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No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the participation in the Visa Waiver Program of certain countries that provide citizenship for investment programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022 2. Limitation on participation in the Visa Waiver Program Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187 (1) in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following: (H) Not a disqualified country The country is not a country disqualified from designation under subsection (j). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (j) Disqualified countries A country shall be ineligible for designation under subsection (c) as a program country if the country has in effect any program permitting an individual who is not a national of that country to be provided with citizenship, on condition that the individual make an investment in that country. . 3. List of foreign states with citizenship by investment programs No later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified list of countries ineligible for designation as program countries under section 217(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 4. Cooperation with European Union and United Kingdom The Secretary of Homeland Security shall engage with partners in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other relevant partners to eliminate Schengen area visa-free travel access for foreign states that are ineligible for designation as program countries under section 217(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 5. Restriction on use of funds for foreign vetting No amounts made available in appropriations Acts may be used for the purpose of vetting applicants for a program described in section 217(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on behalf of, or at the request of, a foreign state, or to otherwise assist a foreign state with the operation of such a program.

Summary: No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022 This bill bars from the visa waiver program any country that allows individuals to obtain citizenship by making an investment in that country.
Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that named fiduciaries collect contributions to pooled employer plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act 2. Pooled employer plan fiduciary requirement Section 3(43)(B)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(43)(B)(ii) (ii) designate a named fiduciary (other than an employer in the plan) to be responsible for collecting contributions to the plan and require such fiduciary to implement written contribution collection procedures that are reasonable, diligent, and systematic; .

Summary: Pooled Employer Plan Fix Act This bill requires pooled employer retirement plans to designate a named fiduciary to collect contributions to the plan and implement written contribution collection procedures that are reasonable, diligent, and systematic. Current law requires a plan to designate one or more trustees to perform these tasks.
SMALL GOVT Act of 2022

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against an individual on the basis of whether such individual has been vaccinated or acquired natural immunity against SARS–CoV–2, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Mandates And Limiting Large Government Overreach by Valuing Truth Act of 2022 SMALL GOVT Act of 2022 2. No Federal discrimination on basis of vaccination or natural immunity against SARS–CoV–2 No Federal funds may be used to discriminate against, or to induce a recipient of Federal funds or other person to discriminate against, an individual in access to or the terms and conditions of employment, education, health care, or goods or services on the basis of whether such individual has been vaccinated or acquired natural immunity against SARS–CoV–2. 3. Informed consent required for vaccination against SARS–CoV–2 (a) In general No Federal funds may be used to administer a vaccine against SARS–CoV–2 without having obtained informed consent for such administration from the patient. (b) Minors No Federal funds may be used to administer to a minor a vaccine against SARS–CoV–2 without having obtained informed consent for such administration from the minor’s parent or guardian. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term informed consent (A) meets the requirements for informed consent applicable under State law in the jurisdiction in which the vaccine against SARS–CoV–2 is administered; and (B) is confirmed in writing signed by— (i) the individual receiving the vaccine; or (ii) if the individual is a minor, the minor’s parent or guardian. (2) The term minor

Summary: Stopping Mandates And Limiting Large Government Overreach by Valuing Truth Act of 2022 or the SMALL GOVT Act of 2022 This bill prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of their COVID-19 vaccination status or natural immunity to the virus. It also sets out informed consent requirements for COVID-19 vaccines. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to discriminate against (or induce discrimination against) an individual on the basis of COVID-19 vaccination status or natural immunity to the virus by, for example, restricting access to employment or health care. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to administer COVID-19 vaccines without a patient's informed consent. The informed consent must comply with applicable requirements for the state in which the vaccine is administered, and patients must confirm their consent in writing.
Trailer Safety Improvement Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trailer Safety Improvement Act 2. Trailer safety programs Section 402(a)(2)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (xiii) by striking and (2) in clause (xiv) by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after clause (xiv) the following: (xv) to educate the public about proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers, including required safety equipment and preventive maintenance for safety; .

Summary: Trailer Safety Improvement Act This bill requires that state highway safety programs address safety equipment, preventive maintenance, and other aspects of the proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers.
Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act

To authorize the Keystone XL Pipeline and direct the President to take certain actions relating to the importation into the United States from Russia, and the exportation from the United States, of oil and gas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act 2. Keystone XL Pipeline authorization; importation and exportation of oil and gas (a) Keystone XL Pipeline authorization (1) Authorization TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., may construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada at Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 13101). (2) No Presidential permit required No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in paragraph (1). (b) Prohibition on importation from Russia of oil and gas Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall prohibit the importation of any oil or natural gas originating from Russia into the customs territory of the United States (as such term is defined in General Note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States). (c) Reduced restrictions on exportation from United States of oil and gas To the extent practicable, the President shall seek to reduce restrictions on the exportation of any oil or natural gas originating from the United States.

Summary: Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act This bill addresses the production of oil and gas, the importation of oil or natural gas from Russia, and the exportation of oil or natural gas to other countries. Specifically, the bill approves the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline in Phillips County, Montana for the import of oil from Canada to the United States. In addition, the bill requires the President to (1) prohibit the importation of oil or natural gas originating from Russia, and (2) seek to reduce restrictions on the exportation of oil or natural gas originating from the United States.
Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act

To prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Russia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act 2. Prohibition on importation of Russian petroleum products (a) Prohibition The President shall prohibit the importation of all petroleum products (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6202 (b) Relaxation of prohibition The President may modify or remove the prohibition under subsection (a) with respect to some or all petroleum products described in such subsection if the President notifies the appropriate congressional committees that, in the determination of the President, such modification or removal is appropriate given the situation in Ukraine, and includes with such notification— (1) an explanation of the rationale for such modification or removal; and (2) if the modification does not result in the full removal of the prohibition, a description of the criteria to be met by Russia for further modification or removal of remaining elements of the prohibition. (c) Penalties The President is authorized to use appropriate authorities to impose such civil or criminal penalties as may be necessary to enforce the prohibition under subsection (a). (d) Appropriate congressional committees For purposes of this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.

Summary: Prohibition on Imports of Russian Oil Act This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of petroleum products from Russia. Petroleum product means crude oil, residual fuel oil, or any refined petroleum product, including natural gas liquid product. Further, the bill authorizes the President to (1) modify or remove the prohibition for some or all petroleum products if the President notifies Congress that such modification or removal is appropriate given the situation in Ukraine, and (2) use appropriate authorities to impose civil or criminal penalties as necessary to enforce the prohibition.
No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees for airline accommodations other than coach class (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301–10.121 through 301–10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 (d) Definitions (1) Coach-class accommodations In this Act, the term coach-class accommodations (2) Member of Congress In this Act, the term Member of Congress (e) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.
Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum loan amount for certain loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act 2. Increase in certain maximum loan amounts (a) In general Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A) (1) in clause (iv), by striking $5,500,000 $10,000,000 (2) in clause (v), by striking $5,500,000 $10,000,000 (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report that details, for the year covered by the report, the industries and geographic areas with respect to which the Administrator has made loans under clauses (iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)

Summary: Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act This bill increases from $5.5 million to $10 million the maximum amount of certain Small Business Administration loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, and expansion. Projects eligible for these increased loan amounts must (1) reduce the borrower's energy consumption by at least 10%; or (2) generate renewable energy or renewable fuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol production.
Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act 2. Suspension of payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022 (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll tax suspension period The term payroll tax suspension period (c) Employer notification The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of funds (1) Transfers to Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 42 U.S.C. 1395i(a) (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 ( 45 U.S.C. 231n–1(a) (3) Coordination with other Federal laws For purposes of applying any provision of Federal law other than the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the rates of tax in effect under section 3101 of such Code shall be determined without regard to the reduction in such rate under this section.

Summary: Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act This bill suspends payroll taxes (i.e., employment and self-employment taxes) in 2021 and 2022. The bill requires the transfer of funds from the Treasury to the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund, the Disability Trust Fund, and the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account to compensate for the reduction in revenues resulting from the suspension of taxes under this bill.
Senior Independence Act of 2022

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Senior Independence Act of 2022 2. Purpose and findings (a) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. 3. Increase in monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining retirement age (a) In general Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8) (F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8) (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995 the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024 (B) in subclause (II), by striking 1992 2021 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

Summary: Senior Independence Act of 2022 This bill increases the amount of income that individuals who are less than the full retirement age may earn without incurring a reduction in their Social Security retirement benefits.
No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS–CoV–2 that are imported from, or manufactured in, the People’s Republic of China. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act 2. Prohibition on using Federal funds to purchase certain tests Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to purchase any at-home test for SARS–CoV–2 that is imported from the People's Republic of China, or that was manufactured, in whole or in part, in the People's Republic of China.

Summary: No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to procure at-home COVID-19 tests that are imported from or manufactured (in whole or in part) in China.
Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify the boundary of, and reauthorize, the Baltimore National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Boundary modification and reauthorization of Baltimore National Heritage Area (a) Boundary modification (1) Map Section 8005(a)(4) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 111–11 entitled entitled Baltimore National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary (2) Boundaries Section 8005(b)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 111–11 October 2001 July 2020. (b) Reauthorization Section 8005(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 111–11 the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act March 30, 2036

Summary: Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance for the Baltimore National Heritage Area in Maryland through March 30, 2036. It also revises the map and modifies the boundaries of the heritage area.
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 2. Reporting requirements Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 (g) Reporting Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 . June 14, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the cost-sharing requirements for its research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program or activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.