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Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act

To reduce appointment wait times for certain nonimmigrant visas known as visitor visas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act 2. Report and reassignment of personnel for excessive visitor visa wait times (a) Report required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that includes— (1) a list of each diplomatic and consular post at which the average waiting period, beginning on the date an individual submits an application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 visitor visa (2) an explanation of the concrete steps taken at each such post in order to reduce such average waiting period. (b) Reassignment of personnel With respect to any diplomatic or consular posts at which the average waiting period described in subsection (a)(1) exceeds 300 days, the Secretary of State shall, as appropriate, temporarily reassign appropriate personnel of the Department of State to directly assist consular staff at such posts in order to reduce such average waiting period.

Summary: Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the average waiting time to get a visitor visa interview at each diplomatic or consular post.&nbsp; For each post where the average waiting time is longer than 300 days, the State Department must temporarily reassign personnel at that post to shorten the waiting time.
Reward Work Act

To prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reward Work Act 2. Prohibition on stock buybacks on the open market (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the terms equity security exchange issuer 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no issuer may purchase an equity security of the issuer on a national securities exchange. (c) No force or effect Section 240.10b–18 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no force or effect. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to affect tender offers subject to section 240.13e–4 and sections 240.14e–1 through 240.14f–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. 3. Worker representation on corporate board of directors (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term director 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term employee (A) has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152 (B) includes any individual employed by an employer subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (b) Registration requirements for securities Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l (m) No issuer may register securities on a national exchange unless at least 1/3 . (c) Policy The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the National Labor Relations Board, shall promulgate regulations— (1) to ensure that director elections at issuing firms are fair and democratic; and (2) to ensure that 1/3 4. Regulations The Securities and Exchange Commission shall promulgate regulations to direct national securities exchanges and issuers, as defined in section 2(a), to comply with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

Summary: Reward Work Act This bill prohibits issuers from purchasing their own securities on a national exchange. The bill also requires one-third of&nbsp;an issuer's&nbsp;board of directors&nbsp;to be&nbsp;elected by employees in order&nbsp;for the issuer to be allowed&nbsp;to register securities.
CALL Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit people from intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2022 CALL Act of 2022 2. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (a) In general Chapter 47 1041. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (a) Offense Whoever makes a wire communication or an electronic communication to the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (including the veterans crisis line) with the intent to impede the provision of services through, or the operation of, the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number shall be fined in an amount that does not exceed $1,500 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms wire communication electronic communication . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 47 1041. Intentionally impeding the 9–8–8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number. .

Summary: Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act of 2022 or the CALL Act of 2022 This bill establishes a new criminal offense for intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (including the Veterans Crisis Line). Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from making a wire communication or an electronic communication to the lifeline with the intent to impede the provision of services through or the operation of the lifeline. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act

To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site Salem Maritime National Historical Park 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act 2. Salem Maritime National Historical Park (a) In general The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is redesignated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (b) References in law Any reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. (c) Boundary revision Section 1 of the Act entitled An Act to revise the boundaries of Salem Maritime National Historic Site in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes Public Law 100–349 (1) in the heading, by striking National Historic Site National Historical Park (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Boundary revision The Salem Maritime National Historical Park (designated as the Salem Maritime National Historic Site on March 17, 1938 (3 Fed. Reg. 787), and redesignated as the Salem National Historical Park by the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act __ ; (3) in subsection (b), by striking national historic site national historical park (4) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking visitor center visitor center and curatorial facility (5) in subsection (b)(2)(B)(ii), by striking 12,000 70,000 (d) Special resource study Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of sites and resources associated with the maritime history and coastal defenses of Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, for the purpose of evaluating potential revisions to the boundaries of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park to include such sites and resources.

Summary: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Technical Corrections Act This bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, MA, as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The bill also authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire an interest in the city of Salem for use as a visitor center and curatorial facility (currently, only authorized&nbsp;as a visitor center).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the "Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office.
Georgia Support Act


Summary: Georgia Support Act This bill requires sanctions and reports related to Georgia. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia that are occupied by Russia. The President shall also report to Congress every 180 days on such foreign persons. The Department of State shall report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda, and (4) U.S. democracy and governance assistance to Georgia.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may cited as the Rural ER Access Act 2. Removing location requirements under the Medicare program applicable to off-campus facilities or organizations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 413.65(e)(3)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of the campus of a hospital or critical access hospital that is the potential main provider to meet the location requirements to be eligible for provider-based status.

Summary: Rural ER Access Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to repeal regulations that require off-campus facilities to be located within 35 miles of the main hospital or critical access hospital in order to receive provider-based status under Medicare (i.e., to be considered as hospital outpatient departments for purposes of Medicare payment).
Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act

To prohibit the use of mail or interstate communications to assist suicide, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act 2. Prohibition assisted suicide (a) In general Chapter 51 1123. Prohibiting assisted suicide through certain communications (a) In general Whoever uses mail or interstate communication to intentionally assist another individual in taking that individual’s own life, and death results, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) Limitation Any action taken in accordance with State laws governing physician-assisted end of life shall not constitute an offense under subsection (a). (c) Rules of construction (1) State laws Nothing in this section shall preempt the authority of a State to enact laws relating to assisted suicide within such State. (2) Suicide Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to make unlawful or otherwise criminalize the act of suicide or deliberate self-injury, or punish the person committing any such act. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Assist The term assist (A) the person specifically aims to facilitate the individual’s suicide; and (B) the person furnishes the individual with substantial material support to facilitate the suicide, or with substantial communication facilitating the suicide at the same time as an attempt or act of suicide is occurring. (2) Material support The term material support . (b) Clerical amendment The table of section for chapter 51 1123. Prohibiting assisted suicide through certain communications. .

Summary: Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for using the mail or interstate communication to intentionally assist another individual in taking that individual's own life. The bill imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both&#8212;for an offense results in death. The bill provides that any action taken in accordance with state laws governing physician-assisted end of life shall not constitute an offense.
Presidential Records Certification Act of 2022

To amend chapter 22 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Records Certification Act of 2022 2. Certifications regarding certain Presidential and Vice Presidential records (a) Amendment Chapter 22 2210. Certifications regarding certain Presidential and Vice Presidential records (a) Certification On an annual basis, and within 30 days after the applicable end date, the President, Vice President, any individual acting as the President, and each covered employee shall submit a written certification to the Counsel to the President— (1) indicating compliance with this chapter during the year prior to the submission of the certification; and (2) acknowledging that it is unlawful to knowingly and willingly falsify or fail to file any information that such person is required to include in the certification. (b) Submission The Counsel to the President shall collect and maintain all certifications submitted to the Counsel under subsection (a). (c) Failure To file or filing false reports The Attorney General may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court against an individual who knowingly and willfully falsifies or who knowingly and willfully fails to file or report any information required pursuant to subsection (a). The court in which such action is brought may assess against such individual a civil penalty in any amount, not to exceed $50,000. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered employee The term covered employee (2) End date The term end date (A) with respect to the President or the Vice President, the date on which the President or the Vice President, respectively, is removed from office, dies, resigns, or the then current Presidential term expires; (B) with respect to an individual acting as the President, the date on which such individual may no longer discharge the powers and duties of the office of President; and (C) with respect to a covered employee, the date on which such individual ceases to be a covered employee. (3) Individual acting as the President The term individual acting as the President . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 22 2210. Certifications regarding certain Presidential and Vice Presidential records. .

Summary: Presidential Records Certification Act of 2022 This bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain White House employees to annually certify&nbsp;that they are in&nbsp;compliance with the Presidential Records Act. The bill also establishes civil penalties for&nbsp;knowingly and willfully failing to meet this certification requirement.
SAVES Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that nonnative species in the United States shall not be treated as endangered species or threatened species for purposes of that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving America’s Endangered Species Act SAVES Act 2. Limitation on treatment of nonnative species in the United States as endangered species or threatened species (a) Limitation Section 13 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (relating to amendments to other laws, which have executed) is amended to read as follows: 13. Limitation on treatment of certain species as endangered species or threatened species Species that are not native to the United States shall not be treated as endangered species or threatened species for purposes of this Act. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents in the first section of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 13 and inserting the following: Sec. 13. Limitation on treatment of certain species as endangered species or threatened species. .

Summary: Saving America&rsquo;s Endangered Species Act or the SAVES Act This bill limits the protection of endangered and threatened species to species that are native to the United States, thus removing protection given to nonnative species in the United States that are listed as threatened or endangered.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the "Susan A. Davis Post Office".


Summary: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the Susan A. Davis Post Office.
TRANSPLANT Act of 2021


Summary: Timely ReAuthorization of Necessary Stem-cell Programs Lends Access to Needed Therapies Act of 2021 or the TRANSPLANT Act of 2021 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which provides support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilical cord blood transplant. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a periodic review of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues in therapeutic treatments. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the regenerative medicine workforce.
To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.

To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes. 1. Codifying the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause The rule issued by the Secretary of Labor on December 9, 2020, relating to Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption

Summary: This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020,&nbsp;entitled Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption. (Generally, the rule addresses religious&nbsp;exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.)
ACCESS Rural America Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the shareholder threshold for registration under that Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act ACCESS Rural America Act 2. Shareholder threshold for registration of certain issuers Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(g) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (B), by adding and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) in the case of an issuer that, during its previous fiscal year, received support, directly or through an affiliate, through the Federal universal service support mechanism for rural, insular, and high cost areas established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 ; and (D) in the flush text following subparagraph (C), as added by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by adding at the end the following: The dollar figures in subparagraph (C) shall be indexed for inflation every 5 years by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounded to the nearest $100,000. (2) by adding at the end the following: (7) Mandatory disclosures by certain universal service support mechanism recipients (A) In general The Commission shall issue regulations to establish a financial summary form that shall, upon request by an investor, be made available by an issuer that— (i) during its previous fiscal year, received support, directly or through an affiliate, through the Federal universal service support mechanism for rural, insular, and high cost areas established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (ii) has a class of equity security held of record by not fewer than 500, and fewer than, 2,000 persons. (B) Contents The form described in subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) a summary of the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated income statement of the issuer; (ii) a certification that the issuer did not issue securities (other than splitting of existing securities) during the previous fiscal year and does not intend to do so during the present fiscal year; and (iii) such other information as the Commission determines is necessary and appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors. .

Summary: Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act or the ACCESS Rural America Act This bill increases&nbsp;the shareholder registration threshold for issuers receiving support through federal universal service support mechanisms, which provide communication services to underserved areas.
American SAFER Act of 2022

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022 American SAFER Act of 2022 2. Expansion of expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A) (1) in clause (i), by inserting , regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, or is described in clause (iii) (2) in clause (ii), by inserting , regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, or is described in clause (iii) (3) in clause (iii)— (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: (I) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II). ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (III) Discretionary application to other aliens The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time. . 3. Rulemaking (a) Nullification of rule The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal (b) Implementation Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. (c) Limitation on rulemaking The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)

Summary: American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022 or the American SAFER Act of 2022 This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review). Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule&nbsp;that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border. The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended.
Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act

To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act Connected MOM Act 2. Coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices and impact on maternal and child health outcomes under Medicaid (a) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report containing information on authorities and State practices for covering remote physiological monitoring devices, including limitations and barriers to such coverage and the impact on maternal health outcomes, and to the extent appropriate, recommendations on how to address such limitations or barriers related to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs, including, but not limited to, pulse oximeters, blood pressure cuffs, scales, and blood glucose monitors, with the goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs. (b) State resources Not later than 6 months after the submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall update resources for State Medicaid programs, such as State Medicaid telehealth toolkits, to be consistent with the recommendations provided in such report.

Summary: Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act or the Connected MOM Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to report, and provide resources for states, on coverage of remote physiologic devices and related services (e.g., blood glucose monitors) under Medicaid, so as to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To amend the National Aviation Heritage Act to reauthorize the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of the national aviation heritage area Section 512 of the National Aviation Heritage Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 108–447 on the date on September 30, 2036.

Summary: National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 assistance from the National Park Service&nbsp;for the National Aviation Heritage Area in Ohio.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office.


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3493 Burnet Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office.
Justice for Juveniles Act


Summary: Justice for Juveniles Act This bill exempts juvenile prisoners (i.e., inmates who are under 22 years of age) from various requirements of the inmate grievance procedure, including the requirement to exhaust administrative remedies before filing a federal lawsuit regarding the condition of their confinement.
Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022


Summary: Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022 This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to conduct an examination to determine the correctness of a Presidential income tax return as rapidly as practicable after it is filed. The IRS must disclose and make publicly available (on the internet) an initial report, periodic reports, and a final report on the examination of such tax returns. The final report must include the date on which the IRS examination of the return was completed, a list of audit materials, and a description of each proposed adjustment to a return and any controversy relating to its examination. This disclosure of tax return information is an exception to the general rule of confidentiality of taxpayer returns. The bill provides criteria for approving a request for an extension of the filing of a tax return and for failing to file a return within the required time period. The bill defines Presidential income tax return as any relevant income tax return of (1) a president while the president is in office, (2) the spouse of a president, (3) a corporation or partnership controlled by a president or a president's spouse, and (4) the estate of a president or a president's spouse.
YALI Act of 2021


Summary: Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2021 or the YALI Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which seeks to build the capacity of young African leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of business, civic engagement, or public administration. The YALI program must support the participation of fellows from Africa in the Mandela Washington Fellowships for Young African Leaders and offer training through regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa to individuals who have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service and leadership, and peace building and conflict resolution. The Department of State must oversee all U.S.-based activities carried out under the program, and the United States should continue to support program initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. The State Department must also submit a plan for implementing the program and annual reports on program progress and recommendations for improvements or changes to the program.
To designate a peak in the State of Washington as "qʷəɬtmáyqn-ʔistiqayuʔ-Mount Cleator".

To designate a peak in the State of Washington as q w 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Oral history from the Wenatchi band of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and from the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe identifies the traditional Native American names for the 7,630-foot peak located at latitude 48.11516° N, longitude 120.94636° W, in what is now the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the State of Washington, as q w ʔistiqayuʔ Wolverine Head (2) These names derive from a Wenatchi (šnp̍əšq w w (3) The culture and economy of both the Wenatchi (šnp̍əšq w w w w w (4) The Wenatchi and Sauk-Suiattle people have a long history of interaction and intermarriage that connected the Northwest Coastal Salish and the Plateau Salish peoples. (5) During the twentieth century, the peak informally came to be known as Mount Cleator Fred (6) Cleator is credited with establishing the Oregon Skyline Trail, a 350-mile trail in the Oregon Cascades, and the Cascade Crest Trail, a 500-mile trail in the State of Washington. Both trails formed the basis for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail in Oregon and Washington. (7) In the late 1920s, Cleator named and began the development of the Cascade Crest Trail in Washington and, by the mid-1930s, his team had mapped the 450-mile trail and begun construction. (8) During his 35-year Forest Service career, Cleator surveyed the Olympic, Wenatchee, and Chelan national forests and held positions in the Wenatchee and Colville National Forests and in what is today the Forest Service’s Northwest Regional Office in Portland, Oregon. 2. Designation of q w (a) In general The 7,630-foot peak located at latitude 48.11516° N, longitude 120.94636° W, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the State of Washington, shall be known and designated as q w (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to q w

Summary: This bill designates a 7,630-foot peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in the state of Washington as q&#695;&#601;&#620;tm&aacute;yqn-&#660;istiqayu&#660;-Mount Cleator. The new name includes Wolverine Head written in the languages of the Wenatchi and Sauk-Suiattle peoples.
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021


Summary: Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021 This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver. 1. Reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106(a) (8) Reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out activities to reduce child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver. .

Summary: This bill permits the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children &amp; Families to provide grants for programs that reduce child abuse and neglect resulting from the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.
To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund.


Summary: Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act This bill repeals certain programs for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it repeals the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which provides financial and technical assistance to states and other eligible recipients to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the bill eliminates a program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides incentives for petroleum and natural gas systems to reduce their emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases. It also repeals a charge on methane emissions from specific types of facilities that are required to report their greenhouse gas emissions to the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program.
Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act


Summary: This bill limits the importation of uranium from Russia.Specifically, it bans unirradiated low-enriched uranium (i.e., uranium that has not been in a reactor) that is produced in Russia or by a Russian entity from being imported into the United States. The bill also prohibits the importation of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that has been swapped for the banned uranium or otherwise obtained in a manner designed to circumvent the ban's restrictions.However, the Department of Energy (DOE) may waive this ban if DOE determines that (1) no alternative viable source of low-enriched uranium is available to sustain the continued operation of a nuclear reactor or a U.S. nuclear energy company, or (2) importation of the uranium is in the national interest. Any waiver issued must terminate by January 1, 2028. The ban terminates on December 31, 2040. &nbsp;
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023


Summary: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for the notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat). Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations&#8212;including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals&#8212;that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the "Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building.
CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and disseminate guidance to States to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance for Social Determinants Act of 2023 CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023 2. Requirement to issue guidance to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health in the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall update the State Health Office letter 21–001, issued on January 7, 2021, to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Such update shall include the following: (1) Guidance to State Medicaid agencies regarding the strategies that States can implement under authorities in existence as of such update under title XIX of the Social Security Act, title XXI of such Act, or section 1115 of such Act to address social determinants of health in the provision of health care, including strategies specifically targeting children receiving medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX of such Act (or a waiver of such plan) or child health assistance under a State child health plan under title XXI of such Act. (2) Guidance on how States can encourage and incentivize managed care entities to address social determinants of health through contracts with such entities. (3) Updated examples from States with respect to how States are addressing social determinants of health in the provision of health care under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Children’s Health Insurance Program under title XXI of such Act, including through payment models.

Summary: Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance for Social Determinants Act of 2023 or the CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to periodically update specified guidance to help states address social determinants of health (e.g., socioeconomic factors) under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023


Summary: Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023This bill directs the Department of Energy to submit and publish online semiannual reports on the status of certain clean energy demonstration projects.
Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act


Summary: Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to carry out a study on illicit financing in connection with the trafficking of synthetic drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, fentanyl- and methamphetamine-related substances, Captagon, and fentanyl and methamphetamine precursors, and to report to Congress.
To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.


Summary: This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States. (One of the goals of the partnership is to develop and provide joint advanced military capabilities, such as artificial intelligence, hypersonics, and electronic warfare.) The report must include (1) the average and median times for the U.S. government to review applications for export licenses for defense articles or services to the governments and persons (entities and individuals) of Australia or the UK, (2) information about certain violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by the governments or persons of Australia or the UK, and (3) recommended changes to the export control laws and regulations of the three partnership countries to implement the partnership.
250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and shall only be used for the purposes of supporting the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023


Summary: Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez Jr. in recognition of his service to the nation.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 50 East Derry Road in East Derry, New Hampshire, as the "Chief Edward B. Garone Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 50 East Derry Road in East Derry, New Hampshire, as the "Chief Edward B. Garone Post Office."
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act


Summary: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841. The United Kingdom transferred sovereignty over Hong Kong to China in 1997). Under this bill, the President must periodically (at least once a year) certify to Congress a determination as to whether the HKETOs should be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act. (The act provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.) If the President certifies that the HKETOs no longer merit receiving such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs must terminate operations in the United States no later than 180 days after the certification is delivered to Congress. If the President certifies that the HKETOs continue to merit such privileges and immunities, the HKETOs may continue operations for another year, unless Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving of the certification. The President may also revoke the application of such privileges and immunities to the HKETOs. A federal government entity may enter into an agreement or partnership with an HKETO only if the HKETOs are still authorized to operate in the United States under this bill.
Debbie Smith Act of 2023


Summary: Debbie Smith Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act


Summary: PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing countries certain rights and beneficial treatment. For example, the World Trade Organization provides developing countries with so-called special and differential treatment, which includes measures that aim to increase trading opportunities for those countries.) Under this bill, the State Department must advocate for international organizations to (1) change China's status from developing country to upper middle income country, high income country, or developed country; (2) develop a mechanism to change China's status to developed country if no mechanism currently exists; or (3) ensure that China does not receive preferential treatment or assistance as a result of having developing country status. The President may waive this requirement if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


Summary: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of a hospital or critical access hospital. 1. Short title This Act may cited as the Rural ER Access Act 2. Removing location requirements under the Medicare program applicable to off-campus facilities or organizations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 413.65(e)(3)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an off-campus facility or organization shall be located within a 35-mile radius of the campus of a hospital or critical access hospital that is the potential main provider to meet the location requirements to be eligible for provider-based status.

Summary: Rural ER Access Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to repeal regulations that require off-campus facilities to be located within 35 miles of the main hospital or critical access hospital in order to receive provider-based status under Medicare (i.e., to be considered as hospital outpatient departments for purposes of Medicare payment).