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Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act


Summary: Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.) The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill. The bill also provides statutory authority for sanctions imposed under Executive Order 13219 and Executive Order 14033 (both orders impose sanctions on persons threatening stability in the Western Balkans).
RING Act of 2023

To require creditors to establish a phone line to assist obligors who are 50 years of age and older to resolve billing errors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reporting Instances of Non-authorized Grift Act of 2023 RING Act of 2023 2. Billing error assistance Section 161 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1666 (f) Billing error assistance (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, each creditor shall— (A) establish and publish the phone number for a toll-free domestic phone line operated by persons located in the United States that is dedicated to directly assisting obligors age 50 and older to navigate the process described in this section for resolving billing errors, including the mitigation of fraudulent activity; and (B) provide a clear, understandable, and prominent notice to such obligors of the availability of such phone line through, email, websites, and mailings. (2) Phone line requirements In operating the phone line described under paragraph (1)(A), each creditor shall provide a caller with an option, at the beginning of a call, to receive the assistance described under paragraph (1)(A)— (A) from a live English-speaking individual and not through an automated system; and (B) from a live Spanish-speaking individual and not through an automated system. (3) Personally identifiable information Each creditor shall ensure that the operator of any phone line established pursuant to paragraph (1) does not require any obligor to disclose personally identifiable information, including a social security number, to verify the age of such obligor. .

Summary: Reporting Instances of Non-authorized Grift Act of 2023 or the RING Act of 2023 This bill requires creditors to establish a hotline for assisting consumers who are 50 years of age or older to resolve billing errors and mitigate fraud. Consumers who call the hotline must have the option to receive assistance from a live English- or Spanish-speaking individual and not from an automated system. &nbsp;
Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act


Summary: Privacy Enhancing Technology Research ActThis bill requires certain federal agencies to support research and development of technology that better protects individuals' privacy with respect to data collection (i.e., privacy enhancing technologies).Specifically, the National Science Foundation must support research on de-identification methods, algorithmic tools, free software libraries, and other technology that reduces privacy risks from data processing. The bill also specifically incorporates this type of technology into the foundation's computer and network security research grants.Additionally, the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (a network of 24 federal agencies focused on research and development of&nbsp;advanced information technologies in computing, networking, and software) must coordinate with the foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of this type of technology.&nbsp;NIST must also engage with&nbsp;public and private stakeholders to support the development of voluntary standards for integrating this type of technology into data collection, sharing, and analytical practices.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. 1. Non-premium war risk insurance program extension Section 44310(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 2023 2025 September 13, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill extends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Non-premium War Risk Insurance Program through FY2025.This program provides aviation insurance without a premium to eligible air carriers at the request of the Department of Defense or another federal agency, provided that the agency agrees to indemnify the FAA from all losses covered under the insurance. Eligible air carriers include those whose operations are under a federal contract and are&nbsp;necessary for&nbsp;national security or to carry out U.S. foreign policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act

To establish a standard of identity for honey, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act HIVE Act 2. Standard of identity for honey Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall establish a standard of identity for honey in accordance with applicable United States Pharmacopeia standards under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 341 3. Report to Congress on enforcement actions with respect to misbranded honey Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall submit a report to the Congress on enforcement actions taken under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 342 21 U.S.C. 343 4. Countries of origin listed in descending order of predominance Section 203(h)(6) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1622(h)(6) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking a comparable size, a comparable size— (i) the 1 or more names of the 1 or more countries of origin of the lot or container of honey, listed in descending order of predominance and preceded by the words Product of (ii) if the country of origin is listed as the United States, a statement clarifying the de minimis allowance specified in subparagraph (C); and (iii) a certificate, mark, or statement indicating that the honey meets the standard of identity established under section 2 of the HIVE Act. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) De minimis allowance In the case of honey that lists, pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii), the United States as the country of origin of such honey, the producer of such honey shall not be in violation of the requirements of such subparagraph if 95 percent of such honey has a United States country of origin and contains not more than a de minimis amount (not to exceed 5 percent) of honey from any other country (or countries) of origin. .

Summary: Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act or the HIVE ActThis bill directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a standard of identity for honey based on U.S.&nbsp;Pharmacopeia (USP) standards. (USP is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization whose work includes developing and publishing standards for food ingredients.)The FDA must submit a report to Congress on enforcement actions taken based on honey that is adulterated or misbranded. (A food is deemed misbranded and may not be sold if it does not meet the FDA-established definition and standard of identity.)Further, the bill modifies the Department of Agriculture country-of-origin labeling requirements for honey to require that the countries-of-origin be listed in order of predominance.The bill also establishes a requirement for including a certificate, mark, or statement on the label indicating that the honey meets the standard of identify established under this bill.&nbsp;
No Russian Agriculture Act


Summary: No Russian Agriculture Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) to vote and advocate for such institutions to (1) support projects that decrease reliance on Russia for agricultural commodities, (2) ensure the resilience of global grain supplies, and (3) stimulate private investment in such projects. This requirement shall be repealed at the earlier of (1) five years after this bill's enactment, or (2) 30 days after the President reports to Congress that termination of the requirement is important to U.S. national interest.
Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and Information Limits Act of 2023


Summary: Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and Information Limits Act of 2023 or the GUARDRAIL Act of 2023This bill limits the disclosures required by issuers of securities as a result of a rulemaking and establishes the Public Company Advisory Committee.First, the bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to limit issuer disclosure requirements made in a rulemaking. Specifically, the SEC must provide that an issuer of securities is only required to disclose information in response to a rulemaking if the issuer determines that this information is material with respect to a voting or investment decision regarding the issuer’s securities.The bill also requires the SEC to report on its website each required disclosure of nonmaterial information under current federal securities laws and regulations and a justification for the disclosure. The SEC must report this information to Congress every five years. The bill also establishes that a person's failure to disclose such nonmaterial information is not a liability in a private action.Further, the bill establishes the Public Company Advisory Committee within the SEC. The committee must advise the SEC on regulatory priorities, public reporting and corporate governance of public companies, shareholder meetings and the proxy process, and other topics. The committee must be comprised of individuals who are officials of public companies, have senior managerial responsibility in associations that represent the interests of public companies, or provide professional advice and services to public companies. &nbsp;Finally, the bill requires the SEC to report on the effects of the European Union's directives on corporate sustainability, particularly on U.S. companies, consumers, and investors. &nbsp;
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Career and technical education provides individuals with a rigorous academic alternative to a costly 4-year degree, and prepares individuals with employable and occupation-specific skills. (2) Career and technical education programs— (A) offer 16 different high-skilled, high-demand career fields of study; and (B) can take between 6 months and 2 years to complete, compared to a traditional 4-year bachelor’s degree. (3) The average cost for a career and technical education program is $3,000 to $6,000 per year, while the average cost for an in-State, public 4-year institution is over $25,000 per year. 3. Disclosure on Department of Education website The Secretary of Education (acting through the Office of Federal Student Aid) shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish on the public website of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education information on— (A) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rate; and (B) opportunities in each State— (i) to pursue such programs; and (ii) for funding to pursue such programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (2) continuously update and maintain the information published under paragraph (1) to ensure that such information continues to be relevant. 4. Disclosure on FAFSA application Section 494(a)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1098h(a)(1)(A) (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) career and technical education programs (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 (I) a one-page summary of the most recent information provided under section 3(1) of the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act; and (II) an acknowledgment signature box; and . 5. Definitions The terms career and technical education State 20 U.S.C. 2302

Summary: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness ActThis bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to disclose certain information related to career and technical education.Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Federal Student Aid within ED to publish on its public website information on (1) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and postgraduation employment rate; and (2) opportunities in each state to pursue these programs and obtain Perkins funding.In addition, ED must include this information and a related acknowledgment signature box on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. &nbsp; &nbsp;
Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act


Summary: Carbon Sequestration Collaboration ActThis bill modifies the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise and expand the Department of Energy's program to research, develop, demonstrate, and commercialize carbon storage. Specifically, it directs the program to include terrestrial carbon sequestration (i.e., the storage of carbon in plants and biomass) and carbon sequestration in geologic formations (e.g., carbon sequestration in basins or aquifers).The Department of Energy (DOE) must also annually submit a long-term strategic and prioritized research plan that identifies and addresses scientific challenges for widespread adoption of terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geological formations. DOE must submit the first research plan within two years of this bill's enactment.
Specialty Crop Security Act of 2023

To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to extend and enhance the specialty crop block grants program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Specialty Crop Security Act of 2023 2. Extension and enhancement of specialty crop block grants (a) Availability and purpose of grants Section 101(a) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 (1) by striking 2023 2028 (2) by inserting through priorities jointly identified by specialty crop producers, producer groups, and state program administrators, specialty crops, (b) Plan requirements Section 101(e) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 (e) Plan requirements The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate— (1) how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and (2) how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved. . (c) Funding Section 101(l)(1) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter. each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. .

Summary: Specialty Crop Security Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes and provides additional funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The bill also modifies the SCBGP outreach and&nbsp;state plan&nbsp;requirements. Under the block grant program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides grants to the state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops (i.e., fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture).Specifically, the bill reauthorizes&nbsp;the&nbsp;SCBGP through FY2028.The bill also requires that&nbsp;SCBGP grants be made based on priorities jointly identified by specialty crop producers, producer groups, and state program administrators to achieve the program's purpose.Further, the bill requires that the plan a state must submit to USDA under the program indicate how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved.&nbsp;
Keep Your Coins Act of 2023

To prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person’s own use, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on restricting use of convertible virtual currency by a person to retain full control over convertible virtual currency (a) In general The head of a Federal agency may not prohibit, restrict, or otherwise impair the ability of a covered user to— (1) use convertible virtual currency or its equivalent for such user’s own purposes, such as to purchase real or virtual goods and services for the user’s own use; or (2) self-custody digital assets using a self-hosted wallet or other means to conduct transactions for any lawful purpose. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Convertible virtual currencies The term convertible virtual currency (A) has an equivalent value as currency (as defined in section 1010.100 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)); or (B) acts as a substitute for currency but may not possess all the attributes (including legal tender status) specified under such section 1010.100 (or successor regulations). (2) Covered user The term covered user (3) Self-hosted wallet The term self-hosted wallet (A) used to secure and transfer convertible virtual currency; and (B) under which the owner of convertible virtual currency retains independent control over such convertible virtual currency that is secured by such digital interface. December 19, 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: Keep Your Coins Act of 2023This bill prohibits federal agencies from restricting a person's use of convertible virtual currency for their own purposes or to conduct transactions through a self-hosted wallet. &nbsp;
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023


Summary: Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability, age, or terminal illness) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs. The Government Accountability Office must annually report on how the use of quality-adjusted life years negatively affects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also reduces funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund for FY2024-FY2029.
Fire Weather Development Act of 2023


Summary: Fire Weather Development Act of 2024This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address wildfire forecasting, detection, and management, particularly with respect to interagency collaboration.For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a program to improve collaboration between federal, state, and local entities with respect to wildfire management. Program goals include improving communication about wildfire spread, earlier detection of wildfires, and better understanding of the impact of climate change on fire weather environments. Authorized activities include research and development of communication tools, modeling systems, and other relevant technology to help with wildfire management, as well as education and training for researchers and enhancing data sharing capabilities between agencies.NOAA may also (1) contract with private sector entities to obtain additional airborne and space-based data to support wildfire prediction and monitoring, and (2) conduct pilot programs to test the use of unmanned aircraft systems for fire weather observations.The bill also establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires (to assist state and local agencies with wildfire management while avoiding duplication of activities) and the National Advisory Committee on Wildfires (to advise the coordinating committee and other relevant entities on wildfire management).Finally, the bill exempts incident meteorologists of the National Weather Service from premium pay limitations when responding to emergency wildfires. It also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to recommend ways to improve the standards of&nbsp;communication between wildfire first responders and fire management response officials.
Veterans Members Business Loan Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Members Business Loan Act 2. Member business loan definition (a) In general Section 107A(c) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in clause (iv), by striking or (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (vi) made to a veteran; ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term veteran . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect after the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Member Business Loan ActThis bill excludes from credit union aggregate loan limitations member business loans made to veterans.&nbsp;
Member Business Loan Expansion Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide more loan flexibility to credit unions, to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to expand homeownership access, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Member Business Loan Expansion Act 2. Flexibility for NCUA Board to increase Federal credit union loan maturities Section 107(5) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757(5) shall not exceed 15 years (or such longer maturity as the Board may allow, by regulation) 3. Expanding credit to small businesses Section 107A(c)(1)(B)(iii) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)(iii) $50,000 $100,000 4. Expanding homeownership access through community financial institutions Section 2(10)(A) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1422(10)(A) (1) in clause (i), by inserting after Federal Deposit Insurance Act or Federal Credit Union Act (2) in clause (ii), by striking $1,000,000,000 $10,000,000,000

Summary: Member Business Loan Expansion Act This bill revises requirements related to the terms and lending limits of certain credit union loans.Specifically, the bill (1) allows the National Credit Union Administration Board to lengthen the maturity term of certain loans made by a credit union, and (2) raises the credit limit for credit union member businesses under which such loans are excluded from overall credit union lending limits.Finally, the bill expands the definition of a community financial institution by (1) allowing insured credit unions to qualify, and (2) raising the average asset limit. (Community financial institutions are subject to reduced asset requirements for purposes of Federal Home Loan Bank membership.) &nbsp;
Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act

To increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the United States, and create a more resilient, diverse, and secure United States food supply chain, by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act 2. Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the Secretary (b) Priorities In awarding loan guarantees under this section, the Secretary shall, when the amount available to carry out this section is less than the total of the amounts requested by applications under this section, give preference to loans for projects— (1) that create jobs in economically distressed communities; or (2) as the Secretary deems appropriate to help create a more resilient, diverse, and secure United States food supply chain. (c) Nonsupplantation of other funds The Secretary shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to supplement, and not supplant, funds provided under other Federal law or a State or local law. (d) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section. (e) Limitation on authorization of appropriations (1) In general To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than $29,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. (2) Administration Not more than $4,000,000 of the amounts provided under paragraph (1) for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 may be used by the Secretary for administrative purposes. (3) Availability Amounts made available under paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended. (f) Conforming amendment Section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 7 U.S.C. 7501 , except that this paragraph shall not be interpreted to authorize the Secretary to carry out any activity authorized by the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act (g) Effective date This section shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency ActThis bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. The program may guarantee loans to support new investments in the start-up or expansion of projects in the United States that will increase U.S. food supply chain capacity to aggregate, process, manufacture, store, transport, wholesale, or distribute food.In awarding loan guarantees under this bill, USDA must give preference to loans for projects that create jobs in economically distressed communities or to help create a more resilient, diverse, and secure U.S. food supply chain.USDA must prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this program.The bill specifies that USDA must use the amounts made available to carry out this bill to supplement, and not supplant, funds provided under other federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act


Summary: Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program concerning abandoned oil and gas wells. Under the program, DOE must work to improve (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. The program terminates after five years.
Holding Chinese Listed Companies Accountable Act

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to specify that the trading prohibition for certain Chinese issuers that retain public accounting firms that have not been subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board shall apply after 1 year, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Chinese Listed Companies Accountable Act 2. Trading prohibition for certain Chinese issuers Section 104(i)(3) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(3) (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting (or 1 year in the case of a Chinese company) non-inspections (2) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting (or 1 non-inspection year in the case of a covered issuer organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China) years

Summary: Holding Chinese Listed Companies Accountable Act This bill establishes stricter requirements for Chinese companies that are publicly traded.Under current law, the Securities and Exchange Commission must delist from an exchange a publicly traded company that uses, for two consecutive years, an accounting firm not subject to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspections.The bill reduces this to one year for companies that are organized under Chinese laws. &nbsp;
Polluter Portfolio Disclosure Act

To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Polluter Portfolio Disclosure Act 2. Required disclosure of investments (a) In general Each insurance company that, in a fiscal year, is paid, by customers, an aggregate amount in premiums that is equal to or greater than $100,000,000, shall disclose, each year, to the Congress, the Office of Financial Research, the Financial Stability Oversight Counsel, and the Federal Insurance Office— (1) a list of all investments of such insurance company that relate to coal mining, oil and gas extraction, fossil fuel extraction, and companies and infrastructure associated with each; and (2) a list of all insurance policies written by such insurance company that relate to coal mining, oil and gas extraction, fossil fuel extraction, and companies and infrastructure associated with each, including maximum exposure and direct written premium. (b) Use of disclosed information The Office of Financial Research, the Financial Stability Oversight Counsel, and the Federal Insurance Office shall use information disclosed pursuant to subsection (a) to enhance monitoring of financial risks to consumers, individual insurance companies, and the financial system. (c) Public disclosure The Federal Insurance Office shall, each year, publish a searchable document that contains the information disclosed by insurance companies in the previous 1-year period pursuant to subsection (a). (d) Insurance company defined In this section, the term insurance company

Summary: Polluter Portfolio Disclosure ActThis bill requires certain insurance companies to annually disclose investments in, and insurance policies relating to, fossil fuel extraction. Specifically, insurance companies that annually collect premiums of at least $100 million must report this information to Congress, the Office of Financial Research, the Financial Stability Oversight Counsel, and the Federal Insurance Office.The Office of Financial Research, the Financial Stability Oversight Counsel, and the Federal Insurance Office must use this information to enhance monitoring of financial risks to consumers, individual insurance companies, and the financial system.&nbsp; &nbsp;
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.

To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives. 1. Dairy business innovation initiatives Section 12513(i) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 1632d(i) $20,000,000 $36,000,000

Summary: This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Dairy Business Innovation&nbsp;(DBI) Initiatives for each fiscal year. Under the Agricultural Marketing Service, the&nbsp;DBI Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. The DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including for niche dairy products and dairy products derived from cow milk, sheep milk, and goat milk.
Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2023 2. Discount on mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling programs The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of section 203(c)(2) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2)(A) (1) by inserting before the comma the following: and such program is completed before the mortgagor has signed an application for a mortgage to be insured under this title or a sales agreement (2) by striking not exceed 2.75 percent of the amount of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage be 25 basis points lower than the premium payment amount established by the Secretary under the first sentence of this subparagraph

Summary: Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2023This bill modifies the discount given by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on single-family mortgage-insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial management counseling program. Under current law, the maximum discount for these homebuyers is 2.75% of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage (compared to 3% for other homebuyers). The bill instead requires that the discount for these homebuyers be 25 basis points (0.25% of the original insured principal obligation of mortgage) lower than the amount otherwise established by the FHA. The bill also specifies that first-time homebuyers must complete the financial-management counseling program prior to applying for a mortgage or entering into a sales agreement. &nbsp;
Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to make eligible airport-related projects and port development projects eligible for approval under State environmental laws and regulations instead of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act 2. Program for eliminating duplication of environmental reviews (a) In general Section 330 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking pilot (2) in subsection (j) by striking Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the The (3) by striking subsection (k); (4) in subsection (l)— (A) in paragraph (3) by striking pilot (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A) by striking ; and (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) an eligible airport-related project (as such term is defined in section 40117(a) of title 49); (C) an eligible port development project described in section 54301(a)(3) of title 49; and ; and (5) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (k). (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).

Summary: Expedited Federal Permitting for California ActThis bill expands a Department of Transportation (DOT) program that allows up to two states to approve environmental reviews for certain transportation projects under state laws and regulations instead of under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).&nbsp;Specifically, the bill makes permanent a pilot program that allows DOT to approve a state to participate in a program to conduct environmental reviews and approve permits for certain transportation projects if DOT (with the concurrence of the Council on Environmental Quality) determines that the state laws and regulations are at least as stringent as the federal NEPA requirements.The bill also expands project eligibility for the program to include certain federally&nbsp;funded airport and port development projects.
CLEAN Energy Act

To amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on onshore wind and solar. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act CLEAN Energy Act 2. Repeal of onshore wind and solar leasing restrictions Paragraph (1) of section 50265(b) of Public Law 117–169 43 U.S.C. 3006(b)

Summary: Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act or the CLEAN Energy ActThis bill repeals certain requirements that the Department of the Interior must meet before issuing an onshore wind or solar right-of-way for wind or solar energy development on federal land. Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Interior may not issue a right-of-way for such development unless (1) an onshore oil and gas lease sale has been held in the 120 days prior to issuing the right-of-way, and (2) Interior offers a specified minimum acreage for oil and gas lease sales in the previous year. The bill repeals those requirements.&nbsp;
Pell Grant Flexibility Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Flexibility Act 2. Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (a) Amendments Section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(2) Public Law 116–260 (1) by striking In any case (A) Reduction Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in any case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Students with disabilities (i) In general In the case of a student with a disability (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12102 (ii) Limited application A determination under clause (i) shall not be used in the calculation of Federal Pell Grant semester eligibility under subsection (d)(5). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 703 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 Public Law 117–103

Summary: Pell Grant Flexibility ActThis bill changes certain requirements relating to the Federal Pell Grant program for students with disabilities.Currently, Pell Grant awards are based on enrollment status and a student must attend an institution of higher education (IHE) on a full-time basis in order to receive the maximum award amount. This bill provides an exception for a student with a disability who takes a reduced course load (as determined appropriate by the student's IHE).&nbsp;Specifically, the bill deems such a student as enrolled on a full-time basis for purposes of calculating the amount of the student's Pell Grant. &nbsp;
To authorize livestock producers and their employees to take crested caracaras in order to prevent the death of or injury or destruction to livestock, and for other purposes.

To authorize livestock producers and their employees to take crested caracaras in order to prevent the death of or injury or destruction to livestock, and for other purposes. 1. Authorization for livestock producers and their employees to take certain crested caracaras (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. (1) take or attempt to take a crested caracara that is causing, or that the covered person has a reasonable belief will cause, the death of or injury or destruction to livestock; or (2) in the course of taking or attempting to take a crested caracara described in paragraph (1), cause injury to such crested caracara. (b) Reporting requirements Not later than January 31 of each year, a covered person that takes a crested caracara pursuant to subsection (a) in the preceding 12-month period shall complete and submit to the appropriate United States Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office (as determined by the geographic jurisdictions described in section 2.2 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) an annual report using the form developed under subsection (c). (c) Issuance of form Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall make available on the website of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service such reporting form as the Director determines appropriate for the purposes of taking reports under subsection (b). Such form may not be more onerous to complete than similar forms for permitted take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Crested caracara The term crested caracara (2) Covered person The term covered person (A) a livestock producer; or (B) an employee of a livestock producer when such employee is actively engaged in livestock production. (3) Livestock The term livestock 7 U.S.C. 1471 (4) Livestock producer The term livestock producer 7 U.S.C. 1471 (5) Take The term take

Summary: This bill allows livestock producers and their employees to take certain actions against crested caracaras to protect livestock. (Crested caracaras&nbsp;are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.)Specifically, livestock producers and their employees may (1) take (i.e., capture, kill, disperse, or transport) a crested caracara that they reasonably believe will cause death, injury, or destruction to livestock; or (2) in the course of taking or attempting to take the crested caracara, cause injury to the bird.Livestock producers and their employees must submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on crested caracaras taken under this bill. The FWS must make this reporting form available on its website.Currently, the FWS has a special permit process under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for the taking of&nbsp;crested caracaras.&nbsp;
Freedom for Health Care Workers Act


Summary: Freedom for Health Care Workers Act This bill nullifies the rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination, which was issued by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services on November 5, 2021, and prohibits the issuance of any substantially similar rule. The rule requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Critical Mineral Access Act

To amend the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 to provide support in high-income economy countries for projects involving development or processing of certain critical materials. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Mineral Access Act 2. Amendments to Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 Section 1412(b) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 ( 22 U.S.C. 9612(b) (1) by striking The purpose (1) In general The purpose ; (2) by striking shall be to shall be— (A) to ; (3) by striking the United States. the United States; and (B) to provide support under title II in high-income economy countries for projects involving development or processing of covered critical materials if such support furthers the national security interests of the United States. ; (4) by striking In carrying out (2) Consideration of certain criteria In carrying out ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (3) Definitions In paragraph (1)(B): (A) Covered critical materials (i) In general The term covered critical materials (ii) Rare earth elements group In clause (i), the term rare earth elements group (B) High-income economy country The term high-income economy country World Bank .

Summary: Critical Mineral Access ActThis bill authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)&nbsp;to provide support to high-income economy countries for developing or processing certain critical materials (such as aluminum, chromium, and rare earth elements). The support must further U.S. national security interests. For the purposes of&nbsp;this&nbsp;support, a&nbsp;high-income economy country is one classified as such&nbsp;by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (two World Bank Group institutions).&nbsp;Under current law, the&nbsp;DFC generally prioritizes facilitating private investment in less-developed countries and countries transitioning to market economies to&nbsp;advance&nbsp;U.S. foreign policy interests.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act


Summary: 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to undertake efforts to protect the 9-8-8 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats. (The lifeline is a three-digit number that connects callers in suicidal crisis or mental health distress to a national network of crisis centers.) The bill also expands related reporting requirements. Specifically, the network administrator for the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to SAMHSA, and local and regional crisis centers that participate in the lifeline must report identified cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to the administrator. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study that evaluates cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with the lifeline and report the findings to Congress.
Healthy Babies Act of 2023

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to allow infant food combinations and dinners under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Babies Act of 2023 2. Infant food combinations and dinners under WIC Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 (t) Infant food combinations and dinners Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall update the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (f)(11)(A) to amend the supplemental foods available to include infant food combinations and dinners. .

Summary: Healthy Babies Act of 2023This bill requires that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) include infant food combinations&nbsp;and dinners as part of the program. (The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.)Specifically, the Department of Agriculture must update the regulations that prescribe&nbsp;the supplemental foods that must be made available in the program.&nbsp;Currently, infant food combinations&nbsp;(e.g., meat and vegetables)&nbsp;and dinners (e.g., spaghetti and meatballs)&nbsp;are not allowed.&nbsp;