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CONFUCIUS Act


Summary: Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act or the CONFUCIUS Act This bill addresses China's influence on postsecondary educational institutions through Confucius Institutes, which are cultural institutes directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government. Specifically, the bill establishes requirements for postsecondary educational institutions that receive federal funding and that have contracts or agreements with Confucius Institutes. The contracts or agreements must include clear provisions that (1) protect the academic freedom of the institutions; (2) prohibit the application of foreign law on the institutions' campuses; and (3) grant full managerial authority of the institutes to the institutions, including full control over teaching plans, activities, research grants, and employment decisions.
Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act


Summary: Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act This bill requires certain issuers of securities to establish that&nbsp;they are&nbsp;not owned or controlled by a foreign government. Specifically, an issuer must make this certification if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to audit specified reports because the issuer has retained a foreign public accounting firm not subject to inspection by the board. Furthermore, if the board is unable to inspect the issuer's public accounting firm for three consecutive years, the issuer's securities are banned from trade on a national exchange or through other methods. Foreign issuers of securities&nbsp;that use&nbsp;such a firm to prepare an audit report must disclose&nbsp;for each&nbsp;non-inspection year the percentage of shares owned by governmental entities where the issuer is incorporated, whether these governmental entities have a controlling financial interest, information related to any board members who are officials of the Chinese Communist Party, and whether the articles of incorporation of the issuer contain&nbsp;any charter of the Chinese Communist Party.
FACE Act


Summary: Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act or the FACE Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on advance contracts. Advance contracts are established prior to disasters to provide life-sustaining goods and services in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The report must include (1) information required in the initial report on recurring disaster response requirements; and (2) an updated strategy that defines the objectives of advance contracts, how such contracts contribute to FEMA disaster response operations, how to maximize the award of advance contracts to small business concerns, and whether and how such contracts should be prioritized in relation to new post-disaster contract awards. The bill sets forth additional duties of FEMA with respect to advance contracts, including requiring FEMA to (1) update and implement guidance for its program office and acquisition personnel to identify acquisition planning time frames and considerations across the entire acquisition planning process, and (2) communicate the purpose and use of a master acquisition planning schedule.
Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and MA–PD organizations under the Medicare program from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act 2. Prohibiting Medicare PDP sponsors and MA–PD organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (a) In general Section 1860D–12(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–112(b)(4)(A) (iv) Prohibiting retroactive reductions in payments on clean claims Each contract entered into with a PDP sponsor under this part with respect to a prescription drug plan offered by such sponsor shall provide that after the date of receipt of a clean claim submitted by a pharmacy, the PDP sponsor (or an agent of the PDP sponsor) may not retroactively reduce payment on such claim directly or indirectly through aggregated effective rate or otherwise except in the case such claim is found to not be a clean claim (such as in the case of a claim lacking required substantiating documentation) during the course of a routine audit as permitted pursuant to written agreement between the PDP sponsor (or such an agent) and such pharmacy. The previous sentence shall not prohibit any retroactive increase in payment to a pharmacy pursuant to a written agreement between a PDP sponsor (or an agent of such sponsor) and such pharmacy. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act This bill prohibits Medicare prescription drug plan sponsors from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies. (A clean claim is a Medicare claim that is free&nbsp;of defects such as incomplete documentation.)
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019


Summary: Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation.
Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2021

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2021 2. Grant program (a) Definition In this section, the term Administrator (b) Authorization The Administrator shall award grants to States to provide assistance to owners of small businesses, condominium associations, and homeowners located within the State to prevent, mitigate, and repair damage to structures that have sustained or may sustain damage due to concrete foundations that contain pyrrhotite. (c) Application A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Administrator may require. (d) Use of funds A State receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to provide full or partial reimbursement to affected owners of small businesses, condominium associations, and homeowners for the costs of prevention, mitigation and repair of damage described in subsection (b). (e) Grant amount and duration (1) Amount Each grant awarded to a State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $30,000,000. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section— (A) shall be for a period of 5 years; and (B) may be renewed for not more than 3 additional periods. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Summary: Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award grants&nbsp;for states to assist&nbsp;homeowners, small-business owners, and&nbsp;condominium associations in preventing, mitigating, and repairing structural damage to concrete foundations that contain pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide mineral linked to crumbling foundations).
Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2021

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations that establish a national standard for determining whether mobile and broadband services available in rural areas are reasonably comparable to those services provided in urban areas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2021 2. Availability of mobile broadband service in underserved rural areas (a) Definitions (1) In general In this section: (A) Commission The term Commission (B) Rural telephone company The term rural telephone company 47 U.S.C. 153 (C) Service area The term service area 47 U.S.C. 214(e) (2) Mobile broadband service The Commission shall define the term mobile broadband service (b) Establishment of standard (1) Commencement of rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall commence a rulemaking to establish a national standard to determine, with respect to access to universal service in rural, insular, and high cost areas under section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(b)(3) (2) Progress reports Not less frequently than once every 180 days after commencing the rulemaking under paragraph (1), the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in establishing the standard under that paragraph. (c) Considerations In establishing a standard under subsection (b), the Commission shall consider— (1) defining a rural area as any area— (A) in which a school or library designated as rural (B) that is a service area that is served by a rural telephone company; (2) defining a rural area as underserved, with respect to mobile broadband service, if mobile broadband service that meets or exceeds the standard established under subsection (b) is not available in the area; and (3) providing that a rural area shall be considered underserved, with respect to mobile broadband service, if tests show that the average speed and signal strength of mobile broadband service available in the area do not meet or exceed the average speed and signal strength of mobile broadband service provided in the 20 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. (d) Data from urban areas To help inform the standard established under subsection (b), the Commission shall gather, and periodically update, data on mobile broadband service provided in the 20 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States.

Summary: Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a national standard&#8212;informed by data gathered on mobile broadband service in the 20 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States&#8212;to determine whether the mobile broadband service available in rural areas is reasonably comparable to that of urban areas.
Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021


Summary: Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 This bill establishes a rotational cyber workforce program under which certain federal employees may be detailed among rotational cyber workforce positions at other agencies. This bill authorizes an agency to determine whether a workforce position involving information technology, cybersecurity, or other cyber-related functions in that agency is eligible for the program. Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to issue a Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program operation plan providing policies, processes, and procedures for detailing employees among rotational cyber workforce positions at agencies. The Government Accountability Office must assess the operation and effectiveness of the rotational cyber workforce program by addressing the extent to which agencies have participated in the program and the experiences of employees serving in the program.
Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act


Summary: Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act This act allows two borrowers, who had previously received a joint consolidation loan for their federal student loan debt, to submit a joint application to the Department of Education to sever their consolidated loan into two separate loans. One borrower may submit a separate application in the event that the individual has experienced domestic or economic abuse from the other individual borrower or is unable to reasonably reach or access the loan information of the other borrower. In the case of a borrower who receives a separate consolidation loan due to those circumstances, the other individual borrower must become solely liable for the remaining balance of the joint consolidation loan.
Safe Connections Act of 2021


Summary: Safe Connections Act of 2022 This bill establishes requirements concerning access to communication services for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and related harms. At a survivor's request, a mobile service provider must separate from a shared mobile service contract the survivor's line (and the line of any individual in the survivor's care) from the abuser's line unless separation is operationally or technologically infeasible. A survivor requesting this must (1) verify through appropriate documentation that an individual under the contract committed or allegedly committed an act of domestic violence, trafficking, or a related criminal act against the survivor; and (2) assume financial responsibility for services after a line separation. A provider may not charge fees or impose other requirements on such requests. Additionally, a provider must separate the line within two business days of receiving a request; allow requests to be made remotely (if feasible); meet conditions related to confidentiality of, disposal of, and other matters concerning communications about requests; and make information about the process for requests available through consumer-facing communications (e.g., websites). The bill (1) provides liability protection for providers' acts or omissions undertaken to comply with such requests, and (2) requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules for these requests. Additionally, the FCC must (1) expand access to federally subsidized communication services for survivors facing financial hardship, and (2) evaluate this expanded access. The FCC must also consider rules requiring communication service providers to omit from consumer-facing logs calls and texts to hotlines for domestic violence and similar issues while retaining internal records.
Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

To prohibit the use of Federal funds relating to rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran unless the President commits to submitting any successor agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent as a treaty. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021 2. Limitation on use of funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended in furtherance of rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States (including all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) (in this section referred to as the JCPOA

Summary: Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action&#8212;commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal&#8212;unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.
Protecting the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Act

To reauthorize, and increase the total funding cap for, the America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership, to redesignate the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership as the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Act 2. Reauthorization of America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership (a) Reauthorization Section 707 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 104–333 2021 2031 (b) Increased total funding cap Section 708(a) of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 104–333 $17,000,000 $23,000,000 3. Redesignation of heritage area (a) Redesignation The America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership established by section 703 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the heritage area referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Summary: This bill redesignates the America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership in Iowa as the Silos &amp; Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The bill extends through FY2031 the authority of the Department of Agriculture to provide grants or other assistance for the heritage area. The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse.
Safe Cribs Act


Summary: Safe Cribs Act This bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute crib bumpers. Crib bumpers generally are padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib and intended to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings; they do not include unpadded, mesh crib liners.
Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the debarment of certain registrants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 DEBAR Act of 2021 2. Debarment of certain registrants Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 (h) Debarment of certain registrants The Attorney General may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period as the Attorney General may determine, any person from being registered under this title to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance or a list I chemical, if the Attorney General finds that the person— (1) meets or has met any of the conditions for suspension or revocation of registration under subsection (a); and (2) has a history of prior suspensions or revocations of registration. .

Summary: Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants Act of 2021 or the DEBAR Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to bar an entity from registering to manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances under certain circumstances. Specifically, the DEA may bar&#8212;temporarily or permanently&#8212;the registration of an entity that (1) meets or has met any condition for suspension or revocation of the registration, and (2) has a history of prior suspensions or revocations.
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022


Summary: Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign individuals and entities involved in the theft of trade secrets belonging to a U.S. individual or entity. The President shall periodically report a list of foreign individuals and entities that have knowingly engaged in, benefited from, or assisted in the significant theft of U.S. trade secrets that materially contributed to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economic health. The report shall also list foreign individuals who are chief executive officers or board members of any foreign entity engaging in such theft. The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.
Social Security Fairness Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), subsection (q) (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) subsection (q) 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Summary: Social Security Fairness Act This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security survivors' benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2021.
Honoring All Veterans Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring All Veterans Act of 2021 2. Mission statement of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Required mission statement Section 301 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The mission statement of the Department shall be as follows: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who shall have borne the battle . (b) Notification Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) publish in the Federal Register and on the internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a notification explaining the mission statement of the Department as specified in subsection (d) of section 301 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and (2) update each internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other electronic references that use a previous mission statement. (c) Guidance (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the this Act, the Secretary shall develop and issue guidance to all elements of the Department regarding the mission statement of the Department as specified in subsection (d) of section 301 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Contents The guidance required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A notification explaining the mission statement. (B) Instructions and a timeline for updating all previous mission statement references at each such element. (C) A method to monitor and evaluate the compliance by facilities of the Department with the guidance, including a reporting mechanism for such facilities to report back to the Secretary on the progress made in updating all non-electronic mission statement references. (D) Any other information that the Secretary determines necessary to ensure timely compliance with the guidance. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing a review and assessment of the progress of each element of the Department in complying with the guidance under subsection (c), including— (1) any reasons explaining why an element of the Department has failed to implement the guidance; and (2) a plan to address any such failure to implement the guidance and ensure that each element of the Department fully implements and complies with the guidance.

Summary: Honoring All Veterans Act of 2021 This bill adds the following as a mission statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs: &quot;To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those 'who shall have borne the battle' and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.&quot;
National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To amend the National Aviation Heritage Area Act to reauthorize the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of the National Aviation Heritage Area Section 512 of the National Aviation Heritage Area Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 108–447 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2036

Summary: National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 assistance from the National Park Service&nbsp;for the National Aviation Heritage Area in Ohio.
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act 2. Medicare coverage of pharmacist services (a) Coverage Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2) (1) in subparagraph (GG), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider— (i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; (ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician’s service; and (iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act); . (b) Payment Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1) (1) by striking and (DD) (DD) (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician (c) Effective date; Pharmacist specific codes (1) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4

Summary: Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain&nbsp;pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.
SAME Act

To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment Mandates Equality Act SAME Act 2. Minimum age for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (a) In general Section 922(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than twenty-one years of age (b) Conforming amendment Section 922(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking , in the case of any firearm other than a shotgun or a rifle, I am twenty-one years or more of age, or that, in the case of a shotgun or a rifle,

Summary: Second Amendment Mandates Equality Act or the SAME Act This bill reduces the minimum age&#8212;from 21 years to 18 years&#8212;at which an individual may obtain a handgun from a federally licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector.
Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022


Summary: Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2022 This act directs the President to review whether federal agencies are in compliance with requirements to promote the use of Native American languages and make recommendations to improve interagency coordination to support the use of these languages. It also requires the Administration for Native Americans to survey the use of Native American languages in the United States.
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.
Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act of 2021

To establish a Venezuela Reconstruction Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act of 2021 PANA Act 2. Venezuela Restoration Fund (a) Establishment There is established in the United States Treasury a fund, to be known as the Venezuela Restoration Fund (b) Uses Amounts in the Fund— (1) shall be available to the Secretary of State only for the purposes described in paragraph (2), without fiscal year limitation or need for subsequent appropriation; (2) shall be used only for the purposes of— (A) strengthening democratic governance and institutions, including the democratically elected National Assembly of Venezuela; (B) defending internationally recognized human rights for the people of Venezuela, including support for efforts to document crimes against humanity and violations of human rights; (C) supporting the efforts of independent media outlets to broadcast, distribute, and share information beyond the limited channels made available by the Maduro regime; and (D) combatting corruption and improving the transparency and accountability of institutions that are part of the Maduro regime; (3) may support governmental and nongovernmental parties in advancing the purposes described in paragraph (2); and (4) shall be allocated in a manner complementary to existing United States foreign assistance, diplomacy, and anti-corruption activities. (c) Funding Beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of any funds or assets forfeited to the United States by an individual or entity connected to the regimes of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, the funds or assets will be deposited in the Venezuela Reconstruction Fund established under subsection (a). (d) Reporting Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes— (1) an accounting of the amount and sources of funds that have been deposited into the Venezuela Restoration Fund; and (2) a summary of the obligation, amounts, and expenditure of such funds.

Summary: Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act of 2021 or the PANA Act This bill establishes the Venezuela Restoration Fund to strengthen democratic governance and institutions, defend human rights, support independent media outlets, and combat corruption and improve transparency in Venezuela. Any funds or assets forfeited to the United States by an individual or entity connected to the regimes of Hugo Ch&aacute;vez and Nicol&aacute;s Maduro in Venezuela will be deposited into this fund.
Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act


Summary: Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service (IHS) to purchase certain private land in Hemet, California, at fair market value and then construct a paved road on that land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The IHS shall maintain the road or enter an agreement with Riverside County, California, to maintain the road.
Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022


Summary: Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act of 2022 This act requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Assessment and Monitoring Program. Under the program, the USGS must assess, monitor, and conserve saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin as well as the wildlife that depend on those ecosystems.
Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021 2. Discount on mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling programs The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of section 203(c)(2) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2)(A) (1) by inserting before the comma the following: and such program is completed before the mortgagor has signed an application for a mortgage to be insured under this title or a sales agreement (2) by striking not exceed 2.75 percent of the amount of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage be 25 basis points lower than the premium payment amount established by the Secretary under the first sentence of this subparagraph

Summary: Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021 This bill&nbsp;modifies the&nbsp;discount&nbsp;given by&nbsp;the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on single-family mortgage-insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial-management counseling program. Under current law, the maximum premium amount for such homebuyers is 2.75% of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage (compared to 3% for other homebuyers). The bill instead&nbsp;requires that the premium amount for such homebuyers be 25 basis points (0.25% of the original insured principal obligation of mortgage) lower than the amount otherwise established by the FHA. The bill also specifies that first-time homebuyers must complete the financial-management counseling program prior to applying for a mortgage or entering into a sales agreement.
STANDUP Act of 2021


Summary: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when awarding certain grants for priority mental-health needs, to give preference to state, tribal, and local educational agencies that plan to implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. HHS may also consider suicide rates in the applicable jurisdiction and other factors when awarding the grants. In addition, HHS must coordinate with the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior to provide educational agencies with best practices for these training policies.
TRAIN Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a waiver of the cap on annual payments for nursing and allied health education payments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act TRAIN Act 2. Waiver of cap on annual payments for nursing and allied health education payments (a) In general Section 1886(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(l)(2)(B) (1) by striking payments payments (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), such ratio ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Exception to annual limitation for each of 2010 through 2019 For each of 2010 through 2019, the limitation under clause (i) on the total amount of additional payments for nursing and allied health education to be distributed to hospitals under this subsection for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in the year shall not apply to such payments made in such year. . (b) No affect on payments for direct graduate medical education Section 1886(h)(3)(D)(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(3)(D)(iii) In applying the preceding sentence for each of 2010 through 2019, the Secretary shall not take into account any increase in the total amount of such additional payment amounts for such nursing and allied health education for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in the year pursuant to the application of paragraph (2)(B)(ii) of such subsection. (c) Retroactive application The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made for portions of cost reporting periods occurring in 2010 and subsequent years.

Summary: Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act or the TRAIN Act This bill modifies the methodology and application of Medicare Advantage nursing and allied health education payments for hospitals. Specifically, for 2010-2019, the bill eliminates the annual cap on total payments and excludes any resulting increase from factoring into calculations for graduate medical education payments for such hospitals. (The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services recently issued guidance providing for the recalculation and correction of certain payments to account for the annual payment cap.)
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 2. Definition Section 1860D–2 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102 (f) Long-Term care pharmacy defined (1) In general The term long-term care pharmacy (2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services As used in this subsection, the term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services (A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; (B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; (C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; (D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and (G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services As used in this subsection, the term individual who requires enhanced medication services (4) Facility As used in this subsection, the term facility .

Summary: Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2021

To clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2021 2. Denial, revocation, or suspension of controlled substances registration (a) Standard of review for immediate suspension orders Section 304(d)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d)(2) a substantial likelihood of an immediate threat probable cause (b) Opportunity To submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension (1) In general Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before (c) Before (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than 30 days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 (2) Applicability to pending corrective action plans The Attorney General shall not be required to review any corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under section 304(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c)(2)

Summary: DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2021 This bill modifies enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). First, the bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration due to a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that an order to show cause must notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan. Second, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health or safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health or safety&#8212;from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat of harm to probable cause that harm will occur.
Greatest Generation Memorial Act


Summary: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to&nbsp;50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.
Arizona Experiment Station Land Conveyance Act of 2022

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land in the State of Arizona to the Arizona Board of Regents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arizona Experiment Station Land Conveyance Act of 2021 2022 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Easement The term easement Beaver Creek (2) Federal land The term Federal land Act to Convey Certain NFS Land and non-Federal Land in Arizona Winter Quarters (3) Secretary The term Secretary (4) University The term University 3. Coconino National Forest land conveyance (a) Conveyance authorized Subject to this section, if the University submits to the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act a written request for the conveyance of the Federal land, to acquire the Federal land for market value, as determined by the appraisal conducted under subsection (d), (b) Terms and Conditions The conveyance authorized under subsection (a) shall be— (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) notwithstanding any other provision of law; and (3) subject to any other terms and conditions as considered appropriate by the Secretary. (c) Forest Service access The Secretary shall retain all other rights not included in the conveyance authorized under subsection (a) to Forest Service Road 9201D from its junction with Forest Service Road 0618 (commonly known as Beaver Creek (d) Use of conveyed land (1) In general As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the Federal land shall be— (A) maintained by the University; and (B) used for the purposes of land-grant colleges and universities in accordance with— (i) the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the First Morrill Act 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq. (ii) the Smith-Lever Act ( 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq. (iii) the Hatch Act of 1887 ( 7 U.S.C. 361a et seq. (2) Reversion If any portion of the Federal land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in a manner inconsistent with paragraph (1), the Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States. (d) Appraisal (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date on which the University submits a written request under subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the Federal land. (2) Standards The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with— (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. September 21, 2022 Reported with amendments

Summary: Arizona Experiment Station Land Conveyance Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey to the University of Arizona approximately 13.3 acres of National Forest System land within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona for market value if the Arizona Board of Regents, acting on behalf of the University of Arizona Experiment Station, submits a written request to USDA to acquire such land.&nbsp; The market value of the land must be determined by an appraisal to be conducted in accordance with this bill.