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Stop Nurse Shortages Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Nurse Shortages Act 2. Accelerated nursing degree program (a) In general Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 296p(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses). . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 298d (c) Accelerated nursing degree programs In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. . (c) Report to Congress Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 296p(a) (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants.

Summary: Stop Nurse Shortages Act This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.
Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act 2. Research and evaluation of recycled plastic modified asphalt (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified (referred to in this section as RPM (b) Research program In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) seek input and guidance from, and work in collaboration with, the asphalt pavement and plastic industries, state highway and transportation officials, state departments of transportation, and representatives from academia with expertise in recycling plastic modification; (2) evaluate the effects of RPM asphalt mixtures on long-term pavement performance, emissions, binder aging, plant and construction operations, and re-recyclability; (3) use experimental sections at test tracks and accelerated loading facilities to quickly gain an understanding of long-term performance for RPM asphalt mixtures; (4) enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research and technology deployment; and (5) conduct demonstrations and open houses on the technologies incorporating RPM asphalt mixtures. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report regarding the status of the research conducted under this section to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (d) Funding From amounts authorized to carry out the highway research and development program under section 503 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall use such funds as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Summary: Recycled Plastic Asphalt Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop a research program to review and evaluate the use of recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures and mixtures using additives derived from recycled plastics.
Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022

To allow certain public health funds appropriated by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to be used to address the monkeypox public health emergency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022 2. Funding for addressing monkeypox public health emergency (a) Use by respective Secretaries Covered funds may, without further appropriation, be used by the respective Secretary with respect to monkeypox to the same extent and in the same manner as such funds are authorized to be used with respect to COVID–19. (b) Use by certain awardees Notwithstanding the terms of any award of covered funds that was made before the date of enactment of this Act to a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government, such government may use such award with respect to monkeypox to the same extent and in the same manner as such award is authorized to be used with respect to COVID–19. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered funds (A) were appropriated by subtitle D, E, F, G, or H of title II, or subtitle M or N of title IX, of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 (B) have not been otherwise obligated or expended. (2) The term respective Secretary

Summary: Public Health Emergency Flexibility Act of 2022 This bill allows specified COVID-19 funding that was made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to also be used to address monkeypox. (Monkeypox is a viral disease that is endemic to parts of Africa and causes symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.)
Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022 2. Law enforcement authority of the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation Section 6(f)(3) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting International Development Finance Corporation, Environmental

Summary: Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act of 2022 This bill provides law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021 2. Transportation of horses Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking This section does not Subsections (a) and (b) shall not (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Transportation of horses (1) Prohibition No person may transport, or cause to be transported, a horse from a place in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States through or to a place in another State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of each other. (2) Motor vehicle defined In this subsection, the term motor vehicle (A) means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways; and (B) does not include a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. ; and (4) in subsection (e), as redesignated— (A) by striking A rail carrier (1) In general A rail carrier ; (B) by striking this section subsection (a) or (b) (C) by striking On learning (2) Transportation of horses in multilevel trailer (A) Civil penalty A person that knowingly violates subsection (d) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of at least $100, but not more than $500, for each violation. A separate violation of subsection (d) occurs for each horse that is transported, or caused to be transported, in violation of subsection (d). (B) Relationship to other laws The penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to any penalty or remedy available under any other law or common law. (3) Civil action On learning .

Summary: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021 This bill prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.
Public Service Expenditure Cap Modification Act

To waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant amounts used for public services activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Expenditure Cap Modification Act 2. Public service expenditure cap (a) In general Section 105 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5305 (i) Waiver of requirement The requirement described in subsection (a)(8) shall not apply to amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2023 used for public services activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs. . (b) Revision of rule The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, issue a rule that revises section 570.207 of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations to exclude emergency grant payments made over a period of up to 6 consecutive months to the provider of such items or services on behalf of an individual or family from the meaning of the term income payments

Summary: Public Service Expenditure Cap Modification Act This bill waives for FY2023 a cap on the amount that recipients of Community Development Block Grant funds may spend on public service activities (e.g., those concerned with employment, crime prevention, childcare, and health). Current law prohibits recipients from expending more than 15% of funds on such activities. The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allow recipients to provide emergency grant payments on behalf of eligible families for up to six months. Currently, these payments, which provide assistance with housing, utilities, or other subsistence support, are limited to three months.
Domestic Terrorist Murder Act (DTMA) of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to murder perpetrated by a domestic terrorist, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Terrorist Murder Act (DTMA) of 2022 2. Murder perpetrated by a domestic terrorist (a) In general Chapter 51 section 1111 1111A. Domestic terrorist murder (a) In general Whoever is a member of a criminal street gang (as defined by section 521) or a covered individual and is guilty of murder under section 1111 shall be guilty of domestic terrorist murder and shall be sentenced to death or a term of imprisonment for life without parole and may not be sentenced to a term of imprisonment less than 20 years. (b) Covered individual defined In this section, the term covered individual . (b) Table of contents The table of sections for chapter 51 1111A. Domestic terrorist murder. .

Summary: Domestic Terrorist Murder Act (DTMA) of 2022 This bill requires life imprisonment without parole or death for domestic terrorist murder. Domestic terrorist murder is murder committed by an individual (1) who is a member of a criminal street gang; or (2) who is or has been associated with an organization or group that has caused more than $500,000 in damages by virtue of protests, riots, or other destructive actions.
To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program. 1. Authorization of appropriations for the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program Section 308703 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting subsection (k) and amounts for that purpose under (2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting subsection (k) and amounts for that purpose under (3) by adding at the end the following: (k) Authorization of appropriations There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to carry out this section. .

Summary: This bill modifies funding for the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program. The bill authorizes appropriations for the program through FY2024 in addition to the current funding through the Vessel Operations Revolving Fund.
Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.

Summary: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.
INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national public awareness campaign to inform health care professionals and health care professional students on how to help patients navigate the legal landscape in the United States with respect to abortion and other reproductive health care services following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Informing New Factors and Options for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 2. Public awareness campaign on how to help patients navigate the legal landscape in the United States with respect to abortion and other reproductive health care services Subpart V of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256a et seq. 340A–1. Public awareness campaign on how to help patients navigate the legal landscape in the United States with respect to abortion and other reproductive health care services (a) In general The Secretary shall develop and implement a national public awareness campaign to inform health care professionals and health care professional students on how to help patients navigate the legal landscape in the United States with respect to abortion and other reproductive health care services. (b) Requirements The public awareness campaign under this section shall include— (1) the provision of available resources on how to navigate the legal landscape in the United States following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (2) the dissemination of information on t (c) Coordination The public awareness campaign under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress Not later than 45 days after the date on which funds are made available to the Secretary to carry out this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period, including a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. .

Summary: Informing New Factors and Options for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 or the INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a campaign to educate health care professionals (and health care professions students) about assisting patients to navigate legal issues related to abortions and other reproductive health care services.
REPORTS Act

To require analyses of the impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act REPORTS Act 2. Impact of Federal agency rules on individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line and racial inequity; GAO reports (a) Impact of regulations on poverty and racial inequity Whenever an agency publishes notice of proposed rule making in the Federal Register for a major rule, the agency shall, with such notice, publish an analysis of the actual or potential impact of the major rule on— (1) individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line; and (2) racial inequity. (b) GAO report on impact of Federal Government programs or policies on poverty and racial inequity During the calendar year in which the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act falls, and during each of the following nine calendar years, the Comptroller General shall publish an electronic report on between two and five Government programs or policies with a substantial economic impact (as determined by the Comptroller General) within the past 5 fiscal years. Any such report shall examine the actual or potential impact of such programs or policies on— (1) individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line; and (2) racial inequity. (c) Racial wealth gap An analysis under subsection (a) or a report under subsection (b) may, at the discretion of the applicable agency head or the Comptroller General (as the case may be), include an analysis of the actual or potential impact of the major rule or Government program or policy (as the case may be) on the racial wealth gap. (d) Definitions In this Act— (1) the term agency (2) the term major rule (3) the terms poverty line racial inequity racial wealth gap (A) for purposes of an analysis under subsection (a), be defined as considered appropriate by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (B) for purposes of a report under subsection (b), be defined as considered appropriate by the Comptroller General.

Summary: Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act or the REPORTS Act This bill requires federal agencies, when publishing notice of a proposed major rule, to include an analysis of the rule's potential impact on low-income individuals and racial inequity. The Government Accountability Office must annually report on the impact of certain programs on low-income individuals and racial inequity.
Local Gun Violence Reduction Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and maintain a local gun violence prevention laws database, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Gun Violence Reduction Act 2. Local gun violence prevention laws database (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this Act referred to as the Secretary (1) the laws and ordinances such units of government have enacted to reduce gun violence; and (2) how successful such laws and ordinances have been in reducing gun violence in the relevant jurisdictions. (b) Information The information included by a State or local government in the database established under subsection (a) with respect to a law or ordinance referred to in such subsection shall include the following information: (1) Information about the size of the unit of government involved. (2) The date on which the law or ordinance was enacted. (3) The date on which the law or ordinance took effect. (4) Data on the rates of gun violence and gun deaths in the unit of government both before and after the law or ordinance took effect. (c) Access The database established under subsection (a) shall be searchable by any State or local unit of government. (d) Outreach The Secretary shall conduct outreach to State and local governments to increase awareness of the database under subsection (a) and to encourage such governments to use such database. (e) Report to Congress Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying, with respect to the database established under subsection (a)— (1) how many submissions to such database have been received; (2) what common topics are identified in such submissions; (3) which laws or ordinances the reports contained in such submissions indicate have been successful; and (4) any geographic areas within the United States that have high or low participation in the database. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (2) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Summary: Local Gun Violence Reduction Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and maintain a database that states and localities may populate with information about laws and ordinances enacted to reduce gun violence and their effectiveness.