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RETURN Act

To ensure that employees of the Internal Revenue Service are brought back to their offices until the backlog of income tax returns has been eliminated. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Require Employees To Uniformly Return Now Act RETURN Act 2. Bringing IRS employees back to the office (a) In general Notwithstanding any other law, in the case of an applicable employee, such employee shall not be authorized to telework during the period— (1) beginning on the date that is 5 business days after the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) ending on the date on which the Commissioner of Internal Revenue certifies that the processing backlog with respect to income tax returns has been eliminated. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) Applicable employee The term applicable employee (2) Telework The term telework

Summary: Require Employees To Uniformly Return Now Act or the RETURN Act This bill prohibits Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees from teleworking during the period beginning five business days after the enactment of this bill and ending on the date on which the IRS certifies that the processing backlog for income tax returns has been eliminated.
Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 2. Establishment of Office of Consumer Protection Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 7 8 (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking and an Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy an Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, and an Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection (2) by adding at the end the following: (j) Office of Consumer Protection (1) Establishment There is established in the Department an Office of Consumer Protection (referred to in this subsection as the Office (A) to assist, educate, and protect consumers; (B) to monitor compliance with, conduct investigations relating to, and enforce, including by taking appropriate action to address violations of, consumer protection, civil rights, and licensing requirements; and (C) to promulgate, as appropriate, consumer protection and civil rights regulations. (2) Leadership The Office shall be headed by the Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection (referred to in this subsection as the Assistant Secretary (3) Coordination The Assistant Secretary shall coordinate with the General Counsel appointed under subsection (e)(1)(E), in accordance with section 1.26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on all legal matters relating to— (A) consumer protection; or (B) the duties and activities of the Office described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1). (4) Annual report The Assistant Secretary shall submit to Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Department an annual report that, with respect to matters under the jurisdiction of the Department, or otherwise within the statutory authority of the Department to address— (A) analyzes trends in consumer protection, civil rights, and licensing; (B) identifies major challenges facing consumers; and (C) addresses any other relevant issues, as the Assistant Secretary determines to be appropriate. .

Summary: Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation (DOT). The office must (1) assist, educate, and protect consumers; (2) monitor compliance with, conduct investigations relating to, and enforce consumer protection, civil rights, and licensing requirements; and (3) promulgate, as appropriate, consumer protection and civil rights regulations. The office must also submit an annual report to Congress on consumer protection issues. This report must be publicly available on DOT's website.
Pollinator Power Act of 2023

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to support solar projects under the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pollinator Power Act of 2023 2. Solar projects under Rural Energy for America Program Section 9007(c) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8107(c) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (i)(II), by striking and (ii) in clause (ii)(III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers, rural small businesses, and farmer-owned cooperatives to carry out solar projects that include the creation of pollinator habitat (as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service), in accordance with subparagraph (C). ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (C) Solar projects with pollinator habitat requirement A project described in subparagraph (A)(iii) shall meet the following requirements: (i) Not less than 35 percent of new solar area created under the project shall be pollinator habitat (as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service). (ii) Not less than 50 percent of the pollinator habitat (as so defined) shall be planted and maintained as a native cover composed only of native plant species. ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Priority In providing loan guarantees and grants under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall give priority to projects described in clause (iii) of that paragraph. ; and (4) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking The amount (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the amount ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (ii) Solar projects with pollinator habitat The amount of a grant under paragraph (1)(A)(iii) shall not exceed 55 percent of the cost of the activity carried out using funds from the grant, including the cost of the creation of a pollinator habitat. .

Summary: Pollinator Power Act of 2023 This bill expands the Rural Energy for America Program to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan guarantees and grants to agriculture producers, rural small businesses, and farmer-owned cooperatives to carry out solar projects that include the creation of pollinator habitat. The bill also requires USDA to give priority to these projects.
Seaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors Act

To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize the payment of a basic allowance for housing for certain members of the uniformed services assigned to naval vessels undergoing maintenance, and to amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase in the number of Navy deployed resiliency counselors available to such members. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors Act 2. Allowances and resources for members of uniformed services assigned to certain naval vessels (a) Basic allowance for housing for members assigned to vessels undergoing maintenance Section 403(f)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary may authorize the payment of a basic allowance for housing to a member of a uniformed service without dependents who is serving in any of pay grades E–1 through E–5 and has orders to a naval vessel that is undergoing maintenance. (ii) In prescribing regulations under clause (i), the Secretary concerned shall— (I) specify the types of vessel maintenance and the duration of that maintenance required for a member described in clause (i) to be eligible for a basic allowance for housing under that clause; and (II) consider the availability of quarters for such members before authorizing the payment of a basic allowance for housing for such members. (iii) The Secretary concerned shall terminate the provision of a basic allowance for housing to a member described in clause (i) upon the completion of the vessel maintenance described in that clause. . (b) Increase in number of Navy deployed resiliency counselors Section 9903(e) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The number (1) Except as provided by paragraph (2), the number (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Without regard to the limitation under paragraph (1), the Secretary may appoint and retain under subsection (b)(1) two licensed clinicians to serve as Navy deployed resiliency counselors for each nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) or large deck amphibious ship/landing helicopter assault ship (LHD/LHA) in the Naval Vessel Register. .

Summary: Seaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors Act This bill addresses housing allowance and mental health care for certain members of the uniformed services. Specifically, the bill allows the military department concerned to authorize payment of a basic allowance for housing to a member of a uniformed service without dependents who is serving in pay grades E-1 through E-5 and has orders to a naval vessel that is undergoing maintenance. The bill also authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint and retain two licensed clinicians to serve as Navy deployed resiliency counselors for each nuclear-powered aircraft carrier or large-deck amphibious ship/landing helicopter assault ship in the Naval Vessel Register.
Aviation Workforce Development Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Workforce Development Act 2. Qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (a) In general Section 529(c) (10) Treatment of certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (A) In general Any reference in this subsection to the term qualified higher education expenses (B) Qualified aviation maintenance course For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified aviation maintenance course (C) Qualified commercial pilot course The term qualified commercial pilot course . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Aviation Workforce Development Act This bill expands the qualified tuition program (commonly referred to as 529 plans) to allow distributions to pay education-related expenses required for participation in certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses.
Tribal Police Department Parity Act

To ensure that Federal laws that enable Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Police Department Parity Act 2. Tribal law enforcement access to firearms (a) Amendments to title 18, United States Code (1) Transfer and possession of post-1986 machineguns Section 922(o)(2)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking or a State, or , a State or (B) by inserting before ; or , or an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 (2) Transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, and importation of firearms and ammunition Section 925(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking or any State , any State (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or any Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 (b) Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (1) Transfer tax exemption Section 5853(a) , Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 any State (2) Making tax exemption Section 5853(b) of such Code is amended by inserting , Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 any State (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to any firearm transferred or made after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tribal Police Department Parity Act This bill treats tribal law enforcement agencies in the same manner as federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for purposes of accessing firearms. The National Firearms Act (NFA) generally imposes a tax on the transfer of an NFA firearm; however, specified governmental entities (e.g., federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies) are exempt from this transfer tax. This bill extends this exemption to Indian tribes (and consequently, to tribal law enforcement agencies). The Gun Control Act (GCA) generally prohibits the interstate shipment of firearms to unlicensed persons, but exempts specified governmental entities from this prohibition. This bill makes Indian tribes (and consequently, tribal law enforcement agencies) eligible to receive firearms interstate. The GCA also prohibits the transfer or possession of machine guns manufactured after 1986, but exempts specified governmental entities from this prohibition. This bill makes Indian tribes (and consequently, tribal law enforcement agencies) eligible to transfer or possess these machine guns.
Deterring Chinese Preemptive Strikes Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Defense to identify certain aircraft shelters for aviation assets in the Indo-Pacific region and submit a plan to make improvements to such shelters, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deterring Chinese Preemptive Strikes Act of 2023 2. Plan for improvements to certain aircraft shelters for aviation assets in Indo-Pacific region (a) Identification of aircraft shelters (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a classified survey to identify each United States aircraft shelter in the Indo-Pacific region, including in the First, Second, and Third Island Chains, that— (A) is responsible for responding to aggression by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan; and (B) has not been improved to mitigate damage to aircraft in the event of a missile, aerial drone, or other form of attack by the People's Republic of China. (2) Report Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the survey under paragraph (1). (b) Plan Not later than 60 days after the date on which the report required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) is submitted, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan to implement improvements to the shelters identified under that subsection so as to increase aircraft survivability in the event of a missile, aerial drone, or other form of attack by the People's Republic of China. (c) Form The report and plan required by this section shall be submitted in classified form. (d) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Deterring Chinese Preemptive Strikes Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a classified survey to identify each U.S. aircraft shelter in the Indo-Pacific region that is responsible for responding to aggression by China against Taiwan and has not been improved to mitigate damage to aircraft in the event of a missile, aerial drone, or other attack by China. DOD must submit a classified plan to implement improvements to the shelters as necessary to increase aircraft survivability in the event of attack by China.
Colorado Judgeship Act

To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado Judgeship Act 2. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Colorado and inserting the following: Colorado 10 .

Summary: Colorado Judgeship Act This bill increases from seven to ten the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Colorado. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, three additional judges for that judicial district.
Oversee Emerging Technology Act

To require the appointment or designation of emerging technology leads in certain Federal agencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Oversee Emerging Technology Act 2. Emerging technology leads (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered agency The term covered agency (A) an agency listed in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code; or (B) an element of the intelligence community, as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003 (2) Covered individual The term covered individual (A) an individual serving in a Senior Executive Service position, as that term is defined in section 3132 of title 5, United States Code; (B) an individual who— (i) is serving in a position to which section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, applies; and (ii) has a significant amount of seniority and experience, as determined by the head of the applicable covered agency; and (C) another individual who is the equivalent of an individual described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as determined by the head of the applicable covered agency. (b) Appointment or designation The head of each covered agency that is substantially engaged in the development, application, or oversight of emerging technologies shall appoint or designate a covered individual as an emerging technology lead to— (1) advise the covered agency on the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence; (2) provide expertise on responsible policies and practices; (3) collaborate with interagency coordinating bodies; and (4) provide input for procurement policies. (c) Informing Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall— (1) inform Congress of each covered agency for which a covered individual has been appointed or designated as an emerging technology lead under subsection (b); and (2) provide to Congress a description of the authorities and responsibilities of the covered individuals described in paragraph (1).

Summary: Oversee Emerging Technology Act This bill requires federal agencies to designate emerging technology leads (i.e., individuals to give advice on the responsible use of emerging technologies, provide expertise, collaborate with interagency coordinating bodies, and provide input for procurement policies). The President, within 180 days of this bill's enactment, must (1) inform Congress of each agency for which a lead has been appointed or designated, and (2) provide to Congress a description of the authorities and responsibilities of such leads.
Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act

To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act 2. Purchase of retired handguns by Federal law enforcement officers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) the term Federal law enforcement officer (2) the term handgun (3) the term retired handgun (b) Authorization A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun from the Federal agency that issued the handgun to the officer. (c) Limitations A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun under subsection (b) if— (1) the purchase is made during the 6-month period beginning on the date on which the handgun was so retired; and (2) the Federal law enforcement officer is not prohibited from possessing or receiving the handgun under the laws of the United States or the laws of the State, territory, or possession of the United States in which the Federal law enforcement officer resides. (d) Cost A handgun purchased under this section shall be sold at the fair market value for the handgun taking into account the age and condition of the handgun. (e) Policy guidance The Administrator of General Services shall develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible handguns under this section consistent with section 922 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary: Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act This bill generally permits a federal law enforcement officer to purchase a retired handgun from the agency that issued a handgun to the officer. The bill directs the General Services Administration to develop policies to facilitate the sale and disposition of eligible handguns.