New Laws

Promotes innovative and cost-efficient purchasing methods for the government.

Extends government funding until March 11, 2022, to avoid a shutdown.

Allows schools to use 2022 data for 2023 impact aid applications due to COVID.

Requires professionals in Puerto Rico's debt cases to disclose connections.

Authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022.

Funds research and expands access to experimental drugs for people with ALS.

Allows the Capitol Police Chief to request emergency help without board approval.

Extends certain VA education benefits and program rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increases the United States debt limit by $2.5 trillion.

Adjusts Medicare payment cuts and provides a process to raise the debt limit.