This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (establishing new criteria for the preclearance of, public notification of changes to, and judicial consideration of challenges to voting practices); (2) provides for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects); (3) provides for the adoption of S.Con.Res. 14 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2022, setting forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit); (4) provides for the adoption of H.Res. 595 (committing to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 by September 28, 2021); and (5) provides for the tabling of H.Res. 594 (providing the rules for consideration of various bills).
Rep. Joe Neguse
Sponsored bills
This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 (John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021) and H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). The resolution also adopts S.Con.Res. 14, tables H.Res. 594 and H.Res. 600, and provides that House Rule XXVIII (recommitment of a bill to a committee) does not apply to the House adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2022.
This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (establishing new criteria for the preclearance of, public notification of changes to, and judicial consideration of challenges to voting practices); (2) provides for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects); and (3) provides for the adoption of S.Con.Res. 14 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2022, setting forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit).
Veterans Equitable Taxation of Student Loans Act or the V.E.T. Student Loans Act This bill excludes from the gross income of veterans, for income tax purposes, income attributable to the discharge of student loan debt. The exclusion is permanent and is retroactive beginning in 2001.
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act This bill specifically includes pharmacy services as part of covered home infusion therapy under Medicare, and specifies that certain payment components still apply regardless of whether or not a qualified supplier is physically present in the beneficiary's home. The bill also allows nurses and physician assistants to establish and review the plan of care for home infusion therapy.
Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the incidental taking (e.g., capturing or killing) of migratory birds by commercial activities unless the activity is authorized under a permit or is identified as posing de minimis risk to migratory birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) must regulate such incidental taking, including by (1) issuing general permits for certain industries, (2) creating a mitigation fee for any incidental taking of migratory birds, and (3) identifying categories of de minimis risk activities that are exempt from liability for the taking of migratory birds. In addition, the USFWS must establish and maintain a research program (1) to evaluate the impacts of commercial activities on birds, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of best management practices and technologies to avoid or minimize such impacts, and (3) to develop new or improved best management practices and technologies.
This resolution supports (1) fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, and (2) investments in the vaccine supply chain and other efforts to meet global needs for vaccines.
Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act or the FIRE Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and such academic entities as NOAA considers appropriate, to establish a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of NOAA shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and their impacts.
Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques Act or the COMPOST Act This bill makes composting a conservation practice for purposes of Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. The bill also requires USDA to establish a competitive program to award grants and loan guarantees for projects that expand access to food waste composting.
Farm System Reform Act of 2021 This bill places a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations; requires country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products; and otherwise revises provisions related to the marketing of livestock, poultry, and meat.