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American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act


Summary: American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a feasibility study on certain space-based telecommunications technologies for Mexico and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, and conduct a review related to expanding financial access to the countries of the Caribbean.
Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023


Summary: Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023 This bill reduces various securities regulations applicable to certain companies, brokers, and advisors. The bill also allows more investors to invest in specified types of ventures. The bill reduces regulations, for example, by establishing an exemption to certain securities regulations for small offerings of securities. Specifically, under the bill, securities registration is not required for a sale of securities if the total amount of securities sold by the issuer during the preceding 12-month period does not exceed $250,000. The bill also allows certain issuers of securities regulated as emerging growth companies to continue operating under these regulations, including those related to reduced disclosures, for an additional period of time. It also raises the limit of total annual gross revenues under which issuers qualify as emerging growth companies to $1.5 billion. The bill allows more investment, for example, by raising the caps on the allowed capital and number of investors under which a fund may qualify as a venture capital fund. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. The bill increases the caps from (1) $10 million to $150 million in capital contributions and commitments, and (2) 250 to 600 allowed investors. In addition, the bill expands who may be considered an accredited investor for purposes of participating in private offerings of securities. Certain unregistered securities may only be offered to accredited investors.
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

To require Federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act 2. Assisted reproductive treatment benefits (a) In general Section 8904 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Assisted reproductive treatment defined In this section, the term assisted reproductive treatment (1) Assisted reproduction, including intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination and intrauterine insemination. (2) In vitro fertilization. (3) Preservation of human oocytes, embryos, or sperm for later reproductive use. (4) Such other treatments, procedures, medications, laboratory services, and technologies facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. . (b) Implementation timing The amendments made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Family Building FEHB Fairness ActThis bill requires health insurance plans offered to federal employees under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits.&nbsp;Covered treatments are those facilitating reproduction, such as insemination, in vitro fertilization, and preservation of embryos.
Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

To provide for higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act 2. Higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents (a) Higher minimum rate of pay Not later than January 1, 2024, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management— (1) shall, in accordance with section 5305 of title 5, United States Code— (A) increase the minimum rate of pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents at the grade GS–12 of the General Schedule by not less than 14 percent; and (B) increase other grades or levels, occupational groups, series, classes, or subdivisions thereof, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2) may make increases in all rates in the pay range for each such grade or level, in accordance with such section 5305. (b) Inapplicability The discretion granted to agency heads under section 5305(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to increase in rates of pay authorized under subsection (a).

Summary: Border Patrol Pay Parity ActThis bill increases pay rates for U.S. Border Patrol agents.The bill specifies that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must increase the minimum rate of pay for GS-12 Border Patrol agents by at least 14%. It also directs OPM to increase pay rates for other grades, levels, occupational groups, or similar classifications as specified by the Department of Homeland Security.&nbsp;The increases must be made on or before January 1, 2024.&nbsp;
Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023 2. Prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status (a) In general The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (1) in section 802 ( 42 U.S.C. 3602 (p) Military status (q) Source of income (1) a housing voucher under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f (A) rental vouchers; (B) rental assistance; (C) rental subsidies from nongovernmental organizations; and (D) homeownership subsidies; (2) income received as a monthly benefit under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq. 45 U.S.C. 231 et seq. (3) income received by court order, including spousal support and child support; (4) any payment from a trust, guardian, conservator, cosigner, or relative; and (5) any other lawful source of income or funds, including savings accounts and investments. (r) Veteran status ; (2) in section 804 ( 42 U.S.C. 3604 (A) by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (B) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following: (10) Nothing in this title shall be construed to prohibit any entity from providing or otherwise making available any services or other assistance to individuals receiving Federal, State or local housing assistance. ; (3) in section 805 ( 42 U.S.C. 3605 (A) in subsection (a), by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (B) in subsection (c), by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, handicap, (4) in section 806 ( 42 U.S.C. 3606 source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (5) in section 808(e)(6) ( 42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6) source of income, veteran status, military status, handicap, (6) in section 810(f) ( 42 U.S.C. 3610(f) (4) During the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023 . (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 source of income (as defined in section 802), veteran status (as defined in section 802), military status (as defined in section 802), or national origin

Summary: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023This bill prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their source of income, veteran status, or military status in the sale or rental of housing and other related real estate transactions and services.&nbsp;
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023

To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish a program to— (1) study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation. (b) Review of maps Once during each 5-year period, or more often as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the maps developed under this section. (c) Website The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps developed under this section and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are hereby authorized $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to be appropriated to the Director of the United States Geological Survey for purposes of carrying out this section.

Summary: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023 This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS)&nbsp;to establish a program to study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes. The USGS&nbsp;must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
Restoring Rights of Physicians to Own Hospitals Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Obamacare ban on provider-owned hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Rights of Physicians to Own Hospitals Act 2. Repealing requirements for Hospitals To Qualify for Rural Provider and Hospital Exception to Ownership or Investment Prohibition Section 1877 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395nn (1) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), at the end, by inserting and (B) in subparagraph (B), at the end, by striking ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C); (2) in subsection (d)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (B), at the end, by inserting and (B) in subparagraph (C), at the end, by striking ; and (C) by striking subparagraph (D); and (3) by striking subsection (i).

Summary: Restoring Rights of Physicians to Own Hospitals Act This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that require rural providers and physician-owned hospitals to meet certain additional criteria in order to be excepted under the Stark law. Specifically, the bill repeals provisions that require hospitals to meet the following criteria: the hospital had physician ownership or investment and a Medicare provider agreement as of December 31, 2010; the hospital does not expand the number of operating rooms, procedure rooms, or beds beyond the number in existence as of March 23, 2010, with limited exceptions; the hospital discloses certain information regarding physician ownership and investments to patients, the public, and the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services; the hospital does not offer certain financial opportunities, and the percentage of ownership or investments does not exceed that in effect as of March 23, 2010; the hospital discloses certain information to patients relating to the availability of physicians and makes alternative arrangements when necessary; and the hospital was not converted from an ambulatory surgical center on or after March 23, 2010.
Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act

To eliminate the inpatient-only service list. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act 2. Elimination of inpatient-only service list Beginning January 1, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not refuse to designate an outpatient hospital service pursuant to section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B)(i) safely

Summary: Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services from refusing to designate a service as a covered hospital outpatient service under Medicare based solely on its determination that the service can only be furnished in an inpatient setting.
CREEPER Act 2.0

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or transportation of child sex dolls, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0 CREEPER Act 2.0 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) There is a correlation between possession of the obscene dolls, and robots, and possession of and participation in child pornography. (2) The physical features, and potentially the personalities (3) Some owners and makers of the robots have made their children interact with the robots as if the robots are members of the family. (4) The robots can have settings that simulate rape. (5) The dolls and robots not only lead to rape, but they make rape easier by teaching the rapist about how to overcome resistance and subdue the victim. (6) For users and children exposed to their use, the dolls and robots normalize submissiveness and normalize sex between adults and minors. (7) As the Supreme Court has recognized, obscene material is often used as part of a method of seducing child victims. (8) The dolls and robots are intrinsically related to abuse of minors, and they cause the exploitation, objectification, abuse, and rape of minors. 3. Prohibition of importation or trans­por­ta­tion of child sex dolls Section 1462 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (a), by striking or (2) in paragraph (b), by striking or (3) by inserting after paragraph (c) the following: (d) any child sex doll; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term child sex doll . 4. Trafficking in child sex dolls (a) In general Chapter 71 1471. Trafficking in child sex dolls Whoever knowingly— (1) buys, sells, delivers, or distributes in interstate or foreign commerce any child sex doll, (2) possesses a child sex doll that has been so bought, sold, delivered, or distributed, or (3) possesses such a child sex doll with the intent to engage in any conduct prohibited by paragraph (1), shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, for the first such offense and shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both, for each such offense thereafter. For purposes of this section, the term child sex doll . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1471. Trafficking in child sex dolls. .

Summary: Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0 or the CREEPER Act 2.0 This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving child sex dolls. Specifically, it makes it a crime to import, transport, buy, sell, distribute, or possess a child sex doll. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term, or both.
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024


Summary: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills: the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024; the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024; and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024. The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include the military activities of the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the judiciary, federal payments to the District of Columbia, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, Congress and the agencies that serve Congress, the Department of State, and several related and independent agencies. In addition, the bill extends various programs and authorities, including the National Flood Insurance Program, the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Trust Fund, and several authorities and programs related to immigration. The bill also prohibits State Department funds from being used to make payments to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency until March 25, 2025.
Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act

To facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Primary care services are able to reduce healthcare costs, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. (2) Primary care creates increased patient satisfaction, physician engagement, and better patient outcomes. (3) The model of direct primary care can change patient usage patterns, with more personalized preventative care versus high-acuity episodic care. 3. Clarifying that certain payment arrangements are allowable under the Medicaid program (a) In general Nothing in title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. direct primary care arrangement (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report containing an analysis of the extent to which States are contracting with independent physicians, independent physician practices, and primary care practices for purposes of furnishing medical assistance under State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter statutory limits on Medicaid enrollee cost-sharing or be construed to limit Medicaid services solely to those provided under a direct primary care arrangement.

Summary: Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act This bill specifies that state Medicaid programs are authorized to provide primary care services through direct primary care arrangements (i.e., arrangements in which primary care providers receive a fixed periodic fee for their services). The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must report on the extent to which state Medicaid programs contract with independent providers.
Secure Background Checks Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Background Checks Act of 2023 2. Age and residential requirement Section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (8)(C)(ii), by striking or (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who fails to meet the age requirement— (A) described in subsection (b)(1); and (B) in the person’s State of residence; or (11) who— (A) does not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which the licensee’s place of business is located; and (B) is not subject to an exception under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(3), . 3. Penalties Section 924(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , or (o) (n), or (o)

Summary: Secure Background Checks Act of 2023 This bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to two new categories of persons: persons who fail to meet the minimum age requirements imposed by federal law and by the law of their resident state; and persons who are out-of-state residents and do not qualify for an exception, such as the temporary loan or rental of a firearm for lawful sporting purposes. Additionally, the bill imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both&#8212;on an individual who ships, transports, or receives a firearm or ammunition while under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023


Summary: Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of private remote sensing space systems. (Remote sensing refers to the collection of unenhanced data by an instrument in Earth's orbit that can be processed into imagery of surface features of the Earth; private remote sensing space systems refer to remote sensing instruments not owned by the U.S. government.) The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must review and make a determination on an application for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system. Further, the bill expands annual reporting on the licensing of private remote sensing systems to include a list of all applications, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization (currently, each license is categorized into one of three tiers based on whether the system produces or is capable of producing unenhanced data that is already available from other entities). Additionally, the report must include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees. The bill also extends the requirement for annual reports from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2030.
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act 2. National strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities (a) Development of national strategy The Secretary shall develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. (b) Goals of national strategy The goals of the national strategy developed under subsection (a) are the following: (1) Increasing the number of jobs in border communities, with a focus on the following industries: (A) Logistics. (B) International trade. (C) Manufacturing. (D) Transportation. (E) Agriculture. (2) Strengthening United States competitiveness in manufacturing. (3) Reducing the costs of exports and imports. (4) Increasing the number of opportunities for workforce development, including by providing vocational training for the industries described in paragraph (1). (c) Content of national strategy The national strategy developed under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Assessment of incentives, including tax incentives, for economic development in border communities. (2) Recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes necessary to achieve the goals described in subsection (b). (3) Coordination with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to evaluate the role of rural housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs in supporting economic development in border communities. (4) Coordination with the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the role of highway and railway infrastructure in supporting economic development in border communities. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the national strategy developed under subsection (a). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Border community The term border community (2) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Economic Opportunity for Border Communities ActThis bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development.Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry. &nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the "William L. Reynolds Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the "William L. Reynolds Post Office Building."
ENABLE Conservation Act of 2023

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Needless Administrative Barriers Lessening Efficiency for Conservation Act of 2023 ENABLE Conservation Act of 2023 2. Amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 (a) State acres for wildlife enhancement continuous enrollment Section 1231(d)(6)(A)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(A)(i) (1) in subclause (II), by striking and (2) by adding at the end the following: (IV) land that will be enrolled under the State acres for wildlife enhancement initiative established by the Secretary; and . (b) Acreage limitations Section 1244(f)(3) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(3) section 1231A section 1231(d)(6)

Summary: Eliminating Needless Administrative Barriers Lessening Efficiency for Conservation Act of 2023 or the ENABLE Conservation Act of 2023 This bill amends the continuous enrollment procedure for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) of the Farm Service Agency. CRP is a land conservation program that provides an annual rental payment to farmers in exchange for removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental health and quality.Specifically, the bill permanently allows producers to use the continuous enrollment procedure for land that will be enrolled under the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative.&nbsp;(The SAFE initiative restores habitats to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals.)&nbsp;The bill also allows the Department of Agriculture to grant a waiver to exclude acreage enrolled under the continuous enrollment procedure from a cap that limits the amount of cropland in a county that is permitted to be enrolled in CRP. The government of the county involved must concur with the waiver for it to be granted. &nbsp;
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act 2. Increased punishment for certain offenses involving children (a) In general Chapter 110 section 2251A 2251B. Offenses involving children (a) Offense Any person who commits a felony offense involving a minor under section 1201, 1466A, 1470, 1591, 1594, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2251, 2251A, 2260, 2421, 2422, 2423, or 2425, within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary, vocational, or secondary school or a public or private college, junior college, or university, school-sponsored activity, or a playground, or housing facility owned by a public housing authority, or within 100 feet of a public or private youth center, public park, public playground, public swimming pool, or video arcade facility, shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years in addition to the imprisonment imposed for the offense under that provision. The sentence imposed under this section shall be consecutive to any sentence imposed for the offense under that provision. (b) Minor defined In this section, the term minor . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 110 section 2251A 2251B. Offenses involving children. .

Summary: Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty&#8212;an additional prison term of up to five years&#8212;for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023


Summary: Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.
Rebuilding Rural Roads Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to reduce the population definition of rural area to 20,000 to restrict eligibility to be considered under the rural surface transportation grant program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rebuilding Rural Roads Act 2. Definition of rural area under rural surface transportation grant program Section 173(a)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 200,000 20,000

Summary: Rebuilding Rural Roads ActThis bill modifies the definition of rural area that is used for the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program. For the purposes of the program,&nbsp;the bill defines rural area as an area outside an urbanized area that has a population of over 20,000. (Current law requires a rural area to be outside of an urbanized area with a population of over 200,000.)The grant program supports projects that improve and expand the surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, generate regional economic growth, and improve quality of life. Eligible applicants for the grant program include states, regional transportation planning organizations, local governments, and tribal governments.&nbsp;&nbsp;
LICENSE Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial driver’s license testing and commercial learner’s permit holders, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 LICENSE Act of 2023 2. Modifications to certain commercial driver’s license regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, shall— (1) revise section 384.228 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to allow a State or third-party examiner to administer the commercial driver’s license knowledge test only if the examiner— (A) maintains a valid commercial driver’s license test examiner certification; (B) completes a commercial driver’s license skills test examiner training course that meets the requirements of subsection (d) of such section; and (C) completes 1 unit of instruction described in subsection (c)(3) of such section; and (2) revise section 383.79 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to allow a State to administer a driving skills tests to any commercial driver’s license applicant, regardless of the State of domicile of the applicant or where the applicant received driver training.

Summary: Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 or the LICENSE Act of 2023 This bill provides statutory authority for waivers of training, testing, and other requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) that were issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.Specifically, this bill allows a state or third-party examiner who has maintained a valid CDL test examiner certification and has previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course to administer the CDL knowledge test, so long as they have completed one unit of the CDL knowledge test training course.The bill also allows a state to administer a driving skills test to any CDL applicant regardless of the applicant's state of domicile or where the applicant received driver training.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
IGO Anti-Boycott Act


Summary: IGO Anti-Boycott Act This bill expands an existing anti-boycott law to include certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). Current law prohibits various actions by U.S. persons (individuals or entities) in relation to boycotts imposed by foreign governments on a country which is friendly to the United States and that is not itself the object of a U.S. boycott. This bill applies those prohibitions to similar boycotts imposed by IGOs. Prohibited actions include (1) refusing to do business with companies organized under the laws of the boycotted country, if the refusal is pursuant to an agreement with or request from the country or IGO imposing the boycott; (2) refusing to employ any U.S. person on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin; and (3) furnishing information about whether someone is associated with charitable or fraternal organizations that support the boycotted country. The bill also requires the President to annually submit to Congress and make available to the public a report describing these boycotts and listing the foreign countries and international organizations involved in fostering or imposing them.
Federal Prison Oversight Act


Summary: Federal Prison Oversight Act This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections. The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an Ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries, and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits BOP retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under this bill. The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.
To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.


Summary: Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of a next-generation, energy-specific, cybersecurity workforce. Specifically, DOE must provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs. In addition, DOE must provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research and training experiences at its National Laboratories and utilities. Further, DOE must conduct outreach to historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges or universities, and minority-serving institutions.
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 2. Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (a) In general Section 223(c)(1) (E) Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (i) In general A direct primary care service arrangement shall not be treated as a health plan for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii). (ii) Direct primary care service arrangement For purposes of this paragraph— (I) In general The term direct primary care service arrangement (II) Limitation With respect to any individual for any month, such term shall not include any arrangement if the aggregate fees for all direct primary care service arrangements (determined without regard to this subclause) with respect to such individual for such month exceed $150 (twice such dollar amount in the case of an individual with any direct primary care service arrangement (as so determined) that covers more than one individual). (iii) Certain services specifically excluded from treatment as primary care services For purposes of this paragraph, the term primary care services (I) procedures that require the use of general anesthesia, (II) prescription drugs (other than vaccines), and (III) laboratory services not typically administered in an ambulatory primary care setting. The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue regulations or other guidance regarding the application of this clause. . (b) Direct primary care service arrangement fees treated as medical expenses Section 223(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended by striking or , or (v) any direct primary care service arrangement. . (c) Inflation adjustment Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended— (1) by inserting , (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II), (b)(2) (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting and (iii) clause (ii) and , and (iii) in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (c)(1)(D)(ii)(II) for taxable years beginning in calendar years after 2024, calendar year 2023 . (d) Reporting of direct primary care service arrangement fees on W–2 Section 6051(a) of such Code is amended by striking and , and (18) in the case of a direct primary care service arrangement (as defined in section 223(c)(1)(D)(ii)) which is provided in connection with employment, the aggregate fees for such arrangement for such employee. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2023, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee&nbsp;does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023


Summary: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act


Summary: Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S. government for expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords. The duties of the Special Envoy include (1) encouraging counties without diplomatic relations with Israel to establish formal diplomatic, economic, security, and people-to-people ties; (2) expanding and strengthening existing relationships between Israel and Muslim-majority countries; and (3) coordinating efforts across the US government and engaging diplomatically with foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords. The Special Envoy shall have the rank and status of ambassador.
Home Dialysis Risk Prevention Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of monitoring devices to detect and alarm when a venous needle dislodgement occurs during home dialysis for hemodialysis patients. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Dialysis Risk Prevention Act 2. Providing for coverage of monitoring and alarm devices to detect venous needle dislodgement for hemodialysis patients Section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14) (J) (i) For home dialysis services and equipment furnished to new and respite individuals on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph which are monitoring and alarm devices for venous needle dislodgement (as defined in clause (iii)(II)), the Secretary shall increase the single payment that would otherwise apply under this paragraph for such services by the amount determined under the payment system established under clause (ii). (ii) The Secretary shall establish a prospective payment system through regulations to determine the amounts payable for monitoring and alarm devices and supplies to detect venous needle dislodgements for individuals receiving home dialysis. In establishing such system, the Secretary may consult with device manufacturers, health professionals, dialysis patients, private payers, and MA plans and may consider— (I) the costs of furnishing the monitoring and alarm device and necessary supplies; (II) payment amounts for similar items and services under parts A and B; and (III) payment amounts established by MA plans under part C, group health plans, and health insurance coverage offered by health insurance issuers. (iii) In this subparagraph: (I) The term new and respite individual (II) The term monitoring and alarm devices for venous needle dislodgement (III) The terms group health plan health insurance coverage health insurance issuer .

Summary: Home Dialysis Risk Prevention Act This bill establishes separate payment under Medicare for certain items that are needed to detect venous needle dislodgement in individuals who undergo home dialysis. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a separate payment system for monitoring and alarm devices that are used to detect venous needle dislodgement in home dialysis patients. The CMS may consult with device manufacturers, providers, patients, and insurers to develop the payment system and may consider factors such as costs, payments for similar items under Medicare, and payments established by private insurers.
SHOPP Act

To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives, including hard-to-serve areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting all Healthy Options when Purchasing Produce Act SHOPP Act 2. Nutrition incentives (a) In general Section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 7517 (1) in subsection (b)(2)(B)— (A) by redesignating clauses (ix) and (x) as clauses (x) and (xi); and (B) by inserting after clause (viii) the following: (ix) increase year-round availability of incentives by offering fresh frozen fruits or vegetables; ; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking fresh fruits and vegetables fresh or fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on March 6, 2024.

Summary: Supporting all Healthy Options when Purchasing Produce Act or the SHOPP ActThis bill modifies the&nbsp;Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program&nbsp;(GusNIP), which provides grants for projects that provide incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase fruits and vegetables.&nbsp;Specifically, the bill amends GusNIP to require the Department of Agriculture to give priority to projects that&nbsp;increase year-round availability of nutrition incentives by offering fresh frozen fruits or vegetables in the program. The bill also amends the GusNIP Produce Prescription Program to include fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh and fresh frozen legumes. Currently, only fresh fruits and vegetables are covered under the program. (This program supports projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of fruit and vegetable prescriptions on&nbsp;increasing procurement and consumption of fruits and vegetables, reducing individual and household food insecurity, and reducing healthcare usage and associated costs.)&nbsp;
Fight CRIME Act


Summary: Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME ActThis bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program.The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain missile-related activities, such as (1) acquiring, possessing, developing, transporting, transferring, or deploying missiles or related items and technology that are covered by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), or (2) developing missile or drone technologies. (The MTCR is an informal political understanding among states that seek to limit missile proliferation.)The President must also impose sanctions on (1) certain adult family members of those who are subject to the sanctions discussed above, and (2) foreign persons who knowingly provide significant support to or engage in a significant transaction with those subject to the sanctions discussed above.The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics, including (1) a diplomatic strategy to renew international restrictions on certain missile-related activities set forth in Annex B of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which concerns restrictions on arms transfers to and from Iran; (2) the identities of foreign persons engaging in restricted activity under Annex B; and (3) an analysis of the foreign and domestic supply chains that facilitate Iran's missile or drone programs.