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Go Woke, Go Broke Act

To abolish the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity of the Department of the Treasury. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Go Woke, Go Broke Act 2. Abolishment The Advisory Committee on Racial Equity of the Department of the Treasury is hereby abolished, and the Secretary of the Treasury may not re-establish such advisory committee or establish any substantially similar advisory committee.

Summary: Go Woke, Go Broke Act This bill abolishes the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity in the Department of the Treasury. The bill also prohibits Treasury from reestablishing this advisory committee or establishing any substantially similar advisory committee.
School Meals during School Closures Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a waiver under such Act to address certain school closures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Meals during School Closures Act 2. Waiver exception for certain school closures Section 12 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1760 (k) Waiver exception for certain school closures (1) In general The Secretary may waive any requirement under this Act or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq. (A) a strike or other labor-management dispute (except a waiver shall not apply in the case of a lockout by an employer); (B) inclement weather, a natural disaster, a public health emergency, unsafe facilities, construction, or repairs; or (C) an unanticipated event that the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Requirements (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the requirements applicable to a waiver under subsection (l) shall apply to a waiver under this subsection. (B) Exceptions Paragraphs (1)(A)(iii), (4), and (5) of subsection (l) shall not apply to a waiver under this subsection. .

Summary: School Meals during School Closures Act This bill allows states or eligible service providers (e.g., school districts) to request a waiver of certain requirements to continue providing no-cost and reduced-cost meals to students during certain school closures. The Department of Agriculture may provide a waiver, with exceptions, to provide meals and meal supplements during a school closure due to a strike or other labor-management dispute; inclement weather, a natural disaster, a public health emergency, unsafe facilities, construction, or repairs; or other unanticipated events.
To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes.

To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes. 1. Withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change The President shall— (1) not later than 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, provide written notification to the Depository of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, done at Rio de Janeiro, June 3–14, 1992, of the withdrawal of the United States from the Convention effective on the date that it is 1 year after the date of receipt by the Depository of such notification of withdrawal in accordance with Article 25 of the Convention; and (2) on the effective date described in this section, withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 2. Limitation on use of funds No funds authorized or appropriated by any Act may be used to support, directly or indirectly, any efforts on the part of any United States Government official to take steps to carry out the obligations of the United States under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on or after the effective date described in section 1.

Summary: This bill directs the President to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the entity tasked with supporting the global response to climate change). The bill also prohibits the use of funds to carry out U.S. obligations under the framework following this withdrawal.
REEF Act

To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act REEF Act 2. Treatment of payments from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account (a) Amendments Section 235 of the Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020 (subchapter III of title II of division N of Public Law 116–260 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and (B) by striking subsection (a)— subsection (a) shall take effect 7 days after the date of enactment of the Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020. (2) by striking subsection (c). (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply as if enacted on the date before the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.

Summary: Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act or the REEF Act This bill permanently exempts payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration. Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals. Currently, this exemption ends 30 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency period.
Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2021

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the definition of qualifying venture capital funds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2021 2. Qualifying venture capital funds Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c)(1) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 250 persons 2,000 persons (2) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking $10,000,000 $150,000,000

Summary: Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2021 [sic] This bill revises qualification requirements for venture capital funds. Venture capital funds are exempt from certain regulations applicable to other investment firms, including those related to filings, audits, and restricted communications with investors. Currently, an investment firm qualifies as a venture capital fund if, among other requirements (1) the fund's securities are owned by 250 persons or less, and (2) the fund has $10 million or less in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. The bill increases these amounts to 2000 persons and $150 million, respectively.
Small Entity Update Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study and rulemaking on the definition of the term small entity 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “ Small Entity Update Act 2. Studies, reports, and rules regarding small entities (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term small entity (A) has the meaning given the term in section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission; and (B) includes any definition established by the Commission of the term small business small organization small governmental jurisdiction (b) Studies and reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and again 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (1) conduct a study of the definition of the term small entity chapter 6 (A) the extent to which the definition of the term small entity 5 U.S.C. 601 (B) the amount by which financial markets in the United States have grown since the last time the Commission amended the definition of the term small entity (C) how the Commission should define the term small entity (2) submit to Congress a report that includes— (A) the results of the applicable study conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) specific and detailed recommendations on the ways in which the Commission could amend the definition of the term small entity (i) be consistent with the results described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) expand the number of entities covered by such definition. (c) Rulemaking After the completion of each study required under subsection (b), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise the rules of the Commission consistent with the results of such study. May 30, 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: Small Entity Update Act This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to report on and revise the definition of small entity. Agencies are required to consider the impact of their rules on small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Under the bill, the SEC must provide specific and detailed recommendations to Congress on how the SEC can revise the definition of small entity to (1) align with specified statutory goals, including reducing unnecessary burdens on small entities; and (2) expand the number of entities covered. In addition, the SEC must adjust the appropriate dollar amounts for inflation every five years. The SEC must also revise the applicable rules to implement these recommendations.
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act 2. Disclosure relating to multi-class share structures Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n (l) Disclosure relating to multi-class share structures (1) Disclosure The Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Content A disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors— (A) the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and (B) the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors. (3) Multi-class share structure In this subsection, the term multi-class share structure . May 30, 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: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act This bill requires issuers of securities with multi-class share structures to disclose certain information in any proxy solicitation or consent solicitation material. A multi-class share structure occurs when a company issues two or more classes of shares that have different voting rights. For example, a company may issue one class of shares with no or few voting rights for the public, and another class with more voting rights for company founders and executives. Under the bill, the issuer must disclose certain information about each director, director nominee, named executive officer, and each beneficial owner of securities with 5% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors. Specifically, the issuer must disclose (1) the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, and (2) the amount of voting power held by such person.
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act 2. Promoting capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses Section 4(j)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(j)(4) (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (I) provide educational resources and host events to raise awareness of capital raising options for— (i) underrepresented small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned small businesses; (ii) businesses located in rural areas; and (iii) small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters; and (J) at least annually, meet with representatives of State securities commissions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and coordination with respect to efforts to assist small businesses and small business investors. . May 30, 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: Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act This bill expands the functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. Specifically, the office must (1) provide educational resources and host events to promote capital-raising options for underrepresented small businesses, businesses in rural areas, and businesses affected by natural disasters; and (2) meet annually with representatives of state securities commissions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and coordination.
Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop and submit a report to Congress on recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023 2. Recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop and submit to Congress a report containing— (1) recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes; and (2) estimates of the costs and benefits of each such recommendation. (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, include such recommendations regarding— (1) modifications to trains and tracks; (2) modifications to train and track maintenance procedures; (3) speed limits for trains; (4) mitigation measures between tracks and homes; (5) the distance required between tracks and homes; (6) limits on the number of trains; (7) limits on the number of cars on trains; (8) limits on hours of operations; (9) building noise insulation; and (10) modifications to soil conditions.

Summary: Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to develop and submit to Congress a report containing recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes and estimates of the costs and benefits of such recommendations.
Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission ( Commission IPOs (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees, such as gross spreads paid to underwriters, IPO advisors, and other professionals; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Commission determines appropriate; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Commission determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time, including fees paid to underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting underwriting costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) any other consideration the Commission considers necessary and appropriate. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Commission may have. June 5, 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: Middle Market IPO Cost Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the costs encountered by small- and medium-sized companies when undertaking initial public offerings and certain offerings exempt from securities registration requirements.
Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act 2. Report on requests from Government of Hong Kong to United States companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on— (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong; and (2) requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance. (b) Matters To be included The report required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to the 180-day period preceding the date of submission of the report, include the following: (1) The number of requests, issued by the Government of Hong Kong to United States companies operating in Hong Kong for consumer information in the possession of such companies, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance, that were fulfilled and by which companies. (2) An identification of the Hong Kong laws under which such requests were issued. (3) An identification of any United States consumer protection laws that may have been violated in the case of the fulfillment of such requests by such companies. (c) Form of report The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (2) Content takedown The term content takedown (A) material on a website or online service; (B) a software application; and (C) any feature of a software application.

Summary: Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to submit periodic reports to Congress on (1) the protection of consumer information in the possession of U.S. firms operating in Hong Kong, and (2) requests by the government of Hong Kong to U.S. companies operating in Hong Kong for content takedowns or law enforcement assistance.
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act 2. Increase in amount available to disabled veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (a) Increase Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking $6,800 $10,000 (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking $2,000 $5,000 (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clarification A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of such veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). 3. Adjustment for inflation Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year. .

Summary: Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.