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Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 2. Elimination of the statute of limitations Section 2255 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Statute of limitations There shall be no time limit for the filing of a complaint commencing an action under this section. . 3. Effective date; applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to— (A) any claim or action that, as of the date described in paragraph (1), would not have been barred under section 2255(b) of title 18, United States Code, as it read on the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) any claim or action arising after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense to file a civil action to recover damages.
Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit picketing or parading certain buildings or residences. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2022 2. Picketing or parading Section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking , or in or near a building or residence occupied or used by such judge, juror, witness, or court officer (2) by inserting after the first sentence the following: Whoever knowingly pickets or parades in or near a building or residence being used by any judge, juror, witness, or court officer, or uses any sound-truck or similar device or resorts to any other demonstration in or near any such building or residence, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

Summary: Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2022 This bill removes the intent requirement for the criminal offense related to picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer.
RAMP Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the private cause of action for damages in the case of a primary plan which fails to provide for primary payment or appropriate reimbursement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act RAMP Act 2. Repeal of private cause of action for damages in the case of a primary plan which fails to provide for primary payment or appropriate reimbursement Section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A)

Summary: Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act or the RAMP Act This bill repeals the private right of action against insurance plans that do not provide appropriate primary payment in cases in which Medicare is a secondary payer.
To make technical changes clarifying section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.

To make technical changes clarifying section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. 1. Technical changes with respect to definition of direct loan Section 502(1) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 ( 2 U.S.C. 661a(1) or the price support loans of the Commodity Credit Corporation , the price support loans of the Commodity Credit Corporation, or a loan made by another lender or financing arrangements that defer payment for 90 days or fewer

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 to modify the definition of direct loan.
To make technical changes clarifying section 503 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.

To make technical changes clarifying section 503 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. 1. Technical changes with respect to cost estimates Section 503(d) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 ( 2 U.S.C. 661b(d) , which shall include the percent guaranteed on loan guarantee commitments.

Summary: This bill modifies requirements regarding the development and improvement of cost estimates for federal direct loan and loan guarantee programs. Under current law, federal agencies are required to provide the Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Management and Budget with access to all agency data that may facilitate the development and improvement of the cost estimates. This bill specifies that this data must include the percent guaranteed on loan guarantee commitments.
Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include in a report the amount available to the Secretary of Energy to make certain loan guarantees, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to provide for direct loans to Indian tribes and tribal energy development organizations for energy development, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022 2. Report on certain Department of Energy loan guarantees Section 1702(q) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16512(q) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 3 2 (2) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) the amount available to the Secretary to make guarantees under this title; . 3. Direct loans (a) In general Section 2602(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 25 U.S.C. 3502(c) (1) in the heading, by striking Guarantee (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting and in addition to the authority provided by paragraph (8), Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), (3) in paragraph (2), by inserting , or a direct loan, providing a loan guarantee (4) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) At any time, the sum of the aggregate outstanding amount guaranteed and the aggregate outstanding amount of direct loans provided pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed $2,000,000,000. ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (8) (A) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), and in addition to the authority provided by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Energy may provide direct loans (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 2 U.S.C. 661a (B) Direct loans provided under this subsection shall be made through the Federal Financing Bank, with the full faith and credit of the United States Government on the principal and interest. . (b) Previous funding Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the cost of loan guarantees under section 2602(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 25 U.S.C. 3502(c)

Summary: Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to provide direct loans to Indian tribes and tribal energy development organizations for energy development. These direct loans shall be made through the Federal Financing Bank.
Transparent Leadership Act of 2022

To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, to require the public availability of certain information relating to certain speeches and meetings of the heads of agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparent Leadership Act of 2022 2. Public availability of certain information relating to certain speeches and meetings of heads of agencies (a) In general Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (D) and (E) as subparagraph (F) and (G), respectively; (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) a copy of each speech given after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph by the head of the agency acting in an official capacity; (E) a document disclosing any meeting that occurs after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph between the head of the agency acting in an official capacity and a person not employed by the agency; ; and (C) in the flush left text by inserting after electronic means. A copy of a speech required to be made available under subparagraph (D) shall be made available not later than 30 days, but not earlier than 14 days, after the date on which such speech is given. A document disclosing a meeting required to be made available under subparagraph (E) shall be made available not later than 30 days, but not earlier than 14 days, after the date on which such meeting occurs. ; and (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (3) speech . (b) Technical amendments Section 552(a) of title 5, United States Code, is further amended— (1) in paragraph (2), in the flush left text— (A) by striking subparagraph (D) subparagraph (F) (B) by striking subparagraph (E) subparagraph (G) (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking subparagraph (E) subparagraph (G)

Summary: Transparent Leadership Act of 2022 This bill requires the publication of schedules and speeches for the heads of executive branch agencies. Specifically, the bill requires each agency to make available for public inspection in an electronic format within a specified time frame a copy of each speech given after this bill's enactment by the head of the agency acting in an official capacity, and a document disclosing a meeting between an agency head acting in such capacity and a person not employed by the agency.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a joint training pipeline between the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a joint training pipeline between the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy, and for other purposes. 1. Establishment of joint training pipeline between United States Navy and Royal Australian Navy (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States presents a significant opportunity to enhance security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region; (2) parties to the AUKUS partnership should work expeditiously to implement a strategic roadmap to successfully deliver capabilities outlined in the agreement; (3) the United States should engage with industry partners to develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements needed to increase capacity and capability; (4) Australia should continue to expand its industrial base to support production and delivery of future capabilities; (5) the delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine to the Government of Australia would require the appropriate training and development of future commanding officers to operate such submarines for the Royal Australian Navy; and (6) in order to uphold the stewardship of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, the Secretary of Defense should work to coordinate an exchange program to integrate and train Australian sailors for the operation and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines. (b) Exchange program The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall carry out an exchange program for Australian submarine officers during 2023 and each subsequent year. Under the program, each year, two Australian submarine officers shall be selected to participate in the program. Each such participant shall— (1) receive training in the Navy Nuclear Propulsion School; (2) following such training and by not later than July 1 of the year of participation, enroll in the Submarine Office Basic Course; and (3) following completion of such course, be assigned to duty on an operational United States submarine at sea. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on a notional exchange program for Australian submarine officers that includes initial, follow-on, and recurring training that could be provided to Australian submarine officers in order to prepare such officers for command of nuclear-powered Australian submarines.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out an exchange program for Australian submarine officers. Under this program, two such officers shall be selected each year to receive training and, after completing such training, be assigned to duty on an operational U.S. submarine at sea.
Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022

To authorize the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency for Global Media to make grants to surge and sustain support for internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022 2. Open Technology Fund grants (a) In general In addition to grants made to the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency for Global Media pursuant to section 305 of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 ( 22 U.S.C. 6204 22 U.S.C. 6208a (b) Methodology Grants under this section shall be made competitively, and shall be subject to audits by the Open Technology Fund to ensure that technologies described in subsection (a) are secure and have not been compromised in a manner detrimental to the interests of the United States or to individuals or organizations benefitting from programs supported by such grants. (c) Reporting The Open Technology Fund shall annually submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report on grants made and activities carried out pursuant to such grants during the immediately preceding fiscal year. (d) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section. (2) Availability Amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Closed countries The term closed countries (2) Eligible entities The term eligible entities

Summary: Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for Global Media's Open Technology Fund to make grants to eligible entities to support internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries (generally countries in which democratic participation, free expression, freedom of movement, or access to information is suppressed).
Student Loan Accountability Act

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Accountability Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. 3. Prohibition on mass cancellation of student loans (a) Prohibition (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (b) Definitions In this section, the term covered loan (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 292 et seq. (c) Limitation The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

Summary: Student Loan Accountability Act This bill generally prohibits the Departments of Education, Justice, or the Treasury from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans. Covered loans refer to Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and loans under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program. The prohibition does not apply to targeted federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs that are in effect by final regulation on March 12, 2020, and carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2022

To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2022 2. Inclusion of high-speed internet service in public housing utility allowances for certain families Subsection (b) of section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (14) Utility allowance A utility allowance under this Act for public housing shall include costs for high-speed internet service, including the cost of renting or purchasing equipment necessary to access such service and a one-time installation fee, subject to the following limitations: (A) Cost The cost included in a utility allowance for a public housing dwelling unit pursuant to this paragraph for monthly internet service shall not— (i) exceed the lowest cost available in the area of such housing for such monthly high-speed internet service; and (ii) include any costs for cable or satellite television service or telephone service. (B) Family choice Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to prohibit a household in public housing from subscribing to— (i) a high-speed internet service the cost of which exceeds the cost described in subparagraph (A)(i); or (ii) any joint package for internet service together with cable or satellite television service or telephone service, or both. (C) Qualified families Costs for high-speed internet service may be included in a utility allowance only for a household that incurs such costs and includes children who qualify for free and reduced price lunch pursuant to section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758 (D) Protection of minors Costs for high-speed internet service may be included in a utility allowance for a household only if the internet service provider, upon initial provision of such service for a household, provides the household with a specific technology capable of blocking or filtering internet access to visual depictions described in section 254(h)(5)(B)(i) of the Communications Act of 1937 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(5)(B)(i) .

Summary: Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2022 This bill expands the public housing utility allowance for households with children who qualify for free and reduced price school lunch to include the cost of high-speed internet service.
Small Business Contracting Fairness Act of 2022

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove the exclusion of certain small business concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Contracting Fairness Act of 2022 2. Disadvantaged business enterprises Section 11101(e)(2)(A) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 (A) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 .

Summary: Small Business Contracting Fairness Act of 2022 This bill removes the maximum annual revenue threshold that limits certain small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals from receiving funding under the disadvantaged business enterprise program. The program provides such small businesses the opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.
Military STUDY Act

To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the Armed Forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military School Temporary Uprooting Duty Year Act Military STUDY Act 2. Travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the Armed Forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Attendance at professional military education institution or training classes (1) The Secretary of the military department concerned may authorize temporary duty status, and travel and transportation allowances payable to a member in such status, for a member under the jurisdiction of such Secretary who is reassigned— (A) between duty stations located within the United States; (B) for a period of not more than one year; (C) for the purpose of participating in professional military education or training classes; and (D) with orders to return to the duty station where the member maintains primary residence and the dependents of such member reside. (2) If the Secretary of the military department concerned assigns permanent duty status to a member described in paragraph (1), such member shall be eligible for travel and transportation allowances including the following: (A) Transportation, including mileage at the same rate paid for a permanent change of station. (B) Per diem while traveling between the permanent duty station and professional military education institution or training site. (C) Per diem paid in the same manner and amount as temporary lodging expenses. (D) Per diem equal to the amount of the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of this title paid to a member— (i) in the grade of such member; (ii) without dependents; and (iii) who resides in the military housing area in which the professional military education institution or training site is located. (E) Movement of household goods in an amount determined under applicable regulations. .

Summary: Military School Temporary Uprooting Duty Year Act or the Military STUDY Act This bill permits the military departments to authorize temporary duty status, and travel and transportation allowances, for members who are reassigned between duty stations within the United States for not more than one year for the purpose of participating in professional military education or training classes with orders to return to the duty station of primary residence and where the dependents of such members reside. If the military department assigns permanent duty status to such a member, the member must be eligible for travel and transportation allowances at specified rates, including per diem while traveling between the permanent duty station and professional military education institution or training site.