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Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act 2. Requests by CBO of information from executive agencies (a) In general Section 201(d) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 601(d) (1) by striking The Director is authorized (1) The Director is authorized (2) by striking (other than material the disclosure of which would be a violation of law) (with or without written agreement) provided that the Director maintains the level of confidentiality required by law of the department, agency, establishment, or regulatory agency or commission from which it is obtained in accordance with section 203(e) (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) No provision of law enacted after the date of the enactment of the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act shall be construed to supersede, limit, or otherwise modify the authority of the Director to obtain any material under this subsection unless such provision specifically provides, by specific reference to this paragraph, that such authority is to be superseded, limited, or otherwise modified. . (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall submit, to the chairs of the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a report listing any request for information pursuant to a written agreement under section 201(d) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 601(d) April 29, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing ActThis bill specifies that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is authorized to obtain data from executive branch agencies with or without a written agreement if CBO maintains the same level of confidentiality that is required of the agency that provides the data.The bill also requires CBO to submit a report to Congress regarding requests for information from executive branch agencies and any challenges it faced in accessing the information.
WEST Act of 2024

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply a 6 percent excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2024 WEST Act of 2024 2. Excise tax on certain large private college and university endowments (a) In general Subchapter H of chapter 42 4969. Excise tax on certain large private college and university endowments (a) Tax imposed There is hereby imposed on each specified applicable educational institution for the institution's first taxable year beginning in 2023 a tax equal to 6 percent of the aggregate fair market value of the assets of the institution at the end of the preceding taxable year. (b) Specified applicable educational institution For purposes of this subchapter, with respect to a taxable year, the term specified applicable educational institution (1) any applicable educational institution, other than an institution which is religious in nature, the aggregate fair market value of the assets of which at the end of the preceding taxable year (other than those assets which are used directly in carrying out the institution's exempt purpose) is at least $12,200,000,000, and (2) any applicable educational institution— (A) which operates a college on behalf of a State pursuant to State statute or contractual agreements, and (B) the aggregate fair market value of the assets of which at the end of the preceding taxable year (other than those assets which are used directly in carrying out the institution's exempt purpose) is at least $9,000,000,000. (c) Other terms For purposes of this section— (1) Assets The rules of section 4968(d) shall apply. (2) Student The rules of section 4968(b)(2) shall apply. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter H of chapter 42 Sec. 4969. Excise tax on certain large private college and university endowments. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2024 or the WEST Act of 2024This bill imposes a 6% excise tax on certain private educational institutions with endowments of at least $12.2 billion and institutions with endowments of at least $9 billion that also operate a state contract college.
Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act of 2024

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify requirements relating to the regulation and examination of credit union organizations and service providers, to provide the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency with the authority to regulate the provision of services provided to the Government-sponsored enterprises and Federal Home Loan Banks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act of 2024 2. Regulation and examination of credit union organizations and service providers Section 206A of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1786a (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking that an (2) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting after shall notify the Board , in a manner and method prescribed by the Board, (3) by striking subsection (f). 3. Regulation of service providers by the Federal Housing Finance Agency Subpart A of part 2 of subtitle A of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4541 et seq. 1329. Regulation and examination of certain service providers (a) In general Whenever a regulated entity or the Office of Finance causes to be performed for itself, by contract or otherwise, any activity that is permissible for the regulated entity or the Office of Finance, whether on or off its premises— (1) such performance shall be subject to regulation and examination by the Director to the same extent as if such activity were being performed by such entity or Office itself on its own premises; and (2) the regulated entity or Office of Finance shall notify the Director of the existence of the service relationship within thirty days after the making of such service contract or the performance of the activity by the service provider, whichever occurs first. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this subpart may be construed as preventing a State from exercising any powers or jurisdiction of the State with respect to persons or entities subject to regulation and examination by the Director pursuant to this section. .

Summary: Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act of 2024This bill provides for the regulation and supervision of certain financial organizations and service providers.The bill subjects credit union organizations to the same regulation and examination by the Board of Directors of the National Credit Union Administration as insured credit unions. In addition, if a credit union that is subject to examination by the board delegates or contracts for the performance of certain activities and services, this must be disclosed to the board and is subject to regulation and examination by the board.Further, if the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, any Federal Home Loan Bank, or the Office of Finance of the Federal Home Loan Bank System delegates or contracts for the performance of certain activities and services, this must be disclosed and is subject to regulation and examination by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 2. Prohibition on Secretary of Veterans Affairs transmittal of certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system (a) In general Chapter 55 section 5501A 5501B. Prohibition on transmittal of certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system The Secretary may not transmit to any entity in the Department of Justice, for use by the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, personally identifiable information of a beneficiary, solely on the basis of a determination by the Secretary to pay benefits to a fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary under section 5502 of this title, without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Prohibition on transmittal of certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system. . September 16, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.
EMPSA Act

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act EMPSA Act 2. Supplemental security income benefits (a) Eligibility for benefits Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(a) (4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title. . (b) Amount of benefit Section 1611(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(b) (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual. . (c) Income and resource deeming rules Section 1614(f) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(f) (5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse. .

Summary: Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act or the EMPSA Act This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. (SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.)
SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow households with children with chronic medical conditions to deduct allowable medical expenses incurred by such household member that exceeds $35 per month. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 2. Excess medical expense deduction Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by inserting , or a member who is under 18 years of age and meets one of the criteria described in subclauses (I) through (III) of section 1945(h)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396w–4(h)(1)(A)(ii) member (B) by striking elderly or disabled such (2) by amending subparagraph (B)(ii)(I) to read as follows: (I) be designed to minimize the burden for the eligible household choosing to deduct the recurrent medical expenses of the elderly or disabled member, or of the member who is under 18 years of age and meets one of the criteria described in subclauses (I) through (III) of section 1945(h)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396w–4(h)(1)(A)(ii) . 3. Effective date This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on October 1, 2023.

Summary: SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 This bill expands benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for households with children under the age of 18 who have chronic medical conditions. Specifically, the bill revises the excess medical expense deduction under SNAP to allow households to deduct allowable medical expenses in excess of $35 per month incurred for such children from their incomes in calculating SNAP benefits. Currently, the excess medical expense deduction under SNAP only allows qualified households with an elderly or disabled member to deduct such expenses.
Military Spouse Job Continuity Act

To make permanent the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Job Continuity Act 2. Permanent authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station Section 453(g) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).

Summary: Military Spouse Job Continuity Act This bill makes permanent the authority for the military departments to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for qualified relicensing costs for the profession of the spouse of the member when the member is reassigned and the movement of the member's dependents is authorized at the expense of the United States. Under current law, such reimbursement may not exceed $1,000 in connection with each reassignment.
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) under the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024 2. Seniors farmers' market nutrition program Section 4402(b)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 3007(b)(1) and herbs herbs, and tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts)

Summary: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024This bill includes tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
Air Guard STATUS Act of 2024

To require the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to provide tuition assistance to members of the Air National Guard. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance To Unify the Services Act of 2024 Air Guard STATUS Act of 2024 2. Provision of tuition assistance to members of Air National Guard The Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a permanent program to pay, under section 2007 of title 10, United States Code, all or a portion of the charges of an educational institution for the tuition or expenses of a member of the Air National Guard who is in compliance with the training requirements under regulations prescribed under section 502(a) of title 32, United States Code.

Summary: Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance To Unify the Services Act of 2024 or the Air Guard STATUS Act of 2024This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to pay all or a portion of tuition or expenses at an educational institution for members of the Air National Guard who are in compliance with training requirements.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain compensation to clinical trial participants.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain compensation to clinical trial participants. 1. Exclusion of compensation provided to participants in clinical trials (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 139J. Clinical trial payments (a) In general Gross income shall not include any amount received by an individual as payment or reimbursement for participation in an approved clinical trial (including amounts paid or reimbursed for meals, lodging, or other travel expenses incurred in connection with such participation). (b) Approved clinical trial The term approved clinical trial 42 U.S.C. 300gg–8(d)(1) . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: Sec. 139J. Clinical trial payments. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid after December 31, 2023.

Summary: This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, amounts received as payment or reimbursement for participation in an approved clinical trial (i.e., a trial conducted for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer or other life-threatening disease or condition). This includes amounts paid or reimbursed for meals, lodging, or travel expenses.
College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

To authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support training and internships for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act 2. Training and education for transitioning members through institutions of higher education (a) Skillbridge The Secretary of Defense may conduct outreach to institutions of higher education in order to enter into more agreements with such institutions that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces pursuant to the Skillbridge program established under section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code. (b) Centers for military and veterans education The Secretary of Defense may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at such institutions through which members of the Armed Forces eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training. (c) Institution of higher education defined In this section, the term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)

Summary: College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct outreach to institutions of higher education for purposes of entering into more agreements that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces under the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences. Additionally, DOD may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at the institutions through which members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training.
Servicemember Apprenticeship Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Apprenticeship Act 2. Skillbridge: study on apprenticeship programs (a) Study Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to covered members. (b) Recruitment The Secretary shall consult with officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the Secretary entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described in subsection (a) in areas where the Secretary determines few such positions are available to covered members. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered member (2) The term registered apprenticeship program National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. (3) The term Skillbridge

Summary: Servicemember Apprenticeship ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences.DOD must consult with officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate DOD entering into agreements with entities that offer apprenticeship programs in areas where DOD determines few positions are available to members of the Armed Forces.