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Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023

To require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 2. Wildfire smoke exposure research on wine grapes (a) Research (1) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, shall— (A) conduct research— (i) to identify the compounds responsible for smoke taint; and (ii) to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines, including fast and inexpensive screening methods; (B) establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke taint compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes; (C) develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint; and (D) study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds. (2) Coordination The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, shall carry out paragraph (1) in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended.

Summary: Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to conduct research relating to smoke exposure and wine grapes. This research must be done in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities that are located in California, Oregon, and Washington and have researched the effects of smoke exposure on viticulture and enology operations and practices. Specifically, ARS must conduct research to identify the compounds responsible for smoke taint, conduct research to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines, establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke taint compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes, develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint, and study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds.
ALERT Act

To ensure that certain incidents involving a covered employee that are reported to the title IX coordinator at an eligible institution of higher education have been reviewed by the president of the institution and not less than 1 additional member of the institution's board of trustees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act ALERT Act 2. Review of title IX investigations Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) (A) The institution will submit an annual certification to the Secretary affirming that— (i) the president of the institution (or the equivalent officer) and not less than 1 additional member of the institution’s board of trustees (or a designee of the board) have completed a comprehensive review of any incident involving a covered employee that was reported to the title IX coordinator at that institution in the previous 12 months involving an offense described in section 485(f)(8)(A)(i); and (ii) the individuals described in clause (i) who completed the comprehensive review did not interfere with or influence any investigation or disposition relating to the reported incident. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term comprehensive review (I) material findings of fact relating to the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; (II) the basis for any conclusions about whether a covered employee violated a policy of the institution; (III) the disposition of any complaints arising from the reported incident, including any sanctions imposed on a covered employee; and (IV) the supportive measures provided to the complainant; (ii) the term covered employee (I) means— (aa) a full-time employee of the institution; or (bb) an individual who was acting as an employee of the institution, or who was paid by an entity consulting or contracting with the institution and acting on behalf of the institution, at the time of the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; and (II) does not include an undergraduate student; and (iii) the term title IX coordinator 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. .

Summary: Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act or the ALERT Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to certify annually with the Department of Education that they have reviewed reports of misconduct by their employees involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the IHE's president and board members involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building 1. Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shall be known and designated as the Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building (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 Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building February 6, 2024 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building."
Investing in VETS Act

To amend the Small Business Act to increase the Governmentwide goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act Investing in VETS Act 2. Increase in Governmentwide goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans Section 15(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)(A)(ii) 3 percent 5 percent

Summary: Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023

To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023 2. Additional Institute (a) In general Section 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) the State of Utah. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1) and Colorado Colorado, and Utah

Summary: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023 This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.
Refund Equality Act of 2023

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refund Equality Act of 2023 2. Extension of period of limitation for certain legally married couples (a) In general In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013–17— (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)— (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. restricted to change in marital status Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

Summary: Refund Equality Act of  2023 This bill permits legally married same sex couples to amend their tax returns to file as married filing jointly for returns outside of the statute of limitations.
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023

To extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023 2. Extension of chemical facility anti-terrorism standards program of the department of homeland security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( 6 U.S.C. 621 July 27, 2023 October 1, 2028 July 10, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023 This bill extends the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security until October 1, 2028.
Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from sending petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act 2. Prohibition on sales of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Energy shall not draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve— (1) to any entity that is under the ownership or control of the Chinese Communist Party or the People's Republic of China; or (2) except on the condition that such petroleum products will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China.

Summary: Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from selling petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the SPR to any entity that is under the ownership or control of China. Further, DOE must require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to China.
Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2023

To require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2023 2. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation testing of allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-inclusive per diem payment Section 1115A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by adding at the end the following new sentence: “The models selected under this subparagraph shall include the testing of the model described in subsection (h).”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Testing of allowing blood transfusions To be paid separately from the Medicare hospice all-Inclusive per diem payment (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the CMI shall establish and implement a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under section 1814(i). The separate payment amount for such blood transfusion shall be the amount that would otherwise apply under title XVIII if the transfusion was not furnished as part of hospice care. (2) Requirements for evaluation In conducting any evaluation of the model described in paragraph (1) pursuant to subsection (b)(4), the CMI shall ensure it compares participants under the model with similar patients outside of the model with respect to the following metrics: (A) The number of chemotherapy services furnished in the last 14 days of life. (B) Hospital utilization in the last 30 days of life, including emergency department visits, in-patient and observation status stays (including the length of the stays), and intensive care unit (ICU) days. (C) How many days receiving hospice care before the end of life. (D) The number of patients receiving hospice care who received a transfusion compared to patients with similar diagnoses not receiving hospice care. (E) The average frequency of transfusion for patients receiving hospice care compared to patients not receiving hospice care. (F) The number of transfusions for patients receiving hospice care compared to patients not receiving hospice care. (G) Other areas determined appropriate by the CMI. .

Summary: Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2023 This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under Medicare. The CMMI must evaluate the model by comparing patients participating in the model with those outside of the model in relation to specified metrics, such as hospital utilization and days of hospice care before the end of life.
Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to include representation of the State of Georgia on the Citrus Disease Subcommittee of the Specialty Crops Committee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023 2. Representation of Georgia on Citrus Disease Subcommittee Section 1408A(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3123a(a)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 11 12 (B) by adding at the end the following: (iv) One of such members shall represent Georgia. ; and (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking 2023 2028

Summary: Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023 This bill modifies the membership of the Citrus Disease Subcommittee of the Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Committee and reauthorizes the subcommittee through FY2028. Specifically, the bill increases the subcommittee membership (domestic producers of citrus in a state) to 12 members and requires one of the members to represent Georgia. Currently, the subcommittee must include 11 members, with 5 members representing Arizona or California, 5 representing Florida, and 1 member representing Texas.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction act Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2024 2029 July 26, 2023 Reported without amendment

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2023

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2023 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary shall not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of California, Oregon, or Washington. .

Summary: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.
DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023

To restrict the appointment of certain military personnel to diversity, equity, and inclusion positions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023 2. Diversity, equity, and inclusion personnel grade cap (a) In general The Secretary of Defense may not appoint to, or otherwise employ in, any position with duties as described in subsection (b) a military or civilian employee with a rank or grade in excess of E–5 base pay or GS–5 not adjusted for locality. (b) Covered duties The duties referred to in subsection (a) are as follows: (1) Developing, refining, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion policy. (2) Leading working groups and councils to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and objectives to measure performance and outcomes. (3) Creating and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion education, training courses, and workshops for military and civilian personnel. (c) Applicability to current employees Any military or civilian employee appointed to a position with duties described in subsection (b) who holds a rank or grade in excess of that allowed under subsection (a) shall be reassigned to another position not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from appointing or employing a military or civilian employee with a rank or grade in excess of E-5 base pay or GS-5 (not adjusted for locality) for any position with specified diversity, equity, and inclusion components. Specifically, DOD may not appoint such individuals to positions with duties that include (1) developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion policy; (2) leading working groups and councils to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and objectives to measure performance and outcomes; and (3) creating and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion education, training, and workshops for military and civilian personnel. Any military or civilian employee who has been appointed to such a position and holds a rank or grade in excess of E-5 or GS-5 must be reassigned to another position not later than 180 days after the enactment of this bill.
Fort Gordon Cyber Center Enhancement Act

To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a cyber instructional facility at Fort Gordon, Georgia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fort Gordon Cyber Center Enhancement Act 2. Authorization of amounts for construction of a cyber instructional facility at Fort Gordon, Georgia There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2024 $163,000,000 for the construction of a cyber instructional facility, including classrooms, at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Summary: Fort Gordon Cyber Center Enhancement Act This bill authorizes FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a cyber instructional facility, including classrooms, at Fort Gordon in Georgia.
Robins Air Force Base Battle Management Enhancement Act

To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a battle management combined operations complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Robins Air Force Base Battle Management Enhancement Act 2. Authorization of amounts for construction of battle management combined operations complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2024 $115,000,000 for the construction of a battle management combined operations complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Summary: Robins Air Force Base Battle Management Enhancement Act This bill authorizes FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a battle management combined operations complex at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023

To require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 2. Designation of certain airports as ports of entry (a) In general The President shall— (1) pursuant to the Act of August 1, 1914 (38 Stat. 623, chapter 223; 19 U.S.C. 2 (2) terminate the application of the user fee requirement under section 236 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 ( 19 U.S.C. 58b (b) Airports described An airport described in this subsection is an airport that— (1) is a primary airport (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code); (2) is located not more than 30 miles from the northern or southern international land border of the United States; (3) is associated, through a formal, legal instrument, including a valid contract or governmental ordinance, with a land border crossing or a seaport not more than 30 miles from the airport; and (4) through such association, meets the numerical criteria considered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for establishing a port of entry, as set forth in— (A) Treasury Decision 82–37 (47 Fed. Reg. 10137; relating to revision of customs criteria for establishing ports of entry and stations), as revised by Treasury Decisions 86–14 (51 Fed. Reg. 4559) and 87–65 (52 Fed. Reg. 16328); or (B) any successor guidance or regulation.

Summary: Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.