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Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

To amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 2. Registry (a) In general Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1259 (1) in the section header, by striking entered the united states prior to july 1, 1924 or january 1, 1972 are long-term residents of the united states (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date; . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present. Currently, this program, sometimes referred to as the Registry program, is only available to eligible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who entered the United States before January 1, 1972. The bill removes this entry cutoff date and opens up the program to eligible individuals who have resided in the United States for at least seven years. Existing requirements (e.g., the individual must not be inadmissible or deportable due to certain grounds related to crime or terrorism) continue to apply.
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 2. Promotion of assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary (a) Notice to claimants of available assistance from recognized entities Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): (g) (1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that— (A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; (B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and (C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report— (i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and (ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. (2) In this subsection: (A) The term accredited entity (i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or (ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. (B) The term represent . (b) Online information regarding entities that assist claimants The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a).

Summary: Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim.
State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 2. State offices of rural health Section 338J(i)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254r(i)(1) $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027

Summary: State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 This act reauthorizes through FY2027 grants awarded to state offices of rural health for improving health care in rural areas.
DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 2. Additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. (15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. . 3. Report on feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign entity of concern defined In this section, the term foreign entity of concern 15 U.S.C. 4651

Summary: DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to consider, when developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan, the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of military conflict and the value of resourcing energy from U.S. allies, such as those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes. 1. Appalachian Development Highway System (a) In general Section 14501(a) of title 40, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking three thousand and ninety miles 3,105 miles (b) Purpose The increase in mileage to the Appalachian Development Highway System made by the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina.

Summary: This bill increases the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System from 3,090 miles to 3,105 miles to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina.
Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to extend the maximum period for which a company can be an emerging growth company from 5 years to 10 years. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022 2. Definition of emerging growth company (a) Definitions (1) Securities Act of 1933 Section 2(a)(19)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(19)(B) fifth tenth (2) Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 3(a)(80)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(80)(B) fifth tenth (b) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities Exchange Commission shall issue an interim final rule carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Definitions In amending the definition of emerging growth company, as required under paragraph (1), the Securities Exchange Commission shall not make or solicit feedback on alterations to the definition of emerging growth company to narrow the definition or increase their regulatory obligations or restrictions of emerging growth companies.

Summary: Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022 This bill allows certain issuers of securities regulated as emerging growth companies to continue operating under such regulations, including those related to reduced disclosures and other exemptions, for an additional five years.
No Digital Dollar Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from discontinuing Federal Reserve notes if a central bank digital currency is issued, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Digital Dollar Act 2. Central bank digital currency (a) Federal Reserve notes Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by adding after the 17th undesignated paragraph ( 12 U.S.C. 467 The Board of Governors may not discontinue issuing Federal Reserve notes if a central bank digital currency is issued. . (b) Coins Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) Central bank digital currency The Secretary of the Treasury may not discontinue minting and issuing coins under this section if a central bank digital currency is issued. . (c) Not legal tender No central bank digital currency shall be considered legal tender under section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.

Summary: No Digital Dollar Act This bill prohibits the use of a central bank digital currency as legal tender. Further, if a central bank digital currency is issued, (1) the Federal Reserve Board must continue issuing Federal Reserve notes, and (1) the Department of the Treasury must continue minting and issuing coins.
Puerto Rico Recovery Act

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Recovery Act 2. Temporary exemptions from Jones Act restrictions for vessels providing hurricane relief to Puerto Rico (a) Temporary exemption for Puerto Rican hurricane relief (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as the Secretary (2) Process (A) Request An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of exemption An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of— (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (c) Applicability This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2).

Summary: Puerto Rico Recovery Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. Citizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy. 1. Ensuring appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy (a) In general (1) Payment Section 1834(v)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(v)(1) , but in no case shall the Secretary impose a supervision requirement on such services that is different than any such requirement under applicable State law (2) Definition Section 1861(p) of the Social Security Act, is amended, in the first sentence of the flush matter following subparagraph (4)(B), by inserting , but in no case may those conditions impose a supervision requirement that is different than any such requirement under applicable State law as the Secretary may find necessary (3) Effective date The amendments made this subsection shall take effect on July 1, 2023. (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: This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law.
Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act 2. Stress test relief for nonbanks Section 165(i)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A), in the second sentence, by striking are regulated by a primary Federal financial regulatory agency the primary financial regulatory agency with respect to which is a Federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency (2) in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking Each Federal primary financial regulatory agency Each Federal banking agency and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) SEC and CFTC The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may each issue regulations requiring financial companies with respect to which the applicable agency is the primary financial regulatory agency to conduct periodic analyses of the financial condition, including available liquidity, of those companies under adverse economic conditions. .

Summary: Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act This bill exempts certain financial companies not primarily regulated by either a federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency from requirements to conduct stress tests. These stress tests evaluate the ability of companies to absorb losses as a result of adverse economic conditions. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may require exempted financial companies under their regulatory authority to conduct stress tests.
Ensuring Ukrainian Sovereignty Act

To terminate United States economic and military assistance to any country that recognizes Russia's efforts to annex any part of Ukraine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Ukrainian Sovereignty Act 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to ensure that any country that recognizes the annexation by the Russian Federation of any part of Ukraine, including any territory taken from Ukraine beginning in 2014 and the results of any referenda sponsored by the Russian Federation that are held within Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, does not receive any economic or military assistance from the United States. 3. Termination of foreign assistance (a) Restriction The President shall immediately terminate all economic and military assistance from the United States to any country that recognizes any annexation described in section 2 and is prohibited from providing any such assistance to any such country. (b) Report The President shall— (1) submit a report to Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate Committee on Armed Services of the Senate Committee on Appropriations of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (A) lists all of the countries that are subject to the restrictions described in subsection (a); and (B) identifies the amount of funding affected by such restrictions, disaggregated by country and program; and (2) submit an update of such report to the committees referred to in paragraph (1) whenever a country is added to, or removed from, the list referred to in paragraph (1).

Summary: Ensuring Ukrainian Sovereignty Act This bill requires the immediate termination of all economic and military assistance to any country that recognizes Russia's annexation of any part of Ukraine.
One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2022

To require the Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship Education of the Small Business Administration to establish and maintain a website regarding small business permitting and licensing requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2022 2. Centralized website for business permit and licensing requirements (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Director (2) the term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632(a) (b) Website Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish, and thereafter the Director shall maintain, a publicly available website that provides information regarding Federal, State, and local business permitting and licensing requirements with respect to the operation of a small business concern, which shall be organized based on the location and type of small business concern.

Summary: One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of Entrepreneurship Education of the Small Business Administration to establish a website that provides licensing and business permit information for small businesses.
Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act 2. Fees and expenses of audits (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 78 7613. Fees and expenses of audits (a) In general In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Timing of payment The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. (c) Eligible taxpayer For purposes of this section, the term eligible taxpayer . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits. . 3. Attorney's fees, etc (a) In general Chapter 76 F Fees and expenses Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses. 7495. Fees and expenses In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 76 SUBCHAPTER F—Fees and expenses .

Summary: Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reimburse audited taxpayers whose gross income does not exceed $400,000 in the year of their audit and who have not been convicted of any crime related to the audit for the costs of such audit, including attorney's fees and court costs for civil or criminal proceedings in which the taxpayer prevails in court.
Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act

To repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act 2. Repeal of corporate alternative minimum tax (a) In general Sections 10101 and 13904(a) of Public Law 117–169 (b) Applicability The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied and administered as if such sections (and the amendments made by such sections) had not been enacted.

Summary: Repealing the Ill-Conceived and Problematic (RIP) Book Minimum Tax Act This bill repeals the 15% alternative minimum tax on corporations enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.