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the Federal Credit Reform Act to equity support under the BUILD Act and raises the maximum contingent liability from $60,000,000,000 to $100,000,000,000.","amount":null,"quote":"is amended by striking “$60,000,000,000” and inserting “$100,000,000,000”"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30216","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H81E706F2DE1B45EA847F1CB0FADCE47C"},"heading":"Expanding investment by United States International Development Finance Corporation for vaccine manufacturing, distribution, storage, and delivery","effect":"Authorizes the Development Finance Corporation to finance vaccine manufacturing, distribution, storage and delivery capacity in India and other less developed countries, and requires a report.","amount":null,"quote":"authorized to provide financing to entities in India and in other less developed countries to increase vaccine manufacturing, distribution, storage, and delivery capacity"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30217","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2655440398C74C3186F5503EF071306F"},"heading":"Actions to prevent the spread of the COVID–19 pandemic","effect":"Directs the Secretary of State, with USAID, to expand COVID–19 testing capacity, vaccine distribution and medical supply acquisition to the extent practicable.","amount":null,"quote":"expand testing capacity, vaccination distribution, and acquisition of needed medical supplies, including available COVID–19 vaccines and supporting vaccination efforts"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219C","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H81180C2CC1DA4AD7AADA567BB11A58E4"},"heading":"Report on origins of the COVID–19 pandemic","effect":"Requires the President to report within 180 days on the most likely source or origin of the SARS–CoV–2 virus and the level of confidence in that assessment.","amount":null,"quote":"an assessment of the most likely source or origin of the SARS–CoV–2 virus, including a detailed review of all information the United States possesses"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219G","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAFAB1196EE914AFFBC3DAD3C9DA24195"},"heading":"Oversight of funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021","effect":"Applies foreign assistance conditions to American Rescue Plan Act funds, allows transfers to Inspectors General for oversight, and sets conditions on contributions to the Global Fund COVID–19 Response Mechanism.","amount":null,"quote":"Amounts authorized and appropriated under sections 10001 and 10002 of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 may be transferred to the Inspector General of the Department of State"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219H","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H552787B3B24C4847914ED4E6895D3375"},"heading":"Requirements relating to vaccine branding","effect":"Requires every vaccine donated or procured and financed by the U.S. Government to be branded with the United States flag.","amount":null,"quote":"every vaccine donated or otherwise procured and financed by the United States Government shall be clearly branded with the United States flag."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219I","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H295EF0294E2846428F9FC4E309D87FE0"},"heading":"National Intelligence Estimate on escalation and de-escalation of gray zone activities in great power competition","effect":"Requires the Director of National Intelligence to produce a National Intelligence Estimate on gray zone activities by foreign adversaries and to develop a lexicon of related terms.","amount":null,"quote":"shall produce a National Intelligence Estimate on how foreign adversaries use gray zone activities to advance interests"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219J","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2489C85068964DD3A9544C263FE6B21F"},"heading":"Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity","effect":"States that the Development Finance Corporation should prioritize support for digital infrastructure and connectivity projects and requires a report on regions and countries with the greatest need.","amount":null,"quote":"increase digital infrastructure and connectivity, including operators of voice and data networks"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30241A","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA1A5461299554A5A9AAD7C53BC925812"},"heading":"Report on indigenous engagement","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to report on international engagement with indigenous peoples by Native Americans, including a strategy that covers establishing an Office of Indigenous Affairs headed by a Special Envoy.","amount":null,"quote":"including the establishment of an Office of Indigenous Affairs headed by a presidentially appointed Special Envoy for Indigenous Affairs;"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30246","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5F0F44154F16403AA851CDEB900B9458"},"heading":"Strategy to strengthen economic competitiveness, governance, human rights, and the rule of law in Latin America and the Caribbean","effect":"Requires a multi-year State Department strategy for increasing U.S. economic competitiveness and promoting good governance, human rights and the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, covering investment, development, commercial relations, anti-corruption and infrastructure projects.","amount":null,"quote":"a multi-year strategy for increasing United States economic competitiveness and promoting good governance, human rights, and the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30248","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEFC71905682449018B51E0F36880C655"},"heading":"Defense cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean","effect":"Authorizes $13,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for the International Military Education and Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean.","amount":"$13,500,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State $13,500,000 for the International Military Education and Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30250","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE349AB301E3C40B89D86B2303C00F165"},"heading":"Caribbean energy initiative as alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative","effect":"Sets a U.S. policy of helping Caribbean countries lower dependence on imported fuels and increase renewable energy, and requires a multi-year State Department strategy on regional energy cooperation.","amount":null,"quote":"eliminate the use of diesel, heavy fuel oil, other petroleum products, and coal for the generation of electricity"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30251","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H87F329336FFC4B5380B61AA2A234B797"},"heading":"United States-Caribbean Resilience Partnership","effect":"Authorizes $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter for the United States-Caribbean Resilience Partnership on disaster resilience.","amount":null,"quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated for activities, programs, technical assistance, and engagement under this section the following:"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30274","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H249D530D3B954675A91ED6324F24320E"},"heading":"Support for Young African Leaders Initiative","effect":"Establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative under the Secretary of State, with fellowships, regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa, an implementation plan and annual reports, ending 5 years after enactment.","amount":null,"quote":"There is established the Young African Leaders Initiative (“YALI”), which shall be carried out by the Secretary of State."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30275","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4072C08DC5D648EAA0DE38157B85D42D"},"heading":"Africa broadcasting networks","effect":"Requires the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media to report on the resources and timeline needed to set up a news and information organization for Africa within the Agency.","amount":null,"quote":"the mission of which shall be to promote democratic values and institutions in Africa by providing objective, accurate, and relevant news and information to the people of Africa"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30285","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H698097E038F6429BB954EC98A4DBE00C"},"heading":"Arctic diplomacy","effect":"Sets out Arctic security policy statements, defines which states count as Arctic states, and creates an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs in the Department of State with an Arctic Region Security Policy.","amount":null,"quote":"There is established within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30307","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H027374F90467447185E202EBEFF08A77"},"heading":"Removal of members of the United Nations Human Rights Council that commit human rights abuses","effect":"Directs the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to push for changes to how the UN Human Rights Council removes and elects members, and to end a standing agenda item and a Commission of Inquiry concerning Israel.","amount":null,"quote":"remove Israel as a permanent agenda item and to bring an end to the “Commission of Inquiry” to investigate the State of Israel"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30312","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H1D464058AE1941ADAED7A72340E2D8EC"},"heading":"Modifications to and reauthorization of sanctions with respect to human rights violations","effect":"Amends the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to change the sanctions authority for any foreign person, add reporting items, and repeal the Act's sunset provision.","amount":null,"quote":"The President may impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines, based on credible information—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30313","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDA31CE1CB5ED4189A63B4AC76402CDE2"},"heading":"Sense of congress condemning anti-asian racism and discrimination","effect":"States the sense of Congress condemning anti-Asian racism and discrimination and urging governments to oppose it; it sets no China-related or Indo-Pacific foreign policy measure.","amount":null,"quote":"The United States Government and other governments around the world must actively oppose racism and intolerance, and use all available and appropriate tools to combat the spread of anti-Asian racism and discrimination."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30316","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE572DC875E7E47568D3D517DE7A1DD93"},"heading":"Review and controls on export of items with critical capabilities to enable human rights abuses","effect":"Requires the Commerce Secretary to review items under crime-control export controls and decide whether additional human-rights-based export controls are needed, without limiting this to China.","amount":null,"quote":"It is the policy of the United States to use export controls to the extent necessary to further the protection of internationally recognized human rights."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30403","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H179E04010CDE4FEFA3C47B1396B7866C"},"heading":"Countering overseas kleptocracy","effect":"Creates an Anti-Corruption Action Fund in the Treasury, funded by an added $5,000,000 payment when Foreign Corrupt Practices Act penalties exceed $50,000,000, and sets up an interagency task force and embassy anti-corruption contacts.","amount":"$5,000,000","quote":"or the Attorney General shall impose an additional prevention payment equal to $5,000,000 against such person, which shall be deposited in the Anti-Corruption Action Fund"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30504","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HCD1BEE7AF26B4707BD5D9C6B09666E2F"},"heading":"Report on support for Biodefense Steering Committee in implementation of National Biodefense Strategy","effect":"Requires the Director of National Intelligence to report on intelligence community support for the Biodefense Steering Committee and the National Biodefense Strategy, including foreign biological threats from covered countries.","amount":null,"quote":"a report on the efforts of the intelligence community to support the Biodefense Steering Committee in the implementation of the National Biodefense Strategy."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30602","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H18E49B1B1F4B408FBAD94468BAFFD037"},"heading":"Enhancing security considerations for global climate disruptions","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to conduct biennial evaluations of global climate system disruptions and use them to develop a climate security strategy, with reports every two years for 20 years.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct biennial comprehensive evaluations of present and ongoing disruptions to the global climate system"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30605","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H88126494893C4C8E88C450D7957B82E2"},"heading":"Using climate diplomacy to better serve national security and economic interests","effect":"Directs the President and Secretary of State to prioritize climate action and climate diplomacy in foreign policy, requires Climate Change Officer positions at posts, and sets related training and reporting.","amount":null,"quote":"The President and the Secretary of State shall prioritize climate action and climate diplomacy in United States foreign policy by—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30606","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H673F694581AC481597466242E204B0E8"},"heading":"Driving a global climate change resilience strategy","effect":"Amends the Foreign Assistance Act to authorize climate resilience assistance, creates a Coordinator of Climate Change Resilience, requires a 10-year Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and authorizes such sums as necessary.","amount":null,"quote":"There shall be, in the Department of State, a Coordinator of Climate Change Resilience."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30607","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8CEA5BAAA2A94702AF70562A26F59124"},"heading":"Addressing international climate change mitigation, adaptation, and security","effect":"Establishes the International Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Security Program for assistance to developing countries and authorizes $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter.","amount":"$2,000,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30608","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H1400F097C2F24CFF9FA8F5DEA724E4B1"},"heading":"Reducing the negative impacts from short-lived climate pollutants","effect":"Directs U.S. representatives to international bodies to advocate for reducing short-lived climate pollutants, sets up foreign partnerships, requires a plan on black carbon from ships, and creates an interagency working group.","amount":null,"quote":"commit to significantly increasing efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30609","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H60EF00F9FEA74CDF988E9FAAD5E33561"},"heading":"Building United States economic growth and technological innovation through the Green Climate Fund","effect":"Authorizes appropriations for U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund, $4,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and states findings and policy on climate financing.","amount":"$4,000,000,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated for contributions to the Green Climate Fund $4,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30610","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC610BF4F96C24C9594B3A91E50FC322F"},"heading":"Ensuring a whole-of-government response to climate action","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to establish a Climate Impacts Task Force to monitor climate-related events and other countries' climate action, with recurring reports and briefings to Congress.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary of State shall establish a Climate Impacts Task Force"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30611","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFA9B08E51BED417697EFC24F27AAE294"},"heading":"Working with international partners to reduce deforestation","effect":"Directs USAID to set up a program of assistance to reduce deforestation in developing countries, with emissions-reduction objectives, program standards, and a cap of 7 percent of funds for administrative expenses.","amount":null,"quote":"the Administrator, in consultation with other appropriate agencies, shall establish a program to provide assistance to reduce deforestation in developing countries and its impacts"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30612","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7062D86404764693B273FF25221B86CD"},"heading":"Controlling the export of electronic waste to protect United States supply chains","effect":"Prohibits exports and reexports of electronic waste, with a registration and filing route for listed exempted items and a personal-use exception.","amount":null,"quote":"no person or entity may export or reexport electronic waste or exempted electronic waste items."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30613","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0ECACAC07BE94B518470D1A487FEB86E"},"heading":"Rural Export Center","effect":"Requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to establish a Rural Export Center at an existing Commercial Service office to provide market research and export support to rural businesses.","amount":null,"quote":"providing businesses located in rural areas in the United States with resources to help those businesses export their products"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30614","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HBB29B38279424947B1BC50CD1495C2C7"},"heading":"Report on global exports of natural gas production","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on foreign countries' natural gas policies and resources, their export potential, and U.S. actions to foster natural gas exports.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the following:"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30701","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6AB187BB24A34D22ACD0E3BCB2E63CEC"},"heading":"Statement of policy concerning United States engagement regarding United Nations peacekeeping operations","effect":"States U.S. policy on United Nations peacekeeping operations and instructs the Permanent Representative to the UN to advocate for peacekeeping reforms.","amount":null,"quote":"It is the policy of the United States that the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30702","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H954A0AAAAA5A40DE91E2FB5474AC5019"},"heading":"Repeal of the 25 percent cap on United States contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations","effect":"Repeals the limit on U.S. contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations, effective on transmittal of a written UN commitment, with a five-year provision that voids the repeal if reform progress is not found.","amount":null,"quote":"Subsection (b) of section 404 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103–236; 22 U.S.C. 287e note; relating to a limitation on United States contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations) is repealed."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30703","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H00FFB7ABF3E94E35B4D895AA4FAA2BA3"},"heading":"Reports on United States efforts to achieve United Nations peacekeeping reform","effect":"Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to add a reporting requirement on U.S. efforts to achieve UN peacekeeping reforms.","amount":null,"quote":"A description of the status of United States efforts in the United Nations to ensure the United Nations"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30704","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0ACA44617AE24C6CA77A80A2D8122692"},"heading":"Strategy to advocate for peacekeeping reforms at the United Nations","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to submit a strategy within 90 days for working with the UN on peacekeeping reforms, to seek a written commitment from a UN official, and to report progress.","amount":null,"quote":"a strategy for working with the United Nations to implement the peacekeeping reforms described in section 4(c)(4)"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30705","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HD1FBB61146E740EEA0DF992007E75B69"},"heading":"Reporting requirements","effect":"Requires two reports from the Secretary of State: one on strengthening conflict prevention in UN missions and one on transitions of UN peacekeeping operations to host-country forces.","amount":null,"quote":"a report analyzing the ways in which conflict prevention aspects of United Nations missions may be strengthened"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30802","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H85132BA3A8924997AE7AE144EF752726"},"heading":"Definitions","effect":"Defines terms such as wildlife market, commercial trade in live wildlife, and One Health for the title on preventing future pandemics.","amount":null,"quote":"means a commercial market or subsection of a commercial market"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30803","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7D31ECB0D9EE4B5E889FCF23DD2F98FB"},"heading":"Study on risk of wildlife markets on the emergence of novel viral pathogens","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to enter an agreement with the National Academies for a study of the health risk of wildlife markets, with a report due one year later and such sums as necessary authorized.","amount":null,"quote":"to evaluate the risk wildlife markets pose to human health through the emergence or reemergence of pathogens"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30804","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H20ADC38346C3452EB7FBD0A576995E09"},"heading":"Country-driven approach to end the commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets","effect":"Requires the Secretary of State to publicly release a list of countries willing to end commercial trade in live wildlife and to work with them on Global Health Security Zoonoses Plans.","amount":null,"quote":"shall publicly release a list of countries the governments of which express willingness to end the domestic and international commercial trade in live wildlife"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30805","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9A79942FC0AD4F089411CC0D4B9482AC"},"heading":"Sense of congress","effect":"States the sense of Congress that global institutions and other organizations should promote the One Health approach and support community health and conservation in developing countries.","amount":null,"quote":"global institutions, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Organisation for Animal Health, the World Health Organization"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30806","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA8BE30F664F5409785049BB553EAA75A"},"heading":"Statement of policy","effect":"States U.S. policy to support alternative protein sources, help foreign governments reduce commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption, and work with international partners on wildlife market closures.","amount":null,"quote":"support the availability of scalable and sustainable alternative sources of protein and nutrition for local communities"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30807","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H16B4B2F724E94C70A62FA559768C6953"},"heading":"Prevention of future zoonotic spillover events","effect":"Directs State and USAID to work with foreign governments to close wildlife markets and prevent commercial trade in live wildlife, authorizes such sums as necessary for USAID food-system programs, authorizes hiring, and requires reports.","amount":null,"quote":"close wildlife markets and prevent associated commercial trade in live wildlife"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30808","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC837C5F6C43248ECB81A86D711AB46EF"},"heading":"One health task force","effect":"Establishes a One Health Task Force with members from listed agencies to plan for preventing and responding to zoonotic disease spillover, and to publish a plan and a 10-year strategy.","amount":null,"quote":"ensure an integrated approach across the Federal Government and globally to the prevention of, early detection of, preparedness for, and response to zoonotic spillover"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30809","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAD9FD1DD0D0044CEBD352E17991494A0"},"heading":"Reservation of rights","effect":"States that nothing in the pandemic-prevention title restricts legal and regulated hunting, fishing, or trapping, or the transport of legally harvested fish or wildlife trophies.","amount":null,"quote":"legal and regulated hunting, fishing, or trapping activities for subsistence, sport, or recreation"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 40101","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC1DD80DC390B4526B8AD86F0E4B0401A"},"heading":"Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program","effect":"Creates a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program under which federal employees may be detailed among cyber positions at agencies, and repeals the section after 5 years.","amount":null,"quote":"The term rotational cyber workforce program means the program for the detail of employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 40102","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7F7D49599DE449299A8CB6CC696D553F"},"heading":"AI in counterterrorism oversight enhancement","effect":"Requires privacy and civil liberties officers to give the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board notice of, and access to information about, AI-enabled counterterrorism technologies.","amount":null,"quote":"provide to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, with respect to covered artificial intelligence-enabled technologies"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 40104","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H60156EEE3EFA4AC0A70DDE8B3ED86212"},"heading":"Inflation study","effect":"Directs the Comptroller General to study and report within 1 year on the impacts of this Act on inflation and on how all amounts appropriated under it are spent.","amount":null,"quote":"the impacts of this Act and the amendments made by this Act on inflation"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 40105","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF5DF143398554917B45EF1A00C1417B1"},"heading":"GAO report on inflation","effect":"Directs the Comptroller General to report within 18 months on this Act's effects on inflation in the first year and a projection for later years.","amount":null,"quote":"An analysis of the effects of this Act on inflation for the year after the date of the enactment of this Act."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 40106","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE80207E04D90451B8DC5FE450B8D165D"},"heading":"American Security Drone Act","effect":"Bars executive agencies from procuring or operating unmanned aircraft systems made by covered foreign entities, with exemptions and waivers, and sets a government-wide UAS procurement policy.","amount":null,"quote":"the head of an executive agency may not procure any unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured, assembled, designed, or patented by a covered foreign entity"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50101","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE6AA8A82C74C49F5988B6D89A0A4C81B"},"heading":"Homeland procurement reform","effect":"Sets procurement requirements for uniforms, protective gear and similar items bought for named DHS components, including a target that one-third of funds go to U.S. small business concerns, and requires a uniform allowance study.","amount":null,"quote":"not less than one-third of funds obligated in a specific fiscal year for the procurement of such covered items"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50102","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC35B71561B4A4CEE840C3433ADED19B8"},"heading":"DHS software supply chain risk management","effect":"Requires DHS to issue guidance so contractors for new information and communications technology contracts submit a bill of materials and certify the items are free of known vulnerabilities.","amount":null,"quote":"a planned bill of materials when submitting a bid proposal"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50103","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H98992E52118B4AF4ABD548E161E14C83"},"heading":"Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protégé Program","effect":"Establishes a DHS mentor-protégé program in which mentor firms assist small businesses, historically Black colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions to compete for DHS contracts.","amount":null,"quote":"There is established in the Department a mentor-protégé program"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50104","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAE7B8CC188554676B18C33CC45F4372F"},"heading":"Unmanned aerial security","effect":"Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from operating, funding or buying unmanned aircraft systems and related items from covered foreign countries, with waivers and a report.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary of Homeland Security may not operate, provide financial assistance for, or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50105","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H35036137E57C438B90D8F3F89DAFB3D3"},"heading":"Metrics and reports on technologies relating to irregular migration along the southern border","effect":"Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop metrics on how procured technologies have affected irregular migration along the southern border, with an initial and a final report.","amount":null,"quote":"develop metrics to measure how procured technologies have helped deter or address irregular migration along the southern border"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50106","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDFF4DE7CDACA4FA3A81929761A02F9F9"},"heading":"Report on current standards and guidelines for managing ports of entry under the control of the Department of Homeland Security","effect":"Requires DHS, with the Secretary of Commerce, to report within 180 days on standards and guidelines for managing ports of entry, including staffing, delays, and infrastructure needs.","amount":null,"quote":"an assessment of the current standards and guidelines for managing ports of entry under the control of the Department of Homeland Security"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50107","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC3DACFC7ACD6439B83A62CD40E71C6E9"},"heading":"Improving cybersecurity of small entities","effect":"Requires an annual cybersecurity report and training for small entities, and an annual report to Congress for 10 years on improving small entity cybersecurity.","amount":null,"quote":"the Director shall publish a report for small entities that documents and promotes evidence-based cybersecurity policies and controls for use by small entities"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 50108","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H559CE203004247D8BC96FF994714FD3A"},"heading":"Critical Technology Security Centers","effect":"Directs DHS to award grants for at least four named cybersecurity Critical Technology Security Centers and authorizes appropriations of $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 rising to $49,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"The Center for Network Technology Security, to study the security of information and communications technology that underpins national critical functions related to communications."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 60401","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA71FF6B8A3CE4F8093542CB2094037D3"},"heading":"Findings","effect":"Sets out congressional findings on the scale, links, and effects of wildlife trafficking, as background for a financing study.","amount":null,"quote":"The trafficking of wildlife affects human health because of undetected spread of zoonotic diseases"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 60402","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB75A8EE28B3640E0A3ACAECF06465D18"},"heading":"Study","effect":"Directs the Treasury and Interior Secretaries to jointly study wildlife trafficking financing and proceeds and report to congressional committees within 2 years.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct a study with respect to wildlife trafficking financing and proceeds"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 61101","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFF4F7E32A40D476CB7C07A3B7DAAFFBB"},"heading":"Study and report on feasibility of establishment and implementation of Afghan trade zones for licit trade","effect":"Directs the Treasury and State Secretaries to study how sanctions on Afghan individuals and the granting of licenses to them could allow foreign trade zones in Afghanistan for licit trade, and to report to Congress.","amount":null,"quote":"shall jointly conduct a study on the management of sanctions imposed against Afghan individuals, including with respect granting of licenses to such individuals"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 61415","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9174101878034C20AC707D329D0232B8"},"heading":"Discretionary surplus funds","effect":"Amends the Federal Reserve Act provision on surplus funds by reducing its dollar figure by $6,000,000, within the cannabis banking title.","amount":"$6,000,000","quote":"is amended by reducing the dollar figure by $6,000,000"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 70901","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H21C1FC9A343C449BB0E04BF0F4E52499"},"heading":"Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act","effect":"Adds a 14th item to the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act: the study of insular areas and the effects of climate change.","amount":null,"quote":"the study of insular areas and the effects of climate change"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC629063E36914671BC70DB3C724692FE"},"heading":"Deep sea mining","effect":"Directs NOAA to seek an agreement with the National Academies within 90 days for an assessment of the environmental impacts of deep seabed mining.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impacts of deep seabed mining"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71002","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF2AE28DEB87B4D9AACFC7DE498629F5C"},"heading":"National Academies assessment of oceanic blue carbon","effect":"Directs NOAA to seek an agreement with the National Academies within 90 days for an assessment of oceanic blue carbon, including deep seafloor carbon storage.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct a comprehensive assessment of oceanic blue carbon"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71003","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H79DEFDCC05764B23A6BE457AFC0A32C1"},"heading":"National Academies assessment of oil spills and plastic ingestion on sea life","effect":"Directs NOAA to seek an agreement with the National Academies for an assessment of plastic ingestion and fossil fuel spills on sea life, including counts of people employed in fossil fuel extraction by State.","amount":null,"quote":"a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impacts of plastic ingestion and oil and other fossil fuel spills on sea life"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71004","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6E6397D5F4F54967943AD2165363D5A1"},"heading":"Offshore aquaculture","effect":"Directs NOAA to enter an agreement with National Academies boards within 24 months for an assessment of offshore aquaculture development in the exclusive economic zone.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct a comprehensive assessment on the development of offshore aquaculture in the exclusive economic zone"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71005","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HD60C1595FAC045619266F5CAB08A9CFB"},"heading":"Expanding opportunities to increase the diversity, equity, and inclusion of highly skilled science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals in ocean research and development","effect":"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion of STEM professionals in NOAA-relevant fields and to authorize an unnamed independent 501(c)(3) organization to build public-private partnerships for this.","amount":null,"quote":"shall authorize a nonpartisan and independent 501(c)(3) organization to build the public-private partnerships necessary to achieve these priorities"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71006","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC8DF8098E518445A9E5470932C25446D"},"heading":"Study on effects of 6PPD-quinone","effect":"Directs NOAA to seek an agreement with the National Academies within 90 days for a study of 6PPD-quinone effects on salmonids, aquatic species, and watersheds, with an economic analysis of salmon declines.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct a study on the effects of 6PPD-quinone on salmonids, aquatic species, and watersheds"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71101","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H592AB4A0E7BA4810A87BBE9C4BC7B32A"},"heading":"Law enforcement attache deployment","effect":"Requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to hire, train and deploy at least 50 new law enforcement attaches at embassies and other facilities abroad, and authorizes $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031.","amount":"$150,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71102","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4303EF565A8E4720BB695B1F11D942DF"},"heading":"Lacey Act amendments","effect":"Amends the Lacey Act to let the Interior Secretary issue emergency import bans on wildlife species for up to 3 years. It also bars import of non-native species not already prohibited, except species imported in more than minimal quantities in the prior year or cleared by a determination.","amount":null,"quote":"that is not native to the United States and, as of the date of enactment of the America COMPETES Act of 2022, is not prohibited under subsection (a)(1), is prohibited, unless—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71104","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7D80AC94FC604C8090607CC0EB46BC57"},"heading":"Offshore wind energy deployment","effect":"Directs federal agencies to seek to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy on the Outer Continental Shelf by 2030.","amount":null,"quote":"shall collectively seek to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States by 2030"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71105","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H57F76BED33F74BC4B8E02AF069A9B018"},"heading":"Shovel-ready restoration grants for coastlines and fisheries","effect":"Creates a NOAA grant program for marine, estuarine, coastal and Great Lake habitat restoration and climate adaptation projects and authorizes $10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.","amount":"$10,000,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71106","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6525367E18BD4526B6E4688BC368742B"},"heading":"Leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf","effect":"Authorizes the Interior Secretary to grant Outer Continental Shelf leases in areas withdrawn by two 2020 Presidential Memoranda, and limits the scope of future withdrawals.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to grant leases pursuant to section 8(p)(1)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(1)(C)) in the areas withdrawn"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71108","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE91DE4B44E284B10BE9886DF9BC9BCE5"},"heading":"Prohibition on Sale of American Mink","effect":"Prohibits possessing, selling or buying American mink raised in captivity for fur production, effective December 31, 2022, with Lacey Act penalties.","amount":null,"quote":"No person may possess, acquire, receive, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any American mink (Neovison vison) raised in captivity for fur production."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71204","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H40C53DE2FEF4441085ABBBDBA5B53848"},"heading":"Increased coordination among agencies with respect to data and monitoring","effect":"Adds duties for three interagency committees to coordinate ocean, coastal and geospatial data collection and measurements.","amount":null,"quote":"support cross-agency and multi-platform synergy, by coordinating overlapping data collection by satellites, buoys, submarines, gliders, vessels, and other data collection vehicles and technologies"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71206","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB74973EA18E54B60BCD303FFDF10B94A"},"heading":"Workforce study","effect":"Amends the NOAA workforce study to cover technical and trade skillsets and credentials in oceanic and atmospheric data work, workforce diversity, and hiring backlog.","amount":null,"quote":"whether there is a shortage in the number of individuals with technical or trade-based skillsets or credentials suited to a career in oceanic and atmospheric data collection"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71207","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9F8B2D34C66846709EFA2625CD3C036A"},"heading":"Accelerating innovation at Cooperative Institutes","effect":"Requires NOAA to include emerging technologies in the goals of its Cooperative Institutes and to make their data publicly accessible.","amount":null,"quote":"the goals of the Cooperative Institutes of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include focusing on advancing or applying emerging technologies"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71208","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H79CAA114BF9449499916EC734D55087C"},"heading":"Ocean Innovation Prize and prioritization","effect":"Requires NOAA to establish at least one Ocean Innovation Prize for data collection and monitoring technology and to prioritize related SBIR/STTR proposals for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.","amount":null,"quote":"shall establish at least one Ocean Innovation Prize to catalyze the rapid development and deployment of data collection and monitoring technology"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71209","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2FC7EE129A5E40739ABB3F8296B14D4D"},"heading":"Reauthorization of NOAA programs","effect":"Replaces the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act authorization figures with $71,000,000, $34,000,000, $38,000,000, $45,000,000 and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026 across five paragraphs.","amount":null,"quote":"in paragraph (1), by striking “$70,814,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” and inserting “$71,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026”"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71210","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDEBD33B53B194FC382C0ABA475873703"},"heading":"Blue Economy valuation","effect":"Directs NOAA and other agencies to collect data measuring the value of Blue Economy industries, develop a Coastal and Ocean Economy Satellite Account, and publish biennial reports.","amount":null,"quote":"shall prioritize the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data to measure the value and impact of industries related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71211","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H97C5BA942BB342668ADE50BA026427AB"},"heading":"Advanced Research Projects Agency–Oceans","effect":"Requires NOAA to seek an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess whether to establish an Advanced Research Projects Agency–Oceans, with a report due 18 months after enactment.","amount":null,"quote":"the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the need for and feasibility of establishing an Advanced Research Projects Agency–Oceans (ARPA–O)"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71301","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3A8E1E78CAB24087AB0B6606677EACEE"},"heading":"Findings","effect":"Sets out congressional findings on climate change and climate education as the basis for a climate change education title.","amount":null,"quote":"The evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71303","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9598F0E1E4654C0F9D0BBD3500E8E047"},"heading":"Climate Change Education Program","effect":"Directs NOAA to establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase climate literacy and provide formal and nonformal learning opportunities.","amount":null,"quote":"The Administrator shall establish a Climate Change Education Program"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71304","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H784E2CC70E8B4234B11607D85C09F28E"},"heading":"Grant program","effect":"Creates NOAA grants for State educational agencies, higher education institutions, professional associations and youth corps for climate change education, and directs 40 percent of certain grant funds to environmental justice communities.","amount":null,"quote":"The Administrator shall ensure that 40 percent of all funds appropriated for grants under paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (a) are directed into environmental justice communities."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71305","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3C51294CC5714425932F1C489E1A0536"},"heading":"Report","effect":"Requires NOAA to report to Congress annually, beginning 2 years after enactment, evaluating activities under the climate change education title.","amount":null,"quote":"the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that evaluates the scientific merits, educational effectiveness, and broader effects of activities carried out under this title."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71306","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H1FA34AC1E73A41DB82B75F3A92CEC31E"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations","effect":"Authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027 for the climate change education title and sets allocation percentage ranges among the grant categories.","amount":"$50,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this title $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71402","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4847ED29B31E40C298743562640FC445"},"heading":"Establishment for the Office of Education Technology to support the Bureau of Indian Education","effect":"Requires Interior to establish an Office of Education Technology to support the Bureau of Indian Education, with a needs assessment, modernization plan, and annual reports.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary shall establish the Office of Education Technology under the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71502","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H026F0672F54E4EF2BC7EEDA7CFDF68BE"},"heading":"Land use planning; updates to programmatic environmental impact statements","effect":"Directs Interior to establish priority areas for geothermal, solar and wind projects on federal land and update environmental statements; exempts the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan from the 10-year review until January 1, 2031.","amount":null,"quote":"Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the renewable energy land use planning published in the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71503","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDBADDF3D9E384FB6AE0733925DA00329"},"heading":"Limited grandfathering","effect":"Requires owners of certain renewable energy right-of-way projects that applied on or before December 19, 2017 to pay the rents and fees in effect before the 2016 Bureau of Land Management rule.","amount":null,"quote":"the owner of a project that applied for a right-of-way under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761) on or before December 19, 2017"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71504","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0DFBFA7FA1AB4F4BAE7D7515EED64043"},"heading":"Disposition of revenues","effect":"Authorizes splitting wind and solar project revenues from federal land 25 percent each to the State, the counties, the Interior program, and a new Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund.","amount":null,"quote":"Twenty-five percent shall be deposited in the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund established by subsection (c)."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71505","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEB8B928F237043788CB459A80DAE6BBC"},"heading":"Savings","effect":"Directs Interior to continue managing public lands under multiple use and sustained yield, including consideration of mineral and nonrenewable energy uses.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary shall continue to manage public lands under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71601","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H471BED0D2B8348A2A97A9E1D2FB60053"},"heading":"Centralized website for resiliency grants","effect":"Requires NOAA to create a public website linking to federal resiliency, adaptation and mitigation grants for State, Tribal and local governments, and to conduct outreach.","amount":null,"quote":"the Administrator shall establish and regularly update a publicly available website that includes—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71701","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H53D2A9B93B114F30A1FBD8FAADDAB82D"},"heading":"Working Waterfronts Grant Program","effect":"Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act to create a working waterfront task force and a matching grant program for coastal States, authorizing $15,000,000.","amount":"$15,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated to the Grant Program $15,000,000"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71801","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H04C1C317D1C245A9833AF43654E6CDC1"},"heading":"Interagency working group","effect":"Establishes an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon to oversee mapping, priorities, and reports to Congress and a 5-year strategic plan.","amount":null,"quote":"shall establish an Interagency Working Group on Coastal Blue Carbon."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71802","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA76B50136F4B40E99A615FEC198E9EEC"},"heading":"National map of coastal blue carbon ecosystems","effect":"Requires the working group to produce, update and maintain a national map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems.","amount":null,"quote":"produce, update at least once every five years, and maintain a national level map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71803","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H96CB0768941E436780B9DA432DA46B3C"},"heading":"Restoration and protections for existing coastal blue carbon ecosystems","effect":"Directs NOAA to set a national conservation goal for blue carbon ecosystems, identify priorities, and run pilot programs to restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems.","amount":null,"quote":"establish a national goal for conserving ocean and coastal blue carbon ecosystems within the territory of the United States"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71804","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4A2BD18508D542DFA0759EFA44D012C2"},"heading":"NAS assessment of containment of carbon dioxide in deep seafloor environment","effect":"Requires NOAA to seek a National Academy of Sciences assessment of long-term effects of carbon dioxide stored in deep seafloor environments.","amount":null,"quote":"to conduct a comprehensive assessment on the long-term effects of geologic stores of carbon dioxide in a deep seafloor environment"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71805","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC46BB66AAB624B8881EF8C7381838B1E"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations","effect":"Authorizes $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 for NOAA to carry out the blue carbon title.","amount":"$15,000,000","quote":"to carry out this title $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71903","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H49A670A0EB504F2D80D7E738ED4A98E8"},"heading":"Framework for interagency response and reporting","effect":"Amends the 2016 wildlife trafficking law to make country reports biennial, add Task Force duties on technology, digital platforms and interventions, and change strategic review timing.","amount":null,"quote":"expand the role of technology for anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts, in partnership with the private sector, foreign governments, academia, and nongovernmental organizations"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71904","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDDD0F93AA5D24FEFA25CA3381E4111BB"},"heading":"Funding safeguards","effect":"Amends the Foreign Assistance Act vetting procedures to require information requests from agencies that partner with international conservation groups, and requires the Secretary of State to implement them.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary of State shall implement the procedures established pursuant to section 620M(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71905","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE8C268E5D08B48DBB6372DD0AE3F1084"},"heading":"Issuance of subpoenas in wildlife trafficking civil penalty enforcement actions","effect":"Gives the Secretary subpoena power for investigations and civil penalty hearings under the Endangered Species Act, the Lacey Act amendments and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary, may issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any papers, books, or other records relevant to the subject matter under investigation."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80102","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H01DB39B6CF9E42A5A5DAF60C155059AC"},"heading":"Collection of demographic information for patent inventors","effect":"Requires the Patent Office Director to collect voluntary demographic information from patent inventors and to publish annual reports and data on patent applications and issued patents by demographic group.","amount":null,"quote":"The Director shall provide for the collection of demographic information, including gender, race, military or veteran status"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80103","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HBBBE4EF437E94132BA32EB371D8FBEE9"},"heading":"Stopping harmful offers on platforms by screening against fakes in e-commerce","effect":"Makes electronic commerce platforms contributorily liable for counterfeit marks on health-and-safety goods sold by third parties unless they took listed steps, and sets civil damages for false take-down notices. Platforms under $500,000 in sales and low-value, low-volume sales are treated differently.","amount":null,"quote":"An electronic commerce platform shall be contributorily liable in a civil action under paragraph (1) for a case in which a third-party seller uses in commerce a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80201","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8403029901104AA0952D34C6DA494173"},"heading":"Premerger notification filing fees","effect":"Changes merger premerger notification filing fee tiers, including lowering the lowest fee from $45,000 to $30,000, adding higher tiers up to $2,250,000, and adding annual inflation adjustments.","amount":null,"quote":"by striking “$45,000” and inserting “$30,000”"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80202","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEB32EA4D312340BBAEF6841199E6B73C"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations","effect":"Authorizes fiscal year 2022 appropriations of $252,000,000 for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and $418,000,000 for the Federal Trade Commission.","amount":null,"quote":"$252,000,000 for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80203","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE8B7FBDD820F41F1A86905A4BEDEAB04"},"heading":"Mergers involving foreign government subsidies","effect":"Requires merger notification filers that received a subsidy from a foreign state to include a detailed accounting of each subsidy, and directs the FTC to set the form by rule.","amount":null,"quote":"A person required to file a notification required by section 7A of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 18a) that received a subsidy from a foreign state shall include in such notification a detailed accounting of each such subsidy."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80306","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HCB49C769BC8C4EBA95A40C94E01073FA"},"heading":"Reciprocal visas for nationals of South Korea","effect":"Creates a new E-category visa for specialty occupation services for nationals of the Republic of Korea, capped at 15,000 initial applications per fiscal year for principal aliens.","amount":null,"quote":"if the alien is a national of the Republic of Korea"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80307","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0219613EFB0D4CE1A2E6EEF01B72E064"},"heading":"Special immigrant visas for certain Fulbright scholars","effect":"Adds a special immigrant visa category for Afghan nationals selected for Fulbright and other State Department exchange programs between October 7, 2001 and August 31, 2022, not counted against numerical visa limits.","amount":null,"quote":"the alien is a national or citizen of Afghanistan and was selected between October 7, 2001 and August 31, 2022"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80308","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H10C6DB48348143C594050E9BF30F2DCC"},"heading":"Citizenship for certain children born outside the United States","effect":"Rewrites the effective date and applicability of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 and deems certain individuals who met earlier citizenship requirements to be citizens as of enactment.","amount":null,"quote":"Section 104 of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (8 U.S. C. 1431 note) is amended to read as follows"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80309","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H29111D1DCB8E409C950493E6657AA876"},"heading":"Foreign Corruption Accountability","effect":"Authorizes the Secretary of State to impose visa-based sanctions on foreign persons found to engage in public corruption against a United States person, with annual reports to Congress and a 6-year sunset.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary of State may impose the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to any foreign person who is an individual the Secretary of State determines—"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80401","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA43DA3AA2A1C4AA188514883F8AD291D"},"heading":"Admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect National Security Innovation Base","effect":"Creates a special immigrant status for scientists and technical experts tied to the National Security Innovation Base, capped at 10 principal aliens a year for fiscal years 2022 through 2030 and 100 a year after, and requires a Secretary of Defense statement.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary of Defense issues a written statement to the Secretary of Homeland Security confirming that the admission of the alien is essential to advancing the research, development, testing, or evaluation of critical technologies"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80501","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H881DD74504174B8BBB7FCD9270D501AD"},"heading":"Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy","effect":"Requires the Attorney General to publish on the Department of Justice website an accounting of property relating to foreign government corruption forfeited to the United States, and states a sense of Congress on returning recovered assets.","amount":null,"quote":"The Attorney General shall make available to the public an accounting of any property relating to foreign government corruption that is forfeited to the United States"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80601","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF96182B2EC2F406C83D383528F7280F7"},"heading":"Registration of agent","effect":"Requires foreign-organized or foreign-owned covered entities doing business in the United States to register a United States agent for service of process with the Department of Commerce, which publishes the information in a public database.","amount":null,"quote":"A covered entity conducting business in the United States shall register with the Department of Commerce not less than one agent residing in the United States"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 106005","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H18CEDBDE2FFD46EFA4DEC34DFF76F23A"},"heading":"Prohibition on large scale transportation of sodium cyanide briquettes for mining purposes in the United States","effect":"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue an interim final rule banning transportation of sodium cyanide briquettes for mining purposes unless packaged and transported in ISO steel containers, and to complete a rulemaking on the effects within 1 year.","amount":null,"quote":"bans the transportation of sodium cyanide briquettes for mining purposes in the United States, unless such sodium cyanide briquettes are packaged and transported in ISO steel containers"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 110001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H209DCE83ACA04E52A8D9EDA535650810"},"heading":"Recompete pilot program","effect":"Authorizes $4,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through 2025 to the Department of Commerce for a 'Recompete Pilot Program' of grants to eligible areas and Tribal lands to address persistent economic distress.","amount":"$4,000,000,000","quote":"to establish a pilot program, to be known as the “Recompete Pilot Program”, to provide grants to eligible recipients to carry out activities in eligible areas and Tribal lands"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 110004","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE2CAE3957AC94E2B911AB814237A62C8"},"heading":"Economic adjustment assistance for energy and industrial transition communities","effect":"Authorizes $240,000,000 in total for fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to the Secretary of Commerce for economic adjustment assistance to energy and industrial transition communities.","amount":"$240,000,000","quote":"to provide assistance, including grants for technical assistance, planning, and predevelopment activities, to energy and industrial transition communities, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and biomass transition communities, and manufacturing transition communities."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 120001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7B773BDA0F464281BEA3F83F36D9BF52"},"heading":"Sense of Congress regarding negative perception of persons of Asian ancestry and Federal law enforcement","effect":"States the sense of Congress that federal law enforcement perceptions toward people of Asian ancestry have had negative effects, and that national policy should guard against targeting scientists and academics on the basis of Chinese ethnicity or familial background.","amount":null,"quote":"national policy should guard against unjustly targeting scientists, academics, and institutional faculty members on the basis of Chinese ethnicity or familial background"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 130001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H46F96E95B2C843B592F24EB26A95BFBD"},"heading":"Prohibiting Use of Funds for Publicity or Propaganda","effect":"Bars use of any funds authorized or made available under this Act for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress.","amount":null,"quote":"No part of any funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available under this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the Congress."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 140001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5C49C271AFC344C48CA9F10EF036B1DF"},"heading":"Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk","effect":"Amends the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to bar use of funds made available under that Act or its amendments to obtain covered communications equipment or services as defined in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019.","amount":null,"quote":"None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 160001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF15F2423B41C4ADD8EB893AE5FA57CB8"},"heading":"Emerging technology leads","effect":"Directs covered federal agencies engaged with emerging technologies to consider appointing or designating a senior individual as an emerging technology lead, and requires the President to inform Congress of each such appointment within 180 days.","amount":null,"quote":"shall consider appointing or designating a covered individual as an emerging technology lead to advise the agency on the responsible use of emerging technologies"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 170001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HCEF8CA0FEF4E4725A6EBCC71C4B1B3C8"},"heading":"Child care resource guide","effect":"Amends the Small Business Act to require the SBA Administrator to publish and periodically update a resource guide for small business concerns operating as child care providers.","amount":null,"quote":"the Administrator shall publish or update a resource guide, applicable to various business models as determined by the Administrator, for small business concerns operating as child care providers."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 20104","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE857FCCF66BE483CA144753E7E557DB3"},"heading":"Open RAN outreach","effect":"Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers about Open RAN networks and a wireless grant program.","amount":null,"quote":"conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 20303","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0962EE784A204ADA850DE9F6BA89E452"},"heading":"Support for the first three commercial-scale implementations of transformative industrial technologies","effect":"Authorizes DOE grants and loan guarantees for no more than three projects per technology category, with grant shares of up to 60, 45 and 30 percent of costs for the first, second and third project.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary may not provide grants or loan guarantees to carry out more than three eligible projects for any category of eligible technology."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30229A","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0D9E75E84C9042158ADB229104FE471F"},"heading":"Prohibition on certain assistance to the Philippines","effect":"Bars funds made available by this Act from being used for assistance to the Philippine National Police until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications to Congress, with a presidential waiver of up to 180 days at a time.","amount":null,"quote":"No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act are authorized to be made available to provide assistance for the Philippine National Police"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30253","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7A407AE48BA549D08C0B37C8AA00BC50"},"heading":"Narcotics trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean","effect":"Sets out a sense of Congress on narcotics trafficking and financial crimes in Latin America and the Caribbean, including that the United States should apply targeted financial sanctions on individuals engaged in money laundering that fosters trafficking.","amount":null,"quote":"narcotics trafficking continues to pose a security threat to the countries and peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30272","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9C36A4E571D5448A8178E8280493FAC7"},"heading":"Increasing the competitiveness of the United States in Africa","effect":"Requires a multi-year strategy for increasing U.S. economic competitiveness and improving the investment climate in Africa, plus a Comptroller General review of embassy staffing in sub-Saharan Africa.","amount":null,"quote":"a multi-year strategy for increasing United States economic competitiveness and promoting improvements in the investment climate in Africa"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30326","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5565CFB5545A4237A353C0C91FF88F47"},"heading":"Modification of authority of the President under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018","effect":"Amends the President's authority under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by inserting \"security, or\" before \"intelligence\" in section 1753(a)(2)(F).","amount":null,"quote":"Section 1753(a)(2)(F) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4812(a)(2)(F)) is amended by inserting “, security, or” before “intelligence”."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30601","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H9F0AC88CF95C4EF4B97B4FBB979E9EE2"},"heading":"Ensuring national security and economic priorities with the People’s Republic of China and other countries account for environmental issues and climate change","effect":"States findings, a sense of Congress and purposes on global climate change and climate diplomacy, with some provisions about the People's Republic of China, and requires an annual State Department briefing on the PRC's climate commitments.","amount":null,"quote":"to restore United States global leadership on addressing the climate crisis and make United States climate action and climate diplomacy a more central tenet of United States foreign policy"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71202","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H088480FB80BF4911A70B65E1A37FA832"},"heading":"Sense of Congress","effect":"States the sense of Congress on ocean and coastal data collection, supercomputing capacity and named ocean observing networks and programs.","amount":null,"quote":"the Integrated Ocean Observing System and the Global Ocean Observing System are key assets and networks that bolster understanding of the marine environment"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71901","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8F6FA9013CFB437880758FF1DF7B81B6"},"heading":"Sense of Congress","effect":"States the sense of Congress that the U.S. should work with international partners on wildlife poaching and trafficking and that the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking should be reauthorized.","amount":null,"quote":"the United States Government should continue to work with international partners, including nations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10704","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7B33D13657404E9082A4C350DB268061"},"heading":"Interagency working group","effect":"Amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act to rename the subcommittee an interagency working group, add agencies, and create a 24-member Ocean Acidification Advisory Board with seats for named regional networks and industry groups, exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act section 14.","amount":null,"quote":"One representative from the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 61301","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEF6AA8A7366B492194A2E4A4632330C9"},"heading":"In general","effect":"Adds a Securities Exchange Act section requiring issuers of certain exempt securities offerings of $25,000,000 or more to disclose issuer identity, owners, and intended use of proceeds, and requires quarterly reports to Congress on issuers incorporated in or investing in the People's Republic of China.","amount":"$25,000,000","quote":"has an issuance equal to $25,000,000 or greater; or"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71302","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF9A51FB986514DDBBB1FA6A7654E5A2F"},"heading":"Definitions","effect":"Defines terms for the climate change education title, including climate change education, climate literacy, climate justice, environmental justice, environmental justice community and green economy.","amount":null,"quote":"The term climate change education means nonformal and formal interdisciplinary learning at all age levels about—"}]},{"category":"narrow_beneficiary","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10312","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEF1683A021E643818FD8A0A6FEF1BE05"},"heading":"Hands-on learning opportunities in STEM education","effect":"Directs National Science Foundation awards for hands-on STEM learning to eligible nonprofit programs, defined to include programs that span prekindergarten through high school and are available in every State.","amount":null,"quote":"includes a program described in subparagraph (A) that covers the continuum of education from prekindergarten through high school and is available in every State."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 103002","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEA8D37C11812457D9F2590E288828CA1"},"heading":"Additional exceptions to exemptions for de minimis treatment under the Tariff Act of 1930","effect":"Bars duty-free de minimis admission of articles whose country of origin is both a nonmarket economy country and a country on the priority watch list.","amount":null,"quote":"An article may not be admitted free of duty or tax under the authority provided by subsection (a)(2)(C) if the country of origin of such article is"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 107120","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HBE1AA31578B941C99D4AC5D24DF9FFF7"},"heading":"Dioxosilane spherical particles (mean particle size 0.046–0.054 mm)","effect":"Sets a duty-free temporary tariff treatment through 12/31/2023 for amorphous silicon dioxide microspheres defined by a narrow set of importer-certified particle size, uniformity, resistance and surface-area specifications.","amount":null,"quote":"certified by the importer as having a mean particle size of between 0.046 and 0.054 mm, uniform particle size with a uniformity coefficient of 1.65 or less"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 107811","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2C39A251FB074B919597AAB12B1D2B0A"},"heading":"Suitcases with outer surface of aluminum with built-in zipper locks","effect":"Suspends the duty (rate listed as Free) through 12/31/2023 on aluminum-surfaced suitcases with built-in zipper locks of a type compliant with Transportation Security Administration standards and keyed to a universal master tool made and patented in the United States.","amount":null,"quote":"built-in zipper locks of a type compliant with standards of the Transportation Security Administration keyed for opening with a universal master tool made and patented in the United States"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108076","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H1E1065610DDF4AAAA17EC2696A610F34"},"heading":"Luggage locks of base metal, packaged for retail sale","effect":"Sets the temporary duty at Free through 12/31/2023 for base-metal luggage locks packaged for retail sale that are keyed to a universal master tool made and patented in the United States.","amount":null,"quote":"such locks each keyed for opening with a universal master tool made and patented in the United States"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108195","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5139B0CC5ECC462FBC56E193C81F151B"},"heading":"Cell box assemblies, weighing 36 kg or more but not over 49 kg","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for lithium-ion battery cell boxes of a stated energy density and weight range.","amount":null,"quote":"such cell boxes having a minimum specific energy density of 180 watt-hour per kg, a minimum volumetric specific energy of 385 watt-hour per liter and weighing 36 kg or more but not over 49 kg"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108196","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H84EA214D8510420289A5C862310FC49A"},"heading":"Cell box assemblies NX","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for lithium-ion battery cell boxes of a stated energy density and weight range.","amount":null,"quote":"such cell boxes having a minimum specific energy density of 210 watt-hour per kg, a minimum volumetric specific energy of 445 watt-hour per liter and weighing 18 kg or more but not over 30 kg"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108197","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H49BF154E79934BB58A591B1B351CC647"},"heading":"Food processors with a capacity greater than 2.9 liters but not exceeding 3.1 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for domestic food processors defined by capacity and a specific button and lid design.","amount":null,"quote":"each lid being attached to the plastic bowl with a hinge, the foregoing food processors having three paddle buttons, each button featuring an indicator light"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108198","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6E3905210D1F494DB4A7B95682852AD1"},"heading":"Food processors with a capacity greater than 1.6 liters but not exceeding 2.2 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for domestic food processors defined by capacity and a specific button and lid design.","amount":null,"quote":"each lid being attached to the plastic bowl with a hinge, the foregoing food processors having three paddle buttons, each button featuring an indicator light"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108199","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HED86D137D3544379993D38613AB5A069"},"heading":"Cordless hand blenders","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for cordless handheld blending devices defined by a list of specific design features.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing blending devices, each having a battery indicator light on the top of the handle, a variable speed control button, a safety lock and a removable stainless steel blending arm"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108200","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H19C6A4E174F54555A47E6B7D9A170002"},"heading":"Cordless hand mixers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for cordless handheld food mixers defined by specific handle and stand features.","amount":null,"quote":"a handle containing a chrome plated speed control lever and a plastic button for ejecting beaters, each food mixer with the ability to stand on one end unassisted"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108201","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF3805F936CC6439C928BA5E5B8491964"},"heading":"Corded hand blenders","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for corded handheld blending devices defined by housing and blending arm features.","amount":null,"quote":"each with a self-contained electric motor and a plastic housing with a brushed aluminum trim band and a removable stainless steel blending arm"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108202","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC16EC2DBA3014423B2F3B452CB1B7AD3"},"heading":"Burr coffee grinders","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for burr coffee grinders defined by a detailed list of physical features.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing coffee grinders having one clear plastic top storage vessel and one clear plastic bottom storage vessel, having a rotary lever for selecting grind size immediately below the top storage vessel"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108207","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA936CEE67DFA457E85B36A4B44328A8E"},"heading":"Spiralizing food processors with a capacity equal to or greater than 2.36 liters but not exceeding 2.64 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for domestic food processors defined by capacity, lid and attachment features.","amount":null,"quote":"a capacity equal to or greater than 2.36 liters but not exceeding 2.64 liters, a twist-locking lid, spiral blade, ribbon blade, reversible stainless steel disc and stainless steel S-blade attachments"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108208","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HEF5E83693E6E42F4A08D6DA38CA81D83"},"heading":"Spiralizing food processors with a capacity equal to or greater than 2.83 liters but not exceeding 3.07 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for domestic food processors defined by capacity, locking arm, spout and attachment features.","amount":null,"quote":"a locking arm designed to secure the lid, a pour spout, spiral blade, ribbon blade, reversible stainless steel disk, S-blade and a dough blade designed for kneading"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108212","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB96E77E1F7D94592BDD728EC237D0CCB"},"heading":"Integrated baby food making systems","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for baby food making systems defined by a list of components with stated capacities.","amount":null,"quote":"(iii) a single-serve, double-handled tip-proof cup with a capacity of 0.29 liters and a twist-off lid; (iv) six single-serve storage cups, each with a capacity of 0.05 liters"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108213","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE9BE7A83834B4C1FA2CE96D91B13D10B"},"heading":"Electric juice mixers and grinders","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for combination grinder, juicer and mixer units defined by jar count, size and lid design.","amount":null,"quote":"three interchangeable stainless-steel square jars with a capacity of 0.5 liters or more and not exceeding 1.5 liters, the foregoing with lids fitted with gaskets and locking tabs"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108217","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H81DB6B37DC7F473292D907D134A78A33"},"heading":"Ultrasonic cool/warm mist humidifiers with aromatherapy","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to 0.8% instead of the current rate, through 12/31/2023, for ultrasonic humidifiers defined by exact base dimensions, weight and value range.","amount":null,"quote":"with a rectangular base measuring 23.6 cm by 22.1 cm by 23.9 cm, weighing no more than 5 kg empty and valued $15 or more but not over $19"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108220","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4502AD713D394DE4954A90455366E3EE"},"heading":"Ceramic bowls","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for ceramic mixer bowls defined by a base designed to interlock with a stand mixer.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing each having a base with four protrusions designed to interlock with a stand food mixer base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108223","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3D9AA6C650424E00A2B3CA98474D49CF"},"heading":"Stainless steel bowls for certain electromechanical stand food mixers, with capacity greater than 4.2 liters but not exceeding 4.8 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to 0.7%, through 12/31/2023, for stainless steel mixer bowls defined by a base that interlocks with a stand mixer.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing each having a rolled top edge and welded stainless steel base with four protrusions designed to interlock with a stand food mixer base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108224","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HD2B4A39BD54F44D1BBD99F8AA522AED7"},"heading":"Stainless steel bowls for certain electromechanical stand food mixers, with capacity greater than 2.8 liters but not exceeding 3.4 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for stainless steel mixer bowls defined by a base that interlocks with a stand mixer.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing each having a rolled top edge and welded stainless steel base with four protrusions designed to interlock with a stand food mixer base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108225","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0327D48F0C9C406B903D5D6DA4E39F27"},"heading":"Stainless steel bowls for certain electromechanical stand food mixers, with capacity greater than 5.6 liters but not exceeding 8.6 liters","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for stainless steel mixer bowls defined by side brackets that interlock with a stand mixer arm.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing each having a rolled edge and two welded stainless steel side brackets with circular holes designed to interlock with the arm of the stand mixer"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108227","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA1B8B64C767E479193387599B63871D3"},"heading":"Glass bowls for certain electromechanical stand food mixers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for glass mixer bowls defined by a base designed to interlock with a stand mixer.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing each having a base with four protrusions designed to interlock with a stand food mixer base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108238","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H033F9DF461334E9FB472DD8DBF7F7CEE"},"heading":"Low-profile microwave ovens with electronic opening mechanism and integral range hood","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for low-profile microwave ovens with range hoods defined by exact width, fan count and opening mechanism.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing ovens with a width greater than 75 cm but not exceeding 77 cm and having two interior fan motors and an electronic opening mechanism"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108239","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3985318A737A418998FEDA0674803D90"},"heading":"Low-profile microwave ovens with push button opening mechanism and integral range hood","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for low-profile microwave ovens with range hoods defined by exact width, fan count and push-button opening.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing ovens with a width greater than 75 cm but not exceeding 77 cm, and having a single interior fan motor and a push-button opening system"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108240","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6B7D1CEFF4624212860A6E72019A6849"},"heading":"Low-profile microwave ovens with electronic opening mechanism and without a range hood","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for microwave ovens without range hoods defined by exact capacity, turntable size and opening mechanism.","amount":null,"quote":"each having oven capacity greater than 31 liters but not exceeding 32 liters, the foregoing containing a glass turntable plate with a diameter greater than 30 cm but not exceeding 31 cm, and an electronic opening mechanism"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108242","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE1B734F6E37140D38B26E025AFF911B5"},"heading":"Automatic drip coffee makers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for automatic drip coffee makers defined by the placement of the display, controls and brew button.","amount":null,"quote":"having a liquid crystal display and control buttons adjacent to the removable water tank, and a brew button in the coffee maker base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108243","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2963FC386EA04BF6A2E99445A1AF93B7"},"heading":"Espresso machines","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for espresso makers defined by counts of indicator lights, buttons and temperature sensors.","amount":null,"quote":"each incorporating a removable water tank with a handle and having a metal or plastic enclosure containing seven indicator lights and four chrome plated control buttons, the foregoing with two temperature sensors"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108245","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HBD375DCA9EDC4B1187272110D54A3086"},"heading":"Single-service coffee makers with milk frothers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for single-serve capsule coffee machines defined by loading lever material and a fold-up milk frother base.","amount":null,"quote":"each having a loading lever containing both stainless steel and plastic and a milk frother with a fold-up power base"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108247","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H237F468200514F928B0C7105DF53CDAE"},"heading":"Electric coffee makers for brewing capsules","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for capsule-only coffee machines defined by loading lever material and reservoir size.","amount":null,"quote":"each having a loading lever containing both stainless steel and plastic and a removable reservoir with a capacity no greater than 1.18 liters"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108254","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4D6ABF8A356B4955A9CB9D8BC1CAAEA4"},"heading":"Electric toasters with even-toast feature","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for toasters defined by exact outer dimensions and slot length.","amount":null,"quote":"each toaster measuring 28.19 cm in length, 17.3 cm in width and 20.32 cm in height and incorporating two single-slice toaster slots measuring 13.7 cm in length"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108257","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8EE4ED7909DA46BC8919BB80BCD211C7"},"heading":"2- and 4-slot toasters, not having a button to keep toaster contents warm after toasting","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for toasters defined by button, knob and shading-option counts and excluded features.","amount":null,"quote":"the foregoing toasters having one or two plastic knobs, each knob with no more than five options for selecting different degrees of shading, and a manual lift lever"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108258","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDF63048F915C48A6A944EE19AA392FB5"},"heading":"2-slot toasters, with a button to keep toaster content warm after toasting","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for two-slot toasters defined by button, knob and shading-option features.","amount":null,"quote":"each toaster having one plastic knob to select up to six varying degrees of shading, and a manual lift lever"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108264","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0F0A9B9F9E744DB78BFFB71B20FA87BF"},"heading":"Contoured heating pads","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for heating pads defined by exact dimensions, strap length and a value cap.","amount":null,"quote":"Electric heating pads with contoured shape measuring 38.1 cm in height and 60.96 cm in width, with removable waist strap that adjusts up to 2.16 m in circumference"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108266","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0D4C51514EE643058A25B1D092DBF03C"},"heading":"Heating pads","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for heating pads defined by exact weight, dimensions and cover material.","amount":null,"quote":"having a power consumption of not more than 50 W and weighing 0.635 kg, measuring 50.8 cm by 60.96 cm; the foregoing with a removable knit 100 percent polyester fleece cover"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108305","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HC06DD9F1344344A38A71034D0D5127E7"},"heading":"Front tire splash guards for vehicles","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for front tire splash guards defined by an exact material composition.","amount":null,"quote":"Front tire splash guards of thermoplastic polyolefin, composed of 85 to 87 percent ethylene propylene and 9 to 11 percent talc"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108306","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAAEAB8DD63BE479EAD6EF5F8B4849E5D"},"heading":"Rear tire splash guards for vehicles","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for rear tire splash guards defined by an exact material composition.","amount":null,"quote":"Rear tire splash guards of thermoplastic polyolefin, composed of 85 to 87 percent ethylene propylene and 9 to 11 percent talc"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108307","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8D55080D54DA4F8AADA5D930C6404333"},"heading":"Automatic gear boxes","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to 1.5%, through 12/31/2023, for automatic gear boxes defined by speed count and torque rating, excluding goods in another named heading.","amount":null,"quote":"Automatic gear boxes used for vehicles of headings 8701 and 8704, other than goods described in heading 9902.17.01, each with 14 speeds and torque ratings of 280 kg/m"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108314","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5AB86616D7E849AFA97CA6A901291694"},"heading":"Expansion chambers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for expansion chambers defined by approximate exact dimensions and a welding design.","amount":null,"quote":"measuring approximately 59.89 cm in width, 73.17 cm in length and 26.46 cm in height, designed for permanent welding to a gasoline or diesel fuel tank body"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108344","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HCAD93A7F09254A25A2A70A1CFB988D2A"},"heading":"Electronic temperature indicators, weighing 14.2 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for single-use temperature data monitors defined by exact housing size and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"enclosed in plastic housing measuring 4.1 cm by 4.9 cm by 0.8 cm, weighing 14.2 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108345","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H465CB36443764765B70A8016200B0D23"},"heading":"Electronic temperature indicators, weighing 64.4 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for single-use temperature data monitors defined by exact dimensions and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"measuring 98.9 mm in length, 58 mm in width, 17.7 mm in height and weighing 64.4 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108346","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6DDC27CF62314655A4A7214F3FEDC0A8"},"heading":"Electronic temperature indicators, weighing 430 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for multi-sensor data monitors defined by exact dimensions, battery rating and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"measuring 132.05 mm in height, 148.07 mm in width, 25.2 mm in diameter, containing a 10.4 Ahr lithium ion battery, and weighing 430 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108347","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H19AFE67CB769467A827B564B4F5367F9"},"heading":"Global cargo trackers, weighing 660 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for cargo tracking data monitors defined by exact dimensions, battery rating and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"measuring 170.05 mm in height, 148.01 mm in width, 26.72 mm in diameter, containing a 20.8 Ahr lithium ion battery, and weighing 660 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108348","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFC0D34E9FFF74CF6B39EDA976C721B23"},"heading":"Temperature data monitors, weighing 115 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for data monitors defined by exact housing size, cellular network type and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"enclosed in a plastic housing measuring 101 mm by 65 mm by 29 mm, weighing 115 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108349","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H42351D3792C6432A8E49B8971B2D67A3"},"heading":"Temperature data monitors, weighing 138.9 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for data monitors defined by exact housing size, cellular network type and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"enclosed in a plastic housing measuring 101 mm by 65 mm by 29 mm, weighing 138.9 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108350","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H55D4F681049E4B329F1FFE20E87E5F35"},"heading":"Temperature data monitors, weighing 133.2 g","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for data monitors defined by exact housing size, cellular network type and weight.","amount":null,"quote":"enclosed in a plastic housing measuring 101 mm by 65 mm by 29 mm, weighing 133.2 g"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 108352","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H230B5C0C098A48C390B9EF702B85CF50"},"heading":"Wired remote controllers","effect":"Sets the temporary duty rate to Free, through 12/31/2023, for fan coil thermostats defined by exact dimensions and button count.","amount":null,"quote":"such thermostats measuring 190.5 mm in length, 287.02 mm in width and 157.5 mm in height"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 110003","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAB25E679B3C94DC8B1D30F686B5D3C98"},"heading":"Freight Rail Innovation Institute","effect":"Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute and authorizes $120,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. The selection considerations favor a site with legacy rail infrastructure on a redeveloped brownfield near a locomotive manufacturer, a university and a short line or regional railroad.","amount":null,"quote":"is located on a redeveloped brownfield site in close proximity to a freight rail locomotive manufacturer, an institution of higher education, and a short line or regional railroad."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10103","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H848D0C3D88C044FB987D24CF045A8C81"},"heading":"Biological and environmental research","effect":"Directs the coastal zone research program to build on existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab.","amount":null,"quote":"the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department’s existing marine and coastal research lab"}]},{"category":"named_funding","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10102","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7E7F9740F8C1454AB65AF95B83CD3D7B"},"heading":"Basic energy sciences program","effect":"Directs and authorizes funding for upgrades to named Department of Energy facilities, including the Advanced Photon Source ($101,000,000 for fiscal year 2022), the Spallation Neutron Source, the Advanced Light Source and the Linac Coherent Light Source II.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary shall provide for the proton power upgrade to the Spallation Neutron Source."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10105","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H035C1746DAF44F71B9B58061149219BE"},"heading":"Fusion energy research","effect":"Amends fusion energy research authorities, including construction of a Material Plasma Exposure Experiment facility, an upgrade to the Matter in Extreme Conditions endstation at the Linac Coherent Light Source, and ITER construction at $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, each with its own authorization.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary shall construct a Material Plasma Exposure Experiment facility as described in the 2020 publication approved by the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10106","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H038995F8A6CF490C87E41A6269B58FDF"},"heading":"High energy physics program","effect":"Directs support for construction of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility, Proton Improvement Plan II and Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4, with a separate authorization for each for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary of Energy shall support construction of the Proton Improvement Plan II, an upgrade to the Fermilab accelerator complex identified in the 2014 Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) report"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10107","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF1B38319792F4105BDDC970C41879ACB"},"heading":"Nuclear physics program","effect":"Directs support for construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams ($2,000,000 for fiscal year 2022) and an Electron Ion Collider, with annual authorizations for the collider of $101,000,000 to $305,000,000 through fiscal year 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary shall support construction of a Facility for Rare Isotope Beams to advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10115","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6B0B9A09DD0C4F08B2BF20280986B8FB"},"heading":"National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory","effect":"Allows the Office of Science to allocate funds authorized under this title to the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory, if consistent with the purpose of the authorization.","amount":null,"quote":"The Office of Science may allocate any funds authorized under this title to the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10211","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7B0FBA4A067C49449DBEE1B2D6A2AEC3"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations","effect":"Authorizes NIST appropriations for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, including $22,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 to investigate a named building collapse in Surfside, Florida.","amount":"$22,000,000","quote":"$22,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the Director for the purpose of investigating the building collapse that occurred in Surfside, Florida on June 24, 2021"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10311","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3579388CD22D4DB9821986863F102081"},"heading":"Recognition of the Arecibo Observatory","effect":"Expresses the sense of Congress acknowledging the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory telescope and encourages agencies to explore strengthening and expanding the observatory's role in Puerto Rico; no dollar amount is stated.","amount":null,"quote":"encourages the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other agencies to explore opportunities for strengthening and expanding the role of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10751","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HBC09DF59A8BF4E9E87DEF85A6DB7F034"},"heading":"Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation","effect":"Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a nonprofit \"Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation\" and authorizes not less than $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, and $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"not less than $30,000,000 for the Foundation for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the activities of the Foundation"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30204","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H74A6624C35B2483DAADCECC5B73391C1"},"heading":"Establishment of Quad Intra-Parliamentary Working Group","effect":"Authorizes $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025 for the United States Group of the Quad Intra-Parliamentary Working Group, split half to the House delegation and half to the Senate delegation.","amount":"$1,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each fiscal years 2022 through 2025 for the United States Group."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30212","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H895B44AF98ED418387DF805C8A1450D9"},"heading":"Taiwan Fellowship Program","effect":"Creates a Taiwan Fellowship Program and authorizes appropriations to the American Institute in Taiwan of $2,900,000 for fiscal year 2022 and $2,400,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each year after.","amount":null,"quote":"for fiscal year 2022, $2,900,000, of which $500,000 should be made available to an appropriate implementing partner to launch the Program"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2628D1412F064C71BE8AB980D6FACCED"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations for the Fulbright-Hays Program","effect":"Authorizes $105,500,000 over five years for the Fulbright-Hays Program and nullifies section 3(i) of Executive Order No. 13936, which ended Fulbright exchanges with China and Hong Kong.","amount":"$105,500,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated, for the 5-year period beginning on October 1, 2021, $105,500,000, to promote education, training, research, and foreign language skills through the Fulbright-Hays Program"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219A","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7358A0B80FDF40E18659D4776480A756"},"heading":"Supporting independent media and countering disinformation","effect":"Authorizes $100,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for the United States Agency for Global Media, of which not less than $70,000,000 goes as a grant to Radio Free Asia language services.","amount":"$70,000,000","quote":"not less than $70,000,000 shall be directed to a grant to Radio Free Asia language services"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219B","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE0A8153D84D14833AB3D3865DFCD8684"},"heading":"Global Engagement Center","effect":"Extends the Global Engagement Center's authority to December 31, 2027 and authorizes $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for it to counter foreign propaganda and disinformation.","amount":"$150,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the Global Engagement Center to counter foreign state and non-state sponsored propaganda and disinformation."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30219F","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H556537E5B2BC4B3F8892EF3D34F5ABD8"},"heading":"Liu Xiaobo Fund for Study of the Chinese Language","effect":"Establishes a fund named for Liu Xiaobo at the Department of State to pay for study of Chinese and other languages of China, and authorizes $10,000,000 per year for it.","amount":"$10,000,000","quote":"The Secretary of State shall establish in the Department of State the “Liu Xiaobo Fund for Study of the Chinese Language” to fund study by United States persons"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30310","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0ABE7005ADBE474B8F6D04ED7E455B4D"},"heading":"Development and deployment of internet freedom and Great Firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong","effect":"Authorizes $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency for Global Media for Hong Kong internet freedom grants, and $10,000,000 for each of those years to a State Department office.","amount":"$5,000,000","quote":"there are authorized to be appropriated to the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency for Global Media $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023 for grants to carry out this subsection."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 70205","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5AC990DAD9AD4CA082DA73DB475BA3A4"},"heading":"Fees","effect":"Allows fees to be collected from charter vessel operators guiding recreational Pacific halibut anglers in two named regulatory areas, to fund the Recreational Quota Entity program, halibut quota purchases, and halibut research.","amount":null,"quote":"regulations necessary for the collection of fees from charter vessel operators who guide recreational anglers who harvest Pacific halibut in International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas 2C and 3A"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 70401","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HD19221017E9549D4B023FAED48DF522A"},"heading":"Reauthorization of Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000","effect":"Rewrites the Coral Reef Conservation Act. It lets NOAA enter an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to hold and administer a Coral Reef Stewardship Fund and transfer appropriated funds to it. It also names two cooperative institutes and sets a $100,000 base block grant for the named covered States.","amount":null,"quote":"The Administrator may enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (in this section referred to as the “Foundation”), authorizing the Foundation to receive, hold, and administer funds received under this section."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 90303","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF651D3E4F6094969888F02B32BA5DC63"},"heading":"Sustaining the Truman Foundation and the Madison Foundation","effect":"Changes how the Truman Memorial Scholarship Fund and James Madison Memorial Fellowship Trust Fund are invested, and replaces a $30,000,000 authorization with such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each later year.","amount":"$30,000,000","quote":"striking “$30,000,000 to the fund” and inserting “to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year.”"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10104","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H00C184065AA64D4F952CA1AE2524A6F2"},"heading":"Advanced scientific computing research program","effect":"Directs upgrades to the Energy Sciences Network user facility and supports the Computational Science Graduate Fellowship, with authorizations starting at $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary shall provide for upgrades to the Energy Sciences Network user facility in order to meet the research needs of the Department"}]},{"category":"place_specific_amount","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10305","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H633B3D456B3B48EAB44B2F8AB202FAB0"},"heading":"Broadening participation","effect":"Raises the number of Presidential awards for mathematics and science teaching from 108 to 110 and requires at least one awardee from each of four named territories.","amount":null,"quote":"from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (II) from American Samoa; (III) from the Virgin Islands of the United States; and (IV) from Guam."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10641","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H4D7FE8010DB24FD0B8CC5CA70C319A64"},"heading":"Regional Innovation Capacity","effect":"Creates the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub program with an initial award cap of $150,000,000 per hub. It sets a higher Federal cost share for rural or underserved communities (up to 90 percent) and for consortia led by a Tribal government (up to 100 percent) than the general 80 percent.","amount":null,"quote":"except in the case of an eligible consortium that is led by a Tribal government, the Federal share may be up to 100 percent of the total cost of the project."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 20307","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H019E3E9C5F1449FB9C8AAD4AD64423C4"},"heading":"State flex-tech energy program","effect":"Creates a flex-tech energy program for manufacturers funded by formula to State energy agencies, but sets aside not less than 5 percent of each year's funds for Indian Tribes or for manufacturers in Indian Country; authorizes $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"The Secretary shall set aside and distribute not less than 5 percent of amounts made available for each fiscal year to carry out this section to provide financial assistance"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30299C","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7F7277B7AF804ADB86312FE345F10B9F"},"heading":"Climate resilient development in the Pacific Islands","effect":"Authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for a climate-resilient development strategy limited to the Pacific Islands.","amount":"$50,000,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30299G","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H86A3359428DC4F0AA10AD8F6FFE314ED"},"heading":"Emergency preparedness initiative for the Pacific Islands","effect":"Authorizes $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for an emergency preparedness initiative limited to the Pacific Islands.","amount":"$40,000,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated $40,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30299I","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H46028B59A99B419C88A903482C176A58"},"heading":"Pacific Islands leadership development initiative","effect":"Authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for a leadership program for young leaders from the Pacific Islands, and allows grants of up to $50,000 to individual young leaders.","amount":"$10,000,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30302","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7E6DF265CD9A4917BC40DFD2972CBD96"},"heading":"Authorization of appropriations for promotion of democracy in Hong Kong","effect":"Authorizes $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to promote democracy in Hong Kong.","amount":"$10,000,000","quote":"There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State to promote democracy in Hong Kong."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30303","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H061E3EA69F4741ED82436C49D4F395A5"},"heading":"Hong Kong people’s freedom and choice","effect":"Creates temporary protected status, refugee and special immigrant routes for Hong Kong residents, caps special immigrants at 5,000 principal aliens per year for five fiscal years, and exempts them from the usual numerical limits.","amount":null,"quote":"may not exceed 5,000 per year for each of the five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 90401","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE9683CB95D004177A97B4CF26F192C6C"},"heading":"Telecommunications workforce training grant program","effect":"Creates a Department of Labor telecommunications workforce training grant program and requires at least 30 percent of grant funds to go to historically Black colleges or universities and at least 30 percent to Tribal Colleges or Universities; authorizes $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2028.","amount":null,"quote":"30 percent of such amounts to award covered grants to historically Black colleges or universities; and"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 90601","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H3132D89E9C104AD0863C4B051EB39964"},"heading":"Dr. David Satcher cybersecurity education grant program","effect":"Directs the Director of NIST to award at least 50 percent of cybersecurity education grant funds to historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions; the program is named for an individual.","amount":null,"quote":"The Director shall award not less than 50 percent of the amount available for grants under this section to historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 107994","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB962E42C38F1426C878690F2B6C38F8B"},"heading":"Natural stone limestone tiles","effect":"Sets a duty-free rate through 12/31/2023 for natural stone limestone tiles of a stated size that were quarried from India.","amount":null,"quote":"Natural stone tiles made of limestone quarried from India with a surface area greater than 101.6 mm square"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 107995","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H7E8F8DDE5F694F85885BF1AE0C89B47E"},"heading":"Natural stone marble tiles","effect":"Sets a 1% duty rate through 12/31/2023 for natural stone marble tiles of stated sizes that were quarried from the named countries.","amount":null,"quote":"Natural stone tiles made of marble quarried from Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Spain, each tile with a surface area greater than 101.6 mm2"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10510","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H8761499CA8B943F4B2AC56FC33AC67D9"},"heading":"Tribal Colleges and Universities Program","effect":"Adds a National Science Foundation grant program for computer science education at tribal colleges and universities and authorizes $2,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for it.","amount":"$2,000,000","quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the Foundation $2,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this subsection."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10533","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H6A7CCA549B404CCB91B5133FAE97B2F5"},"heading":"Research and capacity building","effect":"Directs National Science Foundation grants for research and capacity building at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs, allows up to five MSI Centers of Innovation, and authorizes $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 rising to $190,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.","amount":null,"quote":"There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the National Science Foundation $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, $175,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $180,000,000 for fiscal year 2024,"}]},{"category":"selective_carve_out","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10252","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HAE2AF2D9BDE142C2AE08048C65CBD246"},"heading":"Update to manufacturing extension partnership","effect":"Allows non-competitive awards or contracts to Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers, instead of competitive awards, when the targeted market is limited geographically or in scope and five or fewer States have Centers serving it.","amount":null,"quote":"the number of States (or territory, in the case of Puerto Rico) with Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers serving manufacturers of such market or sector is five or fewer"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10304","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDCEEBC23157F4A9E8C750D4087FE8C9C"},"heading":"STEM education","effect":"Within a broad set of NSF STEM education provisions, waives for 5 years the cost-sharing requirements for the Major Research Instrumentation Program and for teaching fellowships in the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.","amount":null,"quote":"for teaching fellowships administered within the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program are waived for a period of 5 years following the date of enactment of this Act."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10307","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H97B3B0B064D8448B9A99D98E8C32C946"},"heading":"Research infrastructure","effect":"Lets the Director waive the cost-sharing requirement for helium conservation measures for a subset of institutions, namely non-Ph.D.-granting ones and Ph.D.-granting ones outside the top 100 in federal research funding.","amount":null,"quote":"The Director may waive the cost-sharing requirement for helium conservation measures for non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education and Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education that are not ranked among the top 100"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 30306","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB0D71271B02C4CEEB7C4116195667251"},"heading":"Uyghur human rights protection","effect":"Directs the State Department to designate certain residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees and exempts them from the yearly numerical limits on refugee admissions.","amount":null,"quote":"shall not apply to aliens seeking refugee status pursuant to such section who are nationals of the PRC and residents of the XUAR."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 70204","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HCCEC531813D04DECA56E9047FFDF146A"},"heading":"Exception","effect":"Creates an exception to the driftnet fishing prohibition for large-scale driftnet fishing within the exclusive economic zone using nets under 2.5 kilometers with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater, conducted within 5 years of enactment.","amount":null,"quote":"deploys, within the exclusive economic zone, a net with a total length of less than 21/2 kilometers and a mesh size of 14 inches or greater"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 71103","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H39B3092290A044E88B79847EDB47C2A6"},"heading":"Shark fin sales elimination","effect":"Bans possessing, selling or buying shark fins, and exempts fresh or frozen unprocessed fins and tails of smooth dogfish and spiny dogfish from the ban.","amount":null,"quote":"any fresh or frozen unprocessed fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish)"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 90302","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFFA72D6EE0814312A05ACDB9F909B0E5"},"heading":"Confucius Institutes","effect":"Bars institutions with agreements with a Confucius Institute from certain Higher Education Act funds unless conditions are met, and exempts institutions that have met a Department of Defense waiver requirement.","amount":null,"quote":"this section shall not apply to an institution of higher education if that institution has fulfilled the requirements for a waiver from the Department of Defense"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 101115","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFC9206E32CA149DC82B2358844E198C0"},"heading":"Requirements for certain territories","effect":"Directs the Secretary to set requirements that modify the trade adjustment assistance chapter, including trade readjustment allowance eligibility and administrative expense limits, for four named territories.","amount":null,"quote":"to address the particular circumstances of Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in implementing and carrying out this chapter"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 102204","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H5B386F88C0AF45D889E6E7B608B8E08D"},"heading":"Asset requirements applicable to nonresident importers","effect":"Requires nonresident importers to hold U.S. assets and a bond to cover potential duties, but exempts importers that are validated Tier 2 or Tier 3 participants in a named customs security program or that meet an equivalent-collection-ability finding.","amount":null,"quote":"that is a validated Tier 2 or Tier 3 participant in the Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 20203","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HDB8B628BE4A84D61A4F945E7659F5853"},"heading":"Critical supply chain monitoring program","effect":"Within a supply chain monitoring program that authorizes $500,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the disclosure protections for voluntarily submitted supply chain information do not apply to submissions in applications for the semiconductor financial assistance program.","amount":null,"quote":"This subsection shall not apply to the voluntary submission of supply chain information by a private entity in an application for Federal financial assistance"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 61003","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H397E748A92AC4F5E8245A1280A69918D"},"heading":"Exercise of title I authorities in relation to contracts by State, local, or Tribal governments","effect":"Lets the President exclude from Defense Production Act prioritization or allocation authority certain materials ordered by State, local, or Tribal governments that are scheduled for delivery within 15 days, and requires notice within 24 hours of any exercise.","amount":null,"quote":"to exclude any materials described in section 61002 ordered by a State, local, or Tribal government that are scheduled to be delivered within 15 days"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10001","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H0FDC03A85A85494BABA0BE6592FA23EA"},"heading":"Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund","effect":"Within the CHIPS appropriations, it sets aside $2,000,000,000 of fiscal year 2022 funds for assistance to covered entities for mature technology node semiconductor production, with eligibility and priority rules for those entities.","amount":"$2,000,000,000","quote":"$2,000,000,000 shall be to provide Federal financial assistance to covered entities to incentivize investment in facilities and equipment in the United States for the fabrication, assembly, testing, or advanced packaging of semiconductors at mature technology nodes"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 90103","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HB0102EB43AF4412DAD545FF1B5C8CE77"},"heading":"Amendment","effect":"Sets a minimum of 2,000 on-the-job learning hours for time-based apprenticeship programs, but lets sponsors in nontraditional apprenticeship occupations put forward an alternative requirement that the Secretary and registration agency may accept.","amount":null,"quote":"unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor from a nontraditional apprenticeship occupation as of the date of the enactment of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2022 that reflects industry standards"}]},{"category":"process_change","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10309","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HFF6B60843F294D898197F63CC2D9BBD5"},"heading":"Administrative amendments","effect":"Changes National Science Foundation administrative processes: Inspector General reviews of National Science Board Sunshine Act compliance become as needed based on a triennial risk assessment, and the indicators report date moves from January 15 to March 15.","amount":null,"quote":"The Inspector General of the Foundation shall conduct a review of the compliance by the Board with the requirements described in paragraph (2) as necessary based on a triennial risk assessment."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 20302","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HA7B491B8873E4346845A19F97579A194"},"heading":"Solar component manufacturing supply chain assistance","effect":"Requires any employer receiving funds under the solar component program to recognize a labor organization on a showing of majority sign-up, and sets bargaining, mediation and binding arbitration steps that apply notwithstanding the National Labor Relations Act.","amount":null,"quote":"Any employer receiving funds under this section shall recognize for purposes of collective bargaining a labor organization that demonstrates that a majority of the employees"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 80101","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HF11403DB7F684FD09083F72A56049DCB"},"heading":"Basic Research","effect":"Bars any agency awarding a Federal research grant from disclosing, publicly or privately, the identity of grant review panel members to the applicant.","amount":null,"quote":"each agency that awards a Federal research grant shall not disclose, either publicly or privately, to an applicant for such grant the identity of any member of the grant review panel"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 106004","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H643E24C208784DDE84B4DFC37CC47D52"},"heading":"Authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions","effect":"Lets the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions and personnel positions, and changes limits on staffing reductions.","amount":null,"quote":"The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may, subject to subsection (b), consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions delegated to the Commissioner under subsection (a)"},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10244","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE4FD78FFA0634C829BA697218CCA1D4F"},"heading":"Hiring critical technical experts","effect":"Replaces NIST's appointment provision. It lets the Secretary appoint scientific, engineering and professional personnel and set their pay, notwithstanding other laws on appointment and compensation, for up to 15 personnel, with the authority expiring after 5 years.","amount":null,"quote":"The Director shall appoint not more than 15 personnel under this section."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 70505","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-HE860BDA1C9514C20A5182A5F2F6FF321"},"heading":"Working groups","effect":"Provides that the Federal Advisory Committee Act does not apply to working groups established by the Coral Reef Task Force co-chairs.","amount":null,"quote":"The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to working groups established under this section."}]},{"category":"unnamed_target","items":[{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 10113","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh#toc-H2B4B0780EF26489C903396C64B7B4D1A"},"heading":"State-owned enterprises prohibition","effect":"Bars the Secretary from awarding contracts, subcontracts, grants or loans under this title to entities tied to a corporation based in a country meeting three listed trade-designation criteria, with a waiver for minority relationships.","amount":null,"quote":"was identified by the United States Trade Representative in the most recent report required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a priority foreign country under subsection (a)(2) of that section; and"}]}],"version":{"type":"Engrossed in House","date":"2022-02-04","rule":"passed","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text/eh"},"current":true,"model":"claude-sonnet-5-5","approved":"2026-10-15","approved_by":"checks"},"sources":{"congress_gov":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521","text":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/text"},"card":{"image":"card/item/117-hr-4521.png","v":"e007695bd091","alt":"Votes on Record. H.R. 4521, 117th Congress: America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022. House: 222 Yea, 210 Nay. Senate: 68 Yea, 28 Nay. Outcome: Passed in two versions, 28 Mar 2022."}}