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Test Strip Access Act of 2023

To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to expressly authorize the use of certain grants to implement substance use disorder and overdose prevention activities with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Test Strip Access Act of 2023 2. Grant program for State and Tribal response to opioid use disorders Section 1003(b)(4)(A) of the 21st Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee–3a(b)(4)(A)) is amended after which may include drugs or devices approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or fentanyl or xylazine test strips

Summary: Test Strip Access Act of 2023&nbsp;This bill specifically allows state and tribal opioid response grants, which are administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to be used for fentanyl or xylazine test strips.
Falun Gong Protection Act


Summary: Falun Gong Protection ActThis bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. The sanctions shall not apply to certain activities, such as authorized U.S. intelligence or law enforcement activities.
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act


Summary: U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2023


Summary: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024This bill expands the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate structural failures other than those involving buildings and to recommend related improvements to engineering standards and practices.Specifically, the bill expands the investigative authority of NIST's National Construction Safety Teams. Currently, these teams are authorized to investigate the structural failure of a building that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that had the significant potential to cause a substantial loss of life. These teams must (1) identify the likely cause of the failure, (2) evaluate the technical aspects of evacuation and response procedures, and (3) recommend ways to improve building standards, codes, and practices and other related actions based on their findings.The bill expands this authority beyond buildings to include other types of structures and related engineering standards and practices.&nbsp;
OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023

To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opt for Health with SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 2. Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive program Section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 7517 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking In general Definitions (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (5), (3), and (4), respectively, and reordering accordingly; (2) in subsection (b)(1)(C), by striking 50 100 (3) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting and $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 2023 (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by redesignating the second subparagraph (C) (relating to fiscal year 2019) through subparagraph (G) as subparagraphs (D) through (H), respectively; (ii) in subparagraph (G) (as so redesignated), by striking and (iii) in subparagraph (H) (as so redesignated), by striking 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. 2023; (iv) by adding at the end the following: (I) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (J) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (K) $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (L) $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; and (M) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter. .

Summary: Opt for Health with SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023 or the OH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes, and provides increased specified funds for, the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) for FY2024-FY2028 and each fiscal year thereafter. GusNIP provides competitive grants for projects that increase low-income consumers' purchases of fruits and vegetables by providing (1) incentives at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) points of&nbsp; purchase, and (2) produce prescriptions to SNAP/Medicaid participants.
No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to close the nominal benefits loophole. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2023 2. Amendment Section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(a) No household shall be eligible to receive benefits pursuant to this section if it does not meet the income and resource criteria under subsections (c) and (g). . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall not apply with respect to certification periods that begin before the effective date of this Act.

Summary: No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2023This bill requires all households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to meet the program's income and asset requirements.Federal requirements generally provide two pathways for SNAP financial eligibility. A household may meet program-specific federal eligibility requirements, which include both income eligibility and an asset test. A household may also be automatically or&nbsp;categorically eligible for SNAP based on eligibility for or receiving cash benefits from other specified low-income assistance programs (e.g., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF]). Under this categorical eligibility, households that already meet financial eligibility rules in a program like TANF are not required to go through another financial eligibility determination in SNAP.Further, a majority of states also provide broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE), a policy that makes most households with an income below a certain threshold categorically eligible for SNAP. Under BBCE, these states typically make households&nbsp;categorically eligible through receiving or being authorized to receive a minimal non-cash TANF benefit or service (e.g., a pamphlet). A state may set its own BBCE financial eligibility requirements for a household so long as the income requirement is below a certain level. A state's&nbsp;requirements do not have to match SNAP program-specific eligibility requirements. For example, most states that provide BBCE do not have an asset test for SNAP eligibility.&nbsp;The bill requires all SNAP households, including those that qualify under categorical eligibility, to meet the SNAP program's income and asset requirements. These requirements take effect one year after the bill's enactment and do not apply to certification periods that begin before the effective date.&nbsp;
Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act

To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act 2. Modernization of the prohibition on undetectable firearms Section 922(p) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking grips, stocks, and magazines, is not as detectable as the Security Exemplar, by walk-through metal detectors calibrated and operated to detect the Security Exemplar all parts other than major components, does not contain detectable material (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking when subjected to inspection by the types of x-ray machines commonly used at airports, does not generate if subjected to inspection by the types of detection devices commonly used at airports for security screening, would not generate (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) the term major component (i) means the slide or cylinder, or the frame or receiver of the firearm; and (ii) in the case of a rifle or shotgun, includes the barrel of the firearm; and ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and the proviso that follows and inserting the following: (C) the term detectable material ; (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting after of a firearm , including a prototype, (B) by striking the second sentence; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking shall not apply to any firearm which shall not apply to— (A) any firearm received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (B) the manufacture, importation, possession, transfer, receipt, shipment, or delivery of a firearm by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer pursuant to an existing contract with the United States. .

Summary: Undetectable Firearms Modernization ActThis bill revises the federal statutory framework regulating the manufacture, possession, sale, import, shipment, delivery, receipt, or transfer of undetectable firearms.Current law requires firearms to be detectable by walk-through metal detectors after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. Specifically, firearms must be as detectable as a security exemplar (i.e., a piece of stainless steel that is 3.7 ounces and in a shape resembling a handgun). There are exceptions, including for firearms manufactured for or sold to U.S. military or intelligence agencies.This bill requires firearms to contain detectable material after the removal of all parts other than major components. It defines detectable material as material that produces a magnetic field equivalent to that produced by 3.7 ounces of stainless steel. The bill also revises and broadens the exceptions to include firearms (1) received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (2) produced pursuant to a contract with the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2023

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include additional priorities as research and extension initiatives, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2023 2. Additional research and extension priorities Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) (21) Advanced mechanized harvester technologies research and extension (A) In general Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating technologies to mechanize agricultural processes. (B) Emphasis In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on mechanizing the process for harvesting specialty crops. (22) Agricultural application of artificial intelligence research and extension (A) In general Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating agricultural uses of artificial intelligence. (B) Emphasis In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on uses of artificial intelligence that improve specialty crop production. (23) Invasive species research and extension Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 (24) Aquaculture research and extension Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 .

Summary: Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2023This bill includes additional priorities as Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension areas.Under the bill, USDA may award grants for developing and evaluating (1) technologies to mechanize agricultural processes (and may emphasize processes for harvesting specialty crops), and (2) agricultural uses of artificial intelligence (and may emphasize uses for improving specialty crop production).&nbsp;Further, USDA may award grants to support research projects at land-grant colleges and universities to develop and applymethods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals, including through methods of biocontrol; andaquaculture methods, including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species.&nbsp;
Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2023

To amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2023 2. Release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential Section 444(b)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) an institution of postsecondary education in which the student was previously enrolled, to which records of postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential (as that term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 .

Summary: Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2023 This bill allows the release of a transfer student's educational records from an institution of postsecondary education where a student earned credit for coursework to an institution of postsecondary education where the student was previously enrolled in order to apply the student's coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an associate's degree. &nbsp; Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Education to provide funding to an institution of postsecondary education that releases a student's records of postsecondary coursework and credits without the consent of the student or the student's parents if the student provides written consent prior to receiving the credential.
To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard", and for other purposes.

To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard 1. Designation of Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard (a) Designation of plaza (1) In general The area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. (b) Designation of address (1) Designation The address of 3505 International Place, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. (c) Signs The Administrator of General Services shall construct street signs that shall— (1) contain the phrase Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard (2) be similar in design to the signs used by Washington, District of Columbia, to designate the location of Metro stations; and (3) be placed on— (A) the parcel of Federal property that is closest to 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard (as redesignated by subsection (b)); and (B) the street corners of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia.

Summary: This bill designates the area between the intersections of International Drive, NW, and Van Ness Street, NW, and International Drive, NW, and International Place, NW, in Washington, DC, as Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard. The bill also specifies that the address of the Chinese embassy&nbsp;(3505 International Place, NW) shall be redesignated as 1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard.
Disarming Felons Act

To prohibit the disposition of a firearm to, and the possession of a firearm by, an adult who, while a juvenile who had attained 15 years of age but not 18 years of age, committed an offense that would have been a felony if committed by an adult. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disarming Felons Act 2. Prohibition on disposition of firearm to, and possession of firearm by, an adult who, while a juvenile who had attained 15 18 (a) Prohibition on disposition Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the 1st sentence— (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; or (3) by inserting after paragraph (11) the following: (12) while a juvenile who had attained 15 years of age but not 18 years of age, committed an act of juvenile delinquency that would have been a felony if committed by an adult. . (b) Prohibition on possession Section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, 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, while a juvenile who had attained 15 years of age but not 18 years of age, committed an act of juvenile delinquency that would have been a felony if committed by an adult, .

Summary: Disarming Felons ActThis bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to a new category of persons: persons who while 15, 16, or 17 years of age commit an act of juvenile delinquency that would have been a felony if committed by an adult.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Fly Together Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fly Together Act 2. Family seating (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a policy directing air carriers that assign seats, or allow individuals to select seats in advance of the date of departure of a flight, to sit each young child adjacent to an accompanying adult, to the greatest extent practicable, if adjacent seat assignments are available at any time after the ticket is issued for each young child and before the first passenger boards the flight. (b) Prohibition on fees The notice of proposed rulemaking described in subsection (a) shall include a provision that prohibits an air carrier from charging a fee, or imposing an additional cost beyond the ticket price of the additional seat, to seat each young child adjacent to an accompanying adult within the same class of service. (c) Rule of construction Notwithstanding the requirement in subsection (a), nothing in this section may be construed to allow the Secretary to impose a change in the overall seating or boarding policy of an air carrier that has an open or flexible seating policy in place that generally allows adjacent family seating as described under this section. (d) Young child In this section, the term young child

Summary: Fly Together ActThis bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a policy on seating a young child (i.e., under the age of 14) next to an accompanying adult on a flight. Specifically, DOT must direct air carriers that assign seats or allow individuals to select seats in advance of the date of departure to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult, to the greatest extent practicable, if adjacent seat assignments are available. An air carrier must do this without charging a fee or&nbsp;an additional cost beyond the ticket price of the additional seat.
Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enhanced Medicare beneficiary information through access to annual Medicare notifications in multiple languages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 2. Providing access to annual Medicare notifications in multiple languages (a) In general Section 1804 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–2 (e) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall be translated into languages in addition to English and Spanish. In carrying out the previous sentence, the Secretary shall prioritize translation of the notice into languages in which documents provided by the Commissioner of Social Security are translated and language that are the most frequently requested for translation for purposes of applying for old-age insurance benefits under title II. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to notices distributed prior to each Medicare open enrollment period beginning after January 1, 2024.

Summary: Language Access for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2023 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to translate the annual explanation of Medicare benefits for enrollees into multiple languages, besides English and Spanish. The CMS must prioritize languages into which Social Security documents are translated or that are most frequently requested for purposes of Social Security benefits applications.
Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023

To revoke the security clearances of certain former members of the intelligence community, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023 2. Revocation of security clearances (a) In general Not later than 24 hours after the date of enactment of this Act, the security clearance of any individual listed in subsection (c), signatories of the statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails (b) Investigations The Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General shall investigate such individuals and their role in the Hunter Biden laptop scandal and level of engagement with the Biden Presidential campaign. (c) Individuals listed The individuals listed in this subsection are the following: (1) Jim Clapper. (2) Mike Hayden. (3) Leon Panetta. (4) John Brennan. (5) Thomas Finger. (6) Rick Ledgett. (7) John McLaughlin. (8) Michael Morell. (9) Mike Vickers. (10) Doug Wise. (11) Nick Rasmussen. (12) Russ Travers. (13) Andy Liepman. (14) John Moseman. (15) Larry Pfeiffer. (16) Jeremy Bash. (17) Rodney Snyder. (18) Glenn Gerstell. (19) David B. Buckley. (20) Nada Bakos. (21) Patty Brandmaier. (22) James B. Bruce. (23) David Cariens. (24) Janice Cariens. (25) Paul Kolbe. (26) Peter Corsell. (27) Brett Davis. (28) Roger Zane George. (29) Steven L. Hall. (30) Kent Harrington. (31) Don Hepburn. (32) Timothy D. Kilbourn. (33) Ron Marks. (34) Jonna Hiestand Mendez. (35) Emile Nakhleh. (36) Gerald A. O’Shea. (37) David Priess. (38) Pam Purcilly. (39) Marc Polymeropoulos. (40) Chris Savos. (41) Nick Shapiro. (42) John Sipher. (43) Stephen Slick. (44) Cynthia Strand. (45) Greg Tarbell. (46) David Terry. (47) Greg Treverton. (48) John Tullius. (49) David A. Vanell. (50) Winston Wiley. (51) Kristin Wood.

Summary: Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2023This bill revokes the security clearances of 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020. It also (1) specifies that a security clearance may not be granted or renewed for any of them, and (2) requires the Departments of Defense and Justice to investigate these individuals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023


Summary: Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023 This act directs the Department of the Interior to take approximately 721.12 acres of land in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, if the tribe transfers title to that land to the United States. The land is made part of the Pala Indian Reservation. The act generally prohibits gaming on any of the land taken into trust.
1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to modify the areas of focus for centers of excellence at 1890 Institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023 2. Centers of excellence at 1890 Institutions Section 1673(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5926(d) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting but not more than 10 not less than 3 (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (G) Climate change A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on climate change adaption and mitigation, soil health and carbon sequestration, nutrient and manure management, advanced grazing management and crop-livestock integration, perennial production systems, agroforestry, on-farm and food system energy efficiency and renewable energy production, and food waste reduction. (H) Forestry resilience and conservation A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on fostering forest conservation, agroforestry, enhancing forest resilience to climate change, and urban and community forestry programs to promote biodiversity and environmental health. (I) Food safety, bioprocessing, and value-added agriculture A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on food safety, bioprocessing, value-added agriculture enterprise development, and innovative food and agriculture product development. (J) Food and agricultural sciences and the social sciences A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on the integration of the social sciences, including economics, psychology, rural sociology, and other social sciences and data sciences, into the food and agricultural sciences to develop comprehensive solutions to issues impacting underserved farmers and communities. ; and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: 1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023This bill expands the allowable areas of focus for Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs) and reauthorizes the 1890 COEs program through FY2028. (The 1890 Institutions are historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the U.S. land-grant university system and receive federal funds through programs administered by the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.)The current areas of focus for 1890 COEs may also includeclimate change adaptation and mitigation;fostering forestry resilience and conservation;food safety, bioprocessing, and value-added agriculture; andthe integration of the social sciences into the food and agricultural sciences.The bill also specifies that no more than 10&nbsp;1890 COEs may be in the program. Currently, there is no maximum limit.
Leaker Accountability Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by officers or employees of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leaker Accountability Act of 2023 2. Obstruction of Supreme Court deliberations (a) In general Chapter 73 1522. Obstruction of Supreme Court deliberations (a) In general Whoever, while serving as an officer or employee of the Supreme Court, violates this section by knowingly publishing, divulging, disclosing, or making known in any manner or to any extent not authorized by law any confidential information coming to that officer or employee in the course of the employment or official duties of that officer or employee shall be imprisoned not more than 5 years or fined under this title, or both. (b) Confidential information defined In this section, the term confidential information . (b) Table of contents The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 1522. Obstruction of Supreme Court deliberations. .

Summary: Leaker Accountability Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal crime for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by officers or employees of the Supreme Court. Specifically, the bill prohibits an officer or employee of the Supreme Court from knowingly publishing, divulging, disclosing, or making known in any manner or to any extent not authorized by law any confidential information coming to that officer or employee in the course of the employment or official duties of that officer or employee. A violation is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
PRESS Act


Summary: Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence. Specifically, the bill protects from disclosure any information identifying a source, as well as any records, contents of a communication, documents, or information obtained or created by journalists in the course of their work. Further, the bill protects specified third parties, such as telecommunications carriers or social media companies, from being compelled to provide testimony or any document consisting of a record, information, or other communication that is stored by the third party on behalf of a journalist.
Think Differently about Education Act of 2023


Summary: Think Differently about Education Act of 2023This bill establishes a notification requirement related to an individualized education program (IEP). (Generally, IEPs are individualized plans to ensure that a child with a disability receives a free appropriate public education.)Under current law, states and local educational agencies (LEAs) must convene a team to develop an IEP. The composition of the team that develops the IEP is outlined in current law and allows for other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child (including related services personnel, as appropriate) to participate in this team. This bill requires the LEA that serves the child to notify the child's parents of their right to include these other individuals with knowledge or special expertise on the child's IEP team.
FTC Autonomy Act

To authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate civil actions to recover certain civil penalties, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FTC Autonomy Act 2. Federal Trade Commission independent litigation authority (a) Authority of the FTC To recover certain civil penalties The Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (1) in section 5(l), in the first sentence, by inserting the Commission or brought by (2) in section 16(a)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; or (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) to obtain a civil penalty authorized under any provision of law enforced by the Commission; . (b) Conforming amendment Section 16(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 56(a)(1)(A) (including an action to collect a civil penalty)

Summary: FTC Autonomy ActThis bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to independently&nbsp;bring civil actions to recover penalties for violations of final orders issued by the commission. Under current law, the FTC is required to initially refer these actions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and may only proceed with such an action if DOJ fails to act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act

To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act 2. Disaster relief fund (a) In general Out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2023 $11,500,000,000, to remain available until expended, for necessary expenses to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Emergency designation (1) In general The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) (2) Designation in house and senate The amounts provided by this section are designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and section 1(e) of H. Res. 1151 (117th Congress), as engrossed in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2022.

Summary: Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment ActThis bill provides $11.5 billion in emergency funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to major disasters.&nbsp;
Fairness in Social Security Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Social Security Act of 2023 2. Treatment of lump-sum social security benefits in determining household income (a) In general Section 36B(d)(2) (C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits (i) In general The term modified adjusted gross income (ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment For purposes of this subparagraph, the term lump-sum social security benefit payment (iii) Election to include excludable amount A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of statute of limitation on credit or refund If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.

Summary: Fairness in Social Security Act of&nbsp; 2023 This bill excludes from modified adjusted gross income, for income tax purposes, any lump-sum social security benefit payment (i.e., a payment of more than one month of social security benefits) that is attributable to months ending before the beginning&nbsp;of the taxable year. It also waives any statute of limitation for credits or refunds resulting from this bill.
Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act 2. Exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs (a) In general Section 108(f)(4) (1) by striking or such Act, (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3151a (3) by striking state other (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Rural Veterinary Workforce Act&nbsp;This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, student loan repayment or forgiveness assistance provided to veterinarians practicing in rural areas of a state.&nbsp;
PHE Congressional Review Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the determination, termination, and renewal of public health emergencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PHE Congressional Review Act 2. Public health emergencies Subsection (a) of section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (a) Emergencies (1) In general If the Secretary determines, after consultation with such public health officials as may be necessary, that— (A) a disease or disorder presents a public health emergency; or (B) a public health emergency, including significant outbreaks of infectious diseases or bioterrorist attacks, otherwise exists, the Secretary may take such action as may be appropriate to respond to the public health emergency, including making grants, providing awards for expenses, and entering into contracts and conducting and supporting investigations into the cause, treatment, or prevention of a disease or disorder as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Congressional review of nationwide emergencies Not later than 6 months after the date on which a determination of a nationwide public health emergency is made, and every 6 months thereafter until the termination of such nationwide public health emergency, each House of Congress shall meet to consider a vote on a joint resolution to determine whether that emergency shall be terminated. (3) Duration (A) Termination Any determination of a public health emergency under paragraph (1) terminates upon the earlier of— (i) the Secretary declaring that the emergency no longer exists; (ii) the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the determination is made by the Secretary; or (iii) upon the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate the emergency. (B) Renewal Determinations that terminate under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) may be renewed by the Secretary (on the basis of the same or additional facts), and subparagraph (A) applies to each such renewal. (C) Notification to Congress of renewal Not later than 48 hours after making a determination under this subsection of a public health emergency (including a renewal), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress written notification of the determination. .

Summary: PHE Congressional Review ActThis bill requires Congress to regularly review whether to continue or end a declared public health emergency.&nbsp;Specifically, each chamber of Congress must meet within six months of a declaration of a&nbsp;national public health emergency, and every six months thereafter until the emergency ends, to consider a vote on a joint resolution as to whether to end&nbsp;the emergency.
Military Families Mental Health Services Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Families Mental Health Services Act 2. Waiver of cost-sharing for three mental health outpatient visits for certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (a) TRICARE select Section 1075(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of any of the following beneficiaries: (A) Beneficiaries in the active-duty family member category. (B) Beneficiaries covered by section 1110b of this title. . (b) TRICARE prime Section 1075a(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of a beneficiary in the active-duty family member category (as described in section 1075(b)(1)(A) of this title). .

Summary: Military Families Mental Health Services ActThis bill authorizes the Department of Defense to waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits for certain beneficiaries of TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime each year.Under the bill, active-duty family members are eligible for such waiver of cost-sharing requirements under both TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime. Active-duty family members are dependents (e.g., spouses and children who are under the age of 21) of members of the uniformed services who are on active duty for a period of more than 30 days. Additionally, children who are under the age of 26 and are not eligible for an employer-sponsored health care plan are also eligible for such waiver under TRICARE Select.&nbsp;
Securing the Cities Improvement Act


Summary: Securing the Cities Improvement Act This bill makes changes to the Securing the Cities program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish performance metrics and milestones for the program. In carrying out the program, DHS must designate jurisdictions based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to, vulnerability of, and consequences for, such jurisdiction regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials. DHS must report to Congress within two years regarding participation in the program, the establishment of metrics and milestones, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the program.
Red Light Act

To withhold Federal highway funds from States that provide driver’s licenses or identification cards to aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Red Light Act 2. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens (a) In general Chapter 1 180. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens (a) Withholding of funds for noncompliance For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall withhold 100 percent of the amount required to be apportioned under each of sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4) of this title to any State that is described in subsection (b). (b) State described A State described in this subsection is a State that has enacted a law that allows the State to provide a driver’s license or other identification card to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. (c) Effect of withholding funds (1) In general Any funds withheld under subsection (a) from apportionment to any State shall remain available until the end of the fiscal year for which the funds are apportioned. (2) Reapportionment If, before the last day of the fiscal year for which funds withheld under subsection (a) are apportioned to a State, the State repeals all laws of such State described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall, on the first day on which the State repeals all such laws, apportion to the State the funds withheld under subsection (a) that remain available for apportionment to the State. (3) Apportionment among States If, at the end of the fiscal year in which funds are withheld from a State under paragraph (1), the State has not repealed the law described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall apportion the corresponding withheld funds described in subsection (a) on a proportional basis to all remaining States that have not enacted laws described in subsection (b). (4) Withholding in future year In the case in which a State has funds withheld under paragraph (1) and is reapportioned funds under paragraph (2) and subsequently enacts a law described in subsection (b) after the date on which the funds are reapportioned under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall withhold the amount of funds withheld under subsection (a) in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such actions occur and each fiscal year thereafter. (d) Identification card defined The term identification card . (b) Clerical amendment Chapter 1 180. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens. .

Summary: Red Light ActThis bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold all of a state's share of certain&nbsp;federal highway funds (specifically, funds for the National Highway Performance Program, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program) in FY2023 and thereafter if such state enacts a law to provide driver's licenses or other identification cards to aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States.