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BRIDGE for Workers Act


Summary: Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers ActThis bill&nbsp;permanently expands the allowable purposes for certain Department of Labor grants to states for reemployment services and eligibility assessments. Specifically, the bill permanently&nbsp;allows these grants to be used to fund reemployment services and eligibility assessments for all claimants for unemployment compensation. (Under the current statute, the grants may only be used to provide such services to a subset of claimants who have been identified by the state as likely to exhaust unemployment benefits and&nbsp;need job search assistance to become employed. However, in recent years, annual appropriations acts have allowed the grants to be used for all claimants for unemployment compensation. This bill makes this authority permanent.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.


Summary: This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions. The bill also modifies a provision that prohibits CBP from reducing the staffing level of certain revenue functions (e.g., import specialists, entry specialists, and customs auditors). Specifically, this bill relaxes this prohibition by allowing for reductions if the reduction will not result in a staffing level below the optimal level as determined in a specified resource allocation model. (Currently, CBP is required to report to Congress every two years the results of this model to determine the optimal staffing levels for carrying out CBP commercial operations.) The bill also expands this staffing level reduction restriction to also apply to national account managers and international trade analysts.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building."
District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act 2. Authority of Council of District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to District of Columbia Courts Section 602(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–206.02(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking paragraph (4).

Summary: District of Columbia Courts Home Rule ActThis bill authorizes the District of Columbia (DC) Council to pass legislation related to the organization and jurisdiction of the DC courts. Current law prohibits such legislation from being enacted.&nbsp;
Government Service Delivery Improvement Act


Summary: Government Service Delivery Improvement ActThis bill requires that certain government officials be responsible for improving government service delivery (i.e., providing benefits or services to individuals, businesses, and organizations via agencies or programs).The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to designate or appoint a senior official within OMB as the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead.&nbsp;The primary responsibility of this individual shall be to coordinate government-wide efforts to improve government service delivery. The bill also requires the head of each executive branch agency to be responsible for the agency's government service delivery, including continuously improving and enhancing government services. Each agency head shall also designate or appoint a senior official of the agency whose duties shall include coordinating and executing efforts to improve and enhance the agency's government service delivery.&nbsp;
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act


Summary: Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad.
No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023


Summary: No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023 This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology. This prohibition does not apply to the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance benefitting the civilian population of Iran. The bill requires Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to (1) oppose IMF financial assistance, and the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR), to Iran; and (2) seek to ensure that IMF member countries prohibit the exchange of SDR held by Iran. (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.) Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the prohibition on Export-Import Bank financing with respect to Iran. The bill's provisions shall be in effect until the earlier of (1) 30 days after the President certifies to Congress that Iran has ceased providing support for acts of international terrorism and is not a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern, or (2) 10 years after this bill's enactment.
Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023


Summary: Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.
SEED Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act of 2023 SEED Act of 2023 2. Educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators (a) In general Section 62 (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking the heading and inserting Certain expenses of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by striking kindergarten through grade 12 teacher early childhood educator, kindergarten through grade 12 teacher (3) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12) early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2023 or the SEED Act of 2023This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic".


Summary: This act designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hinesville, Georgia, as the John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic.&nbsp;
Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act

To require a briefing from a senior official of the Department of Defense on actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act 2. Briefing on actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs or another appropriate senior official of the Department of Defense, shall brief members of Congress on the actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security and the plan of the Department to counter such threats.

Summary: Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on China’s actions in Africa that pose a threat to U.S. national security and DOD’s plan to counter such threats.&nbsp;
SURS Extension Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program Extension Act of 2023 SURS Extension Act 2. Extension of Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program The first sentence of section 1848(q)(11)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(11)(B) and for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029

Summary: Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2023 or the SURS Extension Act This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2029 for the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)
To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). Furthermore, the President may not exercise waiver authority related to certain accounts belonging to Iran.
Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023

To extend the right of appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board to certain employees of the United States Postal Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023 2. Right of appeal to Merit Systems Protection Board Section 1005(a)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (I) is an officer or employee of the Postal Service who— (aa) is not represented by a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203; and (bb) is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule; and .

Summary: Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023 This bill extends federal employee protections against adverse personnel actions, including the right to appeal such actions to the Merit Systems Protection Board, to additional categories of employees at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, it extends such protections to any officer or employee of the USPS&nbsp;who is not represented by a bargaining representative and is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office".


Summary: This bill redesignates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office.
Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act 2. Bureau funding Section 1017(a) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5497(a) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Prohibition on transfer when the Federal reserve banks incur a loss Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no transfer may be made to the Bureau if the Federal reserve banks, in the aggregate, incurred an operating loss in the most recently completed calendar quarter until the loss is offset with subsequent earnings. . 3. Calculation of net earnings and total capital using GAAP Section 7 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 289 et seq. (1) by redesignating the second subsection (b) (relating to the use of earnings transferred to the Secretary) and subsection (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) Calculation of net earnings and total capital using GAAP For purposes of this section, net earnings and total capital shall be calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. .

Summary: Federal Reserve Loss Transparency ActThis bill prohibits transfers to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System if Federal Reserve banks incur specified quarterly operating losses. The bureau is directly funded through transfers from the board. &nbsp;
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023 2. Amendments to Fair Credit Reporting Act (a) Medical debt defined Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a (bb) Medical debt The term medical debt . (b) Exclusion for medical debt Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c(a) (9) Any adverse information related to a medical debt, including a medical debt that was placed for collection, charged to profit or loss, or subjected to any similar action. . 3. Modification of regulations relating to prohibitions on use of medical debt information (a) Definitions In this section, the terms credit creditor 15 U.S.C. 1691a (b) Requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall amend section 1022.30 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to ensure that creditors are prohibited from obtaining or using information relating to the medical debt of a consumer in determining whether or not to extend credit to that consumer.

Summary: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023This bill prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on a consumer report (i.e., credit report). In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must amend regulations to prohibit creditors from obtaining or using medical debt information when considering whether to extend credit to a consumer.&nbsp;
Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023


Summary: Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp; The bill also directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank to oppose providing financial assistance to Iran.
SPEAK Act of 2024

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024 SPEAK Act of 2024 2. Guidance on furnishing services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with 1 or more entities from each of the categories described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (b) (1) Best practices on facilitating and integrating use of interpreters during a telemedicine appointment. (2) Best practices on providing accessible instructions on how to access telecommunications systems (as such term is used for purposes of section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (3) Best practices on improving access to digital patient portals for individuals with limited English proficiency. (4) Best practices on integrating the use of video platforms that enable multi-person video calls furnished via a telecommunications system for purposes of providing interpretation during a telemedicine appointment for an individual with limited English proficiency. (5) Best practices for providing patient materials, communications, and instructions in multiple languages, including text message appointment reminders and prescription information. (b) Entities described For purposes of subsection (a) (1) Health information technology service providers, including— (A) electronic medical record companies; (B) remote patient monitoring companies; and (C) telehealth or mobile health vendors and companies. (2) Health care providers, including— (A) physicians; and (B) hospitals. (3) Health insurers. (4) Language service companies. (5) Interpreter or translator professional associations. (6) Health and language services quality certification organizations. (7) Patient and consumer advocates, including such advocates that work with individuals with limited English proficiency. July 30, 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: Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024 or the SPEAK Act of 2024This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance with best practices for improving telehealth services for non-English speakers, including with respect to using interpreters, providing accessible instructions, and enabling multi-person video calls.&nbsp;
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act


Summary: Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.
Student Empowerment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Empowerment Act 2. 529 account funding for homeschool and additional elementary and secondary expenses (a) In general Section 529(c)(7) (7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense (A) Tuition. (B) Curriculum and curricular materials. (C) Books or other instructional materials. (D) Online educational materials. (E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and— (i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, (ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or (iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. (F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. (G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. (H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Student Empowerment Act&nbsp;This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school.(Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, includingcurriculum and curricular materials,books or other instructional materials,online educational materials,&nbsp;tutoring or educational classes outside the home,&nbsp;testing fees,&nbsp;fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, andeducational therapies for students with disabilities.&nbsp;Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building."
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023


Summary: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing or investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.&nbsp;According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.&nbsp;
Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023


Summary: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research.&nbsp;For example, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 programs that are administered by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including the U.S. Weather Research Program. It also provides statutory authority for NOAA's Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (known as VORTEX-USA).The bill also requires NOAA to establish programs that support weather forecasting technology, including improvements to radar accuracy, weather forecasting in underserved areas, and coastal flooding forecasting. NOAA must also contract with the private sector to obtain weather-related data and establish a pilot program to test the compatibility of this data with NOAA infrastructure.&nbsp;In addition, NOAA must improve weather-related communication systems, including those related to hazardous weather events, through system upgrades that use more modern technology (e.g., cloud-based services) and that allow for expanded coverage (e.g., in rural areas).Finally, NOAA must administer programs that support weather forecasting for agricultural and water management, including pilot programs to improve precipitation forecasts in the western and central states and a soil moisture monitoring network.&nbsp;
Evicting Violent Islamic Criminals That Entered Deviously Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the expedited removal of aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States and are residents of Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Evicting Violent Islamic Criminals That Entered Deviously Act EVICTED Act 2. Expedited removal for unlawfully present aliens who are residents of Palestinian-administered territories within Judea and Samaria or Gaza Section 235(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)(iii) (1) in subclause (I), by inserting or subclause (III) subclause (II) (2) by adding at the end the following: (III) Additional aliens described An alien described in this clause is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is a resident of a Palestinian-administered territory within Judea and Samaria or Gaza. .

Summary: Evicting Violent Islamic Criminals That Entered Deviously Act or the EVICTED ActThis bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to&nbsp;subject to expedited removal any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is a resident of the Palestinian Territories and unlawfully present. (An unlawfully present individual has not been admitted or paroled into the United States.) Under current law, an individual subject to expedited removal shall be ordered removed from the United States without further hearing or review unless the individual indicates an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of prosecution.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price Stability Act of 2023

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the mandate on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Price Stability Act of 2023 2. Removal of dual mandate Section 2A of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 225a maximum employment, stable prices, stable prices

Summary: Price Stability Act of 2023 This bill removes maximum employment as a goal of the monetary policy set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee.&nbsp;
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024


Summary: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides appropriations to DOD for Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The funding is provided for purposes such as replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel, reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel, procuring Israel's Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems, and developing Israel's Iron Beam defense system. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Diplomatic Programs, including Worldwide Security Protection; Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service; and the Foreign Military Financing Program. In addition, the bill includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to Israel. Finally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for activities of the Internal Revenue Service.
Awning Safety Act of 2023

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Awning Safety Act of 2023 2. Consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings (a) Consumer product safety standard required Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within the jurisdiction of the Commission to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to the hazards associated with such awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning. (b) CPSC determination of scope The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of retractable awning devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against hazards associated with retractable awnings. (c) Treatment of standard A consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058). April 26, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Awning Safety Act of 2023This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. Specifically, the CPSC must issue a standard to protect against the risk of death or serious injury associated with the awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the&nbsp;bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning.
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023


Summary: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations.
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes. 1. Inclusion of school security in the National Security Strategy Section 108(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3043(b) (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) The strategies and capabilities needed to ensure the safety and security of schools in the United States, including elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. . 2. Assessment of threats to schools in the United States (a) Assessment The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of threats to elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education in the United States. (b) Consultation with States In conducting the assessment subsection (a), the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the chief executive of each State. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and congressional leadership a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (2) The term congressional leadership (A) the majority leader of the Senate; (B) the minority leader of the Senate; (C) the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (D) the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) The terms elementary school secondary school State 20 U.S.C. 7801 (4) The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002

Summary: This bill requires certain actions to address school security.&nbsp;Specifically, the bill requires the President's National Security Strategy to include the strategies and capabilities needed to ensure the safety and security of schools in the United States, including elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs).&nbsp;The bill also requires the Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of threats to elementary and secondary schools and&nbsp;IHEs. ED and&nbsp;DHS must jointly submit a report to Congress on the results of the assessment.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building."
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act


Summary: DHS Biodetection Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories and sites for research and development in carrying out DHS missions and to report to Congress a strategy for how DHS will conduct biodetection research and development in coordination with such laboratories and sites.
Home for the Brave Act of 2023

To exclude from consideration as income under the housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development amounts received by a family from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related disabilities of a member of the family, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home for the Brave Act of 2023 2. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq. 15. Exclusion of veterans disability benefits from income Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts received by any member of a household or family as disability compensation under chapter 11 (1) determining the eligibility of such family or household for assistance under any program for housing assistance administered by the Secretary; (2) the amount of benefits payable to or on behalf of such family or household under such program; or (3) the amount of rent paid by such family or household for occupancy of a dwelling unit assisted under any such program. .

Summary: Home for the Brave Act of 2023This bill excludes certain veterans' service-connected disability or death benefits from income for purposes of determinations made in connection with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing assistance programs.&nbsp;
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

To amend chapter 81 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act 2. Inclusion of physician assistants and nurse practitioners in Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (a) Inclusion Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting , other eligible providers, osteopathic practitioners (2) by striking and (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (21) other eligible provider . (b) Conforming amendments Chapter 81 (1) in section 8103(a)— (A) by inserting or other eligible provider physician (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting or other eligible providers physicians (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting or other eligible provider physician (3) in section 8123(a)— (A) by inserting or other eligible provider The employee may have a physician (B) by inserting or other eligible provider United States and the physician (c) Regulations Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. July 5, 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: Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers ActThis bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
TEMP Act

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies Act TEMP Act 2. Research and development on frost or cold weather insurance Section 522(c) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1522(c) (20) Frost or cold weather insurance (A) In general The Corporation shall carry out research and development, or offer to enter into 1 or more contracts with 1 or more qualified persons to carry out research and development, regarding an index-based policy to insure crops (including tomatoes, peppers, sugarcane, strawberries, melons, citrus, peaches, blueberries, and any other crop) on a nationally-available basis against losses due to a frost or cold weather event. (B) Research and development Research and development under subparagraph (A) shall— (i) evaluate the effectiveness of risk management tools, such as the use of an index, with respect to low frequency and catastrophic loss weather events; and (ii) result in a policy that provides protection for at least 1 of the following: (I) Production loss. (II) Revenue loss. (C) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes— (i) the results of the research and development carried out under this paragraph; and (ii) any recommendations with respect to those results. .

Summary: Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies Act or the TEMP Act This bill directs the federal crop insurance program to provide for research and development regarding a temperature-based index policy to insure crops on a nationally-available basis against losses due to a frost or cold weather event.The research and development must (1) evaluate the effectiveness of risk management tools with respect to low frequency and catastrophic loss weather events, and (2) result in a policy that provides protection for production loss or revenue loss.&nbsp;(The term&nbsp;policy means an insurance policy, plan of insurance, provision of a policy or plan of insurance, and related materials.)&nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the "Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the "Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building."
Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act

To consider, for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, that officers, officials, representatives, spokespersons, and members of Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, Palestine Islamic Jihad, and ISIS, and individuals who endorse or espouse terrorist activities conducted by such organizations are engaged in terrorist activity. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act 2. Inclusion of Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, Palestine Islamic Jihad, and ISIS officials and members among aliens engaged in terrorist activity Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B) or spokesman of the Palestine Liberation Organization spokesperson, or member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Palestine Islamic Jihad, or any successor or affiliate group, or who endorses or espouses terrorist activities conducted by any of the aforementioned groups,

Summary: Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification ActThis bill statutorily&nbsp;disqualifies a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) affiliated with one or more groups from receiving a visa or admission to the United States.&nbsp;The disqualification applies to a non-U.S. national&nbsp;who (1) is affiliated with Hamas, Hezbollah, Al Qaeda, ISIS, Palestine Islamic Jihad, or a successor group; or (2) endorses or espouses terrorist activities conducted by these groups.Current law bars members of designated terrorist organizations from receiving a visa or admission into the United States. The organizations named in this bill have already been designated as&nbsp;terrorist organizations by the Department of State.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
See the Board Act

To provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary schools and secondary schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the See the Board Act 2. Grant program to support access to free eye care services for students at public schools (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, subject to subsection (d), establish a grant program under which the Secretary awards grants to eligible entities that provide a qualifying eye care services program to purchase portable or mobile eye care equipment and to pay for appropriate operational costs, including for costs for qualified personal protective equipment, direct health care or service delivery costs, and any other relevant expense the Secretary determines necessary, for the provision of free eye care services through such program to students attending public elementary schools or secondary schools (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (b) Eligible entities described For purposes of this section, an eligible entity is a nonprofit organization. (c) Qualifying eye care services program For purposes of this section, the term qualifying eye care services program 20 U.S.C. 7801 (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that eligible entities awarded grants under this section should, to the greatest extent possible, provide information to students described in subsection (a) and parents of such students about the importance of adhering to the medically recommended schedule for vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029.

Summary: See the Board Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support&nbsp;nonprofit organizations in&nbsp;furnishing eye-care services free of charge to students in public elementary or secondary schools.
Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act


Summary: Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review ActThis bill requires the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to periodically review policy&nbsp;issuance documents (such as department-level directives and instructions, but excluding certain documents such as those published in the Federal Register). The bill also requires the directorate to brief Congress on various aspects of this review process within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter.