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To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

To add Ireland to the E–3 nonimmigrant visa program. 1. E–3 visas for Irish nationals (a) In general Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii) or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland, Australia (b) Employer requirements Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182 (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108–449 (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108–77 (E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a . (c) Application allocation Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11) (11) (A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: (i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. (ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. (B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. (C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens. .

Summary: This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.
To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service.

To restrict the possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service. 1. Restriction on possession, use, and acquisition of firearms and ammunition by the Internal Revenue Service (a) Restriction on possession and use of firearms Any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service hired after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) shall not be in possession of a firearm while performing official duties, and (2) shall not receive training in use of a firearm in connection with such duties. (b) Prohibition on acquisition of firearms and ammunition The Internal Revenue Service shall not, after the date of the enactment of this Act, acquire any firearm or ammunition.

Summary: This bill prohibits any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hired after the bill's enactment, from possessing a firearm while performing official duties and receiving training in the use of a firearm in connection with such duties. The bill further prohibits the IRS from acquiring any firearm or ammunition after the bill's enactment.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2022

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish a Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2022 2. Establishment of Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting the Executive Director of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board; or the Director of the National (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, or the National

Summary: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2022 This bill establishes a Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General.
LIHEAP Act

To change certain household income eligibility requirements for low-income home energy assistance in fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lowering Inflated Heating, Energy, and Air Conditioning Prices Act LIHEAP Act 2. LIHEAP household income eligibility (a) In general Notwithstanding section 2605(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(2)(B)(ii) 42 U.S.C. 8621 42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(2) (b) Definitions In this section, the terms State State median income household Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 42 U.S.C. 8622

Summary: Lowering Inflated Heating, Energy, and Air Conditioning Prices Act or the LIHEAP Act This bill increases for FY2023-FY2024 the federal income eligibility threshold for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides federal grants to states, tribes, and territories to assist low-income households pay for heating and cooling costs. Currently, households are eligible with incomes at or below 150% of the poverty rate or 60% of the median income of their applicable state, tribe, or territory. This bill permits payments to households with incomes that are 75% of the applicable median income.
BAN OPs From Our Food Act

To prohibit the use of organophosphate pesticides on food. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides From Our Food Act BAN OPs From Our Food Act 2. Prohibition on use of organophosphates on food Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 342 (j) If it bears or contains any organophosphate pesticide, including any residue of an organophosphate pesticide, or any other added substance the presence of which is primarily as a result of the metabolism or other degradation of an organophosphate pesticide, regardless of whether any tolerance or exemption with respect to organophosphate is in effect under section 408. .

Summary: Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides From Our Food Act or the BAN OPs From Our Food Act This bill prohibits any organophosphate pesticides in food. (The Environmental Protection Agency banned chlorpyrifos, a type of organophosphate pesticide, from food in February 2022.)
Fighting Cancer in Children Act

To rescind and transfer funds available for the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health to accounts for pediatric cancer research, awareness, and survivorship, to reduce the deficit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting Cancer in Children Act 2. Transfer and rescission of amounts available for Office of the Director of NIH Of the unobligated amounts available for National Institutes of Health—Office of the Director Public Law 117–103 (1) $30,000,000 is transferred to, and merged with, amounts available to carry out section 417E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285a–11 (2) $30,000,000 is hereby rescinded.

Summary: Fighting Cancer in Children Act This bill makes funding available for research and related activities concerning pediatric cancer that are conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funds previously made available to the NIH Office of the Director. Specifically, the bill transfers unobligated funding from the NIH Office of the Director and merges it with other NIH funding for biorepositories of pediatric cancer specimens and research on pediatric cancer survivorship. The bill also rescinds additional funding that was provided to the NIH Office of the Director.
IRS Reduction Act

To rescind the funds appropriated to the IRS under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRS Reduction Act 2. Rescission of funds for IRS The unobligated balances of all amounts appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for enhancement of Internal Revenue Service Resources are hereby rescinded. 3. Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall submit to Congress a report detailing how the Internal Revenue Service plans to improve the efficiency of the procedures and processes of its services, including the processing of tax returns.

Summary: IRS Reduction Act This bill rescinds all unobligated amounts appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for the improvement of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Department of the Treasury must report on how the IRS plans to improve the efficiency of its services, including the processing of tax returns.
Sanctity of Human Life Act

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sanctity of Human Life Act 2. Declaration In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress’ power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress’ power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States— (1) the Congress declares that— (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization The term fertilization (2) Cloning The term cloning (3) Human; human being The terms human human being

Summary: Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill defines the beginning of human life for purposes of legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood. Specifically, it declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent; and Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory have the authority to protect all human lives.
Options for Ownership Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to withhold Federal highway funding from a State that prohibits the sale of motor vehicles that are not a zero-emission vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Options for Ownership Act 2. Zero-emission vehicles (a) In general Chapter 1 177. Zero-emission vehicles (a) Withholding of funds for noncompliance (1) In general The Secretary shall withhold 15 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to any State under section 104 on the first day of each fiscal year in which the sale of a motor vehicle in such State that is not a zero-emission vehicle is prohibited. (2) Exception This subsection shall not apply to any State that imposes a fee on motor vehicles that is comparable in revenue to a gasoline tax. (b) Effect of withheld funds (1) Funds not available to noncomplying State No funds withheld under this section from apportionment to any State shall be available for apportionment to such State. (2) Reapportionment of withheld funds Any funds that are withheld from apportionment to any State under this section shall be reapportioned to the other States. (c) Zero-Emission vehicle In this section, the term zero-emission vehicle 42 U.S.C. 7409 . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 177. Zero-emission vehicles. .

Summary: Options for Ownership Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold 15% of federal highway funding from a state that prohibits the sale of motor vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles. It does not apply to states that impose a fee on motor vehicles that is comparable in revenue to a gasoline tax.
Revoking Engine and Vehicle Requirements Act of 2022

To amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the waiver authority allowing California to enforce certain standards relating to federally regulated motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revoking Engine and Vehicle Requirements Act of 2022 2. Repeal of waiver authority allowing California to enforce certain standards relating to federally regulated motor vehicle emissions (a) New motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines (1) Repeal Section 209(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7543(b) (2) Conforming changes (A) Section 202(i)(2)(A) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7521(i)(2)(A) , taking into consideration the waiver provisions of section 209(b) (B) Section 209(c) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7543(c) The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of a State with respect to which a waiver is in effect under subsection (b). (C) Section 211 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 (i) in subsection (c)(4), by striking subparagraph (B); (ii) in subsection (k)(1)(B)(ii), by striking (other than a refiner or importer in a State that has received a waiver under section 209(b) with respect to gasoline produced for use in that State) (iii) in subsection (o)(6), by striking subparagraphs (E) and (F). (D) Section 243 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7583 (E) Section 244 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7584 (i) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a period; and (ii) by striking unless the Administrator determines (in promulgating the rules establishing the clean fuel vehicle program under this section) that any such administration and enforcement would not meet the criteria for a waiver under section 209. (b) Nonroad engines or vehicles (1) Repeals Section 209(e) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7543(e) (A) in paragraph (1), by striking from either of the following new nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles subject to regulation under this Act from nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles subject to regulation under this chapter. (B) by repealing paragraph (2). (2) Conforming change Subsection (e) of section 209 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7543 (2) Regulations The Administrator shall issue regulations to implement this subsection. . (c) Administrative action Not later than the effective date specified in subsection (d), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection shall terminate any waiver or authorization granted under a provision stricken or repealed by subsection (a)(1) or (b)(1). (d) Delayed effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Revoking Engine and Vehicle Requirements Act of 2022 This bill amends the Clean Air Act by repealing the provision that authorizes states (i.e., California) to be waived from the prohibition against adopting or attempting to enforce emission control standards on new motor vehicles.
Menopause Research Act of 2022

To require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct an evaluation of menopause-related research (including gaps in research and knowledge regarding the causes, symptoms, and treatments for menopause), to develop a strategic plan to resolve gaps in knowledge and research, and identify topics in need of further research relating to potential treatments for menopause-related symptoms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menopause Research Act of 2022 2. Evaluation of menopause-related research (a) In general The Director of the National Institutes of Health shall— (1) conduct an evaluation of— (A) the results of completed menopause-related research, and research on mid-life women’s health; (B) the status of ongoing menopause-related research, and research on mid-life women’s health; and (C) any gaps in knowledge and research on— (i) treatments for menopause-related symptoms; and (ii) the safety and effectiveness of treatments for menopause-related symptoms; and (2) as part of such evaluation, identify the total amount of funding allocated by the National Institutes of Health for the conduct or support of menopause-related research, and research on mid-life women’s health over the preceding 5 fiscal years. (b) Report; strategic plan Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall submit to the Congress— (1) a report on the findings of such evaluation; and (2) a strategic plan— (A) to resolve the gaps in knowledge and research identified in the report; and (B) to identify topics in need of further research relating to potential treatments for menopause-related symptoms. 3. Menopause-related research, and research on mid-life women’s health (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall conduct or support menopause-related research, and research on mid-life women’s health. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

Summary: Menopause Research Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research and related activities concerning menopause and the health of mid-life women. This includes evaluating past and current research and developing a strategic plan to guide future research.
BASIC Act

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2022 BASIC Act 2. CBO and JCT estimates to include debt servicing costs (a) In general The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 621 et seq. 403. Estimates To Include Debt Servicing Costs Any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office under section 402, and any estimate prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation, shall include, to the extent practicable, the costs (if any) of servicing the public debt. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402 the following: 403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs. .

Summary: Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2022 or the BASIC Act This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.
No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortion through financial or logistical support to individuals traveling to another State or country to receive an abortion. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022 2. No Federal funds for abortion travel (a) In general No Federal funds may be used for abortion through financial or logistical support for travel to another State for an abortion. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the limits on funding for abortion through financial or logistical support for travel to another State or country to receive an abortion in effect under the Hyde Amendment or any other provision of Federal law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term abortion (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than— (i) after viability to produce a live birth that, if premature, is medically indicated, and to preserve the life and health of the child born alive; (ii) to treat an ectopic pregnancy; or (iii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term Hyde Amendment Public Law 117–103

Summary: No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support interstate travel to obtain an abortion.
Embassy Construction Accountability Act of 2022

To amend the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 to modify the biannual report on overseas capital construction projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Embassy Construction Accountability Act of 2022 2. Modifications to biannual report on overseas capital construction projects (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 118 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 22 U.S.C. 304 (1) by striking and the Committees on Appropriations , the Committees on Appropriations (2) by inserting after House of Representatives, , and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives (b) Contents Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before the period the following: and, when the current cost estimate exceeds the initial cost estimate by 15 percent or more, an explanation of the causal or contributing factors resulting in the increased estimated cost, as well as how the Department plans to mitigate the risk of further potential cost increases (2) by adding at the end the following: (10) If the current date of estimated completion reported under paragraph (9) exceeds the date of estimated completion reported under paragraph (8) by 180 days or more, a description of the causal or contributing factors that resulted in the revised estimated completion date, as well as how the Department plans to mitigate the operational impacts of the delay. (11) Whether the Department has issued a stop-work order or suspension-of-work order on any component or subset of the project, the expected duration of any such order, and the justification for any such order. .

Summary: Embassy Construction Accountability Act of 2022 The bill requires the Department of State, in its biannual report on overseas capital construction projects, to explain when cost estimates exceed 15% of initial estimates, to explain when estimated project completion exceeds initial estimates by 180 days, and to list whether the State Department has any stop work orders on project components.