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Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in Frederick County, Maryland, for the Historic Preservation Training Center of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Center The term Center (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Acquisition of land for administrative purposes of Historic Preservation Training Center (a) In general To further develop the Center in accordance with section 305306 of title 54, United States Code, the Secretary may acquire not more than 20 acres of land or interests in land in Frederick County, Maryland, for the Center for the purpose of supporting the physical space, program initiatives, and workforce development capacity of the Center. (b) Method of acquisition Land or an interest in land for the Center may only be acquired under subsection (a) by donation, transfer, exchange, or purchase from a willing seller using donated or appropriated funds. (c) Administration of acquired land On acquisition of land or an interest in land for the Center under subsection (a), the acquired land or interest in land shall be administered by the Secretary for the purpose described in subsection (a). 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Summary: Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition Act This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land or interests in land in Frederick County, Maryland, for the Historic Preservation Training Center and related facilities. The NPS may acquire not more than 20 acres in the county to support the physical space, program initiatives, and workforce development capacity of the center. The NPS may acquire land or an interest in land by donation, transfer, exchange, or purchase from a willing seller using donated or appropriated funds.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park Boundary Modification Act

To modify the boundary of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park in the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cane River Creole National Historical Park Boundary Modification Act 2. Cane River Creole National Historical Park boundary modification Section 303(b) of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park and National Heritage Area Act ( 16 U.S.C. 410ccc–1(b) (5) The approximately 46.1 acres of land depicted as tracts 1, 2, and 3 on the map entitled A Map of Lands in Sections 111, 112 & 113, T7N–R6W Map .

Summary: Cane River Creole National Historical Park Boundary Modification Act This bill modifies the official boundary of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana.
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

To provide first-time, low-level, nonviolent simple possession offenders an opportunity to expunge that conviction after successful completion of court-imposed probation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act 2. Eliminating age requirement for expungement of certain convictions for simple possession of controlled substances by nonviolent offenders Section 3607(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking and the person was less than twenty-one years old at the time of the offense,

Summary: Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act This bill expands eligibility for the expungement of records related to a first-time drug possession offense. Current law permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense before age 21. This bill permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense at any age.
SBIC Advisory Committee Act of 2022


Summary: SBIC Advisory Committee Act of 2022 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish an advisory committee to develop recommendations for expanding SBA assistance provided through Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). SBICs are privately owned companies, licensed and regulated by the SBA, which invest in small businesses through debt and equity. Composed in part of representatives of and partners with small businesses in low-income communities and rural areas, the advisory committee must make recommendations for SBICs to invest in (1) underlicensed and underfinanced states; and (2) small businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, veterans, and women.
Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act 2. Research Project Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–575 (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Additional project authorities (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with— (A) State, Tribal, and local governments; (B) water districts; (C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; (D) nonprofit organizations; and (E) institutions of higher education. (2) Included activities The projects described in paragraph (1) may include— (A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and (B) dust suppression projects. ; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking $10,000,000 $250,000,000

Summary: Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026. The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021


Summary: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021 This act requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website. The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress. The act also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.
Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022


Summary: Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022 This bill modifies the responsibilities of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) satellite offices and addresses related issues. The bill increases the discount on patent-related fees for small and micro entities. An entity that falsely claims such a discount shall be subject to a fine, in addition to any other existing penalties. The bill also modifies the statutory purpose of PTO satellite offices to include (1) outreach activities targeting certain groups, such as low-income populations, veterans, and geographic groups that are underrepresented in patent filings; and (2) targeting patent examiners and administrative patent judges from economically, geographically, and demographically diverse backgrounds in the PTO's retention activities. For each satellite office established after January 1, 2023, the PTO must consider the office's proximity to anchor institutions (e.g., hospitals primarily serving veterans and institutions of higher education) and certain groups, such as low-income populations, veterans, and geographic groups that are underrepresented in patent filings. The PTO must establish (1) a satellite office in the southeastern United States within three years of this bill's enactment, (2) at least four community outreach offices throughout the United States within five years of this bill's enactment, and (3) a pilot program to help prospective first-time patent applicants assess the strengths and weaknesses of a potential patent application. The PTO must also (1) conduct and report to Congress a study on patent pro bono programs, including whether such programs are sufficiently serving prospective and existing participants; and (2) use the study's findings to update such pro bono programs.
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act 2. Increase in automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (a) In general Section 1967(a)(3)(A)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $400,000 $500,000 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the later of— (1) the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that— (A) the amount for which a member will be insured pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a) and the premiums for such amount are administratively and actuarially sound for the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program under subchapter III of chapter 19 (B) the increase in such amount carried out pursuant to the amendment will not result in such programs operating at a loss.

Summary: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act This act increases from $400,000 to $500,000 the maximum coverage amount for members (or former members) of a uniformed service under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program. This act takes effect on the later of 60 days after the date of enactment or the date on which the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that (1) the increased coverage amounts and the premiums for the coverage are administratively and actuarially sound for the insurance programs, and (2) will not result in the programs operating at a loss.
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act


Summary: Reinforcing American-Made Products Act This bill&nbsp;specifies that&nbsp;the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the labeling of products as Made in the U.S.A. or Made in America supersedes any conflicting state laws.
Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2022


Summary: Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct certain forest restoration projects. Specifically, the Forest Service or BLM may enter into an agreement for a project on federal land that was developed through a collaborative process that meets local and rural community needs if the party with whom it enters into an agreement initially provides the Forest Service or BLM with a portion of the funding necessary to complete any analysis deemed necessary under federal law for consideration of the proposed project; the Forest Service or BLM uses the funding to pay a contractor included on a list of contractors that it maintains to conduct the analysis; upon completion of the analysis, the Forest Service or BLM solicits bids to carry out the project and enters into a contract or agreement under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to carry out the project; and using certain receipts from the project, the Forest Service or BLM repays the initially provided funding. For purposes of a civil action relating to such a project, any person that participated in the collaborative process to develop the proposal for the project shall be (1) entitled to intervene, as of right, in any subsequent civil action; and (2) considered to be a full participant in any settlement negotiation relating to the project. The authority to enter into an agreement and the requirement to maintain a list of contractors shall expire on January 1, 2033.
Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022


Summary: Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 This act eliminates the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense to file a civil action to recover damages.
Free Veterans from Fees Act

To waive the application fee for applications for special use permits for veterans’ special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Veterans from Fees Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Member of a Gold Star Family The term member of a Gold Star Family (2) Special events The term special events (3) The District of Columbia and its environs The term the District of Columbia and its environs (4) Veteran The term veteran (5) Veterans’ special event The term veterans’ special event (6) War memorial The term war memorial 3. Waiver of special use permit application fee for veterans’ special events (a) Waiver The application fee for any application for a special use permit, the sole purpose of which is to hold a veterans’ special event at a war memorial on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, shall be waived. (b) Applicability of existing laws Notwithstanding subsection (a), an applicant for a special use permit described in that subsection shall be subject to any other law (including regulations) or policy applicable to the application, issuance, or execution of the special use permit. (c) Applicability This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Free Veterans from Fees Act This bill waives the application fee for any application for any special use permit the sole purpose of which is to hold a veterans' special event at a war memorial on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.
Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act 2. Land to be taken into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (a) In general The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as Lands to be Taken into Trust Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust (b) Administration Land taken into trust by subsection (a) shall be— (1) part of the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; and (2) administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming prohibited Land taken into trust by subsection (a) shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.

Summary: Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act This bill takes approximately 2,560 acres of specified lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021

To modify the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 2. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield boundary modification Section 1(b) Public Law 86–434 16 U.S.C. 430kk(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the second sentence, by striking The map (C) Availability of maps The maps described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) ; (B) by striking (1) The boundaries (1) Additional land (A) In general The boundaries ; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) (as so designated) the following: (B) Newtonia Battlefield addition The boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is revised to include the approximately 624 acres of land identified as Proposed Addition Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (D) Errors The Secretary of the Interior may correct any clerical or typographical error in a map described in subparagraph (A) or (B). ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking (2) The Secretary is authorized to acquire the lands referred to in paragraph (1) (2) Method of acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire the land described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) ; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking park Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Summary: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021 This bill extends the boundary of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri to include approximately 25 acres of land related to the Newtonia Battlefield identified on the map titled Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Proposed Boundary Modification and dated July 2022. The Department of the Interior may acquire such land by donation, purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

To revise the boundary of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act 2. Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park boundary revision (a) Map Section 7134(a)(3) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(a)(3) numbered 571/149,942, and dated December 2018 numbered 571/177,464, and dated September 2021 (b) Authority To correct errors in Map Section 7134(d) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(d) (1) by striking The Map (1) In general The Map ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Authority to correct errors The Secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the Map. . (c) Visitor center Section 7134(e) of appendix C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 410xxx(e) (3) Visitor Center The Secretary— (A) may acquire, by donation, the land (including any improvements to the land) owned by the city of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and used as the visitor center for the Historical Park, as generally depicted on the Map as Proposed Boundary Addition (B) on acquisition of the land described in subparagraph (A), shall revise the boundary of the Historical Park to include the acquired land. .

Summary: Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act This bill revises the boundary of the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in Missouri. The Department of the Interior may acquire, by donation, the land (including any improvements to the land) owned by the city of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and used as the visitor center for the park, as generally identified on the revised map of the park. Upon acquisition of such land, Interior shall revise the boundary of the park to include the acquired land. Interior may acquire, by purchase from a willing seller or by donation, not more than 20 acres of land in the vicinity of the park for administrative facilities for the park.
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization Section 806(d) of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 2431d(d) (9) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. (10) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (11) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (12) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (13) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. .

Summary: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends through FY2026 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.