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Quantum in Practice Act

To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quantum in Practice Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Quantum computing has the potential to spur advancements in molecular modeling and simulation that will benefit people in the United States. (2) Quantum molecular simulations and modeling will enable scientists to study chemical elements and reactions with accuracy and speed that is far beyond the abilities of existing supercomputers. (3) Advances in molecular simulations and modeling would give researchers tools that could lead to breakthroughs across industries and sectors, including— (A) modeling the nitrogen fixation process utilized by bacteria, which could be used to develop synthetic fertilizers without the high energy and material costs of current methods, creating the next generation of fertilizers; (B) creating more effective medications and reducing harmful interactions or side effects; (C) developing new materials to increase energy storage capacity and create more powerful battery technologies; (D) developing lighter, stronger metals; (E) creating materials for more durable protective gear for law enforcement and military; and (F) developing new types of superconductors. 3. Quantum modeling and simulation (a) Definition of quantum information science Section 2(6) of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8801(6) modeling, simulation, computing, (b) Quantum information science research program Section 401(b)(3) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8851(b)(3) (1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (G), by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (H) quantum molecular modeling or simulation; .

Summary: Quantum in Practice Act This bill includes quantum modeling and simulation within the definition of quantum information science for purposes of various federal research and development initiatives, programs, and activities. Quantum information science refers to the use of the laws of quantum physics to store, transmit, manipulate, compute, or measure information, and quantum modeling and simulation refers to the use of quantum computing hardware to determine the properties of quantum systems (e.g., the properties of materials such as high-temperature superconductors and modeling nuclear and particle physics).
Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act 2. Appropriation (a) In general There is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to remain available until expended, $162,000,000 for additional amounts for grants for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers under section 1701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 (b) Background checks and psychological evaluations A law enforcement agency using amounts appropriated under subsection (a) to hire or rehire a law enforcement officer— (1) shall— (A) perform a background check on the law enforcement officer; and (B) ensure that the law enforcement officer undergoes a psychological evaluation; and (2) shall use amounts appropriated under subsection (a) or other funds of the law enforcement agency to cover the cost of carrying out the requirements under paragraph (1). 3. Emergency designation (a) In general The amounts provided by this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) (b) Designation in house and senate The amounts provided by this Act are designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and section 1(e) of H. Res. 1151 (117th Congress), as engrossed in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2022.

Summary: Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act The bill provides additional funding for grants for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers under the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies that use the funds to hire or rehire a law enforcement officer to (1) perform a background check on the law enforcement officer, and (2) ensure that the law enforcement officer undergoes a psychological evaluation.
WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2023

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make publicly available information on infant formula procurement under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2023 2. Infant formula procurement online source of information Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A) (xi) Infant formula procurement online source of information (I) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. (II) State agencies In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency, or a State agency on behalf of a State alliance, shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date on which a bid solicitation is made available online to bidders by the State, a description of the bid solicitation, including— (aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; (bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; (cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and (dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. (III) Publication Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall make that description publicly available. (IV) Guidance The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. .

Summary: WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make available online certain information about solicitations for infant formula bids under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under current law, state agencies must control infant formula costs in the WIC program through competitive bidding for infant formula rebate contracts. The bill requires state WIC agencies to provide USDA with a description of open solicitations for these competitive bids that includes the title of the solicitation, the state agency administering the solicitation, and other relevant information for the USDA to publish online.
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023

To require the Federal Communications Commission to reform the contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 2. Study and report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission (1) conduct a study assessing the need to expand the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund to ensure that the contribution requirement under section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(d) (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). 3. Universal service fund contribution system reform (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a rulemaking to reform the contribution system of the Universal Service Fund, including by expanding the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund. (b) Considerations In conducting the rulemaking required under subsection (a), the Commission shall consider— (1) the relative equities and burdens of the proposed changes to the contribution system of the Universal Service Fund with respect to consumers and businesses; (2) the impact of the proposed changes to the contribution system of the Universal Service Fund on seniors; and (3) the findings and recommendations in the report submitted under section 2(2).

Summary: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services. Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.
A bill to establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party.

To establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party. 1. FBI hotline The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall establish a hotline to receive anonymous tips about any person who is, on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, surveilling, harassing, intimidating, or coercing another person, or performing law enforcement activities, in the United States, including by coercing current or former Chinese nationals to return to China. 2. Criminal prohibition on performing functions of law enforcement agency on behalf of Government of China or Chinese Communist Party (a) In general Chapter 45 section 967 968. Performing functions of law enforcement agency on behalf of Government of China or Chinese Communist Party (a) Offense It shall be unlawful for any person in the United States, on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to— (1) perform any function of a law enforcement agency; or (2) engage in surveillance, harassment, intimidation, or coercion of another person in the United States. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 45 section 967 968. Performing functions of law enforcement agency on behalf of Government of China or Chinese Communist Party. .

Summary: This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish a hotline to receive anonymous tips about individuals who surveil, harass, intimidate, or coerce another individual, or perform law enforcement activities, in the United States on behalf of China or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This bill also establishes federal criminal offenses for individuals in the United States who engage in one of the following on behalf of China or the CCP: (1) surveillance, harassment, intimidation, or coercion of another person in the United States; or (2) performance of any function of a law enforcement agency.
Equal Campus Access Act of 2023

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Campus Access Act of 2023 2. Campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq. 124. Campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege that is otherwise afforded to other student organizations at the institution (including full access to the facilities of the institution and official recognition of the organization by the institution) because of the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization. .

Summary: Equal Campus Access Act of 2023 This bill prohibits funding made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 from being provided to any public institution of higher education (IHE) that denies to religious student organizations any right, benefit, or privilege that is otherwise afforded to other student organizations at the IHE because of the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization.
PREVENT Fentanyl Act

To expand the HERO Child-Rescue Corps Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Resources for Exceptional Veterans to End Narcotic Trafficking of Fentanyl Act PREVENT Fentanyl Act 2. Expansion of the HERO Child-Rescue Corps Section 890A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 473 (1) by striking Child-Rescue (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking HERO Child-Rescue Corps HERO Corps Program (B) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting , as relevant participants (C) in paragraph (2), by inserting and fentanyl trafficking child exploitation (D) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting Corps Program (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (v), by striking and (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: (vii) fentanyl trafficking. ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (4) Limitation Investigations and analysis described in paragraph (3)(B)(vii) may not make up more than 40 percent of the investigations and analysis conducted by participants of the HERO Corps Program. .

Summary: Providing Resources for Exceptional Veterans to End Narcotic Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the PREVENT Fentanyl Act This bill expands the Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps program to address fentanyl trafficking. (The program, which is part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, trains eligible members and veterans of the Armed Forces as computer forensic analysts to combat child exploitation.) Under this bill, program participants must investigate and analyze fentanyl trafficking in addition to the issues required under current law, such as child exploitation and human trafficking. The bill also changes the name of the program to the Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Corps.
A bill to require the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command to conduct a gap analysis of the capabilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

To require the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command to conduct a gap analysis of the capabilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. 1. Gap analysis of North American Aerospace Defense Command capabilities (a) In general The Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command shall conduct a gap analysis of the capabilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, including an analysis of any limitation that has been or may be exploited by a foreign country to allow 1 or more air assets of the foreign country to enter the airspace of the United States or Canada unnoticed. (b) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the gap analysis conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: This bill requires the North American Aerospace Defense Command to analyze and report on its capabilities. Such analysis and report must analyze any limitation that has been or may be exploited by a foreign country to allow air assets of the foreign country to enter the airspace of the United States or Canada unnoticed.
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2023

To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the issuance of permits under title V of that Act for certain emissions from agricultural production. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on permitting certain emissions from agricultural production Section 502(f) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7661a(f) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) in the undesignated matter following clause (iii) (as so redesignated), by striking Approval of (B) No relief of obligation Approval of ; (3) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through No partial (f) Prohibitions (1) Partial permit programs (A) In general No partial ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (2) Certain emissions from agricultural production No permit shall be issued under a permit program under this title for any carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, water vapor, or methane emissions resulting from biological processes associated with livestock production. .

Summary: Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing permits under the Clean Air Act for any carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, water vapor, or methane emissions resulting from biological processes associated with livestock production.
A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum. 1. Federal spectrum audit (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Assistant Secretary (2) the term Federal entity 47 U.S.C. 923(l) (b) Audit and report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the head of each Federal entity, shall— (1) conduct an audit of the electromagnetic spectrum that is assigned or otherwise allocated to each Federal entity as of the date of the audit; and (2) submit to Congress, and make available to each Member of Congress upon request, a report containing the results of the audit conducted under paragraph (1). (c) Contents of report The Assistant Secretary shall include in the report submitted under subsection (b)(2), with respect to the electromagnetic spectrum that is assigned or otherwise allocated to a Federal entity as of the date of the audit— (1) each particular band of spectrum being used by the Federal entity; (2) a description of each purpose for which a particular band described in paragraph (1) is being used, and how much of the band is being used for that purpose; (3) the State or other geographic area in which a particular band described in paragraph (1) is assigned or allocated for use; (4) whether a particular band described in paragraph (1) is used exclusively by the Federal entity or shared with another Federal entity or a non-Federal entity; and (5) any portion of the spectrum that is not being used by the Federal entity. (d) Form of report The report required under subsection (b)(2) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (e) Relation to Department of Transportation Spectrum Audit The Assistant Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that the audit conducted under this section does not duplicate the audit conducted under section 27003 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58

Summary: This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to audit and report to Congress about the electromagnetic spectrum that is allocated to federal users. In its report, the NTIA must identify each particular band of spectrum that is allocated to federal users and describe other aspects of the federal uses, including (1) the purpose of the federal use of each band, (2) how much of each band is dedicated to its purpose, and (3) whether the band is shared with other federal and nonfederal users.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a specific limited exemption from the overtime pay requirements of such Act for work related to disaster or catastrophe claims adjustment after a major disaster.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a specific limited exemption from the overtime pay requirements of such Act for work related to disaster or catastrophe claims adjustment after a major disaster. 1. Limited exemption for disaster or catastrophe claims adjusters Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 207 (s) (1) The provisions of this section shall not apply for a period of 2 years after the occurrence of a major disaster to any employee— (A) employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster, by an employer not engaged, directly or through an affiliate, in underwriting, selling, or marketing property, casualty, or liability insurance policies or contracts; (B) who receives from such employer on average weekly compensation of not less than $591.00 per week or any minimum weekly amount established by the Secretary, whichever is greater, for the number of weeks such employee is engaged in any of the activities described in subparagraph (C); and (C) whose duties include any of the following: (i) interviewing insured individuals, individuals who suffered injuries or other damages or losses arising from or relating to a disaster, witnesses, or physicians; (ii) inspecting property damage or reviewing factual information to prepare damage estimates; (iii) evaluating and making recommendations regarding coverage or compensability of claims or determining liability or value aspects of claims; (iv) negotiating settlements; or (v) making recommendations regarding litigation. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of section 18, in the event of a major disaster, this Act exclusively shall govern all such employers in lieu of any State or other Federal law or regulation or local law or regulation, with respect to the employees described in paragraph (1). (3) The exemption in this subsection shall not affect the exemption provided by section 13(a)(1). (4) For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term major disaster (B) the term employee employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster (C) the term affiliate .

Summary: Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from maximum hours requirements any employee who: (1) adjusts or evaluates claims resulting from or relating to a major disaster for at least $591 per week (or any minimum weekly amount established by the Secretary of Labor, whichever is greater) during the 2-year period after the disaster; and (2) is employed as an adjuster or evaluator by an employer not itself engaged, directly or through an affiliate, in underwriting, selling, or marketing property, casualty, or liability insurance policies or contracts.