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Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2022

To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2022 2. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 (i) Immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, may not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person that bear the word police .

Summary: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2022 This bill bars immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws.
CHIPPER Act

To increase support for State Children's Health Insurance programs during the COVID–19 emergency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act CHIPPER Act 2. Increasing the CHIP enhanced FMAP to help States respond to the COVID–19 pandemic Section 2105(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397ee(b) (1) by striking For purposes of subsection (a), (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), ; (2) in the second sentence— (A) by inserting , subject to paragraph (2), 23 percentage points, and (B) by striking September 30, 2020 September 30, 2022 (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Requirements During the period that begins on October 1, 2020, and ends on September 30, 2022, a State shall not receive the increase described in the second sentence of paragraph (1) to the enhanced FMAP for such State, with respect to a quarter that occurs during such period, if— (A) the amount of any premium imposed by the State under the State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) during such quarter, with respect to an individual enrolled under such plan (or waiver), exceeds the amount of such premium as of January 1, 2020; (B) the State fails to provide that an individual who is enrolled for benefits under such plan (or waiver) as of the date of enactment of this paragraph or enrolls for benefits under such plan (or waiver) during the period beginning on such date of enactment and ending on the last day of the month in which the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) ends shall be treated as eligible for such benefits through the end of the month in which such emergency period ends unless the individual requests a voluntary termination of eligibility or the individual ceases to be a resident of the State; (C) the State does not provide coverage under such plan (or waiver), without the imposition of cost sharing, during such quarter for any testing services and treatments for COVID–19, including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies; (D) the State imposes a waiting period under the State child health plan prior to the provision of child health assistance to a targeted low-income child; or (E) the State fails to take active measures (as determined by the Secretary) to identify and re-enroll children who are eligible for child health assistance under the State plan and who were previously enrolled in such plan. .

Summary: Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
A bill to codify certain public land orders relating to the revocation of certain withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska.

To codify certain public land orders relating to the revocation of certain withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska. 1. Codification of public land orders relating to the revocation of withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska The provisions of the following public land orders of the Bureau of Land Management are enacted into law: (1) Public Land Order No. 7899 (86 Fed. Reg. 5236 (January 19, 2021)). (2) Public Land Order No. 7900 (relating to the partial revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5175, 5176, 5179, 5180, 5184, 5186, 5188, and 5353, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021. (3) Public Land Order No. 7901 (relating to the partial revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5179, 5180, 5184, and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021. (4) Public Land Order No. 7902 (relating to the partial revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5172, 5173, 5179, 5180, 5184, and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2021. (5) Public Land Order No. 7903 (relating to the partial revocation of Public Land Orders Nos. 5174, 5176, 5178, 5179, 5180, 5184, and 5186, Alaska), signed by the Secretary of the Interior on January 16, 2021.

Summary: This bill enacts into law the provisions of certain public land orders relating to the revocation of the withdrawal of certain public lands in Alaska.
NFIP Extension Act of 2022

To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NFIP Extension Act of 2022 2. Reauthorization of national flood insurance program (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 (c) Retroactive effective date If this Act is enacted after September 30, 2022, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on September 30, 2022.

Summary: NFIP Extension Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through September 30, 2023. The bill shall take effect as if it had been enacted on September 30, 2022, the date the program is set to expire under current law.
Great Salt Lake Recovery Act

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Program The term program (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Great Salt Lake monitoring and assessment program (a) In general The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant— (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional information In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. 4. Drought solutions feasibility study The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of— (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including— (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

Summary: Great Salt Lake Recovery Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, Utah, as well as to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and drought solutions in the Great Salt Lake.
Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act

To amend section 248 of title 18, United States Code, to provide adequate penalties and remedies for attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and attacks on places of religious worship. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act 2. Attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and places of religious worship (a) Criminal penalties Section 248(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting , except that for a first offense, if the conduct involved a facility described in subsection (a)(3) that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or involved a place of religious worship and did not involve exclusively a nonviolent physical obstruction, the length of imprisonment shall be not more than 3 years or both (b) Civil remedies Section 248(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), in the second sentence, by inserting , or $20,000 per violation for conduct involving a facility described in subsection (a)(3) that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or involving a place of religious worship per violation (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by inserting , $25,000 for a first violation, if the violation involved a facility described in subsection (a)(3) that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or involved a place of religious worship and did not involve exclusively a nonviolent physical obstruction, physical obstruction 3. Destruction of buildings, vehicles, and property Section 844(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting or if the building is a facility described in section 248(a)(3) that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or is a place of religious worship, shall be imprisoned for not less than 7 years

Summary: Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act This bill increases criminal penalties (and authorizes additional civil remedies) for intentionally damaging or destroying the property of a facility that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or that is a place of religious worship. It also establishes a mandatory minimum sentence for certain conduct involving fire or explosives used against such a facility or place of religious worship.
A bill to amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes.

To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes. 1. Expediting hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities Section 1008 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2321b (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting and to meet the requirements of subsection (b) projects (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Implementation of policy The Secretary shall— (1) ensure that the policy described in section (a) is implemented nationwide in an efficient, consistent, and coordinated manner; and (2) assess opportunities— (A) to increase the development of hydroelectric power at existing hydroelectric water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers; and (B) to develop new hydroelectric power at nonpowered water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (e) Program manager for non-Federal hydroelectric power development (1) Designation The Chief of Engineers shall designate an employee of the Corps of Engineers as a Program Manager for Non-Federal Hydroelectric Power Development (referred to in this subsection as the Program Manager (2) Requirements The Program Manager shall— (A) not be otherwise involved in the review of any Corps of Engineers permit to develop hydroelectric power at Corps of Engineers civil works projects; and (B) be located at the headquarters office of the Corps of Engineers. (3) Responsibilities With respect to the development of non-Federal hydroelectric power at Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Program Manager shall— (A) ensure timely and consistent review of permits across Corps of Engineers districts and levels; (B) answer questions within the Corps of Engineers, or facilitate communication between developers and the Corps of Engineers, concerning Corps of Engineers permits; (C) answer questions from developers regarding the permitting process of the Corps of Engineers; (D) coordinate with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on licensing matters; (E) facilitate timely action on all aspects of Federal permitting required for hydropower development; and (F) ensure that new hydropower productions are designed and operated with environmentally sustainable technologies and management plans. (4) Reporting Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Chief of Engineers shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this subsection and subsection (b). .

Summary: This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to (1) assess opportunities to increase hydroelectric power at its projects (e.g, dams and locks), and (2) create a new program manager position for nonfederal hydroelectric power development.
A bill to require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages.

To require a report on efforts by Venezuelan state actors and transnational criminal organizations to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages. 1. Report on efforts to capture and detain United States citizens as hostages (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on efforts by the Government of Venezuela to detain United States citizens and permanent residents. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include, regarding the seizure and detainment of United States citizens or permanent resident aliens— (1) the names and positions of Venezuelan persons or those acting on their behalf who have engaged in those activities; (2) a description of any roles played by transnational criminal organizations, and an identification of those organizations; and (3) where relevant, an assessment of whether and how United States citizens and permanent resident aliens have been lured to Venezuela. (c) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but shall include a classified annex listing the total number of United States citizens and permanent resident aliens presently in custody of Venezuelan state actors operating in the hemisphere. (d) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this Act, the term appropriate committees of Congress (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of State to report on efforts by Venezuela to detain U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Extension of Authority to Acquire Innovative Commercial Items Act of 2022

To extend the program for authority to acquire innovative commercial items using general solicitation procedures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extension of Authority to Acquire Innovative Commercial Items Act of 2022 2. Innovative commercial items Section 880 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( 41 U.S.C. 3301 (1) in subsection (c), by striking $10,000,000 $25,000,000 (2) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) Definitions In this section— (1) the term commercial product (A) has the meaning given the term commercial item (B) includes a commercial product or a commercial service, as those terms are defined in sections 103 and 103a, respectively, of this title; and (2) the term innovative (A) any new technology, process, or method, including research and development; or (B) any new application of an existing technology, process, or method. ; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking 2022 2027

Summary: Extension of Authority to Acquire Innovative Commercial Items Act of 2022 This bill extends the pilot program for authority to acquire innovative commercial items using general solicitation procedures through FY2027. The bill raises the maximum value of a contract under the program from $10 million to $25 million.
Extension of Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022

To extend other transaction authority for the Department of Homeland Security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extension of Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022 2. Department of Homeland Security other transaction authority Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 391 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2024 (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) Prototype projects The Secretary— (A) may, under the authority of paragraph (1), carry out prototype projects under section 4022 of title 10, United States Code; and (B) in applying the authorities of such section 4022, the Secretary shall perform the functions of the Secretary of Defense as prescribed in such section. ; (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2024 (3) in subsection (d), by striking section 845(e) section 4022(e) of title 10, United States Code. September 15, 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: Extension of Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority Act of 2022 This bill extends through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a research and development projects pilot program.
New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021 2. Permanent extension of new markets tax credit (a) Extension (1) In general Subparagraph (H) of section 45D(f)(1) for each of calendar years 2020 through 2025 calendar year 2020 and each calendar year thereafter (2) Conforming amendment Section 45D(f)(3) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (b) Inflation adjustment Subsection (f) of section 45D (4) Inflation adjustment (A) In general In the case of any calendar year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount in paragraph (1)(H) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by substituting calendar year 2000 calendar year 2016 (B) Rounding rule Any increase under subparagraph (A) which is not a multiple of $1,000,000 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000,000. . (c) Alternative minimum tax relief Subparagraph (B) of section 38(c)(4) (1) by redesignating clauses (vii) through (xii) as clauses (viii) through (xiii), respectively, and (2) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: (vii) the credit determined under section 45D, but only with respect to credits determined with respect to qualified equity investments (as defined in section 45D(b)) initially made after December 31, 2020, . (d) Effective dates (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. (2) Alternative minimum tax relief The amendments made by subsection (c) shall apply to credits determined with respect to qualified equity investments (as defined in section 45D(b)

Summary: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021 This bill makes the new markets tax credit permanent. It also modifies the credit to (1) provide for an inflation adjustment to the limitation amount for the credit after 2021, and (2) allow an offset against the alternative minimum tax for the credit (determined with respect to qualified equity investments initially made after 2020).
Increasing Home Ownership for Servicemembers Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into an agreement with an entity to conduct a study and produce a report on barriers to home ownership for members of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Home Ownership for Servicemembers Act 2. Study and report on barriers to home ownership for members of the Armed Forces Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or nonprofit entity to conduct a study on the barriers to home ownership for members of the Armed Forces. At the conclusion of such study, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the following elements: (1) Potential barriers to home ownership, including down payments, concerns about home maintenance, and challenges in selling a home. (2) The percentage of members who use the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, to pay for a mortgage, disaggregated by Armed Force, rank, and military housing area. (3) Any identified differences in home ownership rates among members correlated with race or gender. (4) What percentage of members own a home before they separate from the Armed Forces.

Summary: Increasing Home Ownership for Servicemembers Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or nonprofit entity to study and report on the barriers to home ownership for members of the Armed Forces.