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Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022

To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to apprenticeship program assistance for small business development centers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022 2. Small business development center apprenticeship program assistance Section 21(c)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (T), by striking and (2) in clause (v) of the first subparagraph (U) (relating to succession planning), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (3) in second subparagraph (U) (relating to training on domestic and international intellectual property protections)— (A) in clause (ii)(II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (B) by redesignating such subparagraph as subparagraph (V); and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (W) providing information and assistance to small business concerns, including by disseminating relevant information from the Department of Labor and other Federal agencies, on how to establish and improve— (i) work-based learning opportunities (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 (ii) apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. (iii) pre-apprenticeship programs; and (iv) job training programs. . May 17, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022 This bill adds work-based learning and apprenticeship program assistance to the list of services that must be provided by small business development centers administered by the Small Business Administration.
Veterans for Mustangs Act

To amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and to encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans for Mustangs Act 2. Amendments to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act Section 3(b)(2) of the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1333(b)(2) (1) by striking that action is necessary until all excess animals have been removed that action is necessary to reduce the animal population or remove excess animals, the Secretary shall immediately take steps under this paragraph to achieve appropriate management levels. Such action shall be taken, in the following order and priority, until the animal population has been reduced or all excess animals have been removed (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively; and (3) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: (A) The Secretary shall implement nonsurgical, medically safe on-range fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros. In implementing such fertility controls, the Secretary, through the Bureau of Land Management, shall prioritize the recruitment of military veterans to train and become certified in the application of fertility controls with respect to wild free-roaming horses and burros, including the certified PZP applicator certification offered by the Science and Conservation Center’s Certification Program. The Secretary shall provide appropriate compensation to military veterans participating in such a certification program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to contract with military veterans who have completed the training program under this subparagraph to carry out management activities under this Act. Individuals contracted with pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be regarded as officers or employees of the United States on the basis of such contract. .

Summary: Veterans for Mustangs Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to prioritize use of nonsurgical, medically safe on-range fertility controls to manage populations of wild, free-roaming horses and burros. In implementing such fertility controls, the Bureau of Land Management shall prioritize the recruitment of military veterans to train and become certified in the application of fertility controls, including the certified PZP applicator certification offered by the Science and Conservation Center's Certification Program. Interior shall provide appropriate compensation to military veterans participating in such a certification program. The bill authorizes Interior to contract with military veterans who have completed the training program to carry out fertility control activities.
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022 2. Prohibiting the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs (a) In general Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e–1(e) (1) by striking The Secretary shall not A Federal agency or State may not (2) by inserting , including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices, (or such a similar measure) (3) by striking under title XVIII. under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Medicaid Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) (A) in paragraph (86), by striking and (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs). . (2) CHIP Section 2102 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397bb (d) Prohibition on the use of quality-Adjusted life years and similar measures A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs). .

Summary: Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022 This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally-funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs.
INVESTIGAR Act

To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on possible benefits accruing to the regime of Nicolás Maduro as a result of an agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iranian Nuclear and Venezuelan Energy, Sanctions and Terrorism Investigation Government Accountability Report Act INVESTIGAR Act 2. Report on benefits to the Maduro regime as a result of an agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran (a) In general Not later than 14 calendar days after reaching an agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the possible benefits that will accrue to the regime of Nicolás Maduro as a result of such agreement. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the expected economic benefits likely to accrue to the Maduro regime as a result of the agreement. (2) A description of the expected benefits likely to be experienced by the Maduro regime military and intelligence services as a result of cooperation made possible by the agreement. (3) A description of the expected benefits likely to be experienced by the Maduro regime state-owned oil and gas industry as a result of this agreement. (4) A description of the likely enhanced ability of Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to operate in Venezuela and engage in terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, and illicit smuggling. (5) An analysis of new avenues for sanctions evasion likely made available to the Maduro regime as a result of the agreement. (c) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.

Summary: Iranian Nuclear and Venezuelan Energy, Sanctions and Terrorism Investigation Government Accountability Report Act or INVESTIGAR Act This bill requires the President to, no later than 14 days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, report to Congress describing the possible benefits that will accrue to the regime of Nicolas Maduro as a result of the agreement. (Maduro is the president of Venezuela whose reelection in 2018 is widely condemned, including by the United States, as fraudulent.) The President must update the report every 180 days.
Veterans First Act of 2022

To prohibit the use by the Department of Veterans Affairs of funds to provide emergency assistance at the southern border of the United States resulting from the repeal of certain public health orders, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans First Act of 2022 2. Prohibition on use of funds by Department of Veterans Affairs to provide emergency assistance at the southern border of the United States resulting from the repeal of certain public health orders (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not obligate or expend any amounts to provide emergency assistance in response to an emergency at the southern border directly resulting from the repeal of an order specified in subsection (b). (b) Order specified An order specified in this subsection is any of the following: (1) The Order issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 2, 2021, entitled Public Health Reassessment and Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists (2) The Order issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 1, 2022, entitled Public Health Determination and Order Regarding Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists (3) An order relating to the same public health concern as an order specified in paragraph (1) or (2). (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Secretary from obligating or expending amounts to provide emergency assistance at the southern border that is not described in subsection (a).

Summary: Veterans First Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from obligating or expending any amounts to provide emergency assistance in response to an emergency at the southern border directly resulting from the repeal of certain public health orders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically, the bill prohibits such emergency assistance in response to the repeal of the order issued on August 2, 2021, titled Public Health Reassessment and Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists; the order issued on April 1, 2022, titled Public Health Determination and Order Regarding Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists; and an order relating to the same public health concerns as the listed orders.
To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as "orphan drugs").

To amend the Orphan Drug Act to reauthorize a program of grants and contracts for the development of drugs for rare diseases and conditions (commonly referred to as orphan drugs 1. Reauthorization of grants and contracts for development of orphan drugs Section 5(c) of the Orphan Drug Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360ee(c) 2018 through 2022 2023 through 2027

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Food and Drug Administration's Orphan Products Grants Program, which supports clinical research and product development for rare diseases and conditions.
Protecting Free Speech Act

To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Free Speech Act 2. Termination of the disinformation governance board The Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security is hereby terminated. 3. Prohibition on funding the activities of the disinformation governance board No Federal funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security may be made available to establish or carry out the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the Disinformation Governance Board terminated by section 2.

Summary: Protecting Free Speech Act This bill terminates the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits using DHS funding for the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the board.
Emergency Rental Assistance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2022

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide for oversight of emergency rental assistance amounts by the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Rental Assistance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2022 2. Inspector General oversight Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9058c (i) Inspector General Oversight; Recoupment (1) Oversight authority The Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds made available under this section. (2) Recoupment If the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury determines that an eligible grantee has failed to comply with subsection (d), the amount equal to the amount of funds used in violation of such subsection shall be booked as a debt of such entity owed to the Federal Government. Amounts recovered under this subsection shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. (3) Appropriation Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury, $6,500,000 to carry out oversight and recoupment activities under this subsection. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. (4) Authority of Inspector General Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to diminish the authority of any Inspector General, including such authority as provided in the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). .

Summary: Emergency Rental Assistance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury to conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds made available under the emergency rental assistance program pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and recoup misused funds. The bill provides funding for these activities.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board. 1. Prohibition on establishment of a Disinformation Governance Board No Federal funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security may be made available to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. 1. Public docket on proposed modifications to approved strategies (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall open a public docket 21 U.S.C. 255–1(h) (b) GAO report Not later than December 31, 2026, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on— (1) the number of proposed modifications to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy the Secretary has granted under section 505–1(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 255–1(h) (2) any issues affecting patient access to the drug that is the subject of the strategy or provider administration that arose as a result of such modifications; and (3) how such issues were resolved, as applicable.

Summary: This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to solicit public comment on factors that should be taken into account when considering proposed modifications to approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for drugs. The Government Accountability Office must report on the number of proposed modifications that have been granted and the related effects on patient access or provider administration with respect to such drugs.
Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022 2. Clarification of HUD final authority over manufactured housing energy efficiency standards Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17071 (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Requirements for effectiveness The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless— (A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; (B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost-effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and (C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Final HUD authority In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 5403(a) .

Summary: Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022 This bill provides that certain requirements must be met in order for energy conservation standards for manufactured housing (promulgated by the Department of Energy) to become effective.
Social Security Guarantee Act of 2022

To guarantee the right of individuals to receive Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Guarantee Act of 2022 2. Guarantee of full Social Security benefits with accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (a) In General On a date not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue a benefit guarantee certificate to each individual who is determined by the Commissioner of Social Security as of such date to be entitled to benefits under title II of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. (b) Benefit Guarantee Certificate The benefit guarantee certificate issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall represent a legally enforceable guarantee— (1) of the monthly amount of benefits to which the individual is entitled under title II of the Social Security Act (2) that the benefits will be adjusted— (A) not less frequently than annually on the basis of an accurate determination of the increase in the cost-of-living of the individual; and (B) in accordance with such title (as so in effect), to reflect any future changes in the eligibility status of the individual under such title. (c) Entitlement Any certificate issued under the authority of this section constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the payment to the individual to whom the certificate is issued benefits under title II of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.

Summary: Social Security Guarantee Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue certificates to Social Security beneficiaries that guarantee them the full monthly benefit amount to which they are entitled and at least an annual cost-of-living increase to their benefits. It also provides additional mandatory funding for those benefits. Currently, Social Security beneficiaries are entitled to their benefits, but benefits are primarily funded through a payroll tax (including assets derived from the tax held in reserve). Actuarial projections reported by the Social Security Board of Trustees indicate that in 2035 there will be insufficient tax revenue and reserved assets to cover the full amount of benefit payments.