PPSA Act of 2021

117-hr-1842 — Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Creates 2024 commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman. The law directs the Treasury to mint three denominations in 2024: up to 50,000 five-dollar gold coins, 400,000 one-dollar silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins. Designs must feature Tubman on at least one obverse and include standard inscriptions. The Mint will sell coins in uncirculated and proof qualities and set prices that cover face value, a surcharge, and production costs. Surcharges of $35, $10, and $5 go equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. The law requires that issuing these coins not impose any net cost on the U.S. government.

117-hr-6015 — Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act

Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Berell Ferencz in recognition of his service to the United States and the international community during the post-World War II Nuremberg trials and his lifelong advocacy for international criminal justice and the rule of law.

117-hr-5577 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John R. Lewis Post Office Building".

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 3900 Crown Road Southwest in Atlanta as the John R. Lewis Post Office Building. The law gives that building an official federal name and requires federal laws, maps, regulations, and other records to refer to the facility by that name.

117-hr-263 — Big Cat Public Safety Act

Creates a nationwide ban on the private possession and breeding of big cats and their hybrids to boost public safety and support conservation. The law carves narrow exemptions for licensed exhibitors, accredited sanctuaries, state institutions, and veterinarians, and requires existing owners to register certain animals.

117-hr-3630 — Lymphedema Treatment Act

Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of (1) standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema, and (2) other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.

117-hr-1916 — Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and items. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician. Coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements for such services and items may not be more restrictive than those applicable to all medical and surgical benefits under the plan.

Previous: 117-hr-301

To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the composition known as "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as the national hymn of the United States.

Next: 117-hr-310

To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.