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District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

To assign the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of the laws of the District of Columbia to the head of a local prosecutor’s office designated under local law of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act 2. Responsibility of local prosecutor’s office for conduct of all District of Columbia prosecutions (a) In general Section 23–101, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: (a) Prosecutions for violations of all police or municipal ordinances or regulations of the District of Columbia and for violations of all penal statutes of the District of Columbia in the nature of police or municipal regulations shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the head of the local prosecutor’s office or the assistants of the head of such office, except as may otherwise be provided in any such ordinance, regulation, or statute of the District of Columbia. (b) In this section, the local prosecutor’s office (c) Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Attorney General of the United States or the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of the laws of the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to violations of District of Columbia ordinances, regulations, and statutes which occur after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date on which a local law of the District of Columbia which designates the local prosecutor’s office for purposes of section 23–101(b), D.C. Official Code (as amended by subsection (a)), takes effect. (c) Retention of federal benefits by continuing employees With respect to any individual who is an employee of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia as of the day before the date described in subsection (b) and continues to be employed by the local prosecutor’s office designated for purposes of section 23–101(b), D.C. Official Code (as amended by subsection (a))— (1) such individual shall continue to be treated as an employee of the Federal Government for purposes of receiving benefits under any chapter of subpart G of part III of title 5, United States Code; and (2) such designated local prosecutor’s office shall be treated as the employing agency of the individual with respect to such benefits.

Summary: District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act This bill shifts the responsibility for prosecuting violations of the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the District of Columbia (DC) to a local prosecutor's office. Currently, the responsibility for prosecuting such violations is shared between DC and the federal government.
Research for Healthy Soils Act

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research for Healthy Soils Act 2. Microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland (a) In general Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) (21) Microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland, including by— (A) conducting surveys and collecting data on microplastic concentration, particle size and chemical composition in land-applied biosolids on farmland; (B) the development or analysis of wastewater treatment techniques to filter out or biodegrade microplastics from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes; (C) conducting an analysis of the impact on agricultural crops and soil health of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland; (D) conducting research to better understand how wastewater processing impacts microplastics; and (E) conducting research to better understand the fate, residence time, and transport of microplastics on farmland. . (b) Microplastics defined Section 1672(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(b) (3) Definitions In this section, the term microplastic . 3. Reauthorization of high-priority research and extension initiatives Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925 2023 2028

Summary: Research for Healthy Soils Act This bill includes research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area. Microplastic is a plastic or plastic-coated particle that is less than 5 millimeters in size. The bill specifically allows grants for carrying out or enhancing research in this area (e.g., the development or analysis of wastewater treatment techniques to filter out or biodegrade microplastics from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes). Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028 the Pulse Crop Health Initiative; the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network; pollinator protection research and extension grants; increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; and a USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.
Expanded Telehealth Access Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Telehealth Access Act 2. Expanding the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under medicare (a) Telehealth provider parity Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting before located at a distant site (or, in the case of an occupational therapy assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(II) or a physical therapist assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(III), shall pay with respect to such assistant) (B) by inserting (or, in the case of an occupational therapy assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(II) or a physical therapist assistant described in paragraph (4)(E)(ii)(III), the amount that would have been paid under this title with respect to such assistant) would have been paid under this title (2) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting described in subparagraph (C) of such section practitioners (3) in paragraph (4), by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows: (E) Practitioner described The term practitioner (i) A practitioner described in section 1842(b)(18)(C). (ii) With respect to services furnished on or after the date of enactment of the Expanded Telehealth Access Act, a licensed— (I) qualified audiologist (as defined in section 1861(ll)(4)(B)); (II) occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of an occupational therapist; (III) physical therapist and physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist; (IV) qualified speech-language pathologist (as defined in section 1861(ll)(4)(A)); (V) facility described in paragraph (8) or (9) of section 1833(a) that furnishes telehealth therapy services; and (VI) any additional health care provider, as specified by the Secretary, who participates under this title and furnishes a service that is included as a telehealth service under this subsection. .

Summary: Expanded Telehealth Access ActThis bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry.

To nullify Public Land Order No. 7921, withdrawing certain land in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada, from mineral entry. 1. Public Land Order No. 7921 nullified Public Land Order No. 7921 (88 Fed. Reg. 25682, relating to the withdrawal of public land for satellite calibration in Railroad Valley; Nye County, Nevada) shall have no force or effect.

Summary: This bill nullifies Public Land Order No. 7921, which withdrew public land for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) satellite calibration in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada.
To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes. 1. Inclusion of copper as critical mineral Section 7002(a)(3)(A) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3)(A) (A) In general The term critical mineral (i) copper; and (ii) any mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the Secretary under subsection (c). .

Summary: This bill expands the definition of critical mineral under the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper. Thus, this bill requires the Department of Energy and other agencies to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of copper.
Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023 2. Permanent extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness (a) In general Section 108(a)(1)(E) which is discharged (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025.

Summary: Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023 This bill makes permanent the exclusion from gross income of income attributable to the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.
Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2023 2. Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums made permanent (a) In general Section 163(h)(3)(E) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued after December 31, 2022.

Summary: Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
Freights First Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freights First Act 2. Limitation of preference for Amtrak Section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Except in an emergency (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) or in an emergency ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Limitation of preference Intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation provided by or for Amtrak shall not have preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. .

Summary: Freights First ActThis bill eliminates Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. Currently, Amtrak's priority status does not apply if there is an emergency.
Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2023 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of a community-based outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $395,000,000. (2) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $506,400,000. (3) Construction of a new health care center in El Paso, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000,000. (4) Seismic upgrade and specialty care improvements in Fort Harrison, Montana, in an amount not to exceed $88,600,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $490,000,000. (6) Construction of a new medical facility in Louisville, Kentucky, in an amount not to exceed $1,013,000,000. (7) Seismic retrofit and renovation, roadway and site improvements, construction of a new specialty care facility, demolition, and expansion of parking facilities in Portland, Oregon, in an amount not to exceed $523,000,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $3,716,000,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).

Summary: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2023. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.
Safe Seats for All Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Seats for All Act 2. Passenger seat sizing (a) In general Chapter 423 42305. Passenger seat sizing (a) Minimum dimensions of passenger seats Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft (including dimensions for the size, width, length, and pitch of seats), to ensure the safety and health of passengers, including with respect to emergency evacuations, the ability of passengers to execute the brace position, and passengers with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. (b) Interim prohibition on seat reduction During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the effective date of the regulations issued under subsection (a), an air carrier or foreign air carrier (as such terms are defined in section 40102) may not reduce the size, width, length, or pitch of the seats on any passenger aircraft of such carrier (including with respect to the dimensions of seat shoulder width, elbow width, the edge of the seat base to back of the seat in front, the edge of the seat base to the headrest of seat in front, foot clearance, and foot clearance envelope). (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an air carrier or foreign air carrier from altering the seating configuration of an aircraft if such configuration does not reduce the number of passenger seats in the economy class of service. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 423 42305. Passenger seat sizing. . (c) Repeal of 2018 minimum dimension provision Section 577 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 42301

Summary: Safe Seats for All Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft (including dimensions for the size, width, length, and pitch of seats) to ensure the safety and health of passengers. Further, the bill prohibits air carriers and foreign air carriers from reducing the seat size, width, length, or pitch for passenger aircraft. (This includes the dimensions of seat shoulder width, elbow width, the edge of the seat base to the back of the seat in front, the edge of the seat base to the headrest of the seat in front, and foot clearance.) This moratorium remains in place until the effective date of FAA regulations establishing minimum seat dimensions.
Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that educational institutions make available to eligible persons and veterans digital copies of official transcripts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act 2. Requirement that educational institutions approved for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs provide digital official transcripts Section 3675(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) The educational institution makes available to each eligible person or veteran a copy of the person or veteran’s official transcript in a digital format. .

Summary: Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act This bill requires educational institutions to, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), make digital transcripts available to veterans (or other individuals who are eligible for VA educational assistance).
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act

To amend the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333; 54 U.S.C. 320101 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act 2. Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Section 904(b) of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 54 U.S.C. 320101 (b) Boundaries The Heritage Area shall be comprised of the counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Saratoga, and Washington, New York. .

Summary: Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act This bill adds the rest of Saratoga County and Washington County in New York within the boundaries of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in New York.
Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the Genome to Phenome Initiative, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 AG2PI Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Understanding crop and livestock genomes (genes) and phenomes (traits) has been a significant roadblock in converting what we know about genetics into useful improvements in agriculturally important species. (2) Significant research is needed to fully characterize phenomes and how these plant and livestock traits relate to genes, disease resilience, and environmental factors. (3) This information will help farmers and ranchers determine the best combinations of genetics and management practices to improve the resilience, productivity, and profitability of their businesses. (4) Reauthorization of the Genome to Phenome Initiative to build on the work of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 (5) In addition, reauthorization will help support a broad network of researchers, including data scientists, engineers, agricultural economists, and social scientists, and will help develop the most promising of the new concepts generated via the seed grant program into full-fledged research projects. (6) These efforts will ultimately promote efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems under current as well as future climactic conditions. 3. Reauthorization of Genome to Phenome Initiative Section 1671(f) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5924(f) 2023 2028

Summary: Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the AG2PI Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through FY2028. The AG2PI competitive grant program seeks to (1) expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of crops and animals that are of importance to the U.S. agriculture sector, and (2) support and coordinate research.
No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act 2. Special rules relating to professional sports leagues (a) In general Section 501 (s) Special rules relating to professional sports leagues No organization or entity shall be treated as described in subsection (c)(6) if such organization or entity— (1) is a professional sports league, organization, or association, a substantial activity of which is to foster national or international professional sports competitions (including by managing league business affairs, officiating or providing referees, coordinating schedules, managing sponsorships or broadcast sales, operating loan programs for competition facilities, or overseeing player conduct). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act This bill prohibits tax-exempt status for certain professional sports leagues.