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COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021


Summary: COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021 This bill extends through March 27, 2022, bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.
A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.
SURS Extension Act of 2022

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program–Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022 SURS Extension Act of 2022 2. Extension of Quality Payment Program–Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program The first sentence of section 1848(q)(11)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(11)(B) and for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027

Summary: Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022 or the SURS Extension Act This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2027 for the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)
END Child Exploitation Act


Summary: Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act or the END Child Exploitation Act This bill modifies the reporting requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers) that report information to the CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. Specifically, the bill increases the amount of time&#8212;from 90 days to 180 days&#8212;that a provider must preserve the contents of a report. Additionally, the bill permits a provider to voluntarily retain the contents for longer than 180 days to reduce the proliferation of or to prevent the online sexual exploitation of children.
A bill to provide for the application of certain provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for fiscal year 2021.


Summary: This bill extends through FY2021 the inapplicability of the requirement for counties to elect to receive certain payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. That act provides compensation to counties for the presence of untaxable federal land within their borders.
Emmett Till Antilynching Act

To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emmett Till Antilynching Act 2. Lynching; other conspiracies Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Lynching Whoever conspires to commit any offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) results from the offense, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both. (6) Other Conspiracies Whoever conspires to commit any offense under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) shall, if death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 2246 of this title) results from the offense, or if the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, be imprisoned for not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both. .

Summary: Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both&#8212;on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.
Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022 2. Eliminating exclusion of part D eligible individuals residing in territories from eligibility for premium and cost-sharing subsidies (a) In general Section 1860D–14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114(a)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subject to subparagraph (F), (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary The Secretary (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid provisions Section 1935 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–5 (1) in subsection (a), by striking subject to subsection (e) (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming amendment Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308(f) and section 1935(e)(1)(B) (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023.

Summary: Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022 This bill makes certain subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit available to beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or&nbsp;another U.S. territory. Current law makes&nbsp;such beneficiaries ineligible for premium and cost-sharing subsidies, but&nbsp;establishes a process for&nbsp;U.S. territories&nbsp;to apply&nbsp;for financial assistance with respect to the provision of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill eliminates&nbsp;this process and makes the subsidies available to beneficiaries who reside in a&nbsp;U.S. territory&nbsp;and are otherwise eligible.
Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2022

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 2022 2. Definitions Not later than 180 days after the date of 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 that definition; and (2) revise paragraph (a) of section 275.203(l)–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to require, as a condition of a private fund qualifying as a venture capital fund under that paragraph, that the qualifying investments of the private fund are— (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 2022 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.
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Investor Opportunities Act 2. Closed-end company authority to invest in private funds (a) In general Section 5 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5 (d) Closed-End company authority To invest in private funds (1) In general The Commission may not limit a closed-end company from investing any or all of the assets of the company in a private fund solely or primarily because of the status of the fund as a private fund. (2) Application Notwithstanding section 6(f), this subsection shall apply to a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company pursuant to section 54. . (b) Definition of private fund (1) Investment Company Act of 1940 Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) (55) The term private fund . (2) Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a) (A) by redesignating the second paragraph (29) (relating to commodity pool (B) by amending paragraph (29) to read as follows: (29) The term private fund 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) . (c) Treatment by national securities exchanges Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f(b) (11) (A) The rules of the exchange do not prohibit the listing or trading of securities of a closed-end company by reason of the amount of the investment by the company of assets in private funds. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term closed-end company (I) has the meaning given the term in section 5(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5(a) (II) includes a closed-end company that elects to be treated as a business development company under section 6(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(f) (ii) the term private fund 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) . (d) Investment limitation Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c) (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), in the second sentence, by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C) (2) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) subparagraphs (A)(i), (B)(i), and (C)

Summary: Increasing Investor Opportunities Act This bill allows a closed-end fund&#8212;a portfolio of pooled assets with a limited number of shares traded on an exchange&#8212;to increase their investments in private investment funds.
Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access Program Inclusion Act


Summary: Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access Program Inclusion Act or the PAVA Program Inclusion Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program grants to the protection and advocacy systems of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the American Indian consortium.
William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of Transportation Headquarters Act


Summary: William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Department of Transportation Headquarters Act This bill designates the headquarters building of the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as the William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building.
Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2022

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2022 2. Relief from quality bonus penalty in calculation of the Medicare Advantage blended benchmark cap (a) In general Section 1853(n)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n)(4) determined taking into account determined without regard to (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Summary: Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2022 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to disregard the application of certain percentage quality increases when calculating&nbsp;the maximum payment that may be made to a Medicare Advantage organization.
Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship Program Act of 2022


Summary: Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship Program Act of 2022 This bill commemorates the lives lost as a result of Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane crashes. In particular, the bill changes the name of the National Air Grant Fellowship Program to the Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship Program in honor of a public health advocate who died in one of the crashes. (The fellowship provides graduate students in aerospace engineering and related fields with aviation policy experience.)
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022


Summary: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.
RECA Extension Act of 2022


Summary: RECA Extension Act of 2022 This bill extends a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atomic weapons testing or uranium mining or processing and who subsequently developed specified cancers or other medical conditions. The bill terminates the program two years after the bill's enactment.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022

To repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152

Summary: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit,&nbsp;for purposes of&nbsp;Medicare participation,&nbsp;self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded&nbsp;physician-owned hospitals.
Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022

To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022 2. Reauthorization of National Wildlife Refuge System volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs Section 7(g) of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( 16 U.S.C. 742f(g) 2018 through 2022 2022 through 2026

Summary: Keep America&rsquo;s Refuges Operational Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the performance of its activities and services.
Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Physicians for Underserved Areas Act 2. Improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes (a) In general Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(H)(vi) (1) in subclause (II)— (A) by striking item (cc) and redesignating item (dd) as item (cc); and (B) in item (cc), as redesignated under subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking Fourth Third (ii) by striking item (cc) item (bb) (2) in subclause (III), by striking likelihood of filling (aa) starting to utilize the positions made available under this clause within 2 years; and (bb) filling the positions made available under this clause within 5 years. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to the redistribution of residency slots with respect to hospitals that close on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act This bill modifies how a hospital's residency positions are redistributed after it closes for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare. Under current law, if a hospital with an approved medical residency program closes, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) must redistribute the hospital's residency positions to other hospitals in the following order: (1) hospitals in the same core-based statistical area as the closed hospital, (2) hospitals in the same state as the closed hospital, (3) hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital, and (4) other remaining hospitals. In order to receive the additional positions, hospitals must demonstrate a likelihood of filling the positions within three years. The bill removes the requirement that the CMS prioritize hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital. It also requires hospitals to demonstrate a likelihood of (1) starting to use the positions within two years, and (2) filling the positions within five years.
Simplifying and Strengthening Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to amend the public service loan forgiveness program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying and Strengthening Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act 2. Public service loan forgiveness reform (a) Reducing payments (1) In general Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1) (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 120 60 (B) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking 120 60 (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any eligible Federal Direct Loan which is in repayment status on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Making waivers permanent Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (5) Counting prior payments; simplifying program Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with the following: (A) The Secretary shall consider as a monthly payment under this subsection, any monthly payment made while the borrower was employed in a public service job on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title before, on, or after the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to any repayment plan authorized under this Act. (B) The Secretary shall consider as a monthly payment under this subsection, a payment described in subparagraph (A) that was late or was for less than the full amount of the monthly payment. (C) The Secretary shall count as a monthly payment under this subsection, a month for which a borrower is serving on active duty (as described in section 101(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code) or serving in the Peace Corps, even if the borrower's loan was in deferment or forbearance and not in active repayment. (D) The Secretary shall allow a borrower of a Federal PLUS Loan, made on behalf of a dependent student, under section 428B who is employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. (E) The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. .

Summary: Simplifying and Strengthening Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act This bill makes changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, including by (1) lowering the number of monthly payments required for loan forgiveness from 120 to 60; and&nbsp;(2) making permanent certain limited waivers, such as a waiver that allowed certain late or partial loan payments to count as qualifying payments for PSLF loan forgiveness.
School Security Enhancement Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen school security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Security Enhancement Act 2. School security Section 4104 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114 (1) in subsection (b)(3)(B)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking and (B) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: (v) improving school conditions for student learning, by enabling local educational agencies to use funds available under subsection (a)(3) for the purpose of planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing technology or other measures, that strengthen security on school premises, which may include— (I) controlling access to school premises or facilities, through the use of metal detectors, or other measures, or technology, with evidence-based effectiveness (to the extent the State involved determines that such evidence is reasonably available), in accordance with the needs of the school; (II) implementing any technology or measure, or installing any infrastructure, to cover and conceal students within the school during crisis situations; (III) implementing technology to provide notification to relevant law enforcement and first responders during such a situation; (IV) implementing any technology or measure, including hiring school security officers, or installing any infrastructure, with evidence-based effectiveness (to the extent the State involved determines that such evidence is reasonably available) to increase the safety of school students and staff; (V) implementing any technology or measure, or installing any infrastructure, for school safety reinforcement, including bullet-resistant doors and windows; and (VI) implementing any technology or system that would reduce the time needed to disseminate official information to parents regarding the safety of their children during and immediately following a crisis; and ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Rules of construction (1) No funds to provide firearms or training No amounts provided as a grant under this part may be used for the provision to any person of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm. (2) No effect on other laws Nothing in this part may be construed to preclude or contradict any other provision of law authorizing the provision of firearms or training in the use of firearms. .

Summary: School Security Enhancement Act This bill allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of&nbsp;Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises. Further, the bill prohibits the use of these grant funds for the provision of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021


Summary: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After it is awarded, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity. The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals shall be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability in payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022 2. Ensuring stability in payments to home health agencies (a) Limitation on permanent and temporary adjustments Section 1895(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395fff(b)(3)(D) (1) in each of clauses (ii) and (iii), by striking The Secretary shall Subject to clause (iv), the Secretary shall (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Special rules for decreases in payments (I) Postponement No permanent decrease to the standard prospective payment amount (or amounts) for a year under clause (ii) and no temporary decrease to the payment amount for a unit of home health services for a year under clause (iii) shall be made prior to 2026. (II) Sunset Subject to subclause (I), the Secretary shall ensure that all necessary permanent or temporary decreases described in subclause (I) are made prior to 2032. . (b) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may implement the provisions of, and the amendments made by, this section by program instruction or otherwise.

Summary: Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022 This bill restricts the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) from decreasing payments for Medicare home health services based on certain adjustments until 2026. Current law requires the CMS to make certain permanent and temporary payment adjustments under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services based on behavioral assumptions for 2020 through 2026. The bill restricts the CMS from making adjustments that decrease payments until 2026; the CMS must also ensure that any such necessary decreases are made before 2032.
Supporting Seniors with Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022

To improve access to opioid use disorder treatment services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Seniors with Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022 2. Increasing awareness and data collection regarding medicare coverage of opioid use disorder treatment services (a) Required outreach The Secretary shall advance education and awareness among beneficiaries and health care providers regarding coverage of opioid use disorder treatment services furnished in person or via telehealth under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. (b) Report and evaluation The Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the outreach conducted under subsection (a) not later than 18 months after initiating such activities and shall submit to Congress a report that provides an analysis of the effectiveness of outreach activities targeting beneficiaries who were previously not receiving opioid use disorder treatment services, including the effect of such outreach on beneficiary access to care and utilization of services, in addition to the number of providers treating beneficiaries for opioid use disorder in office-based settings. (c) Improving data collection Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide data to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on— (1) the number of Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with opioid use disorder; (2) the number of beneficiaries who receive medication-assisted treatment under the Medicare program; (3) the number of beneficiaries who receive medication-assisted treatment under the Medicare program who also receive behavioral therapy; and (4) any geographic areas in which beneficiaries remain underserved with respect to the provision of opioid use disorder treatment services under the Medicare program. (d) Stakeholder meeting Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene a meeting of stakeholders, including practicing behavioral health providers, to share best practices on the utilization of behavioral therapy among beneficiaries receiving medication to treat opioid use disorder under the Medicare program. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Medication assisted treatment The term medication-assisted treatment (3) Opioid treatment program The term opioid treatment program 42 U.S.C. 1395x(jjj) (4) Opioid use disorder treatment services The term opioid use disorder treatment services (5) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Supporting Seniors with Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to conduct additional outreach regarding opioid use disorder treatment services that are covered under Medicare and to collect relevant data on the utilization of such services.
A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions.

To improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions. 1. Guidance relating to Medicaid coverage of genetic testing to improve outcomes for beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall issue guidance for State Medicaid programs through a State Medicaid Director letter that specifies best practices to improve outcomes for individuals eligible for medical assistance under State Medicaid programs who have major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions. The guidance shall include coverage policy examples utilizing pharmacogenetic testing to support clinicians seeking medication options to treat patients and reduce trial and error from the Medicare program or from issuers of individual or group health insurance coverage.

Summary: This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to issue guidance for state Medicaid programs on best practices to support individuals with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions, including options that include pharmacogenetic testing.
ACCESS Rural America Act

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

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

To clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act 2. Clarifying coverage of occupational therapy under Medicare Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide education and outreach to stakeholders about the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual with respect to occupational therapy services furnished to individuals under the Medicare program for the treatment of a substance use or mental health disorder diagnosis using applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. 3. Clarifying coverage of occupational therapy under Medicaid Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance clarifying that States may cover occupational therapy services furnished to individuals under the Medicaid program for the treatment of a substance use or mental health disorder diagnosis.

Summary: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct outreach on Medicare coverage of occupational therapy services to treat substance use or mental health disorders. The CMS must also issue guidance on the availability of such services under Medicaid.
A bill to extend by 19 days the authorization for the special assessment for the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund.


Summary: This act extends until September 30, 2022, the special assessment of $5,000 on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. Currently, the special assessment expires on September 11, 2022.
A bill to amend section 301 of title 44, United States Code, to establish a term for the appointment of the Director of the Government Publishing Office.


Summary: This bill establishes a 10-year term of office for the Director of the Government Publishing Office.
IMPROVE Act


Summary: Improving Medicare Patients with RNHCI Options to Vaccinate Easily Act or the IMPROVE Act This bill specifies that individuals who elect to receive services in religious nonmedical health care institutions (RNHCIs) may receive COVID-19 vaccines under Medicare. Specifically, an individual's receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine does not revoke the individual's election to receive services in RNHCIs under Medicare; an individual who's election was revoked due to the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine prior to the bill's date of enactment may immediately reelect to receive services in RNHCIs under Medicare.
SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022


Summary: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization. The bill requires agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to assess the security risks presented by applicants with financial ties or obligations to certain foreign countries. The programs may not make awards to businesses with certain connections to foreign entities. Additionally, businesses with more than a specified number of prior awards must meet expanded minimum performance standards. The Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General must audit the small businesses subject to these expanded performance standards. The bill also establishes various reporting requirements, including directing the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science Foundation to assess the national security and research and integrity risks of the SBIR and STTR programs. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report on aspects of the programs such as the subcontracting practices of award recipients.
PAID OFF Act of 2022

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to modify requirements under that Act relating to exemptions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022 PAID OFF Act of 2022 2. Treatment of exemptions under FARA Section 3 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 613 , except that the exemptions under subsections (d)(1) and (h) shall not apply to any agent of a foreign principal that is listed as a foreign adversary (as defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1607(c)

Summary: Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022 or the PAID OFF Act of 2022 This bill requires certain persons to register as agents of a foreign principal if the foreign principal in question is a foreign adversary. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is a foreign government or person (individual or entity)&nbsp;that has engaged in a long-term pattern of conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons. Currently, the Foreign Agents Registration Act exempts certain agents from the act's registration requirements, including agents (1) engaged only in private and nonpolitical activities to advance a foreign principal's bona fide trade or commerce interests, or (2) engaged in certain lobbying activities and where the agent has registered as a lobbyist. Under this bill, these exemptions shall not apply if the foreign principal is a foreign adversary.
Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act

To allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act 2. Authorization of State and local law enforcement officers to enforce certain Federal immigration laws (a) In general States may authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce provisions of Federal immigration law that prohibit the unlawful entry into the United States, including sections 271 through 280 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1321 through 1330). (b) Effect of authorization on Supreme Court ruling Subsection (a) effectively abrogates the 2012 decision of the Supreme Court in Arizona v. United States (567 U.S. 387). (c) Prosecution authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law, State prosecutors are authorized to initiate prosecutions for violations of Federal immigration law referred to in subsection (a) in a United States District Court that has jurisdiction over— (1) the place at which any such violation occurred; or (2) the place at which the person charged for any such violation is apprehended. (d) Conforming amendment Section 279 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1329 (1) by inserting , or by a State prosecutor pursuant to section 2(c) of the Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act that arise (2) by inserting It shall be the duty of the State prosecutor of the appropriate State to prosecute every such suit when brought by a State. United States.

Summary: Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act This bill authorizes states to take actions to enforce federal immigration law. Specifically, the bill authorizes states to authorize state and local law enforcement to enforce certain provisions of federal immigration law, including provisions relating to unlawful entry and employing unauthorized non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). State prosecutors&nbsp;must prosecute every case brought by a state under this bill. The bill also abrogates a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated an Arizona law that made it a crime for unauthorized non-U.S. nationals to work in the state. Specifically, the court ruled that the Arizona law was preempted by federal immigration law.
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act


Summary: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. The committee must provide advice to NOAA on an existing program that awards grants for fisheries research and development projects, such as projects concerning fisheries science or recreational fishing. Specifically, the committee must (1)identify the needs of the fishing community, (2) develop the request for proposals for the grant program, (3)review grant applications, and (4)provide NOAA with grant applications for approval. NOAA must establish six regions within the committee.In addition, NOAA must select members that represent the regions as well as at-large members that represent certain sectors of the fishing industry.
Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act 2. Encouraging campus comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans Part L of title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1161l et seq. (1) by redesignating section 826 as section 827; and (2) by inserting after section 825 the following new section: 826. Encouraging campus comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans (a) In general The Secretary shall make efforts to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans. Such efforts— (1) shall be conducted in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); (2) shall align with— (A) the efforts of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, specifically the Center’s model of nine strategies that form a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention; (B) the 21st Century Cures Act ( Public Law 114–225 (C) the programs authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201 Public Law 108–355 (3) shall take into consideration existing State efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention at institutions of higher education; and (4) may be carried out in collaboration with nonprofit organizations and other experts and stakeholders in the field of campus mental health and suicide prevention. (b) Reports The Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary, shall report to Congress on the efforts of the Secretary carried out under this section— (1) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act (2) 3 years after the date of enactment of such Act. (c) Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating new statutory requirements for institutions of higher education or granting the Secretary new regulatory authority. .

Summary: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act This bill requires the Department of Education to encourage institutions of higher education&nbsp;to develop and implement comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans.
A bill to allow for alternatives to animal testing for purposes of drug and biological product applications.


Summary: FDA Modernization Act 2.0 This bill authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer models, to obtain an exemption from the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a drug. The bill also removes a requirement to use animal studies as part of the process to obtain a license for a biological product that is biosimilar or interchangeable with another biological product.