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A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to establish or support the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, or any other similar entity established in the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or support the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022

To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 2. Vetting process for prospective high-cost universal service fund applicants (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term covered funding (3) the term new covered funding award (b) FCC rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish a vetting process for applicants for, and other recipients of, a new covered funding award. (c) Contents In promulgating rules under subsection (b), the Commission shall provide that— (1) an applicant for a new covered funding award shall include in the initial application a proposal containing sufficient detail and documentation for the Commission to ascertain that the applicant possesses the technical capability, and has a reasonable plan, to deploy the proposed network and deliver services with the relevant performance characteristics defined by the Commission and as pledged by the applicant; (2) the proposal described in paragraph (1) shall include sufficient detail and supporting documentation for the Commission to reasonably ascertain whether the applicant and the technology that the applicant plans to use would have the ability to perform as required given the characteristics of the locations to be served; and (3) the Commission shall evaluate a proposal described in paragraph (1) against reasonable and well-established technical standards, including the technical standards adopted by the Commission in orders of the Commission relating to modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program (WC Docket No. 11–10) (or orders of the Commission relating to modernizing any successor collection) for purposes of entities that must report broadband availability coverage.

Summary: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process to vet applicants for certain funding that supports affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities. Specifically, the process applies to applicants seeking funding under the high-cost universal service programs that provide competitive awards for broadband deployment. As part of the process, the FCC must require applicants to provide a proposal for deploying the broadband network. The proposal must contain enough detail and documentation for the FCC to ascertain whether the applicant has the technical capabilities to deploy the proposed network and deliver services. The FCC must evaluate proposals against reasonable and well-established technical standards.
Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act 2. Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders (a) In general Section 16(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(1) (including any such security of a foreign private issuer, as that term is defined in section 240.3b–4 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) pursuant to section 12 (b) Effect on regulation If any provision of section 240.3a12–3(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, is inconsistent with the amendment made by subsection (a), that provision of such section 240.3a12–3(b) (or such successor) shall have no force or effect. (c) Issuance or amendment of regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final regulations (or amend existing regulations of the Commission) to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).

Summary: Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act This bill expands securities disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, and certain stockholders to include the securities of a foreign private issuer.
Improving Government for America's Taxpayers Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to provide certain information with respect to unimplemented priority recommendations as part of the Comptroller General’s annual reporting to Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Government for America's Taxpayers Act 2. Government Accountability Office unimplemented priority recommendations The Comptroller General of the United States shall, as part of the Comptroller General’s annual reporting to committees of Congress— (1) consolidate Matters for Congressional Consideration from the Government Accountability Office in one report organized by policy topic that includes the amount of time such Matters have been unimplemented and submit such report to congressional leadership and the oversight committees of each House; (2) with respect to the annual letters sent by the Comptroller General to individual agency heads and relevant congressional committees on the status of unimplemented priority recommendations, identify any additional congressional oversight actions that can help agencies implement such priority recommendations and address any underlying issues relating to such implementation; (3) make publicly available the information described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and (4) publish any known costs of unimplemented priority recommendations, as applicable. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Government for America's Taxpayers Act 2. Government Accountability Office unimplemented priority recommendations The Comptroller General of the United States shall, as part of the Comptroller General’s annual reporting to committees of Congress— (1) consolidate Matters for Congressional Consideration from the Government Accountability Office in one report organized by policy topic that includes the amount of time such Matters have been unimplemented and submit such report to congressional leadership and the oversight committees of each House; (2) with respect to the annual letters sent by the Comptroller General to individual agency heads and relevant congressional committees on the status of unimplemented priority recommendations, identify any additional congressional oversight actions that can help agencies implement such priority recommendations and address any underlying issues relating to such implementation; (3) make publicly available the information described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and (4) publish any known costs of unimplemented priority recommendations, if applicable. November 28, 2022 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Improving Government for America's Taxpayers Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO), in its annual report to Congress, to consolidate matters for congressional consideration into one report, organized by policy topic, and to identify congressional oversight actions that can help agencies implement unimplemented priority recommendations. The GAO is also required to publish the above information and publish any known costs of unimplemented priority recommendations.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022

To repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152

Summary: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2022 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.
Dissolving the Disinformation Governance Board Act

To dissolve the Department of Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dissolving the Disinformation Governance Board Act 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board is unconstitutional and should be dissolved immediately. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Board The term Board (2) Secretary The term Secretary 4. Dissolution (a) In general The Board is hereby dissolved. (b) Removal of Executive Director The Secretary shall immediately remove the Executive Director from the Board. (c) Funding restriction Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used for the operation of the Board. 5. No successor entities or activities The Secretary may not— (1) establish any entity equivalent to the Board; or (2) authorize activities at the Department of Homeland Security that are substantially similar to the activities of the Board. 6. Disclosure Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives (1) a report describing the formation of the Board; and (2) all of the records in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security related to the Board, including— (A) written or recorded communications concerning the formation of the Board; (B) the agenda or minutes from any meeting at which the Board's formation was discussed; (C) any legal review to determine whether the activities of the Board would be authorized by the Constitution of the United States; (D) any communications or records about the individuals who would be recruited to serve on the Board; and (E) any communications concerning the appointment of an executive director for the Board.

Summary: Dissolving the Disinformation Governance Board Act This bill dissolves the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Disinformation Governance Board and directs DHS to immediately remove its Executive Director. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds for the board's operation. Further, DHS (1) may not establish any entity equivalent to the board or authorize activities at DHS that are substantially similar to the board's activities, and (2) must submit to Congress a report describing the board's formation and all of the records in DHS's possession related to the board.
Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022

To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court of the United States security-related authorities equivalent to the legislative and executive branches. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 2. Authority to protect family members Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such protection is necessary. . 3. Performance of duties Section 6121 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Obstruction of the Supreme Court Police Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs, resists, or interferes with a member of the Supreme Court Police engaged in the performance of the protective functions authorized by this section, shall be fined not more than $300, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. .

Summary: Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 This bill addresses security-related authorities involving the Supreme Court. Specifically, the bill grants the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police the authority to protect any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines that such protection is necessary. Further, the bill establishes penalties for willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a member of the Supreme Court Police engaged in the performance of its protective functions.
Financial Freedom Act of 2022

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Freedom Act of 2022 2. Fiduciary duties with respect to pension plan investments Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1104(a) (3) (A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)— (i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or (ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment’s risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary’s objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. (B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)— (i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; (ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and (iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary’s selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary’s control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window. .

Summary: Financial Freedom Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.
Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act

To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act 2. Purchase of retired handguns by Federal law enforcement officers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) the term Federal law enforcement officer (2) the term handgun (3) the term retired handgun (b) Authorization A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun from the Federal agency that issued the handgun to such officer. (c) Limitations A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun under subsection (b) if— (1) the purchase is made during the 6-month period beginning on the date the handgun was so retired; and (2) the officer is not prohibited from possessing or receiving the handgun under the laws of the United States or the laws of the State, territory, or possession of the United States in which the officer resides. (d) Cost A handgun purchased under this section shall be sold at the fair market value for such handgun taking into account the age and condition of the handgun. (e) Policy guidance The Administrator of General Services shall develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible handguns under this section consistent with section 922 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary: Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act This bill generally permits a federal law enforcement officer to purchase a retired handgun from the agency that issued a handgun to the officer. The bill directs the General Services Administration to develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible handguns.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships. 1. Reauthorization of the Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships Section 566(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–5(f) $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Food and Drug Administration's Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships, which support medical product innovation, development, and safety.
Simplifying Small Business Retirement Savings Act

To provide better access to retirement plans through small businesses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Small Business Retirement Savings Act 2. Annual audit parity for group of plans Section 202(a) of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 ( Public Law 116–94 26 U.S.C. 6058 (1) by striking so that all members (1) all members ; (2) by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) any opinions required by section 103(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1023(a)(3) . 3. Pooled employer plans modification Section 3(43)(B)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(43)(B)(ii) (ii) designate a named fiduciary (other than an employer in the plan) to be responsible for collecting contributions to the plan and require such fiduciary to implement written contribution collection procedures that are reasonable, diligent, and systematic; . 4. Report on pooled employer plans The Secretary of Labor shall— (1) conduct a study on the pooled employer plan (as such term is defined in section 3(43) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(43) (A) the legal name and number of pooled employer plans; (B) the number of participants in such plans; (C) the range of investment options provided in such plans; (D) the fees assessed in such plans; (E) the manner in which employers select and monitor such plans; (F) the disclosures provided to participants in such plans; (G) the number and nature of any enforcement actions by the Secretary of Labor on such plans; (H) the extent to which such plans have increased retirement savings coverage in the United States; and (I) any additional information as the Secretary determines necessary; and (2) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, submit to Congress and make available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Labor, a report on the findings of the study under paragraph (1), including recommendations on how pooled employer plans can be improved, through legislation, to serve and protect retirement plan participants.

Summary: Simplifying Small Business Retirement Savings Act This bill requires pooled employer retirement plans to designate a named fiduciary to collect contributions to the plan and implement written contribution collection procedures that are reasonable, diligent, and systematic. Current law requires a plan to designate one or more trustees to perform these tasks. The bill also revises the requirements for combined annual reporting for a group of plans.
Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022

To amend title 40, United States Code, to grant the Supreme Court of the United States security-related authorities equivalent to the legislative and executive branches. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 2. Authority to protect family members Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines such protection is necessary. .

Summary: Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 This bill grants the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police the authority to protect any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court if the Marshal determines that such protection is necessary.