher education (IHE) for which the loan was made to enable the borrower to enroll at the IHE.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a new student loan forgiveness program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affording Students A Path to Forgiveness Act'' or the ``ASAP Forgiveness Act''. SEC. 2. LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYMENT. Section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Loan Forgiveness for Employment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel not more than $30,000 of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan that is in repayment status on or after the date of enactment of this subsection for a borrower who-- ``(A) has made not less than 60 monthly payments on the eligible Federal Direct Loan pursuant to any repayment plan authorized under this Act; and ``(B) has been employed, on a full-time or part- time basis, for 10 years after graduating from, or otherwise leaving, the institution of higher education for which the loan was made to enable the borrower to enroll. ``(2) Loan cancellation amount.--After the conclusion of the employment period described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall cancel the obligation to repay not more than $30,000 of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part. ``(3) Eligible federal direct loan.--In this subsection, the term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(4) Ineligibility for double benefits.--No borrower may, for the same service, receive a reduction of loan obligations under both this subsection and subsection (m) or section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460.''. <all>

ASAP Forgiveness Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a new student loan forgiveness program.