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PERFORMS Act

To expand and improve the advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Expanded Representation FOR Military families with Special Needs Act PERFORMS Act 2. Advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs Section 563(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 10 U.S.C. 1781c (1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) Members The advisory panel shall consist of the following members, appointed by the Secretary of Defense: (A) Nine individuals from military families with special needs, with respect to which the Secretary shall ensure that— (i) one individual is the spouse of an enlisted member; (ii) one individual is the spouse of an officer in a grade below O–6; (iii) one individual is a junior enlisted member; (iv) one individual is a junior officer; (v) individuals reside in different geographic regions; (vi) one individual is a member serving at a remote installation or is a member of the family of such a member; and (vii) at least two individuals are members serving on active duty, each with a dependent who— (I) is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program; and (II) has an individualized education program. (B) One representative of the Defense Health Agency. (C) One representative of the Department of Defense Education Activity. (D) One representative of the Office of Special Needs of the Department of Defense. (E) One or more representatives of advocacy groups with missions relating to the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense. (F) One or more adult dependents enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Transparency and accessibility The advisory panel shall— (A) provide advice that is relevant, objective, and transparent; (B) ensure that any meetings or other proceedings of the advisory panel are accessible to the public; and (C) make available on a publicly accessible website— (i) meeting announcements; (ii) minutes of meetings; (iii) the names of council representatives; and (iv) regular updates on the progress of the panel in fulfilling the duties specified in paragraph (3). .

Summary: Providing Expanded Representation FOR Military families with Special Needs Act or the PERFORMS Act This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Panel on Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs and provides for more transparency and accessibility of the panel's meetings and progress. Specifically, the bill requires additional representatives to be added to the panel, including a representative from the Defense Health Agency. In addition, the panel must ensure meetings or other proceedings are accessible to the public. Meeting announcements, minutes, representatives' names, and updates must be made available on a publicly accessible website.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act

To require congressional authorization for the drawdown and sale of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act 2. Drawdown and sale of petroleum products Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241 (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) Congressional authorization required The Secretary may not draw down and sell petroleum products in the Reserve unless the drawdown and sale is authorized by an Act of Congress or joint resolution in response to a national emergency. ; and (2) by repealing subsection (h).

Summary: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act This bill prohibits the drawdown or sale of stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve unless authorized by Congress in response to a national emergency.
Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor in Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-for-service penetration and to make the Medicare Savings Program available in all jurisdictions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act 2. Addressing disparities in Medicare Advantage benchmark levels based on penetration (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6), (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Average geographic adjustment floor For 2024 and subsequent years, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For the purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment . (b) Ensuring plan payments flow to providers and patients Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6) (C) Ensuring increased payments support care With respect to the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to the application of section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent shall be directed toward payment for basic benefits as defined in section 1852(a)(1)(B). . 3. Expanding the Medicare Savings Program to the territories Section 1905(p)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(p)(4) for fiscal years through 2022 Columbia)

Summary: Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward payments for basic benefits. It also requires U.S. territories to establish Medicare Savings Programs (currently optional in the territories).
Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act

To amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act 2. Imposition of additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (a) In general Section 6 of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–145 22 U.S.C. 6901 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Additional matters to be included The President shall include in the report required by paragraph (1) an identification of— (A) each foreign person that knowingly provides material support to or for a person identified in such report; and (B) each foreign person that knowingly engages in a significant transaction relating to any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1). ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking subsection (a)(1) subsection (a) (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a)— (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply with respect to each report required by section 6(a) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 submitted before, on, or after such date of enactment.

Summary: Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act This bill expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses (e.g., such as torture or forced labor) against members of Muslim minority groups or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. Specifically, this bill requires sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly (1) provide material support to the parties subject to the existing sanctions for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, or (2) engage in a significant transaction relating to such human rights abuses.
No Transferring GITMO Terrorists to America Act of 2022

To prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the construction or modification of facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Transferring GITMO Terrorists to America Act of 2022 2. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be used to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer of or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions any individual detained at Guantanamo. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) In general No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be used to construct or modify any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to house any individual detained at Guantanamo for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense. (b) Exception The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 4. Individual detained at Guantanamo defined In this Act, the term individual detained at Guantanamo (1) is not a citizen of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) is— (A) in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense; or (B) otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Summary: No Transferring GITMO Terrorists to America Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the use of Department of Defense (DOD) funds to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release of any individual detained at Guantanamo to or within the United States or its territories or possessions. Individuals detained at Guantanamo means those detained as of October 1, 2009, who are not citizens of the United States or members of the U.S. Armed Forces and are in the custody or under the control of DOD or otherwise under detention. The bill also prohibits DOD funds from being used to construct or modify any facility in the United States or its territories or possessions to house any individual detained at Guantanamo for the purpose of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of DOD. This prohibition does not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022 2. Authorization of use of certain funds for improved flexibility in assistance to homeless veterans Subtitle VII of chapter 20 2068. Flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (a) Use of funds The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out section 2011, 2012, 2031, or 2061 of this chapter to provide to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) (1) Assistance required for the safety and survival of the veteran (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items). (2) Transportation required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as transportation for appointments with service providers, the conduct of housing searches, and the obtainment of food and supplies). (3) Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as through the maintenance of contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family members). (4) Such other assistance as the Secretary determines necessary. (b) Homeless veterans on Department land (1) The Secretary may collaborate, to the extent practicable, with one or more organizations to manage the use of land of the Department for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (2) Collaboration under paragraph (1) may include the provision by either the Secretary or the head of the organization concerned of food services and security for property, buildings, and other facilities owned or controlled by the Department. .

Summary: Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022 This bill permanently authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use specified funding to provide assistance to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. Additionally, the VA may collaborate with one or more organizations to manage the use of VA land for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (Under current law, similar authorities have been temporarily provided to the VA for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.)
America Works Act of 2022

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America Works Act of 2022 2. Restoring the work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 2301 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 7 U.S.C. 2011 3. Standardizing work requirements for able-bodied adults in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(3) (3) Exception Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an individual if the individual is— (A) under 18 or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child under 7 years of age; (D) otherwise exempt under subsection (d)(2); or (E) a pregnant woman. . 4. Standardizing enforcement of work requirements in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(4) 5. Reforming work requirement exemptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(6) (1) in subparagraph (E) by striking 12 percent 3 percent (2) in subparagraph (G) by inserting that begins before the date of the enactment of the America Works Act of 2022 year 6. Conforming amendments Section 16(h)(1))(E)(ii) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(E)(ii) (1) in subclause (II) by adding and (2) by striking subclause (III), and (3) by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (III).

Summary: America Works Act of 2022 This bill reinstates and expands work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
More Options for Infants and Parents Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to act upon pending submissions for new infant formula, to increase regulatory flexibility in the event of an infant formula shortage, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Options for Infants and Parents Act of 2022 2. Pending submissions for new infant formula Not later than 14 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall act upon any pending submissions from domestic manufacturers for new infant formula under section 412(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a(c) 3. Regulatory flexibility in the event of an infant formula shortage Section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a (j) Regulatory flexibility in the event of a shortage (1) List of products for substitution during a shortage The Secretary shall publish and keep up-to-date a list on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration detailing which infant formula products may be appropriate substitutes for infant formula products— (A) which the Secretary has determined to be in shortage or at risk of being in shortage; and (B) that are relied upon by infants and individuals with amino-acid and metabolic conditions. (2) Flexibilities The Secretary— (A) shall consider whether any infant formula products may be substituted for those in shortage; and (B) may waive any applicable requirements under section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a .

Summary: More Options for Infants and Parents Act of 2022 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to (1) act upon any pending applications from domestic manufacturers for new infant formula within 14 days of the bill's enactment, and (2) maintain a list on its website of infant formula products that may be substituted for certain specialized infant formula products that are in shortage. It also authorizes the FDA to waive certain labeling and nutritional requirements in furtherance of other necessary infant formula product substitutions.
Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act

To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to revise the terminology used to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act 2. Dignity for people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) of section 101(b) ( 22 U.S.C. 3901(b) handicapping condition disability (2) in section 105 ( 22 U.S.C. 3905 handicapping condition disability (3) in subparagraph (A) of section 1002(11) ( 22 U.S.C. 4102(11) handicapping condition disability (4) in paragraph (4) of section 1015(b) ( 22 U.S.C. 4115(b) handicapping condition disability

Summary: Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act This bill replaces several references to handicapping condition with disability in the Foreign Service Act of 1980. For example, an existing provision requiring the Department of State to prescribe regulations to ensure that Foreign Service members and applicants are free from discrimination on the basis of a handicapping condition is amended to require regulations to ensure that Foreign Service members and individuals are free from discrimination on the basis of a disability.
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act 2. Work requirements for able-bodied adults Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking and (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (87) and inserting ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2023, not provide medical assistance with respect to a month to an able-bodied adult (as defined in subsection (tt)(2)) that has not met the work requirement described in subsection (tt)(1) for such month. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (tt) Work requirement for able-Bodied adults (1) Work requirement described For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the work requirement described in this subsection with respect to an able-bodied adult and a month is that such adult satisfies at least one of the following with respect to such month: (A) The adult works 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average. (B) The adult volunteers for 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average. (2) Able-bodied adult defined In this subsection the term able-bodied adult (A) under 18 years of age or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) pregnant; (D) the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child under 6 years of age; (E) the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child with a serious medical condition or disability, as determined by the State agency established or designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan; (F) receiving unemployment compensation under State or Federal law and, as applicable, complying with work requirements under such State or Federal law; or (G) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008). .

Summary: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults (i.e., those between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason).
Tax Assistance for Crumbling Foundations Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Assistance for Crumbling Foundations Act 2. Repeal of temporary limitation on personal casualty losses (a) In general Section 165(h) (b) Conforming amendment Section 6511 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Extension of period of limitation on filing claim in certain circumstances In the case of any credit or refund properly allocable to a deduction under section 165(h) for the first taxable year beginning in 2017, subsection (a) shall by applied by substituting 2 years 3 years 3 years 4 years . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. (d) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall issue such regulations or other guidance as are necessary to implement the amendment made by this section, including regulations or guidance consistent with Revenue Procedure 2017–60.

Summary: Tax Assistance for Crumbling Foundations Act This bill repeals the tax rule in effect through 2025 that limits the deduction for personal casualty losses to losses attributable to a federally declared disaster.