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To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for liability for certain failures to disclose material information in connection with proxy voting advice, and for other purposes.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for liability for certain failures to disclose material information in connection with proxy voting advice, and for other purposes. 1. Liability for certain failures to disclose material information or making of material misstatements Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n (l) False or misleading statements For purposes of section 18, the failure to disclose material information (such as a proxy voting advice business’s methodology, sources of information, or conflicts of interest) or the making of a material misstatement regarding proxy voting advice that makes a recommendation to a security holder as to the security holder’s vote, consent, or authorization on a specific matter for which security holder approval is solicited, and that is furnished by a person that markets the person’s expertise as a provider of such proxy voting advice separately from other forms of investment advice, and sells such proxy voting advice for a fee, shall be considered to be false or misleading with respect to a material fact. .

Summary: This bill specifies what is considered a false or misleading statement concerning a material fact for liability purposes in the context of the sale or purchase of securities. Particularly, the bill specifies that this liability extends to certain actions performed by a proxy voting advice businesss. (Proxy voting advice businesses provide voting services and advice to institutional investors in public companies for proposals presented at shareholder meetings.) Under the bill, a proxy voting advice business may be held liable if it fails to disclose its methodology, sources of information, or conflicts of interest, or if it makes a material misstatement when providing proxy voting advice.
Clean Slate through Consolidation Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the removal of the record of default from credit history upon obtaining a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that discharges the defaulted loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Consolidation Act 2. Removal of record of default from credit history upon loan consolidation Section 455(g) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(g) (3) Consumer reporting agencies Upon obtaining a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that discharges the liability on a defaulted loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title, the Secretary, guaranty agency, or other holder of the loan shall request any consumer reporting agency to which the Secretary, guaranty agency or holder, as applicable, reported the default of the loan, to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower’s credit history. .

Summary: Clean Slate through Consolidation Act This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a defaulted federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has obtained a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan discharging the borrower's liability on the defaulted loan.
Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove all adverse credit history related to a loan from the credit history of a borrower who has rehabilitated the loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act 2. Default reduction program Section 428F(a)(1)(C) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–6(a)(1)(C) to remove the record of the default from the borrower's credit history to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower’s credit history

Summary: Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has completed loan rehabilitation.
Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023

To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) Suicide is the leading cause of gun related deaths in America. More than 60 percent of deaths by guns in the country are the result of individuals using these weapons as a means to commit suicide. Some of these deaths might have been prevented if there were adequate background checks. (2) Victims of domestic abuse are more likely to become victims of homicide when a gun is present. Further, individuals who suffer from mental illnesses are more likely to be victims rather than perpetrators of violence. (3) Approximately 1 in 4 American adults have a mental illness and nearly half of all adults in America will develop at least one mental illness during their lifetime. (4) Less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. 3. Authorization of funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General of the United States, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Commissioner of Social Security $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 to carry out programs and activities authorized by provisions of law other than this Act— (1) to increase access to mental health care treatment and services; and (2) to encourage and assist the reporting of relevant disqualifying mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Summary: Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 This bill authorizes FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Social Security Administration to (1) increase access to mental health care treatment and services, and (2) promote reporting of mental health information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. (This system is used to query federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial criminal history record information and other records to determine an individual's eligibility to receive, transfer, or possess firearms.)
Rural Wellness Act

To provide for the prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs, and extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under the programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Wellness Act 2. Prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs; extension of substance use disorder set-aside and priority under the programs Section 6101(a)(1) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 4726) is amended— (1) by striking 2025 2028 (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking 20 17 (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (ii)— (i) by inserting or (ii) that receives (ii) by inserting or for behavioral and mental health treatment, respectively (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii) and inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) Behavioral and mental health treatment selection priority In selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) (I) to develop facilities to provide behavioral and mental health services such as— (aa) prevention services; (bb) treatment services; (cc) recovery services; or (dd) any combination of those services; and (II) that employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in how to identify and treat individuals with behavioral and mental health concerns. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (D) Rural health and safety education programs; behavioral and mental health selection priority In making grants under section 502(i) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 ( 7 U.S.C. 2662(i) .

Summary: Rural Wellness ActThis bill prioritizes behavioral and mental health treatment services under certain rural development grant and loan programs. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2028 the set-asides and prioritizations for substance use disorder treatment services under the Department of Agriculture's (1) Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program, (2) Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, and (3) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.Under the community facilities program, the bill prioritizes direct loans and grants for the development of behavioral and mental health services facilities, including facilities that provide treatment services. Further, loans and grants provided under the program may be used to develop facilities and systems to provide telehealth services for behavioral and mental health treatment.Under the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, the bill prioritizes grants for behavioral and mental health education and treatment.Under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program, the bill includes a 17% set-aside for telemedicine projects that provide substance use disorder treatment services (currently a 20% set-aside).
To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas.

To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas. 1. Change of date relating to amount benefitting from special arbitrage rule (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 648 of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–369 October 9, 1969 March 1, 1985 (b) Effective Date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill updates the effective date of the arbitrage rules for the Permanent University Fund of the state of Texas.
Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act 2. Pyrolysis innovation grant program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible entity defined The term eligible entity (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on— (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

Summary: Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act This bill requires the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to award grants for pilot projects that have the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions and that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into higher value biocarbon products. Eligible grantees include, among others, certain colleges or universities and agricultural business entities.
Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act 2. Port infrastructure development program eligible projects Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subclause (III) by striking ; or (2) in subclause (IV)(ii) by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) port infrastructure that supports the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products. .

Summary: Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects ActThis bill modifies the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) Port Infrastructure Development Program to allow MARAD to award grants for port infrastructure development projects that support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products.
Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat Puerto Rico as part of the United States for purposes of determining whether real property qualifies for treatment as a like-kind exchange. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2023 2. Puerto Rico treated as part of United States for purposes of like-kind exchanges (a) In general Section 1031(h) For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term United States (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to exchanges completed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act of 2023 This bill requires Puerto Rico to be treated as part of the United States for the purpose of determining if an exchange of real property qualifies as a like-kind exchange for tax purposes. (Under current law, real property located in the United States and real property located outside of the United States are not property of a like kind.)
Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on United States companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act 2. Study on detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to examine and evaluate— (1) the detrimental impact and potential detrimental impact of each of the Directives on— (A) United States companies, consumers, and investors; and (B) the economy of the United States; (2) the extent to which each of the Directives aligns with international conventions and declarations on human rights and environmental obligations; and (3) the legal basis for the extraterritorial reach of each of the Directives. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative a report that includes— (1) the results of the study conducted under this section; and (2) recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders on potential mitigating measures, alternative approaches, or modifications to each of the Directives that would address any concerns identified in the study. (c) Access to information The Comptroller General of the United States may request from private entities such relevant data and information as the Comptroller General determines necessary to carry out the study required under this section and such private entities shall provide such requested data and information to the Comptroller General. (d) Directives defined In this section the term Directives (1) the proposed directive entitled Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (2) the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive of the European Commission effective January 5, 2023.

Summary: Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effects of the European Union's directives on corporate sustainability, particularly on U.S. companies, consumers, and investors.
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose and report on non-material disclosure mandates, and for other purposes.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose and report on non-material disclosure mandates, and for other purposes. 1. SEC justification of non-material disclosure mandates Section 23 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78w (e) Non-Material disclosure mandates (1) Disclosure The Commission shall maintain a list on the website of the Commission that contains— (A) each mandate under the Federal securities laws and regulations that requires the disclosure of non-material information; and (B) for each such disclosure mandate, an explanation of why the mandate is required. (2) Study and report The Commission shall, every 5 years, issue a report to the Congress justifying each disclosure contained on the list required under paragraph (1). (3) No private liability for failing to make a non-material disclosure A person who fails to disclose non-material information required to be disclosed under the Federal securities laws or regulations shall not be liable for such failure in any private action. .

Summary: This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on its website each required disclosure of nonmaterial information under federal securities laws and regulations and a justification for the disclosure. The SEC must also report this information to Congress every five years. The bill also establishes that a person's failure to disclose such nonmaterial information is not a liability in a private action.
Supervision Reform Act of 2023

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the designation of one of the members of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as the Vice Chairman for Supervision 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supervision Reform Act of 2023 2. Removal of the Vice Chairman for Supervision designation (a) In general The second undesignated paragraph of section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 242 and 2 shall be designated by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as Vice Chairmen of the Board, each for a term of 4 years, 1 of whom shall serve in the absence of the Chairman, as provided in the fourth undesignated paragraph of this section, and 1 of whom shall be designated Vice Chairman for Supervision. The Vice Chairman for Supervision shall develop policy recommendations for the Board regarding supervision and regulation of depository institution holding companies and other financial firms supervised by the Board, and shall oversee the supervision and regulation of such firms. and 1 shall be designated by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board for a term of 4 years. (b) Conforming amendment Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 241 et seq.

Summary: Supervision Reform Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the designation of Vice Chairman for Supervision from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Currently, the Vice Chairman for Supervision develops policy recommendations for depository institution holding companies and other entities and oversees the supervision and regulation of these entities.
MilTax Awareness Act of 2023

To raise awareness of the MilTax program and other tax preparation services provided by the Department of Defense. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the MilTax Awareness Act of 2023 2. Promoting the MilTax program and tax preparation services (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department receives, not later than March 1 of each calendar year, an annual written notice by mail, electronic mail, or in person, of the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Report Not later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a written report to Congress regarding the rates of participation by members described in subsection (a) in the programs described in such subsection.

Summary: MilTax Awareness Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each member of an Armed Force receives an annual written notice about the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by DOD.
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove the record of default on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV from a borrower’s credit history upon repayment of the full amount due on such loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023 2. Removal of record of default Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq. 495. Removal of record of default Upon repaying in full the amount due on a defaulted loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title, the Secretary, guaranty agency, or other holder of the loan shall request any consumer reporting agency to which the Secretary, guaranty agency, or holder, as applicable, reported the default of the loan, to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower's credit history. .

Summary: Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023 This bill provides for the removal of any adverse credit history related to a defaulted federal student loan from a borrower's credit history once the borrower has repaid in full the amount due on the loan.