This resolution designates September 2021 as National Workforce Development Month.
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from Alaska.
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021 This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits. Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.
Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients Kidney Care Act or the BETTER Kidney Care Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a demonstration program for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Under the program, renal dialysis facilities, kidney disease specialists, physician practices, and other health care practitioners may form an organization that partners with certain health care entities to provide integrated care to beneficiaries with ESRD. Such care must include all covered Medicare benefits as well as transition services for transplantations, palliative care, and hospice. Each organization must have a minimum number or percentage of participating beneficiaries (350 or 60% of beneficiaries served at the organization's facilities) and must also comply with certain fiscal, governance, and quality of care requirements. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study certain data that is reported to the CMS regarding pediatric dialysis care, as well as the effects of race-based corrections to a specified kidney function test on referrals of ESRD patients for transplant evaluations.
Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.
This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish and implement the Refund to Rainy Day Savings program (i.e., a program to provide for unexpected expenses) to allow taxpayers to deposit 20% of their income tax refunds into the savings program. The bill sets forth rules for investments in and disbursement from the savings program. The bill also reauthorizes the Assets for Independence Act for FY2021-FY2025. The IRS may make grants to qualified entities to conduct AFI innovation projects. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a three-year matched savings account pilot program to encourage savings by participants in the savings program.
Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 20 21 This bill modifies the nondiscrimination requirements that apply to certain employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans that include automatic contribution arrangements.
Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2021 This bill allows employers to enroll employees in short-term savings accounts that are funded using automatic contributions deducted from participating employees' wages. For each pay period, the employer must transfer to the account an amount equal to the percentage of the employee's compensation or a fixed amount, as determined by the employer. Employees may elect to adjust, stop, or pause their contributions. The balance in an account may not exceed $10,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) and must be made readily available to the employee at any time.
Commission on Retirement Security Act of 20 21 This bill establishes within the executive branch the Commission on Retirement Security to (1) conduct a comprehensive study of the state of retirement security, and (2) submit to Congress recommendations on how to improve or replace existing private retirement programs.
