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Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families Protection Act

To amend the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 to establish a maximum amount of attorney fees for suits against the United States relating to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families Protection Act 2. Maximum amount of attorney fees for suits against the United States relating to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Section 804 of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–168 28 U.S.C. 2671 (k) Attorney fees and penalties The limit on fees and the penalties under section 2678 of title 28, United States Code, shall apply with respect to actions under this section. .

Summary: Camp Lejeune Veterans and Families Protection Act This bill limits attorney's fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Act

To establish the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Act 2. Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program (a) Establishment Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to be known as the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program Program (1) The quantity, quality, and complementary nature of wind resources at elevations above 200 meters. (2) Various airborne wind energy concepts through modeling and simulation, including power density, robust controls, and scaling potential. (3) Potential benefits of airborne wind energy, such as portability, low material inputs, viewshed, and existing grid interconnections. (4) Environmental impacts of airborne wind energy technology. (5) Noise and visual impacts, as well as any other human impacts of airborne wind energy technology. (b) Activities In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Energy shall carry out research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities to improve the following: (1) Wind resource data capabilities in the 200m–800m elevation range onshore and offshore, including mesoscale modeling techniques. (2) Airborne wind energy designs and technologies, including the following: (A) Generators and generator placement. (B) Design load and structural integrity across varying concepts, including soft and rigid wings. (C) Tether technologies. (D) Flight operation, such as flying crosswind or remaining stationary. (E) Takeoff and landing, including autonomous landings. (3) Understanding of social and environmental impacts of airborne wind energy on wildlife, nearby communities, radar, and airspace, as well as any other concerns. (c) Authorization of appropriations The following are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program: (1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (2) $5,250,000 for fiscal year 2024. (3) $5,512,500 for fiscal year 2025. (4) $5,788,125 for fiscal year 2026. (5) $6,077,531 for fiscal year 2027.

Summary: Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish the Airborne Wind Energy Research and Development Program to improve understanding of, among other elements, wind resources and wind energy concepts.
Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act

To establish a grant program to incentivize the energy resilience of air carrier airports to acquire or install solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage systems, microgrids, and related electric infrastructure for on-site renewable energy generation and storage, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act 2. Grant program (a) Program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall award grants to sponsors of air carrier airports for an eligible project that directly and substantially benefits the airport. (2) Application A sponsor of an air carrier airport seeking a grant under the program under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including an assurance to comply with any labor regulations set forth in subchapter I of chapter 471 (b) Eligible projects For purposes of this section, an eligible project includes any project to acquire or install new renewable energy generation resources, such as solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage systems, or microgrids. (c) Federal share The maximum Federal share of allowable project costs for an eligible project carried out with a grant under this section is 90 percent. (d) Administration Of the amounts made available under subsection (f), the Secretary may reserve up to 2 percent for the administrative costs of carrying out this section. (e) Consultation In implementing this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy. (f) Authorization of appropriations In addition to any amounts otherwise made available, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 for the purpose of carrying out this section. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Air carrier airport The term air carrier airport (2) Microgrid The term microgrid 42 U.S.C. 17231 (3) Secretary The term Secretary (4) Sponsor The term sponsor

Summary: Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to incentivize air carrier airports to acquire or install new renewable energy generation resources that directly and substantially benefit such airports, including solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage systems, or microgrids.
To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes.

To codify the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause, and for other purposes. 1. Codifying the Department of Labor rule regarding religious exemptions to the equal opportunity clause The rule issued by the Secretary of Labor on December 9, 2020, relating to Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption

Summary: This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Labor rule issued on December 9, 2020, entitled Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption. (Generally, the rule addresses religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination provisions in relation to federal procurement.)
ACCESS Rural America Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the shareholder threshold for registration under that Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act ACCESS Rural America Act 2. Shareholder threshold for registration of certain issuers Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(g) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (B), by adding and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) in the case of an issuer that, during its previous fiscal year, received support, directly or through an affiliate, through the Federal universal service support mechanism for rural, insular, and high cost areas established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 ; and (D) in the flush text following subparagraph (C), as added by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by adding at the end the following: The dollar figures in subparagraph (C) shall be indexed for inflation every 5 years by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounded to the nearest $100,000. (2) by adding at the end the following: (7) Mandatory disclosures by certain universal service support mechanism recipients (A) In general The Commission shall issue regulations to establish a financial summary form that shall, upon request by an investor, be made available by an issuer that— (i) during its previous fiscal year, received support, directly or through an affiliate, through the Federal universal service support mechanism for rural, insular, and high cost areas established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (ii) has a class of equity security held of record by not fewer than 500, and fewer than, 2,000 persons. (B) Contents The form described in subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) a summary of the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated income statement of the issuer; (ii) a certification that the issuer did not issue securities (other than splitting of existing securities) during the previous fiscal year and does not intend to do so during the present fiscal year; and (iii) such other information as the Commission determines is necessary and appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors. .

Summary: Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act or the ACCESS Rural America Act This bill increases the shareholder registration threshold for issuers receiving support through federal universal service support mechanisms, which provide communication services to underserved areas.
For the relief of Terence George.

For the relief of Terence George. 1. Permanent resident status for Terence George (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of Status If Terence George enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Terence George may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of State, or any other agency of the Government of the United States on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Terence George by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Terence George shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Summary: Provides for the relief of Terence George.
Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2022

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small company capital formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2022 2. JOBS Act-related exemption Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking $50,000,000 $75,000,000, adjusted for inflation by the Commission every 2 years to the nearest $10,000 to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking such amount as such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), as (B) by striking such amount, it such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), it

Summary: Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2022 This bill increases the dollar limit of certain securities offerings exempt from registration requirements from $50 million annually to $75 million annually, adjusted in future years for inflation.
Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 2. Prize competitions to promote innovation in coral reef research and conservation The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq. (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 ( 16 U.S.C. 6407 (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: 208. Coral reef prize competitions (a) In general The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 6401 15 U.S.C. 3719 (b) Purposes Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. (c) Priority programs Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including— (1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; (2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; (3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; (4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and (5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries. .

Summary: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.
Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude certain populations of the lesser prairie chicken from the authority of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act 2. Exclusion of certain populations of lesser prairie chicken under Endangered Species Act of 1973 (a) Exclusion of certain populations of lesser prairie chicken Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary shall by regulation Except as provided in paragraph (4), the Secretary shall by regulation (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Applicability to lesser prairie chicken The Secretary may not make a determination under this subsection that any population of the lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, or New Mexico is threatened or endangered. . (b) Delisting of certain populations of lesser prairie chicken Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall remove each population of the lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico from the lists of threatened species and endangered species that are published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

Summary: Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act This bill prohibits any population of the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, or New Mexico from being listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The lesser prairie-chicken is a type of grouse. Currently, two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken are listed under the ESA. The Southern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is listed as endangered and the Northern DPS is listed as threatened. The bill removes both populations from the list. In addition, the bill bans Interior from listing any population of the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened in the future.
To provide temporary authority to the Secretary of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to military health system positions, and for other purposes.

To provide temporary authority to the Secretary of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to military health system positions, and for other purposes. 1. Temporary authority to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to Military Health System positions Section 1108 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 (1) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (b) subsection (b) or (c) (2) in the heading for subsection (b), by striking Positions Defense industrial base facility positions (3) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Military health system positions The positions in the Department described in this subsection are medical or health profession positions in the civil service within the military health system. ; and (5) by amending subsection (f) (as redesignated by paragraph (3) of this section) to read as follows: (f) Definitions In this section— (1) the term civil service (2) the term medical or health profession positions (3) the terms member Secretary concerned .

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to medical or health profession positions in the civil service within the military health system.
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors when calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory registration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors when calculating holders of a security for purposes of the mandatory registration threshold under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Exclusions from mandatory registration threshold (a) In general Section 12(g)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(g)(1) (1) in paragraph (A)(i), by inserting after persons (that are not a qualified institutional buyer or an institutional accredited investor) (2) in paragraph (B), by inserting after persons (that are not a qualified institutional buyer or an institutional accredited investor) (b) Nonapplicability of general exemptive authority Section 36 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78mm

Summary: This bill excludes certain institutional investors and buyers from inclusion as holders of a security for purposes of mandatory registration thresholds applicable to an issuer of securities.
To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.

To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. 1. Extension of special rules for Haiti under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act ( 19 U.S.C. 2703a (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (B)(v)(I) to read as follows: (I) Applicable percentage The term applicable percentage (aa) 60 percent or more during the 1-year period beginning on December 20, 2017, and each of the 16 succeeding 1-year periods; and (bb) 60 percent of more during the period beginning on December 20, 2034, and ending on September 30, 2035. ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in the table, by striking 16 succeeding 1-year periods 27 succeeding 1-year periods and the period beginning on December 20, 2034, and ending on September 30, 2035 (II) in the matter following the table, by striking December 19, 2025 September 30, 2035 (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ‘‘16 succeeding 1-year periods’’ and inserting ‘‘26 succeeding 1-year periods’’; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ‘‘16 succeeding 1-year periods’’ and inserting ‘‘26 succeeding 1-year periods’’; and (2) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 2035

Summary: This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic.