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Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along the southern border of the United States to the Governments of the States in which such materials are located, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2023 2. Transfer of barrier and roadway construction materials to State Governments (a) Transfer of covered materials Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer, without reimbursement— (1) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in Texas to the Government of Texas; (2) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in Arizona to the Government of Arizona; (3) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in New Mexico to the Government of New Mexico; and (4) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in California to the Government of California. (b) Physical relocation of materials The Secretary of Homeland Security shall be responsible for the physical relocation of all covered materials transferred under this section to appropriate State-operated facilities. (c) Covered materials In this section, the term covered materials

Summary: Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2023 This bill requires the federal government to transfer, without reimbursement, materials purchased for the construction of roadways or barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border and located in the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or California to the governments of those states.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit to allow such credit to be taken in one taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit to allow such credit to be taken in one taxable year. 1. Reinstatement of one-year rehabilitation credit (a) In general Section 47(a) (a) General rule For purposes of section 46, the rehabilitation credit for any taxable year is 20 percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures with respect to any certified historic structure. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2023.

Summary: This bill allows the full amount of the 20% rehabilitation tax credit to be taken in one taxable year (currently, spread over five years).
Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act

To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act 2. Compensatory production increase plan Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241 (k) Plan (1) In general Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d), the Secretary may not execute the first drawdown of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary has developed and implemented a plan to increase the percentage of Federal lands (including submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is to be drawn down in that first and subsequent drawdowns, subject to the limitation under paragraph (2). (2) Limitation The plan required by paragraph (1) shall not provide for a total increase in the percentage of Federal lands described in paragraph (1) leased for oil and gas production in excess of 10 percent. (3) Consultation The Secretary shall prepare the plan required by paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense. .

Summary: Strategic Production Response and Implementation Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops and implements a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude strike benefits from gross income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude strike benefits from gross income. 1. Strike benefits (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 139J. Compensation for lost wages relating to a strike In the case of an individual, gross income shall not include compensation provided to a member of a labor organization described in section 501(c)(5) if such compensation is provided as a replacement for compensation not received by such member from such member’s employer as the result of a strike. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting the following new item after the item relating to section 139I: Sec. 139J. Compensation for lost wages relating to a strike. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to compensation received after January 1, 2023.

Summary: This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, compensation paid to a labor union worker if such compensation is a replacement for wages not received by such worker due to a labor dispute (i.e., strike).
Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act

Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Operation Swords of Iron 2. Supplemental appropriation There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000,000, for an additional amount for fiscal year 2024, to remain available until September 30, 2025, for the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats: Provided Provided further Provided further

Summary: 'Operation Swords of Iron' Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act This bill provides $2 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The funds must be provided to address emergent requirements in support of Operation Swords of Iron.
Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 2. Student loan interest deduction limitation applied separately to each spouse (a) In general Section 221(b)(1) (1) In general The interest taken into account with respect to a taxpayer for a taxable year under subsection (a) for indebtedness incurred by an individual shall not exceed $2,500. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 221 of such Code is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking the heading and inserting Dollar limitations (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Denial of double benefit No deduction shall be allowed under this section for any amount for which a deduction is allowable under any other provision of this chapter. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 This bill allows married couples filing a joint tax return to apply the $2,500 limitation on the tax deduction for student loan interest separately to each spouse.
SEED Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act of 2023 SEED Act of 2023 2. Educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators (a) In general Section 62 (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking the heading and inserting Certain expenses of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by striking kindergarten through grade 12 teacher early childhood educator, kindergarten through grade 12 teacher (3) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12) early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2023 or the SEED Act of 2023This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.
Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act

To require a briefing from a senior official of the Department of Defense on actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act 2. Briefing on actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs or another appropriate senior official of the Department of Defense, shall brief members of Congress on the actions by the People’s Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security and the plan of the Department to counter such threats.

Summary: Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on China’s actions in Africa that pose a threat to U.S. national security and DOD’s plan to counter such threats.
SURS Extension Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program Extension Act of 2023 SURS Extension Act 2. Extension of Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program The first sentence of section 1848(q)(11)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(11)(B) and for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029

Summary: Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2023 or the SURS Extension Act This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2029 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)
Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023

To extend the right of appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board to certain employees of the United States Postal Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023 2. Right of appeal to Merit Systems Protection Board Section 1005(a)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (I) is an officer or employee of the Postal Service who— (aa) is not represented by a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203; and (bb) is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule; and .

Summary: Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendment Act of 2023 This bill extends federal employee protections against adverse personnel actions, including the right to appeal such actions to the Merit Systems Protection Board, to additional categories of employees at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Specifically, it extends such protections to any officer or employee of the USPS who is not represented by a bargaining representative and is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule.
Methane Emissions Reduction Act

To reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Methane Emissions Reduction Act 2. Methane emissions (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions on State and private lands, including by— (1) providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations; (2) accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas; (3) maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and (4) informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas. (b) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing— (1) Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting; (2) initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting; (3) barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and (4) recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3). (c) Technical conference In preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.

Summary: Methane Emissions Reduction Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes.

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 (e) In the case of loans made after October 6, 2023, for purposes of evacuations from Israel in response to the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 2023, the reimbursement requirements under subsections (b)(2)(A)(ii) and (d) shall not apply. . 2. Comptroller General report (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on any commercial airfare price manipulation and instances of price gouging by airlines relating to the evacuation of United States citizens from Israel after the Hamas attacks in October 2023. (b) Matters To be included The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A comparison of airfare ticket prices before the attacks and after the attacks, disaggregated by— (A) air carriers; (B) flights originating in Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Greece; and (C) airports designated as primary evacuation destinations by the Department of State. (2) A proposal to provide for a voluntary survey opportunity for individuals described in subsection (a) to submit information regarding instances of such price manipulation. (3) An analysis of whether any actions regarding price manipulation or other changes violated United States law.

Summary: This bill exempts private U.S. citizens and others who were evacuated from Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks from travel reimbursement requirements. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on any instances of airline price gouging relating to the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Israel following the October 2023 attacks.
Improving Travel for Families Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Travel for Families Act 2. Extension of Global Entry to certain children (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall revise section 235.12 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, to permit a child who is 10 years old or younger who is not a member of Global Entry in accordance with such section and who is traveling with such child’s parent or legal guardian who is a member of Global Entry in accordance with such section to accompany such parent or legal guardian through a Global Entry lane upon arrival at an international airport in the United States. (b) Appointments The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to permit a parent or legal guardian of up to four children described in subsection (a) who is applying for membership in Global Entry on behalf of such children to schedule a single appointment for an interview relating to such membership for all such children. March 1, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Homeland Security March 1, 2024 Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: Improving Travel for Families Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow a child who is age 10 or under to accompany their parent (or legal guardian) in the Global Entry lane when arriving at a U.S. international airport if the parent or guardian is a Global Entry member but the child is not. (Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows for the expedited processing of preapproved, low-risk travelers at certain ports of entry.) If a parent is applying for Global Entry on behalf of such children (i.e., children authorized by this bill to travel under the parent's Global Entry membership), DHS must allow that parent to schedule a single interview relating to the parent's relationship with up to four such children.
No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the United States Capitol, any of the Capitol Buildings, or any portion of the Capitol Grounds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act 2. Prohibiting use of funds for new permanent fencing around United States Capitol (a) In general No Federal funds may be used to install new permanent fencing around— (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (b) Repair and replacement of existing fencing Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to prohibit the repair or replacement of fencing that was in existence on the date of enactment of this Act around an area described in subsection (a).

Summary: No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to be used to support drag theater performances.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to be used to support drag theater performances. 1. Prohibition No Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to any program, project, or activity that involves the hosting or that otherwise involves supporting drag shows, performances, testimonials, or any demonstrations involving drag. For purposes of this section, the term drag

Summary: This bill prohibits using federal funds for programs or activities that involve hosting or supporting drag shows or performances.
Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act 2. Bureau funding Section 1017(a) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5497(a) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Prohibition on transfer when the Federal reserve banks incur a loss Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no transfer may be made to the Bureau if the Federal reserve banks, in the aggregate, incurred an operating loss in the most recently completed calendar quarter until the loss is offset with subsequent earnings. . 3. Calculation of net earnings and total capital using GAAP Section 7 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 289 et seq. (1) by redesignating the second subsection (b) (relating to the use of earnings transferred to the Secretary) and subsection (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) Calculation of net earnings and total capital using GAAP For purposes of this section, net earnings and total capital shall be calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. .

Summary: Federal Reserve Loss Transparency ActThis bill prohibits transfers to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System if Federal Reserve banks incur specified quarterly operating losses. The bureau is directly funded through transfers from the board.