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CLIMB Act of 2022

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize a program of the Department of Defense to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children’s Literacy Initiative on Military Bases Act of 2022 CLIMB Act of 2022 2. Authority for Department of Defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care (a) Program Chapter 55 section 1109 1109A. Authority for program to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care (a) Authority The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program to promote early literacy among young children the caregivers of whom are members of the armed forces as part of the pediatric primary care of such children. (b) Activities Activities under the program under subsection (a) shall be evidence-informed and include the following: (1) The provision to pediatric primary care providers and other appropriate personnel of the Department of training on early literacy promotion. (2) The purchase and distribution of age-appropriate books to covered caregivers. (3) The modification of waiting rooms in military medical treatment facilities, including in specific clinics within such facilities, to ensure such waiting rooms include materials that reinforce language-rich interactions between young children and their covered caregivers, including a full selection of literature for young children. (4) The dissemination to covered caregivers of education materials on pediatric early literacy. (5) Such other activities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Locations In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may conduct the activities under subsection (b) at any military medical treatment facility. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered caregiver (2) The term young child . (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the extent to which the authority under section 1109A(a) of title 10, United States Code, (as added by subsection (a)) is used, including a description of any activities carried out under the program so authorized. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, shall be construed as requiring that a child have more than one caregiver as a condition of receiving services under, or otherwise participating in, the program authorized under such section 1109A.

Summary: Children's Literacy Initiative on Military Bases Act of 2022 or the CLIMB Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to implement a program to promote early literacy among children whose caregivers are members of the Armed Forces as part of the pediatric primary care of such children.
To require the return of amounts loaned under the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration used for illegal activities, and for other purposes.

To require the return of amounts loaned under the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration used for illegal activities, and for other purposes. 1. Return of PPP amounts used for illegal activity The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that a person that received a covered loan under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)

Summary: This bill requires the Small Business Administration to ensure that any loan amounts under the Paycheck Protection Program that are used for an illegal activity are returned to the U.S. Treasury.
Stop Child Abuse Act

To rescind the Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Child Abuse Act 2. Rescission (a) In general The Executive order entitled Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect as if enacted on June 15, 2022.

Summary: Stop Child Abuse Act This bill nullifies the executive order titled Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, which was issued on June 15, 2022. The order directed several executive agencies to establish initiatives that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex individuals in a variety of settings, including health care, education, housing, and social services.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 619 Hewett Street in Neillsville, Wisconsin, as the "Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 619 Hewett Street in Neillsville, Wisconsin, as the Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office 1. Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 619 Hewett Street in Neillsville, Wisconsin, shall be known and designated as the Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 619 Hewett Street in Neillsville, Wisconsin, as the "Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Post Office."
Justice for American Victims Of Terrorism Act of 2022

To transfer certain funds from the Da Afghanistan Bank to the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for American Victims Of Terrorism Act of 2022 2. Transfer of Afghan bank funds into United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund Section 404(e)(2) of title IV of division O of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (commonly known as the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act 34 U.S.C. 20144(c)(2) (C) Transfer into fund of certain assigned assets of Afghanistan All funds of Da Afghanistan Bank that have been transferred or have been directed to be transferred into the consolidated account held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, except for the assets currently regulated by Office of Foreign Assets Control License No. DABRESERVES–EO–2022–886895–1 of February 11, 2022. .

Summary: Justice for American Victims Of Terrorism Act of 2022 This bill requires certain funds seized from Da Afghanistan Bank pursuant to a February 11, 2022, executive order to be transferred to the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, which provides compensation to certain U.S. persons injured in acts of international state-sponsored terrorism.
Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021 2. Repeal of estate tax and retention of basis step-up Effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2020, chapter 11

Summary: Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021 This bill repeals the federal estate tax, effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2020.
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission that includes information with respect to the voter list maintenance activities of the State, and for other purposes.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission that includes information with respect to the voter list maintenance activities of the State, and for other purposes. 1. State reporting requirements with respect to voter list maintenance (a) In general Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507 (1) in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following: (3) The records maintained pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include lists of the names and addresses of all registrants in a State who were inactive according to the criteria described in subsection (d)(1)(B) and the length of time each such registrant has been inactive according to such criteria. ; (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsection: (j) Reporting requirements Not later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year, each State shall submit to the Election Assistance Commission a report that includes, with respect to such State during the preceding 2-year period, the total number of— (1) registrants who were inactive according to the criteria described in subsection (d)(1)(B) and the length of time each such registrant has been inactive according to such criteria; (2) registrants who voted in at least one of the prior 2 consecutive general elections for Federal office; (3) registrants removed from the list of official voters in the State pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(B); (4) notices sent to registrants pursuant to subsection (d)(2); and (5) registrants who received a notice described in paragraph (4) who responded to such notice. . (b) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill revises requirements related to public disclosure of official lists of eligible voters. Currently, each state must maintain for public disclosure, for a minimum two-year period, all records pertaining to the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters. This bill requires these records to also include lists of the names and addresses of all registrants who were inactive (i.e., the registrant failed to respond to a notice about a change in residence) and the length of time each registrant was inactive. The bill also requires each state to biennially submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission that includes information about inactive registrants in the state.
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to eliminate reliance on the change of address information provided by the United States Postal Service for the purpose of removing ineligible voters from the official list of voters in a State, and for other purposes.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to eliminate reliance on the change of address information provided by the United States Postal Service for the purpose of removing ineligible voters from the official list of voters in a State, and for other purposes. 1. Requirements with respect to voter removal programs (a) In general Section 8(c) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507(c) (c) Voter removal programs (1) A State shall complete, not later than 90 days prior to the date of a primary or general election for Federal office, any program the purpose of which is to systematically remove the names of ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not be construed to preclude— (A) the removal of names from official lists of voters on a basis described in paragraph (3)(A) or (B) or (4)(A) of subsection (a); or (B) correction of registration records pursuant to this Act. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507 (1) in subsection (a)(4)(B), by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d) subsections (b) and (d) (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking subsections (c) and (d) subsection (d)

Summary: This bill revises requirements related to voter removal programs. Currently, each state must conduct a general program that makes a reasonable effort to remove the names of ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters by reason of (1) the death of the voter, or (2) a change in the residence of the voter. A state may meet this requirement by establishing a program under which change-of-address information is provided by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). This bill removes the ability of states to rely on this change-of-address information provided by the USPS for the purpose of removing the names of ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters.
Citizen Ballot Protection Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizen Ballot Protection Act 2. Contents of State mail voter registration form (a) In general Section 6(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20505(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , except that a State may, in addition to the criteria stated in section 9(b), require that an applicant provide proof that the applicant is a citizen of the United States elections for Federal office (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting and such form may include a requirement that the applicant provide proof that the applicant is a citizen of the United States elections for Federal office (b) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Citizen Ballot Protection Act This bill allows a state to include on its mail voter registration application form a requirement that the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of anesthesiologist assistants in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment of anesthesiologist assistants in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Anesthesiologist assistants in Veterans Health Administration (a) Appointments of anesthesiologist assistants Section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting anesthesiologist assistants, physician assistants, (b) Additional pay for anesthesiologist assistants Section 7454(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting , anesthesiologist assistants, Physician assistants

Summary: This bill specifies that anesthesiologist assistants qualify for appointment to the Veterans Health Administration and additional pay.
Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2022

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2022 2. Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424. Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if death results, be punished— (1) by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life; and (2) by a fine under title 18, United States Code. .

Summary: Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the death penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses that result in death.
Telemental Health Parity Act of 2022

To clarify the applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telemental Health Parity Act of 2022 2. Clarifying the applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits The provisions of sections 2726 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–26 29 U.S.C. 1185a

Summary: Telemental Health Parity Act of 2022 This bill requires private health insurance plans to apply benefits for mental health or substance use disorder services that are furnished via telehealth in the same manner as those services that are furnished in person. Under current mental health parity rules, insurance plans that provide benefits for mental health or substance use disorder services are generally required to make those benefits comparable to the benefits the plan provides for medical and surgical care.
No Vote, No Raise Act

To eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Vote, No Raise Act 2. Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2) (b) Conforming amendments Section 601(a)(1) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (1) by striking (a)(1) (a) (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3) by striking , as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on December 31, 2022.

Summary: No Vote, No Raise Act This bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
BUILD IT Act

To terminate certain contracts relating to the construction of the border fence and to transfer unused border fence material to the States along the southwest border. 1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act BUILD IT Act 2. Transfer of unused border fence material to border States (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Government shall deliver to the Governments of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, upon request, any materials associated with the construction of the barrier along international border between the United States and Mexico that— (1) are in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal agency; or (2) have been purchased by the Federal Government, but remain in the possession of any contractor or vendor. (b) Prohibition of fees and delivery charges The Federal Government may not charge any fee or other delivery charge to any of the States referred to in subsection (a) for the delivery of the materials described in subsection (a). (c) Use of materials Any State receiving materials pursuant to subsection (a) shall use such materials for the purpose of barrier construction along the international border between the United States and Mexico. (d) Termination of existing contracts The Federal Government shall terminate, at the convenience of the Government, any contract relating to the maintenance and security of the materials intended for the construction referred to in subsection (a) that— (1) is in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) must be terminated in order to comply with subsection (a).

Summary: Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act or the BUILD IT Act This bill requires the federal government to transfer, upon request, materials associated with the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the governments of the states along that border (i.e., Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas). The transferred materials must be used to construct a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Court Improvement Equity Act

To authorize grants to be made on an equitable basis to highest courts to assess and improve the handling of foster care and adoption proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Improvement Equity Act 2. Equitable allocation of court improvement grants to highest courts Section 438(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629h(c) (4) Certain jurisdictions (A) In general From the amounts reserved under section 436(b)(2) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall, before applying paragraph (1) of this subsection, allocate 0.85 percent for a grant to the highest court of each State that applies therefor and is not eligible to operate a program under part E. (B) Use of funds A highest court to which a grant is made under this paragraph shall use the grant, consistent with subsection (a), to assess and make improvements to court processes and proceedings relating to child safety, permanency, and well-being. (C) State defined In subparagraph (A), the term State (D) Authority to request expenditure information On request of the Secretary, an entity to which a grant is made under this paragraph shall provide the Secretary with such information about the expenditure of the grant as the Secretary may request. .

Summary: Court Improvement Equity Act This bill allows the Northern Mariana Islands to access state grant funds for child welfare court improvements in foster care and adoption proceedings under the Court Improvement Program (CIP). Under current law, the Northern Mariana Islands may not receive a CIP grant because the CIP program requires that a participating state or U.S. territory be eligible to operate a Title IV-E program (i.e., be eligible to receive federal payments for the provision of foster care and adoption assistance). This bill allows the Northern Mariana Islands, the only U.S. territory not currently eligible for the Title IV-E program, to participate in the CIP program.
Pacific Island Aviator Development Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to amend title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to establish an exception for the straight-line distance requirement for an airplane single-engine rating, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pacific Island Aviator Development Act 2. Aeronautical experience The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend section 61.129(a)(4)(i) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to establish an exception of a straight-line distance of at least 110 nautical miles for the longest segment cross-country flight requirement if the requirement is being met in Guam, Hawaii, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Summary: Pacific Island Aviator Development Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to revise its flight time requirements for airplanes with a single-engine rating. Specifically, DOT must establish an exception to require a straight-line distance of at least 110 nautical miles for the longest segment cross-country flight requirement on a cross-country flight of 300 nautical miles or more if such requirement is being met in Guam, Hawaii, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.