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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023

To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 2. Modification of prohibition Section 211 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105–277 (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting or entity of the executive branch U.S. court (B) by striking by a designated national (C) by inserting before the period that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated unless the original owner of the mark, trade name, or commercial name, or the bonafide successor-in-interest has expressly consented (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by inserting or entity of the executive branch U.S. court (B) by striking by a designated national or its successor-in-interest (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall apply only if the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time when the person or entity acquired the rights asserted that the mark, trade name, or commercial name was the same as or substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated. ; and (5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking In this section: (2) The term In this section, the term September 29, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 This bill modifies the bar against U.S. courts enforcing or validating trademarks that were confiscated by the Cuban government. The bill prohibits U.S. courts and executive branch agencies from enforcing or validating such confiscated trademarks if the mark has been used in connection with a confiscated business or asset. Currently, the prohibition is limited to U.S. courts and applies only if the confiscated trademark is being asserted in the United States by a Cuban national. Under the bill, the prohibition shall not apply if the original trademark owner, or a successor, has expressly consented to the enforcement action. The prohibition shall apply only if the entity asserting the trademark rights knew or should have known, when it acquired the rights, that the mark was the same or substantially similar to one connected to a confiscated business or asset.
Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

To amend chapter 44 State of residence resident 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act 2. State of residence (a) Definitions Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a) As used (B) by adding at the end the following: (38) (A) The term State of residence (i) the State in which an individual resides; (ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces— (I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and (II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or (iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)— (i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and (ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. (39) The term resident ; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National instant criminal background check system Section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking transferee containing a photograph of the transferee. transferee— (i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and (ii) containing— (I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or (II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State. .

Summary: Traveler's Gun Rights Act This bill broadens the scope of allowable firearms transactions involving active duty service members and their spouses and individuals who do not have a residence in any state. Currently, federal firearms laws generally prohibit a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a gun dealer) from sell or delivering a firearm to an individual whose state of residence is different than the state where the licensee's place of business is located. This bill defines the term state of residence as the state in which an individual is present with an intention of making a home. In the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any state, then the term state of residence means the address of the individual's private mailbox or post office box. In the case of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or his or her spouse, the term state of residence means (1) the state in which the member's permanent duty station is located, and (2) the state where the member maintains a place of abode from which he or she commutes to the permanent duty station.
Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 2. Reauthorization of Healthy Food Financing Initiative Section 243(d) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6953(d) (d) Mandatory funding Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section— (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; and (5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter. .

Summary: Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes and provides specified funds for the Department of Agriculture's Healthy Food Financing Initiative through FY2028 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (This program provides capacity building and financial resources to eligible healthy food retailers and food supply chain enterprises to assist them in overcoming the high costs and initial barriers to entry in underserved areas.)
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

To amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 2. Registry (a) In general Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1259 (1) in the section header, by striking entered the united states prior to July 1, 1924 or January 1, 1972 are long-term residents of the united states (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date; . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present. Currently, this program, sometimes referred to as the Registry program, is only available to eligible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who entered the United States before January 1, 1972. The bill removes this entry cutoff date and opens up the program to eligible individuals who have resided in the United States for at least seven years. Existing requirements (e.g., the individual must not be inadmissible or deportable due to certain grounds related to crime or terrorism) continue to apply.
Greater Access to Contraceptive Options Act

To allow women greater access to a wider range of self-administered contraceptives approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Greater Access to Contraceptive Options Act 2. Applications for non-prescription contraceptive methods (a) Priority review of application The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary 21 U.S.C. 355(b) 21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1) (b) Fee waiver The Secretary shall waive the fee under section 736(a)(1) or 738(a)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379h(a)(1) (c) Applicability This section applies with respect to a supplemental application described in subsection (a) that— (1) is submitted before the date of enactment of this Act and remains pending as of such date of enactment; or (2) is submitted after such date of enactment. (d) Self-Administered contraceptive method defined In this Act, the term self-administered contraceptive method 21 U.S.C. 321 21 U.S.C. 321 et seq.

Summary: Greater Access to Contraceptive Options Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to prioritize review of supplemental applications for over-the counter, self-administered contraceptives (i.e., contraception that is administered without the intervention of a health care professional).
Medal of Honor Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medal of Honor Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor the deed of the person … must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. 3. Increase in Department of Veterans Affairs special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients (a) Increase in special pension payable to living Medal of Honor recipients Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,388.68 $8,333.33 (b) Amount of special pension payable to surviving spouses Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking special pension under this section monthly (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).

Summary: Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the monthly special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,619.34 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of $1,489.73 for the monthly special pension for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. 1. Energy efficiency and conservation block grant program (a) Purpose Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels; . (b) Use of funds Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17154(9) (9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including— (A) distributed resources; (B) district heating and cooling systems; and (C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels; . (c) Competitive grants Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2) , including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels (d) Funding Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17158(a) (a) Authorization of appropriations (1) Grants There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. (2) Administrative costs The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . (e) Technical amendments Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17153 (1) in subsection (c), by striking subsection (a)(2) subsection (a)(3) (2) in subsection (d), by striking subsection (a)(3) subsection (a)(4)

Summary: This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.
Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to expand the definition of an active duty military consumer for purposes of certain credit monitoring requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act 2. Credit monitoring Section 605A(k) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(k) (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Uniformed services member consumer defined In this subsection, the term uniformed services member consumer ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking active duty military consumer uniformed services member consumer

Summary: Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act This bill makes available to uniformed service members free electronic credit monitoring that is currently available to active duty service members.
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023

To amend title 36, United States Code, to request the President to issue an annual proclamation designating Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, to designate the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as an official symbol to recognize citizens of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023 2. Designation (a) Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day (1) In general Chapter 1 (A) by redesignating the second section 146 (relating to Choose Respect Day) as section 147; and (B) by adding at the end the following: 148. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating a day as Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day; and (2) calling on the people of the United States to observe Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 1 147. Choose Respect Day. 148. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. . (b) Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag (1) In general Chapter 9 904. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag (a) Designation The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag championed by the Bring Our Families Home Campaign is designated as the symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing citizens of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad. (b) Required display (1) In general The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in paragraph (2) on the days specified in paragraph (3). (2) Locations specified The locations specified in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Capitol. (B) The White House. (C) The buildings containing the official office of— (i) the Secretary of State; and (ii) the Secretary of Defense. (3) Days specified The days specified in this paragraph are the following: (A) Flag Day, June 14. (B) Independence Day, July 4. (C) Any other day on which a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States— (i) returns to the United States from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad; or (ii) dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. (4) Display to Be in a Manner Visible to the Public Display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public. (5) Limitation This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 9 904. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag. .

Summary: Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023 This bill requests the President to issue an annual proclamation designating Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The bill also designates the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag as a symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing citizens held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.
Executive Mental Competency Protection Act of 2023

To require the President to receive an annual comprehensive cognitive evaluation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Executive Mental Competency Protection Act of 2023 2. Annual comprehensive cognitive evaluation of the President (a) Evaluation (1) In general Not later than January 1 of each fiscal year, the physician to the President shall conduct a comprehensive cognitive evaluation of the President. (2) Requirements Any evaluation under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following: (A) General intellect. (B) Reading and reading comprehension. (C) Language usage and understanding. (D) Attention and concentration. (E) Processing speed. (F) Learning and memory. (G) Reasoning. (H) Executive functions. (I) Visuospatial skills. (J) Motor speed and dexterity. (K) Mood and personality. (L) Memory retention (b) Report Notwithstanding the HIPAA privacy regulations (as defined in section 1180(b)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–9(b)(3) (c) Limitation on funds for noncompliance If a President fails to complete the comprehensive cognitive evaluation by January 1 of any fiscal year as required by subsection (a), during the remainder of such fiscal year no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for travel of the President.

Summary: Executive Mental Competency Protection Act of 2023 This bill requires the physician to the President to conduct a comprehensive cognitive evaluation of the President by January 1st of each fiscal year and make the results available on the White House public website. If a President fails to complete such evaluation by that date, during the remainder of the fiscal year no federal funds may be obligated or expended for presidential travel.
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2023, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023 2. Increase in rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (a) Rate adjustment Effective on December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2023, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To be increased The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 415(i) (d) Special rule The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85–857 chapter 11 3. Publication of adjusted rates The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)

Summary: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2023. The bill requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.