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Expanded Telehealth Access Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Telehealth Access Act 2. Expanding the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under medicare (a) Telehealth provider parity Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting before located at a distant site (or, in the case of an occupational therapy assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(II) or a physical therapist assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(III), shall pay with respect to such assistant) (B) by inserting (or, in the case of an occupational therapy assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(II) or a physical therapist assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(III), the amount that would have been paid under this title with respect to such assistant) would have been paid under this title (2) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting described in subparagraph (C) of such section practitioners (3) in paragraph (4), by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows: (E) Practitioner described The term practitioner (i) A practitioner described in section 1842(b)(18)(C). (ii) With respect to services furnished on or after the date of enactment of the Expanded Telehealth Access Act, a licensed— (I) qualified audiologist (as defined in section 1861(ll)(4)(B)); (II) occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of an occupational therapist; (III) physical therapist and physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist; (IV) qualified speech-language pathologist (as defined in section 1861(ll)(4)(A)); (V) facility described in paragraph (8) or (9) of section 1833(a) that furnishes telehealth therapy services; and (VI) any additional health care provider, as specified by the Secretary, who participates under this title and furnishes a service that is included as a telehealth service under this subsection. .

Summary: Expanded Telehealth Access ActThis bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to provide&nbsp;telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.&nbsp;
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act


Summary: Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment. The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.
To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry.

To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry. 1. Public Land Order No. 7921 nullified Public Land Order No. 7921 (88 Fed. Reg. 25682, relating to the withdrawal of public land for satellite calibration in Railroad Valley; Nye County, Nevada) shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This bill nullifies Public Land Order No. 7921, which withdrew public land for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)&nbsp;satellite calibration in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada.
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023


Summary: Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program, which supports efforts to improve treatment and prevention of sickle cell disease and complications from that disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)&nbsp;
To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes. 1. Inclusion of copper as critical mineral Section 7002(a)(3)(A) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3)(A) (A) In general The term critical mineral (i) copper; and (ii) any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the Secretary under subsection (c). .

Summary: This bill expands the definition of critical mineral under the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper. Thus, this bill requires the Department of Energy and other agencies to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of copper.&nbsp;
Freights First Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freights First Act 2. Limitation of preference for Amtrak Section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Except in an emergency (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) or in an emergency ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Limitation of preference Intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation provided by or for Amtrak shall not have preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. .

Summary: Freights First ActThis bill eliminates Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. Currently, Amtrak's priority status does not apply if there is&nbsp;an emergency.&nbsp;
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023 2. False communications to cause an emergency response Section 1038 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), to read as follows: (1) In general Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information— (A) under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2284 (B) using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, under circumstances where such information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates that conduct has taken, is taking, or will take place that constitutes a crime under State or Federal law or endangers public health or safety or the health or safety of any person, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. If serious bodily injury results, the defendant shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both, and if death results, the defendant shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any number of years up to life, or both. ; (2) in subsection (b), to read as follows: (b) Civil action Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information— (1) under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2284 (2) using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, under circumstances where such information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates that conduct has taken, is taking, or will take place that constitutes a crime under State or Federal law or endangers public health or safety or the health or safety of any person, is liable in a civil action to any party incurring expenses incident to any emergency or investigative response to that conduct, for those expenses. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (e) Definition In this section, the term emergency response .

Summary: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety.&nbsp;
Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act


Summary: Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028. The bill also addresses a wide range of issues. For example, the bill directs the FAA to increase air traffic controller hiring targets; establishes a workforce development program to support the education, recruitment, and retention of aviation professionals; establishes an FAA Ombudsman to coordinate the response to submissions of inquiries or objections relating to issues such as aircraft certifications and registrations, pilot certificates, and operational approvals, waivers, or exemptions; raises the commercial airline pilot retirement age to 67 (currently 65); prohibits aircraft dispatchers from working remotely, with limited exceptions for emergencies; requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish standards to ensure the aircraft boarding and deplaning process is accessible for individuals with disabilities, including for individuals who use wheelchairs; requires DOT to establish a policy directing certain air carriers to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available without charging an additional fee; prohibits the FAA from requiring mask wearing or COVID-19 vaccines for passengers, air carrier employees, or FAA employees; requires the FAA to issue rules to update the requirements for testing and operating unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones), including for drones operating beyond the visual line of sight; and requires the FAA to issue rules for certifying pilots for powered-lift aircraft (i.e., capable of vertical takeoff and landing) and operational rules for powered-lift aircraft.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the "Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the "Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building.
Leveraging Quantum Computing Act

To provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Quantum Computing Act 2. National Quantum Coordination Office activities (a) Quantum use cases The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish a program of engagement with Federal agencies to identify potential use cases with respect to which quantum computing could advance the missions of such agencies, including through on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid, or networked approaches. (b) Quantum on-Ramp For each potential use case identified pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, in consultation with the head of the relevant Federal agency and, if appropriate, the appropriate officer, official, or other employee of the relevant private sector entity, shall develop a plan to enable such agency to address each such potential use case. (c) Reports The Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office shall annually submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report regarding the Office’s progress in carrying out the activities under this section, including information relating to the following: (1) The extent and nature of the Office’s outreach activities. (2) The potential use cases identified pursuant to subsection (a). (3) The status of plans to address such potential use cases, including through acquisition or lease of quantum computers. (4) Any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding.

Summary: Leveraging Quantum Computing Act&nbsp;This bill requires the National Quantum Coordination Office in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy to conduct outreach with federal agencies on the use of quantum computing.Specifically, the office must engage with federal agencies to identify areas in which quantum computing may be used and to develop plans that enable such use. The office must annually report on its activities.
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023


Summary: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023 This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.
Investing in Main Street Act of 2023


Summary: Investing in Main Street Act of 2023 This bill authorizes certain banking entities to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs) or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The current limit is 5%.
HEAL Act of 2023

To ensure references to opioid overdose reversal agents in grant programs of the Department of Health and Human Services are not limited to naloxone. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2023 HEAL Act of 2023 2. References to opioid overdose reversal agents in HHS grant programs (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that, whenever the Department of Health and Human Services issues a regulation, guidance, or other document for any grant program addressing opioid misuse and use disorders, any reference to an opioid overdose reversal agent (such as a reference to naloxone) is inclusive of any opioid overdose reversal agent that has been approved or otherwise authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration. (b) Existing references (1) Update Not later than the end of calendar year 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall update all references described in paragraph (2) to be inclusive of any opioid overdose reversal agent that has been approved or otherwise authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration. (2) References A reference described in this paragraph is any reference to an opioid overdose reversal agent (such as naloxone) in any regulation, guidance, or other document of the Department of Health and Human Services that— (A) was issued before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) is for— (i) the grant program for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders under section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 State Opioid Response Grants Tribal Opioid Response Grants (ii) the grant program for priority substance use disorder prevention needs of regional and national significance under section 516 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–22

Summary: Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2023 or the HEAL Act of 2023This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that references in its grant programs to opioid overdose reversal agents are inclusive of any such agents that have&nbsp;been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Specifically, HHS must ensure that regulations, guidance, and other documents for grant programs&nbsp;that include references to opioid overdose reversal agents (e.g., naloxone) encompass any opioid overdose reversal agent that has been approved by the FDA.&nbsp;HHS must also update such references with respect to materials that were previously issued for State&nbsp;Opioid Response Grants, Tribal Opioid Response Grants, and Programs of Regional and National Significance for substance use disorder prevention.&nbsp;
Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act

To repeal the guidance titled CVM GFI #263 Recommendations for Sponsors of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Approved for Use in Animals to Voluntarily Bring Under Veterinary Oversight All Products That Continue to be Available Over-the-Counter 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act 2. Repeal of guidance for industry no. 263 (a) Repeal The guidance titled CVM GFI #263 Recommendations for Sponsors of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Approved for Use in Animals to Voluntarily Bring Under Veterinary Oversight All Products That Continue to be Available Over-the-Counter (b) No issuance of identical or substantially similar guidance The Food and Drug Administration shall not issue any guidance or a rule that is the same as, or substantially similar to, the guidance repealed by subsection (a).

Summary: Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act&nbsp;This bill repeals the guidance that was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 11, 2021, relating to over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drugs for animals.The guidance provides information for sponsors of medically important antimicrobial new animal drug products who wish to change the status of these drugs from OTC to veterinary prescription, in accordance with the FDA's recommendation that these drugs be administered with veterinary oversight to reduce the possibility of antimicrobial resistance.
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act 2. Tobacco-related agriculture employment of children Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking in any occupation, or (2) in any occupation, (2) (B) by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or (3) any employee under the age of eighteen years has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves (2) in the second sentence, by striking other than manufacturing and mining , other than manufacturing, mining, and tobacco-related agriculture as described in paragraph (3) of the first sentence of this subsection,

Summary: Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms ActThis bill prohibits an individual under the age of 18 from performing work that has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves&nbsp;by specifying that the work is oppressive child labor. (Oppressive child labor is generally prohibited under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, with some exceptions.)
Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for individuals residing in Puerto Rico if such individuals enroll within 5 years of becoming entitled to benefits under part A of such program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2023 2. Eliminating late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program for certain individuals residing in Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 1839(b) of the Social Security Act is amended in the second sentence by inserting or months occurring in the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the individual becomes entitled to benefits under part A if such individual was residing in Puerto Rico as of such date and such date is after the date that is 4 years before the date of the enactment of the Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2023 (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to premiums paid for months beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2023 This bill exempts an&nbsp;individual from late-enrollment penalties for Medicare medical services if the individual resided in Puerto Rico as of the date of eligibility and the individual enrolls within five years of such date. Currently, the late enrollment penalty is 10% of monthly premiums for each 12-month period during which the individual was not enrolled, and the penalty continues to apply for as long as the individual is enrolled in Medicare medical services.
Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act 2. Implementation of employee assault prevention and response plans (a) In general Section 551(a) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 44903 of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration Administrator (b) Notice and cure Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, air carriers described in subsection (a) of section 551 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 44903 (c) Report to Congress Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on all the Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans submitted pursuant to section 551 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 44903 3. Clarification regarding passenger service agents Section 46503 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting , including employees performing ticketing, check-in or baggage claim, or boarding functions, air carrier employee

Summary: Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act This bill modifies the requirements for the Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans that must be submitted by air carriers. Specifically, the bill requires that, within 90 days of enactment, commercial air carriers submit an Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for review and acceptance. Currently, air carriers must submit the plan only to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (These plans must include certain protocols for reporting verbal or physical assaults and for the notification of law enforcement.)The FAA, in consultation with the TSA, must submit a report to Congress on all of the Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans submitted by commercial air carriers. The plans must be listed by each air carrier.The bill also specifies that current protections against interference with federal, airport, or air carrier employees who have airport security duties include employees performing ticketing, check-in or baggage claim, or boarding functions.&nbsp;
No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor


Summary: No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor Act This bill prohibits the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development from spending funds on a policy, program, or contract that knowingly uses goods associated with forced labor in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). This prohibition includes goods from (1) the XUAR; (2) entities that source materials from the XUAR; or (3) entities involved with forced labor from the XUAR, such as entities in the XUAR that manufacture goods with forced labor or entities working with the XUAR government to transport forced laborers. The State Department may waive this prohibition, after notifying Congress, if it obtains written assurance that the relevant program partner (1) will not use goods produced in the XUAR for the program, and (2) will develop a system to ensure compliance with the bill's prohibitions.
Studying Suboxone Act

To provide for the review of the scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Studying Suboxone Act 2. Reviewing the scheduling of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products (a) Secretary of HHS The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (1) review and, as appropriate, update the scientific and medical evaluation conducted under section 201(b) of the Controlled Substance Act ( 21 U.S.C. 811(b) (2) update, as necessary, the Secretary’s scheduling recommendation under such section with respect to such products. (b) Attorney General The Attorney General shall— (1) review the recommendations provided by the Secretary under subsection (a), and all other relevant data with respect to the scheduling of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products; (2) consider the factors listed in subsection (c) of section 201 of the Controlled Substance Act ( 21 U.S.C. 811 (3) consistent with such section 201, make such scheduling changes with respect to such products as the Secretary may determine appropriate.

Summary: Studying Suboxone Act&nbsp;This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reevaluate the scheduling of buprenorphine-naloxone combination products (e.g., suboxone) under the Controlled Substances Act.&nbsp;These products are used to treat opioid addictions and are currently schedule III controlled substances. (A schedule III controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has less potential for abuse than a schedule I or II substance; that has a currently accepted medical use; and that has low or moderate risk of dependence if abused.)Specifically, the bill requires HHS to review scientific and medical evaluations relating to these products and update its scheduling recommendations accordingly. The DEA must review the recommendations of HHS and make appropriate scheduling changes.&nbsp;
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that medical assistance is available to children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023 2. Ensuring that medical assistance is available to children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1905(a)(31)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(31)(B) and care and services provided to any individual who is a child in foster care under the responsibility of a State who has been placed, in accordance with the requirements of section 475A(c), in a child care institution that is a qualified residential treatment program (as defined in section 472(k)(4)), but only if payments are being made on behalf of such child under section 472 with respect to which Federal payments may be made under section 474(a)(1) and only if the child continues to be in foster care under the responsibility of a State section 1915(l) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2023.

Summary: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).
To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior.

To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior. 1. Inclusion of phosphate and potash as critical minerals (a) In general The list of critical minerals published in the notice of the Secretary of the Interior entitled 2022 Final List of Critical Minerals (b) Recommendations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate current policies related to permitting and leasing of projects to develop the minerals described in subsection (a) and issue recommendations to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate to support domestic production of such commodities.

Summary: This bill includes phosphate and potash on the Department of the Interior's final list of critical minerals. (Under current law, Interior and other departments are required to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of critical minerals.)Interior must evaluate current policies relating to permitting and leasing of projects to develop critical minerals and issue recommendations to Congress to support domestic production of such commodities.&nbsp;
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act


Summary: Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes. (ASEAN is Southeast Asia's primary multilateral organization. It has 10 member nations, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.)
FIND Fentanyl Act of 2023

To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to reauthorize a pilot program for public health laboratories to detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Interventions and New Detections of Fentanyl Act of 2023 FIND Fentanyl Act of 2023 2. Pilot program for public health laboratories to detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids Section 7011(d) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–10(d) fiscal years 2019 through 2023 fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Federal Interventions and New Detections of Fentanyl Act of 2023 or the FIND Fentanyl Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the pilot program that is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that supports coordination between public health laboratories and law enforcement in order to better detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 2. Loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce Section 781(j) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 295h(j) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Under the program, certain health care providers may receive up to $250,000 in repayment assistance for higher education loans if they provide treatment or recovery services for those with substance use disorders. Providers must work full-time for at least six years at an approved facility that is in a locality with a higher-than-average rate of drug overdose deaths or that is in a mental health professional shortage area.&nbsp;
Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to conduct or support certain gain-of-function research by a foreign adversary. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on Federal funding for certain gain-of-function research by a foreign adversary (a) In general No Federal funds may be made available, whether directly or indirectly, or used by an entity, to conduct or support any gain-of-function research involving a potential pandemic pathogen by a foreign adversary, including— (1) China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea; and (2) any other country the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, or any other appropriate Federal official, determines to be a foreign adversary for the purposes of this section. (b) Funding freeze for violations If the Secretary of State determines that an entity has violated subsection (a), such entity— (1) for the 3-year period beginning on the date of such determination, may not receive any award or subaward of a grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or contract from the Department of Health and Human Services; and (2) for the 3-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the period described in paragraph (1), may not receive any award of a grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or contract from the Department of Health and Human Services unless the entity agrees, as a condition of receiving such award to— (A) give notice to the Congress before using such award to make any subaward; and (B) include in any such notice the intended recipient and purpose of the subaward. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Gain-of-function research The term gain-of-function research (2) Potential pandemic pathogen The term potential pandemic pathogen (A) is likely more transmissible or likely capable of wide and uncontrollable spread in human populations; (B) is likely more virulent or likely to cause modest or greater morbidity or mortality in humans; or (C) is likely to pose a severe threat to public health, the capacity of the public health systems to function, or national security.

Summary: Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by foreign adversaries for gain-of-function research involving pathogens that could cause a pandemic. (Gain-of-function research is defined as research that enhances the pathogenicity or transmissibility of a&nbsp;pathogen in mammals.)&nbsp;Specifically, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to support gain-of-function research involving&nbsp;potential pandemic pathogens by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or any other designated foreign adversary. Entities that violate the bill's requirements may not receive any funds from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for three years and, for the following three years, may not receive any additional HHS funds unless they agree to give advance notice about how they intend to use the funds.&nbsp;
Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023

To provide for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023 2. Providing for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the use of remote monitoring with respect to individuals who are prescribed opioids. (b) Report The report described in subsection (a) shall include— (1) an assessment of scientific evidence related to the efficacy, individual outcomes, and potential cost savings associated with remote monitoring for individuals who are prescribed opioids compared to such individuals who are not so monitored; (2) an assessment of the current prevalence of remote monitoring for individuals who are prescribed opioids, including the use of such monitoring for such individuals in other countries; and (3) recommendations to improve availability, access, and coverage for remote monitoring for individuals who are prescribed opioids, including through changes to Federal health care programs (as defined in section 1128B of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b

Summary: Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO)&nbsp;to report on the use of remote monitoring of individuals who are prescribed opioids, including the efficacy and prevalence of remote monitoring with respect to these individuals. GAO must also recommend ways to improve the availability, access, and coverage of remote monitoring for these individuals.
Save Children from Trauma Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to address the problems of persons who experience violence related stress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Children from Trauma Act of 2023 2. Grants to address the problems of persons who experience violence related stress Section 582(j) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290hh–1(j) $63,887,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $93,887,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Save Children from Trauma Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 grants that are administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support children who have experienced trauma.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries. 1. Expanding application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries Section 1902(oo) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(oo) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in the subparagraph header, by striking by children (B) by inserting , and, beginning January 1, 2024, by individuals (regardless of age) enrolled, children enrolled (C) by striking for individuals not more than the age of 18 years generally and children in foster care specifically , including for individuals not more than the age of 18 years generally, children in foster care specifically, and, beginning January 1, 2024, individuals over the age of 65, individuals receiving home and community-based services (as defined in section 9817(a)(2) of Public Law 117–2 (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking is a resident subject to subparagraph (C), is a resident (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Application in case of program to monitor antipsychotic medications Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to the drug review and utilization requirement described in subparagraph (1)(B) with respect to an individual 18 years of age or older. .

Summary: This bill requires state Medicaid programs to monitor (through their drug utilization review programs) the use of antipsychotic medications by adults, particularly&nbsp;individuals over the age of 65, individuals who receive home- and community-based services, and individuals who are in institutional care settings (e.g., nursing facilities). (States are currently only required to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications by children.)
Mental Health Improvement Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize mental and behavioral health education and training grants. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mental Health Improvement Act 2. Mental and behavioral health education and training grants Section 756(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e–1(f) fiscal years 2023 through 2027 fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Mental Health Improvement Act&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants for building communities of recovery. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023 2. Building communities of recovery Section 547(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–2(f) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Building Communities of Recovery grant program, which is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
RECONNECTIONS Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program of preventing overdoses of controlled substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reauthorizing the Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2023 RECONNECTIONS Act of 2023 2. Preventing overdoses of controlled substances (a) Evidence-Based prevention grants Section 392A(a)(2)(D) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280b–1(a)(2)(D) new and emerging public health crises , such as the fentanyl crisis, (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 392A(e) of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking $496,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $505,579,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Reauthorizing the Creating Opportunities that Necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2023 or the RECONNECTIONS Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 several programs that are administered by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention to address opioid misuse.Specifically, the bill reauthorizes evidence-based prevention grants, the prescription drug monitoring program, and education and awareness campaigns. It also specifically incorporates the fentanyl crisis as a new and emerging public health crisis that may be addressed through evidence-based prevention grants.
______ Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a monitoring and education program regarding infections associated with illicit drug use and other risk factors. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ______ Act of 2023 2. Monitoring and education regarding infections associated with illicit drug use and other risk factors Section 317N of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–15 (1) in the section heading, by striking Surveillance and Monitoring and (2) in subsection (d), by striking fiscal years 2019 through 2023 fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 programs that are administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor and provide education regarding infections that are associated with illicit drug use.&nbsp;
Road To Recovery Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a National Peer-Run Training and Technical Assistance Center for Addiction Recovery Support. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Road To Recovery Act 2. National Peer-Run Training and Technical Assistance Center for Addiction Recovery Support Section 547(e) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee–2a(e)) is amended by striking $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Road To Recovery Act&nbsp;This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Peer-Run Training and Technical Assistance Center for Addiction Recovery Support, which is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make permanent the moratorium on SNAP benefit transaction fees, and other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023 2. Amendments Section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. (1) in subsection (d) by inserting including completeness of fraud protection and prevention tools and coverage of infrastructure cost (2) in subsection (f)(5)(B)(ii) by inserting and require State agencies to review existing technology and contract requirements during each contracting period to ensure the EBT technology reflects commercial standards to ensure security of benefits (3) in subsection (h)(13)(B)— (A) by striking Effective through fiscal year 2023, neither Neither (B) by inserting , for costs to implement subsections (d) and (f)(5)(B) of section 7, or for other costs associated with updating the EBT processing infrastructure 3. Application of amendments The amendments made by section 2 shall be applied to supersede the provisions of title IV of division HH of the Consolidation Appropriations Act, 2023 or any agency action taken under the authority of such provisions. 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect October 1, 2023.

Summary: Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023This bill makes permanent the prohibition on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit transaction fees. The current prohibition expires at the end of FY2023.The bill also specifies that the prohibition applies to states (and any agent, contractor, or subcontractor of a state who facilitates the provision of SNAP benefits) for costs for fraud prevention tools, coverage of infrastructure costs, and other costs associated with updating the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) processing infrastructure.&nbsp;