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Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) it is important to modernize Federal courts to allow for videoconferencing in certain criminal proceedings, which flexibility Congress authorized under the CARES Act, which provided for such an option at the discretion of the chief judge of a district court during the national emergency associated with the COVID–19 pandemic; (2) the efficiency and expediency gained from the flexibility authorized under the CARES Act should be made permanent; and (3) such an option should not impede constitutional rights, but expand and protect them during times when meeting together may be difficult and inefficient. 3. Video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings (a) In general Chapter 201 section 3014 3015. Video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings (a) In general The chief judge of a district court may authorize the use of video teleconferencing, or telephone conferencing if video teleconferencing is not reasonably available, for the following events: (1) Detention hearings under section 3142 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Initial appearances under Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (3) Preliminary hearings under Rule 5.1 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (4) Waivers of indictment under Rule 7(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (5) Arraignments under Rule 10 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (6) Probation and supervised release revocation proceedings under Rule 32.1 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (7) Pretrial release revocation proceedings under section 3148. (8) Appearances under Rule 40 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (9) Misdemeanor pleas and sentencings as described in Rule 43(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. (10) Proceedings under chapter 403 (commonly known as the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act (b) Consent Video conferencing or telephone conferencing authorized under subsection (a) may only take place with the consent of the defendant, or the juvenile, after consultation with counsel. (c) Access to counsel Video teleconferencing or telephone teleconferencing authorized under subsection (a) shall provide the defendant the ability to privately consult with counsel if requested. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 201 3015. Video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings. . 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall obviate a defendant’s right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, any Federal statute, or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Summary: Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022 This bill allows federal courts to authorize the use of video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes. 1. Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, not later than the fifteenth day of each month, publish the total number of known or suspected terrorists, and individuals whose identities are included in the Terrorist Screening Database, encountered by the Department of Homeland Security attempting to enter the United States during the immediately preceding month. Each such report shall— (1) include the aggregate such number, and such number disaggregated by geographic regions of such encounters, including distinctions relating to whether such encounters were land-, air-, or sea-based; and (2) be published on a public-facing website of the Department.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to publish, by the 15th day of each month, the number of known or suspected terrorists, and individuals whose identities are included in the Terrorist Screening Database, encountered attempting to enter the United States during the immediately preceding month.
To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to instruct certain United States Executive Directors to vote against any assistance to the People's Republic of China unless certain certifications are met, and for other purposes.

To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to instruct certain United States Executive Directors to vote against any assistance to the People’s Republic of China unless certain certifications are met, and for other purposes. 1. U.S. policy on World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank Loans to China Title XVI of the International Financial Institutions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 262p et seq. 1632. U.S. policy on World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank Loans to China (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution to vote against any assistance to the People’s Republic of China unless the Secretary of the Treasury has certified to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) the Government of the People’s Republic of China and any lenders owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China have credibly committed— (A) to participate in multilateral debt relief initiatives on terms at least comparable to other Group of 20 governments; (B) to the practice of presumptive public disclosure of the terms and conditions on which they extend credit to other governments (without regard to the form of any such extension of credit); (C) not to enforce any agreement terms that may impair their own or the borrowers’ capacity fully to implement commitments described under subparagraphs (A) and (B); and (D) not to enter into any agreement containing terms that may impair their own or the borrowers’ capacity fully to implement commitments described under subparagraphs (A) and (B); and (2) such assistance contributes significantly to the provision of a global public good that serves the national interest of the United States, such as limiting the negative impacts of climate change. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (2) World Bank Group defined The term World Bank Group .

Summary: This bill requires U.S. representatives to certain international financial institutions to vote and advocate against the institutions providing assistance to China unless the Department of the Treasury makes certain certifications to Congress. Specifically, Treasury must order U.S. representatives to the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank to oppose the relevant institution providing assistance to China unless Treasury certifies that (1) China's government (and any lenders it owns or controls) has credibly committed to taking certain actions, such as participating in multilateral debt relief initiatives on terms at least comparable to other Group of 20 governments; and (2) the assistance to China contributes significantly to a global public good that serves U.S. national interests, such as limiting the negative impacts of climate change.
To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to provide instructions with respect to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks, and for other purposes.

To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to provide instructions with respect to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks, and for other purposes. 1. U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks Title XVI of the International Financial Institutions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 262p et seq. 1632. U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Directors at the multilateral development banks (as defined in section 1701(c)(4)) to use the voice and vote of the United States to vote against any program or project at the respective institution if it includes joint or parallel financing provided by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank unless the Secretary of the Treasury has certified to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank— (1) has the authority and the resources to provide grants and concessional assistance to countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association on terms similar to those provided to these countries by the International Development Association; and (2) has demonstrated a track record of providing such assistance to these countries. .

Summary: This bill requires U.S. representatives to vote against any program or project at a multilateral development bank (e.g., the World Bank) that includes joint or parallel financing provided by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) unless the Department of the Treasury certifies that the AIIB (1) has the authority and resources to provide grants and concessional assistance to countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association on terms similar to those provided to these countries by the International Development Association, and (2) has a demonstrated history of providing such assistance to these countries.
Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand to State, local, Tribal, territorial, and educational institution law enforcement the availability of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ human trafficking awareness training to equip frontline first responders with the knowledge to recognize and properly respond to potential human trafficking situations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act 2. Human trafficking training (a) In general Subtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after section 884 ( 6 U.S.C. 464 884A. Human trafficking training (a) In general The Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is authorized, in accordance with this section, to establish a human trafficking awareness training program within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. (b) Training purposes The human trafficking awareness training program referred to in subsection (a), shall, if established, provide to State, local, Tribal, territorial, and educational institution law enforcement personnel training courses relating to the following: (1) An in-depth understanding of the definition of human trafficking. (2) An ability to recognize indicators of human trafficking. (3) Information on industries and common locations known for human trafficking. (4) Human trafficking response measures, including a victim-centered approach. (5) Human trafficking reporting protocols. (6) An overview of Federal statutes and applicable State law related to human trafficking. (7) Additional resources to assist with suspected human trafficking cases, as necessary. (c) Integration with existing programs To the extent practicable, human trafficking awareness training, including principles and learning objectives, should be integrated into other training programs operated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. (d) Coordination The Director of FLETC, or the designee of such Director, shall coordinate with the Director of the Department’s Blue Campaign, or the designee of such Director, in the development and delivery of human trafficking awareness training programs. (e) Human trafficking defined In this section, the term human trafficking 22 U.S.C. 7102 (f) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. . (b) Technical amendment Subsection (a) of section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 242 paragraph (9) or (10) paragraph (11) or (12) (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 884 the following new item: Sec. 884A. Human trafficking training. .

Summary: Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act This bill authorizes the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to establish a human trafficking awareness training program for state, local, tribal, territorial, and educational institution law enforcement personnel.
Transparency in Government Officials Trading Act

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to modify the timing to file periodic transaction reports, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Government Officials Trading Act 2. Modification of timing for periodic transaction reports (a) Timing Section 103(l) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 103(l) (1) by striking 30 days after receiving notification of any transaction 24 hours after conducting any transaction (2) by striking , but in no case later than 45 days after such transaction (3) by inserting electronically transaction (b) Penalty Section 104(d) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 104(d) (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Any individual who, as determined by the supervising ethics office, fails to file a report under section 103(l) within 24 hours of the date such report is required to be filed, shall pay a fee equal to the amount of the transaction for which such report was required to be filed. .

Summary: Transparency in Government Officials Trading Act This bill advances the deadline for certain public employees and officials who must file a report of a securities transaction from 30 days after receiving notification of the transaction to within 24 hours after conducting the transaction. The bill requires that these reports be filed electronically. The bill also sets a penalty for failing to file a timely report—a fee in the amount of the transaction for which a report was not timely filed. Under existing law, the securities transaction reporting requirement applies to the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and certain executive and legislative branch officers and employees.
Infrastructure Grant Security Act

To prohibit the use of certain grants from being used to procure unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by Chinese companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Infrastructure Grant Security Act 2. Prohibition on acquisition or operation of Chinese manufactured UAS using SMART grant funds Section 25005(e)(3) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking or (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) to purchase, lease, or operate an unmanned aircraft system (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) manufactured by— (i) an entity domiciled in the People’s Republic of China; or (ii) an entity, or a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity, that is subject to influence or control by— (I) the Government of the People’s Republic of China; or (II) the Chinese Communist Party. .

Summary: Infrastructure Grant Security Act This bill prohibits use of Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants to purchase, lease, or operate drones or other unmanned aircraft systems that are manufactured by companies subject to Chinese control or influence. (These grants support demonstration projects to support improved transportation efficiency and safety through the use of advanced smart city or community technologies and systems.)
Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2022

To prohibit the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration from accepting warrants for the arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2022 2. Prohibition of use of ICE arrest warrants as identification at aviation security checkpoints (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not accept a prohibited document as valid proof of identification at an aviation security checkpoint. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an alien who is being removed from the United States in accordance with the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (c) Prohibited document defined In this section, the term prohibited document (1) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I–200, Warrant for Arrest of Alien (or any successor form). (2) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I–205, Warrant of Removal/Deportation (or any successor form).

Summary: Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the use of warrants for the arrest, removal, or deportation of an alien as proof of identity at an airport security checkpoint unless the alien is being removed from the United States pursuant to immigration laws.
Same Day Registration Act of 2021

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day registration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Same Day Registration Act of 2021 2. Same day registration (a) In general Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Same day registration (a) In general (1) Registration Notwithstanding section 8(a)(1)(D) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)(D) (A) to register to vote in such election at the polling place using a form that meets the requirements under section 9(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (or, if the individual is already registered to vote, to revise any of the individual's voter registration information); and (B) to cast a vote in such election. (2) Exception The requirements under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this section, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. (b) Eligible individual For purposes of this section, the term eligible individual (c) Effective date Each State shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) for the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office occurring in November 2022 and for any subsequent election for Federal office. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 and 303 303, and 304 (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Same day registration. .

Summary: Same Day Registration Act of 2021 This bill requires states with a voter registration requirement to make same-day voter registration available at the polling place on any day voting is permitted.
Home Office Deduction Act of 2022

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Office Deduction Act of 2022 2. Temporary deduction for trade or business expenses of employees (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer’s deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified employee trade or business deductions For purposes of this section, the term qualified employee trade or business deductions section 162 (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out based on modified adjusted gross income (1) In general In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as— (A) the excess of— (i) the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income For purposes of this subsection, the term modified adjusted gross income section 62

Summary: Home Office Deduction Act of 2022 This bill allows a tax deduction during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022, for the trade or business expenses of employees who do not itemize their tax deductions. The amount of such deduction is subject to a phaseout based on the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income.
Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any system of records on religious accommodations with respect to any COVID–19 vaccination requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act 2. No Federal funds for recording religious accommodations with respect to any COVID–19 vaccination requirement No Federal funds may be used to establish, operate, maintain, or support any system of records on religious accommodations requested by, or granted to, an employee, detailee, contractor, consultant, intern, applicant, volunteer, or any other person with respect to any COVID–19 vaccination requirement.

Summary: Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for a record system that captures religious accommodations (e.g., exemptions) related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements requested by or granted to an employee, contractor, volunteer, or any other person.
St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes Waterways Protection Act

To amend the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 to include the St. Lawrence River and other river systems in the scope of functions of the Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes Waterways Protection Act 2. Center of expertise for Great Lakes oil spill search and response Section 807(d) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 ( 14 U.S.C. 313 (d) Definition In this section, the term Great Lakes .

Summary: St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes Waterways Protection Act This bill includes specified rivers that serve as connecting channels between Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior as part of the Great Lakes for purposes of the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise. (This is a collaborative research program administered by the Coast Guard that examines the impacts of, and responses to, oil spills in freshwater environments.)