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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act of 2023 2. Addition of Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B) (1) by inserting Rhode Island, States of (2) by inserting Rhode Island, except North Carolina, (3) by striking 21 23 (4) by striking 13 14

Summary: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023This bill adds Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increases council membership from 21 to 23 members. The council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island. The bill also increases the number of members to be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce from 13 to 14.The council is one of eight regional councils in the United States that are responsible for managing fishery resources in federal waters in coordination with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.&nbsp;
Defund the OTF Act of 2023

To prohibit the availability of Federal funds for the Open Technology Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund the OTF Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on availability of Federal funds for Open Technology Fund No Federal funds may be made available for the Open Technology Fund established under section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 ( 22 U.S.C. 6208a

Summary: Defund the OTF Act of 2023This bill prohibits federal funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF). (The OTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global internet freedom that has received federal funding annually through the&nbsp;U.S. Agency for Global Media.)
Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023


Summary: Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities). Current law requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons engaged in certain activities related to the conflict in Syria. For example, such sanctions must be imposed on those that knowingly (1) are responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Syrian people, or (2) provide aircraft or spare aircraft parts for military purposes on behalf of the Syrian government to a foreign person operating in certain areas of Syria. This bill expands the types of activities that would subject a foreign person to sanctions, including knowingly (1) providing any type of aircraft or spare aircraft parts to the Syrian government, (2) diverting humanitarian assistance intended for the Syrian people, or (3) confiscating property in Syria or owned by a Syrian citizen for personal gain or political purposes. The bill also extends these sanctions to entities owned or controlled by a sanctioned person and to a sanctioned person's adult family members. Additionally, the bill removes an exception to the sanctions related to the importation of goods. The Department of State must provide Congress with a strategy to counter foreign government efforts to normalize relations with the Bashar al-Assad regime.
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023


Summary: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023This bill makes changes to various laws pertaining to sanctions, including by revising the definition of what constitutes a foreign opioid trafficker. Specifically, for the purposes of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, the bill changes the definition of foreign opioid trafficker to specify that the term includes certain Chinese entities and government officials that fail to take steps to prevent opioid trafficking, potentially subjecting them to sanctions. The bill imposes additional requirements before the President can publish regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which authorizes the President to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration of national emergency. For example, the President must consider the costs and benefits of available statutory and regulatory alternatives prior to publishing such regulations. The bill also provides 10-year statutes of limitation for violations of two federal laws that authorize sanctions (the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Trading with the Enemy Act).
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act


Summary: DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program ActThis bill establishes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).The program must train DHS employees holding non-cybersecurity positions for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the department. The curriculum for the program must be consistent with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework.The bill also requires CISA to issue an annual report to Congress describing the number of participants, positions into which participants were hired, and related details about the program.&nbsp; &nbsp;
I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the I–27 Numbering Act of 2023 2. Numbering of designated future Interstate (a) In general Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 The routes referred to in clause (i) (other than subclauses (V)(aa) and (V)(bb) and subclause (IX)(aa) of that clause) and clause (iv) of subsection (c)(38)(A) are designated as Interstate Route I–27. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(V)(aa) is designated as Interstate Route I–27E. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(V)(bb) is designated as Interstate Route I–27W. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(IX)(aa) is designated as Interstate Route I–127N. The route referred to in subsection (c)(45) (b) Conforming amendments Section 1105(c)(38)(A)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 (1) in subclause (V)— (A) by striking Lamesa, the Corridor Lamesa— (aa) the Corridor ; and (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking 87 and, the Corridor 87; and (bb) the Corridor ; and (2) in subclause (IX)— (A) by striking (IX) United States Route 287 (IX) (aa) United States Route 287 ; and (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking Oklahoma, and also United States Route 87 Oklahoma; and (bb) United States Route 87 . November 29, 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: I&#8211;27 Numbering Act of 2023 This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I&#8211;27. In Texas, from Sterling City to Lamesa, U.S. Route 87 is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27E and Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I&#8211;20 are designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27W. U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;27N.
Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act


Summary: Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum (including textbooks, leaflets, pamphlets, magazines, and other instructional materials) used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity. Among other topics, the report must address (1) whether the materials used encourage violence or intolerance toward other nations or ethnic groups, (2) the steps the Palestinian Authority is taking to reform such materials, and (3) whether U.S. foreign assistance is used to fund the dissemination of the offending materials. The State Department must make such reports publicly available.
Providers and Payers COMPETE Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report on the impact of certain Medicare regulations on provider and payer consolidation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act 2. Annual report on the impact of certain Medicare regulations on provider and payer consolidation; public comment on provider and payer consolidation for certain proposed rules (a) Annual report Not later than December 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq. (1) implement a change to an applicable payment system, a rate schedule, or another payment system under part B, C, or D of such title; or (2) result in a significant rule effecting provider or payer consolidation. (b) Public comment on impact to provider and payer consolidation Beginning for 2025, as part of any notice and comment rulemaking process that will result in a significant rule effecting provider or payer consolidation with respect to a proposed rule for parts B, C, and D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Provider and payer consolidation The term provider and payer consolidation 42 U.S.C. 1395x 42 U.S.C. 1395jjj (2) Applicable payment system The term applicable payment system (A) with respect to outpatient hospital services, the prospective payment system for covered OPD services established under section 1833(t) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395(l) (B) with respect to physicians’ services, the physician fee schedules established under section 1848 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 3. Consideration of effects on provider and payer consolidation with respect to CMI models (a) In general Section 1115A(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a(b)(4)(A) (1) in clause (i), by striking at the end and (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) the extent to which, and how, the model has effected and could effect provider and payer consolidation, which includes the vertical or horizontal integration among providers of services (as defined in subsection (u) of section 1861), suppliers (as defined in subsection (d) of such section), and accountable care organizations under section 1899. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to models tested on or after January 1, 2025.

Summary: Providers and Payers COMPETE Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to report annually on the impact of Medicare regulatory changes on provider and payer consolidation (e.g., vertical or horizontal integration among providers, suppliers, and other health care entities). The CMS must also solicit public comment on the projected impact of a proposed rule with respect to provider and payer consolidation. The bill also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to evaluate the impact of tested models on provider and payer consolidation.
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

To provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to wireless facilities deployment Section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(a)(3) (3) Application of NEPA; NHPA (A) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to an eligible facilities request may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (B) National Historic Preservation Act exemption An eligible facilities request may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (C) Federal authorization defined In this paragraph, the term Federal authorization (i) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request; and (ii) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request. .

Summary: Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment ActThis bill excludes certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station&nbsp;from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements. Specifically, the bill applies to&nbsp;certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station by collocating, removing, or replacing transmission equipment.In particular, it specifies such projects are not considered major federal&nbsp;actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews required under those acts.
Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act

To provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a brownfield site is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to brownfields (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Communications facility The term communications facility communications facility installation 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) (3) Covered project The term covered project (A) for the deployment or modification of a communications facility that is to be carried out entirely within a brownfield site (as defined in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (4) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.

Summary: Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act This bill excludes&nbsp;projects to deploy or modify communications facilities from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements if they are carried out entirely within a brownfield site (real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant).In particular, it specifies such projects are not considered major federal&nbsp;actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews that are required under those acts.
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023

To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications projects (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Communications facility The term communications facility communications facility installation 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) (2) Covered project The term covered project (A) is to be carried out within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (B) is to be carried out not later than 5 years after the date on which the President made such declaration; and (C) replaces a communications facility damaged by such disaster or emergency or makes improvements to a communications facility in such area that could reasonably be considered as necessary for recovery from such disaster or emergency or to prevent or mitigate any future disaster or emergency. (3) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.

Summary: Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023This bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation reviews certain&nbsp;projects to replace or improve communications facilities following a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.In particular, it specifies such projects are not considered major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews that are required under those acts.The projects must be carried out (1) within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency, and (2)&nbsp;not later than five years after the date on which the President made the declaration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Coastal Broadband Deployment Act

To provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coastal Broadband Deployment Act 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to floodplains (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Communications facility The term communications facility communications facility installation 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) (3) Covered project The term covered project (A) for the deployment or modification of a communications facility that is to be carried out entirely within a floodplain (as defined in section 9.4 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act); and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (4) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.

Summary: Coastal Broadband Deployment Act This bill excludes projects to deploy or modify certain transmitting devices, towers, antennas, or other communications facilities from specified environmental and historic preservation reviews if the project is carried out entirely within a floodplain (the lowland and relatively flat areas adjoining inland and coastal waters).In particular, it specifies such projects are not considered major federal&nbsp;actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews required under those acts.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act

To extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending WIC for New Moms Act 2. Extending WIC eligibility for new moms (a) Extension of postpartum period Section 17(b)(10) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786(b)(10) six months 24 months (b) Extension of breastfeeding period Section 17(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)(A)(ii) 1 year 24 months (c) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report that includes an evaluation of the effect of each of the amendments made by this section on— (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, including racial and ethnic disparities with respect to such outcomes; (2) breastfeeding rates among postpartum individuals; (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under the special supplemental nutrition program under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 (4) other relevant information as determined by the Secretary. (d) Postpartum defined The term postpartum

Summary: Extending WIC for New Moms ActThis bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to&nbsp;extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding&nbsp;and postpartum women.Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months).The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under&nbsp;WIC.&nbsp;
Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the Assistant Secretary to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act 2. Plan for Assistant Secretary to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of certain Form 299 (a) Plan Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan containing a description of— (1) the process by which the Assistant Secretary proposes to— (A) track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of each Form 299 for communications use authorization; (B) provide applicants additional transparency with respect to the status of the applicable Form 299 for communications use authorization; and (C) most expeditiously implement the plan; and (2) any potential barriers to implementing the plan that are identified by the Assistant Secretary. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (2) Assistant Secretary The term Assistant Secretary (3) Communications facility The term communications facility 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) (4) Communications use The term communications use (5) Communications use authorization The term communications use authorization (A) provided by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture; (B) to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land; and (C) for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of such covered land for communications use. (6) Covered land The term covered land (A) public lands; and (B) National Forest System land. (7) Form 299 The term Form 299 47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A) (8) National forest system The term National Forest System 16 U.S.C. 1609(a) (9) Public lands The term public lands (A) the Bureau of Land Management; (B) the National Park Service; (C) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; or (D) the Bureau of Reclamation. October 25, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking ActThis bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a plan to Congress for tracking the acceptance, processing, and disposition of applications for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.)&nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building."
GAS Act

To prohibit Federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarding America’s Stoves Act GAS Act 2. Agency prohibition on banning gas stoves (a) In general No agency may prohibit the use of or sale of gas-burning stoves in the United States. (b) Agency defined In this section, the term agency

Summary: Guarding America&rsquo;s Stoves Act or the GAS Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from banning the use or sale of gas-burning stoves.
Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act 2. Use of public safety and community policing grants (a) Uses of grants Section 1701 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding before the semicolon the following or to provide bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers or career law enforcement officers (B) in paragraph (2), by adding before the semicolon the following or to provide bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers or career law enforcement officers (2) by adding at the end the following: (n) Simplification of grant application process In awarding a grant under this part, the Attorney General may permit an applicant for such a grant to amend a submitted application in lieu of creating a new application, for consideration for funding for up to five subsequent years after the original application was submitted for consideration for funding if such applicant was not awarded funding. . (b) Definitions Section 1709 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10389 (8) law enforcement officer (9) submitted application .

Summary: Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide bonuses for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers or career law enforcement officers.
Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of Federal funds to pay for travel costs of Federal personnel and their pets, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy Act 2. Fly America Act exception Section 40118 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Certain transportation of domesticated animals (1) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c), an appropriation to any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government may be used to pay for the transportation of Federal personnel, dependent of the Federal personnel, and in-cabin or accompanying checked baggage or cargo, by a foreign air carrier when— (A) the transportation is from a place— (i) outside the United States to a place in the United States; (ii) in the United States to a place outside the United States; or (iii) between two places outside the United States; and (B) no air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 is willing and able to transport up to three domesticated animals accompanying such Federal personnel or dependent. (2) Limitation An amount paid pursuant to paragraph (1) for transportation by a foreign air carrier may not be greater than the amount that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 had that carrier been willing and able to provide such transportation. If the amount that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign air carrier, the Federal personnel shall pay the difference of such amount. (3) Definition In this subsection: (A) Domesticated animal The term domesticated animal (B) Federal personnel The term Federal personnel (C) Peace corps volunteer The term Peace Corps volunteer 22 U.S.C. 2504(a) .

Summary: Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy ActThis bill authorizes the federal government to pay a foreign air carrier to transport a pet accompanying a federal employee's international travel in certain situations. Under current law, the official air transportation of federal employees, their dependents, and their property must be purchased from a U.S. flag air carrier (or authorized affiliate), subject to limited exceptions.Under this bill, if no U.S. flag air carrier is willing or able to a transport a pet accompanying a federal employee's international travel, the federal government may pay a foreign air carrier to provide for the transportation of the traveling employee, their accompanying dependents and property,&nbsp;and up to three pets. The bill caps such payments at the amount that would have been paid to a U.S. flag air carrier for the same travel and specifies that the federal employee must pay any difference.&nbsp;Dogs and cats are covered under this bill, with other animals subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation.
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.


Summary: This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a report to Congress that assesses the feasibility, value, cost, and security implications&nbsp;of a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0


Summary: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 a pediatric disease research initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and requires the NIH to coordinate pediatric research activities to avoid duplicative efforts. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must report to Congress about research funded through the initiative.
U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

To support security and law enforcement training and cooperation between the United States and Israel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On May 9, 2018, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted an amendment stating that it was the policy of the United States to support bilateral cooperation between United States and Israeli law enforcement personnel. (2) The United States has a long history of cooperation with Israel. (3) The sharing of distinct experiences can promote security against terrorism, peaceful resolutions to community disputes, and the protection of spaces for civil society. (4) Congress has supported bilateral cooperation with Israel to combat the threat of illicit cross-border tunneling and the associated trafficking in arms, persons, and militants and to combat threats from unmanned aerial systems. (5) The United States supports law enforcement training, cooperation, and education globally. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States supports the inclusion of Israel in the International Law Enforcement Academy in Europe; and (2) the Secretary of State should support projects in the Middle East through the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement program. 4. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to support bilateral training between United States and Israeli law enforcement personnel, for the purpose of sharing of best practices relating to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) to continue to counter threats to United States and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.

Summary: U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion ActThis bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass&nbsp;casualties; and (2) continue to counter threats to U.S. and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.
Hamas International Financing Prevention Act


Summary: Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that knowingly (1) provide certain types of support (such as significant financial or technological support) for acts of terrorism, or (2) engage in a significant transaction with a senior member of the targeted groups or with a senior member of a foreign terrorist organization providing support to the targeted groups. The President must also impose measures on foreign states that (1) provide significant material and financial support for acts of international terrorism, (2) provide significant material support to the targeted groups, or (3) engage in significant transactions that materially contribute to the terrorist activities of the targeted groups. The President must bar these governments for one year from receiving U.S. assistance&nbsp;and exports of controlled munitions and other items. The Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of&nbsp;international financial institutions to oppose providing assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve vital U.S. national interests. The President must periodically report to Congress on specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as the groups' assets and activities and a list of foreign states that conduct significant fundraising, financing, or money laundering activities for the groups.
Housing PLUS Act of 2023

To allow amounts made available for the Continuum of Care program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2023 Housing PLUS Act of 2023 2. Availability of Continuum of Care funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions Subtitle C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq. 436. Availability of funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions (a) Availability Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not, in making amounts available under this subtitle, prohibit, limit, or restrict the award or amount of grants made with such amounts to or for eligible entities, project sponsors, or recipients— (1) that require the provision of supportive services, such as counseling, job training, or addiction treatment, for individuals served by a program, project, or activity assisted with such amounts; (2) that require, as a condition for occupancy in a project, or assistance from a program, project, or activity, assisted with such amounts that individuals meet certain prerequisites, such as sobriety or lack of drug use; or (3) faith-based organizations. (b) Set aside Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in making available amounts under this subtitle for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 30 percent of such amounts shall be used by eligible entities, project sponsors, and recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services. (c) Accountability Not later than 180 days after the completion of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit, to the House Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs of the Senate, for such fiscal year— (1) a written certification that the amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle were made available in compliance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section; and (2) a report specifying how the Notices of Funding Opportunity for such fiscal year for amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle evidence such compliance. .

Summary: Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2023 or the Housing PLUS Act of 2023This bill modifies the requirements under which the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must award grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding for nonprofit providers and state and local governments&nbsp;to quickly rehouse homeless individuals&nbsp;and families.Specifically, the bill bars HUD from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting Continuum of Care grants to recipients that (1) require program participants to receive supportive services, (2) require program participants to be sober or drug-free, or (3) are faith-based organizations. The bill also requires that at least 30% of Continuum of Care grant funds be set aside for eligible grant recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services.&nbsp;
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2023


Summary: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the cost-sharing requirements for its research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program or activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
TSP Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act TSP Act 2. Investment of Thrift Savings Fund Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) In this subsection— (A) the term country of concern 50 U.S.C. 3043b Annual Threat Assessment (B) the terms exchange issuer security 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) (C) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (D) the term publicly listed company (E) the term security of concern (i) that is listed on an exchange in a country of concern; (ii) the issuer with respect to which is incorporated in, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of, a country of concern; or (iii) more than 50 percent of the revenue of the issuer with respect to which is— (I) generated in a country of concern; (II) consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and (III) after the consolidation described in subclause (II), incorporated into the financial statement of a publicly listed company. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may be invested in any security of concern, without regard to— (A) the exchange through which the security of concern is purchased; or (B) whether the security of concern is purchased— (i) in synthetic form, such as through an equity swap or similar financial instrument; or (ii) through a mutual fund made available through any mutual fund window added pursuant to subsection (b)(5). (3) The Executive Director shall consult with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a biennial basis in order to ensure compliance with paragraph (2). .

Summary: Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act or the TSP ActThis bill prohibits the Thrift Savings Fund from investing in any security that has certain connections to a country of concern. (A country of concern is a country listed in the Annual Threat Assessment that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence provides to Congress. In the 2023 assessment, these countries included China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.)A covered security is one that is (1) listed on an exchange in a country of concern; (2) issued by an entity incorporated in or subject to the jurisdiction of such country; or (3) issued by an entity that generates more than 50% of its revenue&nbsp;in a country of concern, consolidates the revenue under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and incorporates the revenue into the financial statement of a publicly listed company.&nbsp;
NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023


Summary: NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 This act directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the FAA Task Force on NOTAM (notice to air missions required by international or domestic law) Improvement and requires the FAA to implement a federal NOTAM system. A NOTAM is a notice containing information essential to personnel concerned with flight operations but not known far enough in advance to be publicized by other means. It states the abnormal status of a component of the National Airspace System. Specifically, the task force must (1) review existing methods for publishing NOTAMs and flight operations information for pilots; (2) review regulations, policies, systems, and international standards relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluate and determine best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (4) provide recommendations to improve the publication and delivery of NOTAM information; and (5) report to Congress on its reviews and evaluations. By September 30, 2024, the FAA must (1) complete implementation of a federal NOTAM system and implement a back-up system, and (2) brief Congress on a plan to enhance information delivery through this federal system to promote further global harmonization and provide users of the National Airspace System a consistent format for domestic and international operations.
Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act


Summary: Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget and the Council of Economic Advisers to provide an inflation estimate for each executive order that is projected to cause an annual gross budgetary or economic effect of at least $1 million. The estimate must determine whether the executive order will have no significant impact on inflation, a quantifiable inflationary impact on the Consumer Price Index or the Producer Price Index, or a significant impact on inflation that cannot be quantified at the time the estimate is prepared. The estimate must also (1) incorporate the inflationary impact of the debt servicing costs associated with the executive order; and (2) take into account the spending patterns of military personnel and of residents of non-metropolitan areas, including rural areas and farm households. The requirements do not apply to executive orders that (1) provide for emergency assistance or relief at the request of any state or local government or an official of the government, or (2) are necessary for national security or the ratification or implementation of international treaty obligations.
RESTORE Act of 2023

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to allow individuals with drug offenses to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials Act of 2023 RESTORE Act of 2023 2. Assistance and benefits for certain drug-related convictions (a) In general Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 21 U.S.C. 862a (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking for— for assistance under any State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through The amount of (b) Program of temporary assistance for needy families The amount of ; and (C) by inserting ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. Social Security Act (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e) Definition of State In this section, the term State 42 U.S.C. 619 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. . (b) Effect on State policies Any State law, policy, or regulation that imposes conditions on eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. (c) Modification of definition of household under SNAP Section 3(m)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(m)(5) (F) Incarcerated individuals who are scheduled to be released from an institution within 30 days. .

Summary: Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials Act of 2023 or the RESTORE Act of 2023This bill repeals a prohibition barring an individual with certain felony drug convictions from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state may opt out of enforcing the ban on participation.The bill also allows an individual who is incarcerated to apply for SNAP benefits before their release date. Specifically, the bill amends the definition of household to include incarcerated individuals who are scheduled to be released from an institution within 30 days. Currently, a state agency may apply to the Food and Nutrition Service for an administrative waiver in order to allow individuals to apply for SNAP benefits up to 30 days prior to release.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;