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I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the I–27 Numbering Act of 2023 2. Numbering of designated future Interstate (a) In general Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 The routes referred to in clause (i) (other than subclause (V)(bb) and subclause (IX)(aa) of that clause) and clause (iv) of subsection (c)(38)(A) are designated as Interstate Route I–27. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(V)(bb) is designated as Interstate Route I–227. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(IX)(aa) is designated as Interstate Route I–327. (b) Conforming amendments Section 1105(c)(38)(A)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 (1) in subclause (V)— (A) by striking Lamesa, the Corridor (aa) the Corridor ; and (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking 87 and, the Corridor (bb) the Corridor ; and (2) in subclause (IX)— (A) by striking (IX) United States Route 287 (IX) (aa) United States Route 287 ; and (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking Oklahoma, and also United States Route 87 (bb) United States Route 87 .

Summary: I&#8211;27 Numbering Act of 2023 This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I&#8211;27. The bill excludes two portions of the Texas and New Mexico corridor. Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I&#8211;20 from Sterling City to Lamesa are designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;227. U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I&#8211;327.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the "Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the "Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building."
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023


Summary: Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 This bill expands the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to regulate technology and anticompetitive practices within the international ocean transportation system. First, the bill expands the definition of controlled carrier (a category of carriers that are subject to additional regulatory oversight) to include carriers legally or financially related to a corporation based in a nonmarket economy country. Additionally, the bill requires the commission to accept and investigate complaints concerning alleged anticompetitive practices by registered shipping exchanges. (A shipping exchange is a data platform that enables businesses shipping goods to connect with carriers to transport those goods.) Further, the bill requires the commission to establish a data standard to facilitate the voluntary sharing of supply chain data among U.S. shipping industry stakeholders. This standard must allow users to exchange data (using standardized terms and methods of measurement) in real time. The bill allows the Department of Transportation to require port authorities to adopt the standard to receive certain grants. The commission must also establish standards for price indexes for containerized ocean freight that are published by shipping exchanges. The bill also prohibits a recipient of certain federal grants from using China's logistics platform (LOGINK) or transportation logistics software controlled by a foreign adversary. Finally, the bill establishes a National Port Advisory Committee and a National Ocean Carrier Advisory Committee. The committees, together with the existing National Shipper Advisory Committee, are charged with advising the commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, and efficiency in the international ocean freight delivery system.
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act 2. Assistance for foreign nongovernmental organizations under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or policy, in determining eligibility for assistance authorized under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. (1) shall not be ineligible for such assistance solely on the basis of health or medical services, including counseling and referral services, provided by such organizations with non-United States Government funds if such services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided; and (2) shall not be subject to requirements relating to the use of non-United States Government funds for advocacy and lobbying activities other than those that apply to United States nongovernmental organizations receiving assistance under part I of such Act.

Summary: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because&nbsp;the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations.
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 2. Making permanent the safe harbor for absence of deductible for telehealth (a) In general Section 223(c)(2)(E) In the case of a plan A plan (b) Certain coverage disregarded Section 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) (in the case of months or plan years to which paragraph (2)(E) applies) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2024. June 13, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023&nbsp; This bill permanently exempts high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services.
To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill nullifies the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) titled Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic and published on April 7, 2022. (The order restricts the entry of noncitizens who are not immigrants into the United States by air travel unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise attest that they will take public health measures to prevent the spread of the disease.) The bill also nullifies any successor or subsequent orders that require foreign persons traveling by air to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entry and prohibits the use of federal funds to administer or enforce such a requirement. However, the bill does not affect the CDC order published on January 5, 2023, that governs COVID-19 testing or documentation of COVID-19 recovery for certain individuals traveling from China to the United States by aircraft. In addition, the CDC must report to Congress about the number of visitors who were denied entry into the United States from April 7, 2022, until the date of the bill's enactment.
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.


Summary: This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law.Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing&nbsp;noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into&nbsp;effect on February 23, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Strategic Production Response Act


Summary: Strategic Production Response Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until the Department of Energy (DOE) submits to Congress a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from drawing down petroleum in the SPR for nonemergency purposes until it submits a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands, including submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf, that are leased for oil and gas production to offset any drawdowns on or after January 21, 2021.
Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act


Summary: Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the SPR to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Further, DOE must require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to China.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for fiscal year 2024.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for fiscal year 2024. 1. Limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for fiscal year 2024 Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise available for US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs, Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for fiscal year 2024 may not exceed $875,000.

Summary: This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs account of the&nbsp;Department of Agriculture's Office of the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act


Summary: Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act This bill rescinds certain unobligated amounts made available to the Internal Revenue Service by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for (1) its enforcement activities and operations support; (2) planning for a free, direct electronic filing (e-filing) tax return system; and (3) funding the U.S. Tax Court and certain Department of the Treasury tax agencies.
Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act


Summary: Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's ActThis act requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to address Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions.Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure the disease; and (2) improve the care of those with the disease. HHS must also annually assess the preparations for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease.In addition, the act establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease.The provisions of the act terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the "Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the "Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office."
No Crime Left Behind Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to temporarily prohibit the transfer of a firearm to, or the possession of a firearm by, a person convicted of a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, carried, or possessed. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Crime Left Behind Act 2. Temporary prohibition on the transfer of a firearm to, or the possession of a firearm by, a person convicted of a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, carried, or possessed (a) Prohibition on transfer Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or (2) in paragraph (11)— (A) by striking (11) (12) (B) by striking (10) (11) (3) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: (11) during the preceding 3 years, completed a sentence imposed under law for a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, carried, or possessed; or . (b) Prohibition on possession Section 922(g) of such title is amended— (1) by striking or (2) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who, during the preceding 3 years, completed a sentence imposed under law for a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, carried, or possessed, . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall not apply with respect to any sentence imposed for a misdemeanor conviction entered before such date of enactment.

Summary: No Crime Left Behind Act This bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;transportation of firearms&nbsp;and&nbsp;ammunition to a new category of persons: persons who completed, during the previous three years, a sentence imposed under law for a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, possessed, or carried.
Pause for Gun Safety Act

To require a seven-day waiting period before the receipt of a firearm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pause for Gun Safety Act 2. 7 (a) Prohibition Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to transfer a firearm to a person not licensed under this chapter unless at least 7 calendar days have elapsed since the transferee most recently offered to take possession of the firearm. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a temporary transfer if the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee will use or intends to use the firearm in a crime or is prohibited from possessing firearms under State or Federal law, and the transfer takes place and the transferee’s possession of the firearm is exclusively— (A) at a shooting range or in a shooting gallery or other area designated for the purpose of target shooting; (B) while reasonably necessary for the purposes of hunting, trapping, pest control on a farm or ranch, or fishing, if the transferor— (i) has no reason to believe that the transferee intends to use the firearm in a place where it is illegal; and (ii) has reason to believe that the transferee will comply with all licensing and permit requirements for such hunting, trapping, pest control on a farm or ranch, or fishing; or (C) while in the presence of the transferor. . (b) Penalties Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than $250,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 90-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Pause for Gun Safety Act This bill establishes a seven-day waiting period for firearm transfers to unlicensed individuals. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed individual unless seven calendar days have elapsed since the transferee's most recent offer to take possession of the firearm. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The seven-day waiting period does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a temporary transfer for use exclusively at a shooting range.
Social Media Bank Run Act

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to monitor social media platforms for indicators of a bank run or financial panic, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Media Bank Run Act 2. Monitoring social media for financial instability The Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq. (1) in section 102(a), by adding at the end the following: (8) Social media platform The term social media platform (A) permits a person to create an account or a profile for the purpose of generating, sharing, and viewing user-generated content through such account or profile; (B) enables users to generate content and share such content so that such content can be viewed by other users of the platform; (C) enables users to view content generated by other users of the platform; and (D) enables users to participate in social networking with other users of the platform. ; and (2) in section 112(a)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (M)(ii) by striking and (B) in subparagraph (N)(vi)(III) by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (O) monitor social media platforms for any indicator of— (i) a potential bank run; or (ii) financial panic at a level that potentially threatens the financial stability of the United States. . 3. Study on the effects of social media on financial instability (a) In general The Financial Stability Oversight Council shall conduct a study to determine if the content on social media platforms effects financial panic and bank runs. (b) Report The Council shall submit a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a). (c) Social media platform defined The term social media platform 12 U.S.C. 5311

Summary: Social Media Bank Run Act This bill requires the Financial Stability Oversight Council to (1) monitor social media platforms for indications of potential bank runs or financial panics that could threaten the financial stability of the United States, and (2) report its findings to Congress.&nbsp;
Women’s Healthcare Anti-Death Penalty Construction Act

To create a rule of construction for Federal courts to apply in all cases regarding the provision or obtaining of reproductive health services and the imposition of capital punishment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Healthcare Anti-Death Penalty Construction Act 2. Reproductive health services anti-death penalty rule of construction (a) In general Chapter 13 251. Reproductive health services anti-death penalty rule of construction (a) Rule of construction In each case before a Federal court involving the imposition of a sentence of death on an individual by a State court for a conviction of an offense under State law involving receiving or providing a reproductive health service, the court shall construe the imposition of such sentence as cruel and unusual punishment, and a manifest miscarriage of justice at law. (b) Cause of action for violations (1) In general A person who is sentenced to death in a State court for receiving or providing a reproductive health service, or their estates or successors in interest, may bring an action under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 (2) Right clearly established at law In an action brought under this section, the right against cruel and unusual punishment shall be considered clearly established at law in cases where of the sentence of death is imposed on an individual for providing or receiving a reproductive health service. (3) Residual habeas remedy A person who is sentenced to death in a State court for receiving or providing a reproductive health service shall be entitled to bring an action for habeas corpus relief in Federal district court under section 2254 of title 28, United States Code, and such writ shall issue if the State court has imposed a cruel and unusual punishment, or performed a manifest miscarriage of justice, within the meaning of this section. (4) Jurisdiction and venue Jurisdiction and venue is appropriate in any Federal court in which an action under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 42 U.S.C. 1983 (c) Preemption This Act preempts any State law that conflicts with this section of this Act. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term reproductive health services (2) The term State . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 13, title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 250 the following: 251. Reproductive health services anti-death penalty rule of construction. .

Summary: Women&rsquo;s Healthcare Anti-Death Penalty Construction Act This bill requires a federal court to construe the imposition of a death penalty sentence for an individual convicted of an offense under state law for receiving or providing a reproductive health service (e.g., an abortion) as cruel and unusual punishment and a miscarriage of justice. It also authorizes civil suits by affected individuals and a right to habeas corpus relief in federal district court.
Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt off-exchange secondary trading from State regulation where such trading is with respect to securities of an issuer that makes publicly available certain current information, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act 2. Exemption from State regulation Section 18(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77r(b)(4) (1) in paragraph (2), by striking or (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) shall directly or indirectly prohibit, limit, or impose any conditions upon the off-exchange secondary trading in securities of an issuer that makes current information publicly available, including— (A) the information required in the periodic and current reports described under paragraph (b) of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations; or (B) the documents and information specified in paragraph (b) of section 15c2–11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. .

Summary: Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act This bill prohibits states from banning, limiting, or imposing conditions upon off-exchange secondary trading of securities.&nbsp; This prohibition applies if the issuer of those securities provides public information on the issuer's financial status in accordance with federal regulations.
United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to extend the authority relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act 2. Extension of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation Section 1279(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 8606 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2026

Summary: United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to (1) jointly carry out research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&amp;E) to establish anti-tunnel capabilities with Israel; and (2) provide maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for such RDT&amp;E activities. The bill extends these authorities through December 31, 2026.
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act


Summary: Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act This bill extends the deadline by which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must (1) conduct a study and develop a plan under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be made less burdensome, duplicative, and time consuming for applicants and grantees; and (2) develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on federal disaster assistance awarded. Not later than two years after enactment of this bill, FEMA shall convene a working group on a regular basis to identify (1) potential areas of duplication or fragmentation in preliminary damage assessments after disaster declarations; and (2) potential emerging technologies, such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (i.e., drones), to expedite the administration of preliminary damage assessments. FEMA must submit a comprehensive report on the plans for streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments and the findings and recommendations of the working group to Congress with a briefing. The report must be made available to the public and posted on FEMA's website.
School Meals Expansion Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to expanding community eligibility, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Meals Expansion Act 2. Expanding community eligibility (a) Multiplier Clause (vii) of section 11(a)(1)(F) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)(F) (vii) Multiplier For each school year beginning on or after July 1, 2023, the Secretary shall use a multiplier of 2.5. . (b) Threshold Clause (viii) of section 11(a)(1)(F) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)(F) (viii) Threshold For each school year beginning on or after July 1, 2023, the threshold shall be not more than 25 percent. . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to a local educational agency with respect to a school year beginning on or after July 1, 2023, for which such local educational agency elects to receive special assistance payments under subparagraph (F) of section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)

Summary: School Meals Expansion ActThis bill expands eligibility for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the school lunch program. It also increases the reimbursement rate for schools under the CEP. (The CEP allows eligible schools, groups of schools, and school districts the option to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.)This bill lowers the threshold for a school to participate in the CEP to an identified student percentage (ISP) of at least 25%, from 40%. The ISP is the percentage of students who are eligible for free school meals without a household application, primarily those who are directly certified through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The bill also increases the reimbursement multiplier for school meals to 2.5 from the current 1.6, effectively increasing the reimbursement rate for the CEP participating schools. The reimbursement multiplier is used to calculate how many meals will be reimbursed at the free meal rate. A higher multiplier means more meals will be reimbursed at this higher rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definition of a qualifying investment, for purposes of the exemption from registration for venture capital fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company and to include an investment in another venture capital fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023 2. Definitions Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall— (1) revise the definition of a qualifying investment under paragraph (c) of section 275.203(l)–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations— (A) to include an equity security issued by a qualifying portfolio company, whether acquired directly from the company or in a secondary acquisition; and (B) to specify that an investment in another venture capital fund is a qualifying investment under such definition; and (2) revise paragraph (a) of such section to require, as a condition of a private fund qualifying as a venture capital fund under such paragraph, that the qualifying investments of the private fund are either— (A) predominantly qualifying investments that were acquired directly from a qualifying portfolio company; or (B) predominantly qualifying investments in another venture capital fund or other venture capital funds.

Summary: Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2023 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise venture capital investment regulations. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Under current law, non-qualifying investments&#8212;which include secondary transactions and investments in other venture capital funds&#8212;may comprise up to 20% of a venture capital fund. The bill allows investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. However, for a private fund to qualify as a venture capital fund, the fund's investments must predominately (1) be acquired directly, or (2) be investments in other venture capital funds.
Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act 2. Shipping: Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws Section 55101(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking or (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) carriage on a route in noncontiguous trade (as that term is defined in section 53501), unless— (A) at least three owners or operators of coastwise qualified vessels (as that term is defined in section 55108(a)) regularly operate such a vessel on such route; (B) each of such owners or operators transports at least 20 percent of the volume of goods on that route; and (C) none of such owners or operators are under common ownership. .

Summary: Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act This bill revises coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, that govern domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.The Jones&nbsp;Act generally requires that a vessel transporting merchandise or passengers&nbsp;from one U.S. point to another U.S. point be (1) built in the United States, (2)&nbsp;at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens, and (3) mostly crewed by U.S. citizens. The act also includes several exemptions and exceptions.The bill exempts carriage on a route in noncontiguous trade from Jones Act requirements unless (1) at least three owners or operators of coastwise qualified vessels regularly operate such a vessel on the route, (2) each of such owners or operators transports at least 20% of the volume of goods on that route, and (3) none of such owners or operators are under common ownership.&nbsp;(Generally, noncontiguous trade is trade between two U.S. points where at least one of the points is in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or an insular territory or U.S. possession.)
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2023

To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2023 2. Noncontiguous domestic ocean trade Section 13701(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) In general For purposes of this section, a rate is reasonable if such rate is within 10 percent of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. .

Summary: Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2023This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. (Under current law, a rate is required to be reasonable, and the Surface Transportation Board generally has the authority to determine whether certain rates are reasonable.)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act


Summary: Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act This bill establishes a centralized location to publish information on disaster assistance provided by federal agencies. The Small Business Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and any agencies providing disaster assistance must make available to the public on a quarterly basis information regarding (1) the total amount of assistance provided by the agency; (2) the amount provided that was expended or obligated; and (3) all projects or activities for which assistance was expended, obligated, or used.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


Summary: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure the child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Additionally, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with the degree-of-care requirements must immediately report such failure to law enforcement. A health care practitioner who fails to provide the required degree of care, or a health care practitioner or other employee who fails to report such failure, is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. An individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder. The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive under this bill and allows her to bring a civil action against a health care practitioner or other employee for violations.
School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2023

To require the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education to conduct a survey of all public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2023 2. Mandatory survey of public schools Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education shall jointly conduct and submit to Congress a survey of the assignment of school resource officers at public elementary schools and secondary schools, which shall include a determination of whether each such school— (1) on or after January 1, 2022, has been assigned a school resource officer; and (2) in the case of a school that has been assigned such an officer— (A) the number of such assignments; and (B) whether each such assignment is on a full-time or part-time basis. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) ESEA terms The terms elementary school secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801 (2) School resource officer The term school resource officer 34 U.S.C. 10389(4)

Summary: School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to conduct and submit to Congress a survey of the&nbsp;assignment of&nbsp;school resource officers at public elementary&nbsp;and secondary schools.
NO FEAR for Whistleblowers Act

To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to prohibit training that includes information on insider threats, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NO FEAR for Whistleblowers Act 2. Training limitation Section 202(c) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , except that such training may not be offered at the same time as insider threat training and may not include information on insider threats

Summary: NO FEAR for Whistleblowers ActThis bill prohibits the anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation training that is required to be provided to federal employees from (1) being offered at the same time as insider threat training, or (2) including information on insider threats. Under current law, the training is required to address the rights and protections that apply to employees under laws that prohibit employment discrimination and retaliation (e.g., whistleblower protection laws).&nbsp;
Workforce Justice Act of 2023

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to condition eligibility for grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workforce Justice Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There are an estimated 70,000,000 adults in the United States with an arrest or conviction history. (2) Nearly 700,000 adults reenter their communities after incarceration every year. (3) Research shows that a conviction record reduces the likelihood of a job callback or offer by nearly 50 percent. (4) Employment is a critical factor in successful community reentry and reduction of recidivism for adults with a conviction history. (5) After two years, nearly twice as many employed adults with criminal records avoided another interaction with the criminal justice system compared to their unemployed counterparts. (6) A study conducted by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University found the turnover rate for employed adults with criminal records to be approximately 13 percent lower than individuals without criminal records. 3. Eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program (a) Eligibility for grants under the Byrne JAG program Section 505(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10156(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking in paragraph (2) in paragraphs (2) and (3) (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Eligibility Beginning with the third fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of the Workforce Justice Act of 2023 (A) requiring an applicant to disclose whether the applicant has a criminal record; (B) inquiring about the criminal record of an applicant prior to a conditional offer of employment; and (C) conducting a criminal background check on an applicant prior to a conditional offer of employment. . (b) Reallocation of funds Section 505(f) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10156(f) (1) by amending the subsection heading to read as follows: Reallocation (2) by inserting (including that a State is ineligible under subsection (a)(3)) receive funds under this subpart

Summary: Workforce Justice Act of 2023 This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward&nbsp;Byrne&nbsp;Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the JAG program, a state must prohibit private employers from requiring a job applicant to disclose a criminal record, asking about the criminal record of a job applicant prior to making a conditional offer, and conducting a criminal background check prior to making a conditional offer.
Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Federal Maritime Commission to provide injunctive relief without a court order, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act 2. Injunctive relief by the Commission (a) In general Section 41307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking sought (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking , may bring a civil and an opportunity to be heard under expedited procedures established by the Commission with due regard for confidential or proprietary information, may enjoin the operation of the agreement. An injunction under this paragraph shall constitute a final order of the Commission. (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: (2) Third party intervention The Commission may allow a third party to intervene in a proceeding before the Commission under this subsection. ; and (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (b) Clerical amendment The item relating to section 41307 in the analysis for chapter 413 sought

Summary: Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement ActThis bill establishes procedures for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to enjoin, without obtaining a court order, the operation of any ocean shipping agreement it determines is likely to have certain anticompetitive effects.&nbsp;The FMC monitors agreements by ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators and otherwise&nbsp;regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system.&nbsp;Under current law, the FMC must obtain a court order to enjoin the operation of an agreement it determines is likely, by a reduction in competition, to (1) produce an unreasonable reduction in transportation service, (2) cause an unreasonable increase in transportation cost, or (3) substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of certain covered services.&nbsp;The bill authorizes the FMC to issue such&nbsp;an injunction without a court order. For such an injunction, the&nbsp;FMC must provide the person filing the agreement with notice and an opportunity to be heard under expedited procedures established by the FMC. The FMC may allow a third party to intervene in a proceeding relating to such an injunction.An injunction issued under this bill shall constitute a final order of the FMC.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 40 U.S.C. 8903 (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 40 U.S.C. 8903 (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act November 3, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Hershel &quot;Woody&quot; Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act This bill requires the authorized commemorative work honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve (the great cross-axis of the National Mall, which generally extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial).
ASTRO Act


Summary: Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act or the ASTRO Act This bill authorizes the expenditure of federal funds for transportation of government astronauts returning from space for the performance of medical research, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment or other official duties prior to receiving post-flight medical clearance to operate a motor vehicle.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".


Summary: This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building.
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023


Summary: Uyghur Policy Act of 2023 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may, subject to appropriations, make certain funds available to human rights advocates working on behalf of Uyghurs and members of other persecuted minority groups from the XUAR. The funds, if made available, shall be used to facilitate the presence of such human rights advocates at public diplomacy forums to speak on issues related to the human rights and religious freedoms of persecuted minority groups in China. The State Department must ensure that Uyghur language training is available to Foreign Service officers. It must also ensure that a Uyghur-speaking member of the Foreign Service is assigned to U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in China.