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Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act

To modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act 2. Fire management assistance cost share and eligible activities (a) In general Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (g) (f) (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Federal share The Federal share of assistance under this section shall be not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost of such assistance. ”. (f) Eligible expense A State or local government may use assistance provided under this section for the predeployment of assets and resources. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall only apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Rulemaking Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall conduct and complete a rulemaking to provide criteria for the circumstances under which the Administrator may recommend the President increase the Federal cost share for section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 4. Policy update The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall update the policy for grants made under section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 May 16, 2023 Reported with amendments

Summary: Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act This bill sets the federal cost share of fire management assistance at 75% of the eligible cost of such assistance and provides for a state or local government to use such assistance for the predeployment of assets and resources. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must complete a rulemaking to provide criteria for the circumstances under which it may recommend that the President increase the federal cost share.
A bill to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Brazil, and for other purposes.

To require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Brazil, and for other purposes. 1. Working group on beef imported from Brazil (a) Establishment of working group (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a working group— (A) to evaluate the threat posed by beef and beef products imported from Brazil to food safety and animal health in the United States; and (B) to make recommendations to the Secretary with respect to whether the importation of beef and beef products from Brazil into the United States should be permitted. (2) Membership The Secretary shall ensure that the working group established under paragraph (1) includes— (A) experts on food safety; (B) experts on animal health; and (C) representatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other Federal agencies with responsibilities relating to international trade. (b) Temporary suspension of imports Beef and beef products imported from Brazil may not enter the United States during the period— (1) beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) ending on the date on which the working group established under subsection (a)(1) submits to the Secretary the recommendations required by subparagraph (B) of that subsection.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a working group to (1) evaluate the food safety and animal health threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, and (2) make recommendations regarding whether or not the importation of beef from Brazil should be permitted. The bill also suspends imports of beef from Brazil until the working group submits its recommendations to USDA.
Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act 2. Amendments to improve hazard mitigation assistance (a) In general Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief And Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c (1) in subsection (a), by striking The President may contribute up to 75 percent of the cost The President shall contribute not less than 75 percent of the cost and may contribute not more than 100 percent of the cost (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (13), by striking and (B) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (15) mitigating post-wildfire flooding and debris flow from burn scars. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to assistance provided under section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c

Summary: Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act This bill makes changes to eligibility under the hazard mitigation grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to include mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow. Specifically, the bill requires the federal share of hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow to be not less than 75% of the cost and permits the President to contribute 100% of the cost (currently, the President may contribute up to 75% of the cost).
American Shores Protection Act of 2023

To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on drilling off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Shores Protection Act of 2023 2. Moratorium on oil and gas leasing off the coasts of the States of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Section 104 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Public Law 109–432 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking June 30, 2022 June 30, 2032 (B) in paragraph (2), by striking or (C) in paragraph (3)(B)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (4) any area in the South Atlantic Planning Area (as designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as of the date of enactment of this paragraph); or (5) any area in the Straits of Florida Planning Area (as designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as of the date of enactment of this paragraph). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Effect on certain leases The moratoria under paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (a) shall not affect valid existing leases in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection. (e) Environmental exceptions Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. .

Summary: American Shores Protection Act of 2023 This bill extends a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico through June 30, 2032, and expands the moratorium to include the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area.
CVV Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that online contributions to a political organization require a credit verification value. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Codification of Verified Values Act CVV Act 2. CVV requirement for online contributions to political organizations (a) In general Section 527 (m) CVV requirement for online contributions An organization shall not be treated as an organization described in this section unless, in the case of any internet credit card contribution accepted by such organization, the individual or entity making such contribution is required, at the time such contribution is made, to disclose the credit verification value of such credit card. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Codification of Verified Values Act or the CVV Act This bill requires a contributor to political organizations who uses a credit card to make online contributions to such organizations to disclose the credit verification value of such credit card at the time a contribution is made. A credit verification value is a series of numbers on a credit card (usually on the back of the card) that provides additional security for a transaction by credit card.
Respect for Workers Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to reaffirm the importance of workers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect for Workers Act 2. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System The Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 221 et seq. (1) in section 2B(b) ( 12 U.S.C. 225b(b) and distributional effect conduct (2) in section 10 ( 12 U.S.C. 241 and at least 1 member with demonstrated primary experience in supporting or protecting the rights of workers, who shall be the lead member of the Board in charge of promoting effectively and developing policy recommendations for the Board to meet the goal of maximum employment described in section 2A 3. Applicability The amendment made by section 2(2) shall apply to any appointment to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Respect for Workers Act This bill requires at least one member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to have experience supporting or protecting the rights of workers. This member is in charge of developing policy recommendations regarding the board's goal of maximum employment. (The board is made up of seven members that are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Members serve 14-year terms, with one term beginning every two years.) The bill also requires the board to discuss in their semiannual report the distributional effect of monetary policy.
Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023 2. Exclusion of basic allowance for housing from income Section 5(d) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(d) (1) in paragraph (18), by striking and (2) in paragraph (19)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (20) a basic allowance for housing paid to a member of a uniformed service under section 403 of title 37, United States Code. .

Summary: Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023 This bill excludes military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Debbie Smith Act of 2023

To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debbie Smith Act of 2023 2. Reauthorization Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(j) fiscal years 2019 through 2024 fiscal years 2024 through 2029

Summary: Debbie Smith Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2023

To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2023 2. Termination of taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns (a) Termination of designation of income tax payments Section 6096 (d) Termination This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. . (b) Termination of fund and account (1) Termination of Presidential election campaign fund (A) In general Chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9013. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to any Presidential election (or any Presidential nominating convention) after the date of the enactment of this section, or to any candidate in such an election. . (B) Transfer of remaining funds Section 9006 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Transfer of funds remaining after termination The Secretary shall transfer the amounts in the fund as of the date of the enactment of this subsection to the general fund of the Treasury, to be used only for reducing the deficit. . (2) Termination of account Chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9043. Termination The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any candidate with respect to any Presidential election after the date of the enactment of this section. . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The table of sections for chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9013. Termination. . (2) The table of sections for chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9043. Termination. .

Summary: Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2023 This bill terminates (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the treasury for the sole purpose of reducing the deficit.
Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

To authorize appropriations for occupational education and training programs of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023 2. Expanded work programs (a) Occupational education programs (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Bureau of Prisons $210,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2029 for occupational education and training programs. (2) Reports Beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall submit to the Attorney General public annual reports, produced by the Program Review Division of the Bureau of Prisons, an independent governmental or nongovernmental agency, or a private auditor, that— (A) includes a list of the programs that receive the funds appropriated under paragraph (1); and (B) analyzes the efficacy of the programs described in subparagraph (A) in providing incarcerated workers with valuable job skills, improving their quality of life, and increasing their job prospects upon release. (b) Prison work pilot projects Section 1761(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 50 100 (c) Vocational training programs (1) Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. (A) in section 1001(a) ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a) (28) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3041(a)(4) of part NN $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. ; and (B) in section 2976(o) ( 34 U.S.C. 10631(o) (1) In general To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $70,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. . (2) Careers training and demonstration grants Section 115 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60511 (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. .

Summary: Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023 This bill expands job training and education programs in correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to provide additional support for occupational education and training programs. The bill requires an annual report that (1) includes a list of programs receiving funding; and (2) analyzes the efficacy of these programs in providing incarcerated workers with valuable job skills, improving their quality of life, and increasing their job prospects upon release. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grant programs for (1) evaluating and improving educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities; (2) offender reentry demonstration projects; and (3) career training demonstration projects. The bill also increases the number of prison work pilot projects that may be designated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023

To require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023 2. Coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 (1) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(V), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (D) any individual employed as an incarcerated worker by a public agency that operates the correctional facility in which such individual is incarcerated or detained. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (6) The term employee ; (2) in subsection (m)(1), by striking any employee. any employee: Provided further (3) by adding at the end the following: (z) (1) Incarcerated worker (2) An incarcerated worker shall be considered employed by— (A) the public agency operating the correctional facility in which the individual is incarcerated or detained; or (B) in the case of a correctional facility operated by a private entity through a contract with a public agency, such private entity. (aa) Correctional facility 34 U.S.C. 10251 (bb) (1) Court-imposed fee (2) The term court-imposed fee .

Summary: Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2023 This bill extends the protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, including minimum wage requirements, to incarcerated workers. Incarcerated workers include individuals detained in a correctional facility who perform work offered or required by or through the correctional facility, including work associated with prison work programs, work release programs, federal prison industries (i.e., UNICOR program), state prison industries, public works programs, restitution centers, correctional facility operations and maintenance, and private entities.
A bill to prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of human trafficking or drug trafficking offenses committed near the border of the United States from receiving Federal benefits.

To prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of human trafficking or drug trafficking offenses committed near the border of the United States from receiving Federal benefits. 1. Prohibition on Federal benefits for human traffickers and drug traffickers (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered trafficking offense (2) the term drug trafficking offense 21 U.S.C. 802 (3) the term Federal benefit (A) means the issuance of any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States; and (B) includes any retirement, welfare, Social Security, health, disability, veterans, public housing, or other similar benefit; and (4) the term human trafficking offense (A) section 1581, 1583, 1584, 1589, 1590, 1591, 2251A, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of title 18, United States Code; or (B) section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) (b) Prohibition on benefits An individual who is indicted for, charged in an information with, or convicted of a covered trafficking offense shall be ineligible for any Federal benefit. (c) Termination of prohibition for individuals not convicted If, for each covered trafficking offense with which an individual is charged, the charge is dismissed or the individual is found not guilty of the covered trafficking offense— (1) the ineligibility of the individual for any Federal benefit under subsection (b) shall terminate; and (2) the Federal Government shall pay to the individual any pecuniary Federal benefit that was not paid to the individual because the individual was ineligible for the Federal benefit under subsection (b).

Summary: This bill prohibits an individual who is indicted for, charged with, or convicted of a covered trafficking offense from receiving federal benefits. Covered trafficking offense refers to a human trafficking offense or a drug trafficking offense occurring at an international border, or within the territorial waters, of the United States. Federal benefit refers to (1) the issuance of any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by a U.S. agency or by appropriated U.S. funds; and (2) any retirement, welfare, Social Security, health, disability, veterans, public housing, or other similar benefit. The bill requires the federal government to provide retroactive benefits payments for an individual who has the charge dismissed or is found not guilty of the covered trafficking offense.