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Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act


Summary: Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide employees at any federal agency that has not met the goal of awarding at least 3% of its prime contracts and subcontracts to small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans with training to increase the number of such contracts awarded. The SBA must report for each fiscal year a list of each agency that did not meet the contracting goal and the number of trainings the SBA provided.
Domestic USA Act

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Uranium Saves America Act Domestic USA Act 2. Uranium critical mineral status Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term critical mineral (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled 2022 Final List of Critical Minerals (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 30 U.S.C. 1606

Summary: Domestic Uranium Saves America Act or the Domestic USA ActThis bill includes uranium on the critical minerals list. In 2018, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published a list of critical minerals, including uranium, in response to an executive order that called for a federal strategy to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals. The USGS updates the list every three years and includes certain minerals that are essential to economic or national security and have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption. In 2022, USGS removed uranium from the list. The bill reinstates uranium as a critical mineral.&nbsp;
FIRE Act

To freeze hiring activity for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forbidding the Increase of Rogue Enforcers Act FIRE Act 2. Hiring freeze and other limitations Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) no individual may be appointed to any position within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (2) no new position may be established at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (3) no officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may be assigned any duty not assigned to that officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and (4) no officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may be assigned, detailed, or transferred to a duty station other than the duty station of such officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Forbidding the Increase of Rogue Enforcers Act or the FIRE ActThis bill prohibits hiring and related activities within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).&nbsp;Specifically, the bill prohibits within the ATF&nbsp;new appointments to existing positions,the establishement of new positions,new assignments of duties, andassignments, details, or transfers to new duty stations.&nbsp;
Rural Housing Accessibility Act

To require certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in housing choice vouchers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Housing Accessibility Act 2. Requiring certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in vouchers and limiting billing initial public housing agencies beyond 12 months (a) In general Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (22) Portability of vouchers (A) Definitions In this paragraph— (i) the term covered public housing agency (ii) the term initial public housing agency initial PHA (iii) the term portable family (B) Requirement A covered public housing agency that has jurisdiction over the area in which a portable family is seeking to use the voucher received from an initial public housing agency— (i) shall notify the initial public housing agency whether the covered public housing agency will— (I) absorb the voucher by using funds of the covered public housing agency; or (II) bill the initial public housing agency for a period of not more than 12 months; (ii) shall make assistance payments to the portable family under an annual contributions contract entered into between the covered public housing agency and the Secretary; and (iii) may not bill the initial public housing agency for the assistance payments described in clause (ii) for a period of more than 12 months beginning on the effective date of the initial billing. . (b) Technical amendment Effective on December 29, 2024, paragraph (22) of section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) Public Law 117–328

Summary: Rural Housing Accessibility ActThis bill requires a public housing agency (PHA)&nbsp;that uses less than 95% of its budget authority in a given year to accept a housing choice voucher from a family that received the voucher from an agency in a different jurisdiction. The PHA that accepts the voucher (1) must make assistance payments to the family under an annual contributions contract, and (2) may not bill the initial PHA for the assistance payments for more than 12 months.&nbsp;&nbsp;
PUMP Technical Correction Act

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PUMP Technical Correction Act 2. Breastfeeding accommodation coverage for certain congressional employees Section 203(a)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1313(a)(1) (1) by striking and section 12(c) section 12(c), and section 18D (2) by inserting , 218d 212(c)

Summary: PUMP Technical Correction ActThis bill extends the rights and protections of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act), enacted in 2022, to congressional employees and other legislative branch staff. Under the&nbsp;act, a covered employee must be provided with break time and private space for expressing breast milk during work hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;
District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to treat the District of Columbia as a State for purposes of certain grant programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act 2. Formula grants for buses Section 5339(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by inserting and the District of Columbia United States (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the District of Columbia, 3. Apportionments based on growing States and high density States formula factors Section 5340(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and the District of Columbia United States 4. National culvert removal, replacement, and restoration grant program Section 6703(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting or the District of Columbia a State 5. Safe streets and roads for all grant program Section 24112(a)(2)(B) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 23 U.S.C. 402 , including the District of Columbia a State

Summary: District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality ActThis bill treats the District of Columbia as a state with respect to certain Department of Transportation (DOT) grant programs.Specifically, the bill applies to the Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program, which provides funding for capital expenses to purchase and rehabilitate buses and to construct bus-related facilities. Currently, the District is treated as a territory under the program.The bill also treats the District as a state under two additional DOT programs. The National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program provides competitive grants to eligible entities for projects that meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for certain types of fish. The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program supports initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Currently, the District is not included under either of these programs.Further, the bill treats the District as a state for purposes of the Growing States and High Density States Formula, which provides additional money to some places (e.g., states with a population density greater than 370 persons per square mile) and is distributed through the Urbanized and Rural Area Formula Programs. Currently, the District is not included under the formula.&nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building."
CALL Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit people from intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2023 CALL Act of 2023 2. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (a) In general Chapter 47 1041. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (a) Offense Whoever makes a wire communication or an electronic communication to the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (including the veterans crisis line) with the intent to impede the provision of services through, or the operation of, the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number shall be fined in an amount that does not exceed $1,500 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms wire communication electronic communication . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 47 1041. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number. .

Summary: Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2023 or the CALL Act of 2023This bill establishes a new criminal offense for intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (including the Veterans Crisis Line).Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from making a wire communication or an electronic communication to the lifeline with the intent to impede the provision of services through or the operation of the lifeline. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.
To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to the World Health Organization pending the conduct of an investigation relating to the influence over such organization by Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to the World Health Organization pending the conduct of an investigation relating to the influence over such organization by Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on Federal funding to World Health Organization pending investigation (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available, directly or indirectly, to the World Health Organization until the President— (1) conducts an investigation, with the compliance of the Director-General of the World Health Organization, to assess and determine the level of influence by the Chinese Communist Party over the operations of the World Health Organization (including with respect to influence regarding the origin of COVID–19 and any coverup relating to such origin); and (2) submits to the appropriate congressional recipients a report containing the findings of such investigation. (b) Appropriate congressional recipients defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional recipients (1) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (3) the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (4) the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.

Summary: This bill prohibits federal funds being made available to the World Health Organization (WHO) until the President (1) conducts an investigation to determine the level of Chinese Communist Party influence over the WHO, including any influence regarding the origin of COVID-19; and (2) submits a report to Congress containing the results of the investigation.&nbsp;
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2023


Summary: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2023 This bill directs the Social Security Administration to issue a new Social Security number to a child under the age of 14 if the child's Social Security card was lost or stolen while being sent.
To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the "Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".


Summary: This act designates the new community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.
To rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes.

To rescind certain unobligated balances, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be known as the Biden Time Act of 2023 2. Rescission of unobligated coronavirus funds The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 Public Law 116–260 3. Rescission of certain balances made available to the internal revenue service The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for activities of the Internal Revenue Service by paragraphs (1)(A)(ii), (1)(A)(iii), (1)(B), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 10301 of Public Law 117–169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2 2022

Summary: Biden Time Act of 2023This bill rescinds certain&nbsp;unobligated funds that were provided to address COVID-19 and for activities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).&nbsp;Specifically, the bill rescinds unobligated funds that were provided by&nbsp;the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021;the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;the Families First Coronavirus Response Act;the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act);the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; andDivisions M and N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for activities of the IRS by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2023

To prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on assistance to countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations (a) Prohibition United States assistance may not be provided to a country that opposed the position of the United States in the United Nations. (b) Exemption due to change in government (1) In general The Secretary of State may exempt a country from the prohibition described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that since the beginning of the most recent session of the General Assembly— (A) there has been a fundamental change in the leadership and policies of the government of a country to which the prohibition in such subsection applies; and (B) as a result of such change, the government of such country will no longer oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations. (2) Duration of exemption An exemption under paragraph (1) shall be effective only until submission of the next report required under section 406 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 ( 22 U.S.C. 2414a (3) Notification and discussion The Secretary of State shall notify Congress with respect to an exemption made under paragraph (1), together with a discussion of the basis for the Secretary’s determination with respect to each such exemption. (c) Definitions As used in this Act— (1) the term opposed the position of the United States (2) the term most recent session of the General Assembly (3) the term United States assistance (A) chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. (B) chapter 5 of part II of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq. (C) the Foreign Military Financing Program 22 U.S.C. 2763 (D) any other monetary or physical assistance. (d) Effective date This Act shall take effect upon the date of the submission to Congress of the report required under section 406 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, that is required to be submitted by March 31, 2023.

Summary: United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2023This bill prohibits giving assistance, such as various types of economic support or military training, to countries that shared U.S. positions on&nbsp;less than 50% of the recorded votes in the most recent United Nations session.A country may be exempted if there has been a fundamental change in the country's leadership and policies and the Department of State determines that the country will no longer oppose U.S. positions.
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the qualified contract exception to the extended low-income housing commitment rules for purposes of the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023 2. Repeal of qualified contract option (a) Termination of option for certain buildings (1) In general Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) in the case of a building described in clause (iii), on the last day (2) Buildings described Subparagraph (E) of section 42(h)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Buildings described A building described in this clause is a building— (I) which received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2023, or (II) in the case of a building any portion of which is financed as described in paragraph (4), which received before January 1, 2023, a determination from the issuer of the tax-exempt bonds or the housing credit agency that the building is eligible to receive an allocation of housing credit dollar amount under the rules of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (m). . (b) Rules relating to existing projects Subparagraph (F) of section 42(h)(6) the nonlow-income portion the nonlow-income portion and the low-income portion of the building for fair market value (determined by the housing credit agency by taking into account the rent restrictions required for the low-income portion of the building to continue to meet the standards of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (g)). The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this paragraph. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraph (6) of section 42(h) (2) Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking subparagraph (I) subparagraph (H) (d) Technical amendment Subparagraph (I) of section 42(h)(6) agreement commitment (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings with respect to which a written request described in section 42(h)(6)(H)

Summary: Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023 This bill revises the low-income housing tax credit to repeal the qualified contract option for a building that received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2023, or received before that date, a determination from the bond issuer or housing credit agency of its eligibility to receive an allocation of a housing credit dollar amount. Under current law, properties eligible for the low-income housing tax credit are subject to a 30-year affordability period, during which the value of properties is set at a below market rate. The qualified contract option allows property owners, in some cases,&nbsp;to convert to market rate after 15 years.
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


Summary: Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act This bill requires the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to jointly carry out a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing certain services and a module comprised of specified elements as part of the pre-separation transition process for members of the Armed Forces for the purpose of reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans.
Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the types of devices for which required labeling may be made available solely by electronic means. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act 2. Allowing required labeling of devices to be made available solely by electronic means Section 502(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352(f) prescription devices intended for use in health care facilities or by a health care professional and required labeling for in vitro diagnostic devices intended for use by health care professionals or in blood establishments devices (including in vitro diagnostic devices)

Summary: Medical Device Electronic Labeling ActThis bill allows directions for use and warning labels for all medical devices to be provided electronically. Currently, this option extends only to (1) prescription devices that are used in health care facilities or by health care professionals, and (2) in vitro diagnostic devices that are used by health care professionals or in blood establishments.&nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "Caroline Chang Post Office".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Caroline Chang Post Office.
Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act 2. Extending requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment (a) In general Section 1905(a)(29) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(29) 2025 2035 (b) Conforming amendment Section 1006(b)(4)(A) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a 2025 2035

Summary: Extending Access to Addiction Treatment ActThis bill extends through September 30, 2035, the requirement that state Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatment for&nbsp;opioid-use disorders. (The requirement is set to expire on September 30, 2025.)
Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act

To amend chapter 131 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act 2. Disclosure of Federal student loan debt by SES and schedule C employees Section 13104 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Disclosure of Federal student loan debt by SES and schedule C employees (1) Definition In this subsection, the term covered employee (A) a Senior Executive Service position (as defined in section 3132(a)); or (B) a position of a confidential or policy-determining nature under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (2) Reports by covered employees Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act, and not later than February 28 of each year thereafter, each covered employee shall file a report containing a full and complete statement of the outstanding balance of principal and interest owed by the covered employee on— (A) each loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. (B) any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or E of such title ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. (3) New covered employees Not later than 60 days after the date on which an individual assumes the position of a covered employee, the individual shall file a report containing the information required under paragraph (2). (4) Reports to Congress Not later than May 1 of each year, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall transmit to Congress a report containing— (A) the total amount owed by all covered employees as reported pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3); and (B) the name of any covered employee who failed to file or report any information required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3). .

Summary: Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency ActThis bill requires certain executive branch employees to disclose their federal student loan debt in an annual report.The bill's requirement applies to an employee serving in a&nbsp;Senior Executive Service position or a position of a confidential or policy-determining nature (i.e., a Schedule C position). Covered employees must file a report detailing the principal and interest owed on loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, the Federal Family Education Loan Program, and the Federal Perkins Loan Program.&nbsp;The bill also requires the Office of Government Ethics to submit an annual report to Congress that contains (1) the total amount owed by all covered employees, and (2) the name of any covered employee who failed to report the required information.&nbsp;
To provide a 1-week extension of the public debt limit.

To provide a 1-week extension of the public debt limit. 1. Temporary extension of public debt limit (a) In General Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on June 12, 2023. (b) Special Rule Relating to Obligations Issued During Extension Period Effective on June 11, 2023, the limitation in effect under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall be increased to the extent that— (1) the face amount of obligations issued under chapter 31 of such title and the face amount of obligations whose principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States Government (except guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary of the Treasury) outstanding on June 11, 2023, exceeds (2) the face amount of such obligations outstanding on the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Restoring Congressional Authority Over the National Debt (1) Extension Limited to Necessary Obligations An obligation shall not be taken into account under subsection (b)(1) unless the issuance of such obligation was necessary to fund a commitment incurred pursuant to law by the Federal Government that required payment before June 11, 2023. (2) Prohibition on creation of cash reserve during extension period The Secretary of the Treasury shall not issue obligations during the period specified in subsection (a) for the purpose of increasing the cash balance above normal operating balances in anticipation of the expiration of such period.

Summary: This bill suspends the federal debt limit through June 12, 2023, and requires the debt limit to be increased to accommodate certain obligations issued during the suspension period.The adjustments to the debt limit for obligations issued during the suspension period are limited to obligations necessary to fund a commitment incurred by the federal government that required payment before June 11, 2023.The bill also prohibits the Department of the Treasury from issuing obligations during the suspension period for the purpose of increasing the cash balance above normal operating balances in anticipation of the expiration of the suspension period.&nbsp;
SHIP Act


Summary: Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran. These sanctions also extend to certain foreign persons associated with the sanctioned individual, such as adult family members and any entities owned by the sanctioned individual. (The sanctions do not apply to such adult family members if the President determines they have disassociated themselves from the sanctioned individual and have not assisted in concealing assets.) The sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods.
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act


Summary: Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security account number has been misused or whose Social Security card has been lost in the course of transmission from the SSA to the individual. The single point of contact must track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.
Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require that public employees perform construction inspection work for federally funded highway projects, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act 2. Requiring construction inspection services for certain highway contracts to be performed by public employees Section 112(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Construction inspection services (A) In general In entering into a contract under this section for the construction of a project subject to subsection (a), including a design-build project under paragraph (3) and a project using a 2-phase contract under paragraph (4), a State transportation department or local transportation agency shall ensure that a public employee performs construction inspection functions for such project. (B) Exception If a State transportation department or local transportation agency does not have adequate existing or obtainable staff to perform construction inspection functions as required under subparagraph (A), the department or agency may obtain such services pursuant to temporary consultant contracts until the department or agency has adequate or existing staff to perform such functions. (C) Time period Any temporary contracts to provide construction inspection services under this subsection shall not exceed the period that ends on the date that is 12 months after the date on which the contract is awarded. (D) Reporting and Transparency (i) In general At least once each fiscal year, a State transportation department or local transportation agency utilizing the exception authority provided in subparagraph (B) shall submit to the Secretary a report containing— (I) a description of all construction inspection functions provided through temporary consultant contracts under such clause; and (II) a detailed justification of the need for each exception to the requirement of such clause. (ii) Transparency The Secretary shall make the report submitted under clause (i) available to the public through the website of the Department. (E) Definitions In this subsection: (i) Construction inspection function The term ‘construction inspection function’ includes construction engineering, contract administration, on-site quality control inspection, materials testing, and the functions of a resident engineer or assistant resident engineer responsible for the acceptance or rejection of a project subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (ii) Public employee The term public employee .

Summary: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure ActThis bill requires state and local transportation agencies that contract for the construction of federal-aid highways to ensure that a public employee performs the construction inspection functions (such as construction engineering, on-site quality control inspections, and materials testing).&nbsp;
Small Business Flexibility Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to inform employers of flexible health insurance benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Flexibility Act 2. Notification of flexible health insurance benefits (a) In general Subchapter C of chapter 100 9835. Notification of flexible health insurance benefits (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall notify employers of the availability of tax-advantaged flexible health insurance benefits, with an initial focus on small businesses. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Employer The term employer 29 U.S.C. 1002(5) (2) Flexible health insurance benefits The term flexible health insurance benefits (A) an individual contribution health reimbursement arrangement (as described in the rule entitled Health Reimbursement Arrangements and Other Account-Based Group Health Plans (B) a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (as defined in section 9831(d)(2)); and (C) the small employer health insurance credit determined under section 45R. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter C of chapter 100 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9835. Notification of flexible health insurance benefits. . June 12, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Flexibility Act&nbsp;This bill&nbsp;requires the Internal Revenue Service to notify employers, particularly small businesses, about the availability of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs), qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs), and the small business health care tax credit.Under ICHRAs, employers agree to reimburse employees for incurred medical expenses up to a limit for a specified period (e.g., a calendar year), and employees obtain their own individual coverage that meets certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (coverage of preventive services and no annual or lifetime limits). QSEHRAs are available to employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees. The small business health care tax credit is available to employers with fewer than 25 full-time employees.
Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act

To codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act 2. Services and items for chronic conditions treated as preventive care (a) In general The additional preventive care services and items for chronic conditions that may be treated as preventive care for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) (b) No inference To the extent not inconsistent with this section, no inference shall be made from subsection (a) with respect to such other rules or guidance as the Secretary has provided, or may provide, with respect to preventive services for purposes of section 223(c)(2)(C) of such Code. September 17, 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: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage ActThis bill provides statutory authority for certain guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under high deductible health plans (HDHPs) without a deductible.In 2019, the IRS issued guidance that allows HDHPs to cover certain items and services for individuals with chronic conditions without a deductible, including medications and monitoring devices for those with diabetes or heart conditions. The bill provides statutory authority for this guidance.&nbsp;
Medical Device Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to device shortage notifications. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Device Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 2. Clarifying device shortage notifications Section 506J(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356j(a) (1) in paragraph (2), by striking during, or in advance of, a public health emergency (2) in the matter following paragraph (2), by striking , during, or in advance of, a public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, 3. Supply chain risk management (a) Section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356j (h) Risk management plans Each manufacturer of a device described in subsection (a) shall develop, maintain, and, as appropriate, implement a risk management plan that identifies and evaluates risks to the supply of the device, as applicable, for each establishment in which such device is manufactured. Such risk management plan— (1) may identify and evaluate risks to the supply of more than 1 device, or device category, manufactured at the same establishment; and (2) shall be subject to inspection and copying by the Secretary pursuant to section 704 or at the request of the Secretary. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 506J(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356j(f) or (h) subsection (a) 4. Clarifying voluntary notifications Section 506J(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356j(i) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary to request that a manufacturer (or other person involved in the device supply chain) provide, on a voluntary basis, information to the Secretary or the authority of the Secretary to receive such information.

Summary: Medical Device Shortage Reduction Act of 2023This bill expands the scope of required notifications about medical device&nbsp;shortages beyond public health emergencies.Currently, manufacturers of medical devices that are critical during a public health emergency (e.g., devices that are life-supporting, life-sustaining, or intended for use in emergency medical care or during surgery), or for which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determines information about the supply chain is necessary during a public health emergency, must notify HHS of expected shortages of such devices. Manufacturers may voluntarily provide information on expected shortages of other critical medical devices, whether or not there is a public health emergency.The bill expands these provisions so as to generally require manufacturers to notify HHS of expected shortages of critical medical devices, whether or not there is a public health emergency. It also requires manufacturers to develop risk management plans that identify potential risks to the supply chain of such devices.&nbsp;
CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023

To accelerate the applicability of the requirement that the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention be appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023 2. Accelerating applicability of requirement that CDC Director be confirmed by Senate Subsection (b) of section 2101 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 (b) Applicability (1) In general The first sentence of section 305(a) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by subsection (a), applies with respect to any Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appointed on or after June 1, 2023. (2) Special rule Any individual appointed during the period beginning on June 1, 2023, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act to serve as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is deemed to be serving in an acting capacity until the requirements of the first sentence of section 305(a) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by subsection (a), are met. .

Summary: CDC Leadership Accountability Act of 2023This bill changes a requirement that the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention be confirmed by the Senate beginning on January 20, 2025. The bill changes the effective date for the requirement to June 1, 2023. The bill also specifies that an individual appointed to the position during the period that begins &nbsp;on June 1, 2023, and ends when this bill is enacted is deemed to serve in an acting capacity until their confirmation by the Senate.&nbsp;
District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023

To amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to eliminate the applicability of such Act to the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023 2. Elimination of applicability of Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the District of Columbia Paragraph (2) of section 5 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000bb–2(2) the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico

Summary: District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2023This bill eliminates the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government. RFRA provides that a government action that imposes a substantial&nbsp;burden on a person's exercise of religion is lawful only if the burden (1) is in furtherance of a compelling government interest, and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering such interest.&nbsp;
Pandemic is Over Act


Summary: Pandemic is Over Act This bill terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency that was declared on January 31, 2020, on the date of the bill's enactment.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to strike the requirement that the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to strike the requirement that the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 1. Appointment of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (a) In general Section 305(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 242c(a) , by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (b) Conforming changes Section 2101 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 (1) by striking (a) In general Part A (2) by striking subsection (b).

Summary: This bill eliminates the requirement for the Senate to confirm the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (The&nbsp;requirement was enacted in 2022 and is currently scheduled to become effective on January 20, 2025.)
Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023


Summary: Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. This is a voluntary registry maintained by the National Institute of Occupational Safety &amp; Health that collects relevant health and occupational information to better understand and reduce cancers among firefighters.
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act


Summary: Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act This bill specifies that state Medicaid programs are authorized to provide primary care services through direct primary care arrangements (i.e., arrangements in which primary care providers receive a fixed periodic fee for their services). The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must (1) convene at least one virtual stakeholder meeting and issue related guidance on how state Medicaid programs may implement direct primary care arrangements, and (2) report on the extent to which state Medicaid programs contract with independent providers and on the quality and cost of care under direct primary care arrangements that are offered through Medicaid managed care organizations.
Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023


Summary: Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies federal support for state-based efforts to improve maternal mortality review committees; enhance surveillance of pregnancy-associated and -related deaths; and otherwise improve, and reduce disparities in, maternal health outcomes. The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to annually disseminate best practices for preventing maternal mortality and morbidity to hospitals, professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives (i.e., networks of perinatal care providers and public health professionals that work to improve pregnancy outcomes through continuous quality improvement).
Action for Dental Health Act of 2023


Summary: Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 grants for states to support dental health workforce activities in areas that face a shortage of dental health providers.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.