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No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act

To prohibit Government phones from using any financial service application owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by the Chinese Communist Party or any member of such Party, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act 2. Prohibition on the use of certain financial service applications on Government phones (a) Prohibition (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 (2) Exceptions The standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers. (B) For any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use. (C) An exception that allows financial regulators to test the covered application for compliance or other purposes in accordance with any requirement from the national security agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Central Intelligence Agency, that ensures the covered application is not able to access information from the financial regulator. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered application (A) In general The term covered application (B) Controlled defined In this paragraph, controlled (2) Executive agency The term executive agency (3) Information technology The term information technology

Summary: No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices ActThis bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards and guidelines requiring the removal of certain financial service applications connected to China from the information technology of executive agencies.Specifically, this applies to an application (1) domiciled in a jurisdiction controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or (2) if an entity domiciled in a jurisdiction controlled by the CCP has&nbsp;at least a 10% voting interest.The bill makes exceptions, including for law enforcement.
Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to support the buildout of clean school bus charging infrastructure through community facilities direct loans and grants. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act 2. Essential community facilities Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) (27) Essential community facilities eligibility for clean school bus infrastructure (A) Definition of clean school bus In this paragraph, the term clean school bus 42 U.S.C. 16091(a)(3) (B) Eligibility With respect to direct loans and grants made under the essential community facilities programs authorized under this subsection, a recipient of such a loan or grant may use the loan or grant funds for— (i) acquisition and labor costs for charging or other infrastructure needed to charge or maintain clean school buses; and (ii) planning and technical activities to support the adoption and deployment of clean school buses. (C) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for the cost of loans and grants to carry out this paragraph such sums as are necessary. .

Summary: Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure ActThis bill expands the essential community facilities direct loan and grant program of the Department of Agriculture to allow loans or grants to be used for deploying clean school buses and related infrastructure. Specifically, loans or grants may be used for (1) acquisition and labor costs for charging or other infrastructure needed to charge or maintain clean school buses, or (2) planning and technical activities to support the adoption and deployment of clean school buses.&nbsp;
Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for clarity with respect to the duration of contracts for procurement of supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS Act 2. Strategic National Stockpile procurement contract duration Section 319F–2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Procurement contract duration (A) In general A contract for the procurement of a drug, vaccine or other biological product, medical device, or other supplies for the stockpile under paragraph (1) shall be for a period not to exceed five years, except that, in first awarding the contract, the Secretary may provide for a longer duration, not exceeding 10 years, if the Secretary determines that complexities or other difficulties in performance under the contract justify such a period. The contract shall be renewable for additional periods, none of which shall exceed five years. (B) Notification The Secretary shall notify— (i) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate upon a determination by the Secretary to modify, renew, extend, or terminate a contract referred to in subparagraph (A); and (ii) the relevant vendor within 90 days of a determination by the Secretary to modify, renew, extend, or terminate such a contract. .

Summary: Improving Contract Transparency for the SNS ActThis bill establishes a maximum period for a contract for supplies for the Strategic National Stockpile.Specifically, an initial contract to procure a drug, vaccine or other biological product, medical device, or other supplies for the stockpile may be for up to 5 years; initial contracts that are particularly difficult or complex to perform may be for up to 10 years, if determined necessary. Contracts may be renewed for up to five years at a time.&nbsp;
Improving Contract Transparency at BARDA Act

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to specify the duration of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions awarded or entered into with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Contract Transparency at BARDA Act 2. Duration of agreements with BARDA Section 319L(c)(5) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7e(c)(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Duration A contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction entered into under this section shall be for a period not to exceed five years, except that, in first awarding the grant or entering into the contract, cooperative agreement, or other transaction, the Secretary may provide for a longer duration, not exceeding 10 years, if the Secretary determines that complexities or other difficulties in performance under the contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction justify such a period. The contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction shall be renewable for additional periods, none of which shall exceed five years. The Secretary shall notify the vendor within 90 days of a determination by the Secretary to modify, renew, extend, or terminate such contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction. .

Summary: Improving Contract Transparency at BARDA ActThis bill establishes a maximum period for a contract between the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and another entity.&nbsp;Specifically, BARDA may initially contract with another entity for up to 5 years; initial contracts that are particularly difficult or complex to perform may be for up to 10 years, if determined necessary. Contracts may be renewed for up to five years at a time.&nbsp;
RAISE Act of 2023

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to authorize emergency assistance for high value crop losses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore Agricultural Investment, Stability, and Expansion Act of 2023 RAISE Act of 2023 2. Emergency assistance for high value crop losses Subtitle E of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081 et seq. 1502. Emergency assistance for high value crop losses (a) In general The Secretary may carry out a program to make payments to producers of high value crops (including citrus) for losses of revenue or losses of quality or production of such crops as a consequence of a drought, wildfire, hurricane, flood, derecho, excessive heat, tornado, winter storm, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, or excessive moisture. (b) Block grants The program established pursuant to subsection (a) may be carried out through block grants to States and territories. .

Summary: Restore Agricultural Investment, Stability, and Expansion Act of 2023 or the RAISE Act of 2023This bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide payments to producers of high-value crops (including citrus) for revenue losses or losses of crop quality or production that are a consequence of specific events. These events include a drought, wildfire, hurricane, flood, tornado, winter storm, and smoke exposure. USDA may implement this program by providing block grants to states and territories.&nbsp;&nbsp;
DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act


Summary: DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess contractor personnel performing services along the U.S. land border with Mexico and plan to implement recommendations developed from the assessment. Specifically, DHS must report to Congress regarding active contracts with a total value of $50 million or more relating to the procurement of services along the border. The report must include, among other things the criteria used by DHS to determine whether contractor personnel were necessary to assist in carrying out its mission along the border; an analysis of the purpose, quantity, and location of contractor personnel addressing DHS mission needs along the border and enhancing the capability of DHS personnel to perform primary mission responsibilities; an assessment of the benefits of contractor personnel performing the services; a strategy to improve the procurement and delivery of the services through contracts over a five-year period; and recommendations based on the report's findings. DHS must (1) submit with the report a plan to implement the recommendations and strategy contained in such report to enhance coordination, minimize overlap, and increase cost effectiveness; and (2) brief Congress with respect to the status of implementation.
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

To clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act 2. Clarification of rules with respect to hiring of election workers (a) Preferences for veterans and individuals with disabilities (1) Preferences In hiring election workers to administer an election in a State or local jurisdiction, the State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability. (2) Individual with a disability defined In this subsection, an individual with a disability (b) Preference and waiver of residency requirement for spouses and dependents of absent military voters (1) Preference and waivers In hiring election workers to administer an election in a State or local jurisdiction, the State or local jurisdiction— (A) may give preference to an individual who is a nonresident military spouse or dependent; and (B) may not refuse to hire such an individual as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the State or local jurisdiction. (2) Nonresident military spouse or dependent defined In this subsection, a nonresident military spouse or dependent 52 U.S.C. 20310(1)(C) (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. April 15, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities ActThis bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give a hiring preference (when hiring election workers to administer an election in the state or local jurisdiction) to veterans, individuals with a disability, and nonresident military spouses or dependents.Further, the bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from refusing to hire a nonresident military spouse or dependent as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the state or local jurisdiction. &nbsp; &nbsp;
To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes.

To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to clarify that grants for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, also be used to address associated health conditions, and for other purposes. 1. Addressing associated health conditions through grant program for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders (a) Additional use of funds Section 1003(b) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 (5) Associated health conditions The Secretary may authorize the recipient of a grant under this subsection, in addition to using the grant for activities described in paragraph (4) with respect to opioid misuse and use disorders and stimulant misuse and use disorders, to use the grant to for similar activities with respect to associated health conditions. . (b) Annual report to Congress Section 1003(f) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 (1) in paragraph (2), strike and (2) in paragraph (3), strike the period at the end and insert a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) the amount of funds each State that receiving a grant under subsection (b) received for the 12-month grant cycle covered by the report; (5) the amount of grant funds each such State spent for such grant cycle, disaggregated by the uses for which such funds were spent, including each allowable use under paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (b); (6) how many such States for such grant cycle did not spend all of the grant funds before such grant cycle expired; (7) how many such States for such grant cycle requested waivers to extend the grant cycle; and (8) challenges for such States to spend all of the funds allocated and the reason for such challenges, including to what extent reporting requirements or other requirements placed an increased burden on the ability of such States to spend all of the funds. . (c) Technical assistance Section 1003(g) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 substance use disorders (including associated health conditions) (d) Associated health conditions defined Section 1003(h) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5); and (2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following: (1) Associated health conditions The term associated health conditions . (e) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to change the allocation of funds among grantees pursuant to the minimum allocations and formula methodology under section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3

Summary: This bill specifies that grants that are awarded under the State and Tribal&nbsp;Opioid Response Grant Program may be used to address health conditions that are associated with&nbsp;opioid misuse and use disorders.
Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023


Summary: Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 This bill modifies reporting requirements related to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disbursement of certain financial assistance. Specifically, the bill requires the SBA to report certain metrics related to the disbursement of microloans to small businesses, including (1) the number, amount, and percentage of such loans that went into default in the previous year; (2) the extent to which microloans are provided to small businesses in rural areas; and (3) the average size, rate of interest, and amount of fees charged for each microloan.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the use of educational requirements or qualifications in evaluating candidates for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes.


Summary: Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act of 2023 This bill modifies educational requirements for cybersecurity positions in the federal government. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal agencies from establishing minimum educational requirements for cybersecurity positions unless such requirements are mandated by law for the position in the state or locality in which the work is to be performed. Agencies may also only consider an applicant's education in conjunction with other minimum qualifications for a position if the applicant's education directly reflects the required competencies for the position. The bill applies to positions in the competitive service that are classified under the Information Technology Management Series or any other position that is designated as a cybersecurity position under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. The Office of Personnel Management must annually publish on its website (1) any changes to minimum qualifications relating to education for these positions, and (2) data on the level of education of those occupying these positions.
NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023


Summary: National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2025 and modifies its structure and functions. Specifically, the bill promotes the head of the NTIA to an Under Secretary of the Department of Commerce. It also provides statutory authority for two NTIA offices focused on public safety communications and international telecommunications policy, respectively. Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the NTIA Office of Spectrum Management and otherwise revises the management of spectrum resources (electromagnetic frequencies used to transmit signals and data, including wireless internet). For example, the bill (1) sets out procedures for disclosing federal concerns and related information regarding spectrum actions, and (2) requires the NTIA to develop technologies and carry out other activities to enhance efficiency in the use of spectrum resources and facilitate sharing of the resources. In addition, the bill expands the role of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity. This includes requiring the NTIA to carry out a cybersecurity literacy campaign, report on the information and communications technology supply chain and the cybersecurity of mobile networks, and provide technical assistance and outreach to small communications providers concerning Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. The NTIA also must (1) develop and implement a strategy to close the digital divide, and (2) establish an interagency process (that replaces the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector, formerly known as Team Telecom) to consider the law enforcement and national security implications of foreign ownership interests when licensing or authorizing telecommunications systems and infrastructure.
Ensuring Military Recruitment Access Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure access of Armed Forces recruiters to secondary school campuses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Military Recruitment Access Act 2. Armed Forces recruiter access (a) Campus access Section 8528(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7908(a)(3) (including access to the campus of such secondary school) for the same amount of time secondary school students (b) Notification requirement Section 8528(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7908(b) (b) Notification The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually thereafter, notify school leaders, school administrators, and other educators about— (1) the requirements of this section; and (2) actions that may be taken to enforce the requirements of this section. .

Summary: Ensuring Military Recruitment Access ActThis bill revises requirements for military recruitment access to secondary school students.Currently, each local educational agency that receives federal elementary and secondary education funds must provide military recruiters with the same access to secondary school students that is provided to institutions of higher education (IHEs) or prospective employers of those students. This bill further specifies that this access must include access to the campus of the secondary school and that such access must be for the same amount of time that is provided to&nbsp;IHEs and prospective employers.Further, the Department of Education must annually notify school leaders, school administrators, and other educators about (1) the requirement to allow for military recruitment access, and (2) the actions that may be taken to enforcement this requirement. &nbsp;
Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act


Summary: Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies various grants, programs, and activities that address substance use and misuse. This includes reauthorizing (1) data collection, education, and surveillance activities; (2) grants and other support for substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery; (3) student loan repayment and other programs for the substance use disorder workforce; and (4) programs for addressing trauma, particularly for children, youth, and their families. Generally, the modifications expand programs. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to the scheduling of controlled substances, including by incorporating illicit xylazine (a compound used in veterinary medicine as a nonopioid tranquilizer) into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Further, the bill makes permanent a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.
Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to purchase life-saving opioid antagonists for schools and to provide related training and education to students and teachers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023 2. Use of preventive health and health services block grants to purchase life-saving opioid antagonists for schools and to provide related training and education to students and teachers Section 1904(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–3(a)(1) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) and (G) as (I) and (J), respectively; (2) By inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) Purchasing naloxone or other opioid antagonists for use in educational institutions. (G) Providing training to school nurses, teachers, school administrators, and school resource officers on how to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonists. (H) Providing fentanyl awareness classes or materials to students. ; and (3) in each of subparagraphs (I) and (J), as redesignated, by striking (A) through (F) (A) through (H)

Summary: Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2023This bill permits the use of the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant to address fentanyl in educational institutions. Specifically, grant funds may be used to (1) purchase naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal drugs for educational institutions, (2) train school nurses and other personnel on how to administer&nbsp;them, and (3) provide fentanyl awareness classes or materials to students.
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to modify and extend grants for assistive technology programs for farmers with disabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023 2. ThinkDIFFERENTLY National AgrAbility Project Section 1680 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5933 (1) in the section heading, by striking Assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ThinkDIFFERENTLY National AgrAbility Project (2) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (F) provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations. ; and (B) in paragraph (5)— (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking amount and maximum amounts (ii) by inserting and not more than $260,000 $150,000 (3) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2033. .

Summary: ThinkDIFFERENTLY Agriculture Accessibility Act of 2023This bill expands the eligible programs under the AgrAbility grant program of the Department of Agriculture and reauthorizes the program through FY2033. (AgrAbility provides direct education and assistance to farmers and family members with disabilities.)The bill specifies that grants may be used to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations.The bill also provides that the maximum grant award under the program is $260,000. Current law specifies a minimum grant award amount of $150,000, but does not include&nbsp;a maximum amount.&nbsp;
Rural Wellness Act

To provide for the prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs, and extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under the programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Wellness Act 2. Prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs; extension of substance use disorder set-aside and priority under the programs Section 6101(a)(1) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 4726) is amended— (1) by striking 2025 2028 (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking 20 17 (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (ii)— (i) by inserting or (ii) that receives (ii) by inserting or for behavioral and mental health treatment, respectively (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii) and inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) Behavioral and mental health treatment selection priority In selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) (I) to develop facilities to provide behavioral and mental health services such as— (aa) prevention services; (bb) treatment services; (cc) recovery services; or (dd) any combination of those services; and (II) that employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in how to identify and treat individuals with behavioral and mental health concerns. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (D) Rural health and safety education programs; behavioral and mental health selection priority In making grants under section 502(i) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 ( 7 U.S.C. 2662(i) .

Summary: Rural Wellness ActThis bill prioritizes behavioral and mental health treatment services under certain rural development grant and loan programs.&nbsp;The bill also reauthorizes through FY2028 the set-asides and prioritizations for substance use disorder treatment services under&nbsp;the Department of Agriculture's (1) Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant&nbsp;Program, (2) Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, and (3) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.Under the community facilities program, the bill prioritizes direct loans and grants for the development of behavioral and mental health services facilities, including facilities that provide treatment services. Further, loans and grants provided under the program may be used to develop facilities and systems&nbsp;to provide telehealth services for behavioral and mental health treatment.Under the&nbsp;Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, the bill prioritizes grants for behavioral and mental health education and treatment.Under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program, the bill includes a 17% set-aside for telemedicine&nbsp;projects that provide substance use disorder treatment services (currently a 20% set-aside).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act 2. Port infrastructure development program eligible projects Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subclause (III) by striking ; or (2) in subclause (IV)(ii) by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) port infrastructure that supports the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products. .

Summary: Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects ActThis bill modifies the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's)&nbsp;Port Infrastructure Development Program to allow MARAD to award grants for port infrastructure development projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products.&nbsp;
Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of the term clinical social worker services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act 2. Clinical social worker services defined (a) In general Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) (1) by inserting (and services and supplies furnished as an incident to such services) performed by (2) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after December 1, 2024.

Summary: Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings ActThis bill expands the scope of services that may be performed by clinical social workers under Medicare. Specifically, the bill allows clinical social workers to furnish any services&nbsp;that they are authorized to furnish under state law, rather than only services that relate to diagnosing or treating mental illnesses.
Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a study on the detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on United States companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act 2. Study on detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission shall conduct a study to examine and evaluate— (1) the detrimental impact and potential detrimental impact of each of the Directives on— (A) United States companies, consumers, and investors; and (B) the economy of the United States; (2) the extent to which each of the Directives aligns with international conventions and declarations on human rights and environmental obligations; and (3) the legal basis for the extraterritorial reach of each of the Directives. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative a report that includes— (1) the results of the study conducted under this section; and (2) recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders on potential mitigating measures, alternative approaches, or modifications to each of the Directives that would address any concerns identified in the study. (c) Access to information The Securities and Exchange Commission may request from private entities such relevant data and information as the Securities and Exchange Commission determines necessary to carry out the study required under this section and such private entities shall provide such requested data and information to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (d) Directives defined In this section the term Directives (1) the proposed directive entitled Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (2) the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive of the European Commission effective January 5, 2023.

Summary: Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on the effects of the European Union's directives on corporate sustainability, particularly on&nbsp;U.S. companies, consumers, and investors.
Protecting American’s Savings Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit robovoting with respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American’s Savings Act 2. Requirements related to proxy voting (a) In general Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n (l) Prohibition on robovoting (1) In general The Commission shall issue final rules prohibiting the use of robovoting with respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials. (2) Robovoting defined In this subsection, the term robovoting (m) Prohibition on outsourcing voting decisions by institutional investors An institutional investor may not outsource voting decisions with respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials. (n) No requirement to vote No person may be required to cast votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials. (o) Proxy advisory firm calculation of votes With respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation materials with respect to an issuer, a proxy advisor firm shall calculate the vote result consistent with the law of the State in which the issuer is incorporated. . (b) Proxy advisory firm defined Section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) (82) Proxy advisory firm The term proxy advisory firm (A) means any person who is primarily engaged in the business of providing proxy voting advice, research, analysis, ratings, or recommendations to clients, which conduct constitutes a solicitation within the meaning of section 14; and (B) does not include any person that is exempt under law or regulation from the requirements otherwise applicable to persons engaged in such a solicitation. .

Summary: Protecting American’s Savings ActThis bill prohibits the use of robovoting, or automatic voting in a shareholder vote according to the recommendations of a proxy advisory firm. (Proxy advisory firms provide voting services and advice to clients who invest in public companies for proposals presented at shareholder meetings.) Further, the bill prohibits institutional investors from outsourcing any such voting decisions. Finally, under the bill, no person is required to vote in a shareholder vote.&nbsp;
To clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether such proposal relates to a significant social policy issue.

To clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a–8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether such proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. 1. Exclusions available regardless of significant social policy issue An issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a–8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether such shareholder proposal relates to a significant social policy issue.

Summary: This bill allows an issuer of securities to exclude a shareholder proposal from proxy statements despite the proposal relating to a significant social policy issue. Currently, an issuer may exclude a proposal if it deals with a matter relating to its ordinary business operations unless the proposal raises a significant social policy issue.&nbsp;
To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.


Summary: DOE and SBA Research Act This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to collaborate on research and development activities. The agencies must report on any collaborative research achievements and potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the agencies.
Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023


Summary: Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants. The bill requires sanctions on any foreign person the President determines (1) engages in activities or transactions contributing to the illicit production and international trafficking of captagon, or (2) knowingly receives property from those activities. The sanctions include blocking of property; ineligibility for U.S. visas, admission, or parole; and revocation of current visas. The bill also requires the President to report to Congress on whether certain Syrian and Hezbollah leaders meet the criteria established in this bill for sanctions imposition.
To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia.

To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia. 1. District of Columbia residency requirement for Director of Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and Director of Pretrial Services Agency (a) Director of CSOSA The second sentence of section 11233(b)(1) of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (sec. 24–133(b)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking shall be compensated shall be a resident of the District of Columbia, shall be compensated (b) Director of Pretrial Services Agency Section 23–1304(b), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking Columbia. Columbia and who shall be a resident of the District of Columbia. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to each individual who is first appointed to serve as the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia or the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (as the case may be) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill requires the director of the District of Columbia (DC) Pretrial Services Agency and the director of the DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency to reside in DC. The requirement applies to each individual appointed to a covered position on or after the bill's enactment date.&nbsp;
To direct the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Webster School.


Summary: This bill directs the General Services Administration to sell the Webster School, located in the District of Columbia, by December 31, 2025, subject to specified requirements. Specifically, the property shall be subject to survey and any net proceeds from the sale shall be paid into an account in the Federal Buildings Fund for expenditure only subject to a specific future appropriation.
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023


Summary: Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran. Each report must (1) describe the proposed action and its rationale, and (2) indicate whether or not the action is intended to significantly alter foreign policy concerning Iran. If the intention is to alter that policy, the report must provide additional information about the policy objectives and anticipated effects of the action. After the President submits a report, the bill provides Congress with a 30-day period to review it; this period is extended to 60 days for reports submitted between July 10 and September 7. During this period, Congress may enact a joint resolution approving or disapproving the action. During the review period, the President may not take the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval; if Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, the bill prohibits the President from taking the action. The bill also outlines procedures for the introduction and consideration of these types of joint resolutions.
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act


Summary: Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act This bill expands reporting requirements for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA is a government corporation that provides electricity in Tennessee and in portions of several surrounding states. It also provides flood control, navigation, and land management services for the Tennessee River system. The bill reinstates and modifies the requirement for TVA to file an annual report with Congress in March regarding its employment structure. (The requirement was terminated by the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995.) The bill modifies the requirement that the report include the total number, names, salaries, and duties of employees earning more than $1,500 a year. Under the bill, this information is only required for employees who (1) are employed at the management level or above (including executives and board members); and (2) are compensated at or above the maximum rate of basic pay for grade GS-15 of the General Schedule. The bill exempts the information concerning employee salaries contained in the report from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act.
To provide for a study on food animal microbiomes, and for other purposes.

To provide for a study on food animal microbiomes, and for other purposes. 1. Study on food animal microbiomes (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on a Federal research agenda to advance the understanding of food animal microbiomes. The study shall— (1) evaluate the gaps in the current and past research at Federal agencies on food animal microbiomes that include cattle, small ruminants, poultry, and aquaculture species; (2) assess the needs of government, research, and private industry to have a fuller understanding of the functional components of the microbiome; and (3) estimate the impact on animal health, food safety, and agricultural production of a fuller understanding of the animal microbiome. (b) Report The agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall require the National Academies to submit to Congress, not later than 18 months after the date on which the agreement is entered into, a report containing the findings of the study and the recommendations to advance the Federal research agenda on food animal microbiomes. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 to remain available until expended.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study a federal research agenda to advance the understanding of food animal microbiomes (including cattle, small ruminants, poultry, and aquaculture species). The term microbiome generally refers to a community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that inhabit a particular environment&nbsp;The National Academies must submit a report to Congress on the study, including recommendations to advance the federal research agenda on food animal microbiomes.&nbsp;
POST FAST Act of 2023

To require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to accelerate the collection and publication of data on suicide and drug overdoses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Publish Overdose and Suicide Tracking For American Safety Today Act of 2023 POST FAST Act of 2023 2. Accelerated collection and publication of data on suicide and drug overdoses The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall— (1) take such actions as may be necessary to accelerate the collection by the Centers of data on suicide and drug overdoses in the United States; and (2) not later than 60 days after the end of each month, publish such data for such month.

Summary: Publish Overdose and Suicide Tracking For American Safety Today Act of 2023 or the POST FAST Act of 2023This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to publish data about suicides and drug overdoses in the United States&nbsp;for a given month within 60 days of the end of that month.