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Public Housing Fire Safety Act

To establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Housing Fire Safety Act 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term automatic sprinkler system 15 U.S.C. 2227(a) (2) the term Capital Fund 42 U.S.C. 1437g(d) (3) the term exempted public housing project (A) is not a newly constructed multifamily property, as defined in section 31(c)(2)(A)(ii) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 ( 15 U.S.C. 2227(c)(2)(A)(ii) (B) is not subject to the requirements under section 31(c) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 ( 15 U.S.C. 2227(c) (4) the terms public housing public housing agency 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (5) the term Secretary 3. Inspections of public housing (a) In general With respect to inspections of public housing conducted by the Secretary, including through the Real Estate Assessment Center, the Secretary shall report on the presence or absence of automatic sprinkler systems in the public housing. (b) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, based on inspections of public housing conducted during the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report on the presence or absence of automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, in particular in exempted public housing projects, which shall include recommendations to improve fire safety in exempted public housing projects. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public housing agency to install an automatic sprinkler system in an exempted public housing project. 4. Grant program to retrofit public housing with automatic sprinkler systems (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program under which the Secretary shall award grants to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in exempted public housing projects. (b) Limitation A public housing agency may not use amounts received under this section to install automatic sprinkler systems in a rebuilt multifamily property, as defined in section 31(c)(2)(B)(iii) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 ( 15 U.S.C. 2227(c)(2)(B)(iii) (c) Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts appropriated to the Capital Fund under any other provision of law, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Capital Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2033 to carry out this section.

Summary: Public Housing Fire Safety Act This bill creates a grant program, to be administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in certain public housing projects.
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 1929This 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.
Small Business Growth Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limitation for the election to expense certain depreciable business assets. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Growth Act 2. Increase in limitations on expensing of depreciable business assets (a) In general Section 179(b) (1) by striking $1,000,000 $2,500,000 (2) by striking $2,500,000 $4,000,000 (b) Inflation adjustment Section 179(b)(6)(A) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking 2018 2024 (2018 in the case of the dollar amount in paragraph (5)(A)) (2) by striking calendar year 2017 calendar year 2023 calendar year 2017 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Small Business Growth Act This bill increases from $1 million to $2.5 million the limitation on expensing of depreciable business assets. It also increases the asset threshold amount used to reduce the expensing limitation.
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 2. Preventing first responder secondary exposure to fentanyl Section 3021(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10701(a) (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (10) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders. .

Summary: Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.
Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to eliminate the prohibition on indirect costs with respect to aquaculture assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act 2. Reauthorizing aquaculture assistance programs; treatment of indirect costs (a) In general Section 1477(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3324(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . (b) Indirect costs Section 1477 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3324 (c) Indirect costs Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection— (1) the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section 1462 shall apply with respect to awards made under this subtitle; and (2) the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section 1473 shall not apply with respect to those awards. .

Summary: Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act This bill amends certain limitations on the use of Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for indirect costs for aquaculture assistance programs. The bill also reauthorizes USDA aquaculture assistance programs through FY2028, which includes research and extension programs.
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 2. Repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries Section 6107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) Reissuance of amounts in the case of a deceased beneficiary (1) If a beneficiary described in subsection (a) predeceases a payment under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall pay such benefits, subject to paragraph (2), to an individual or entity in the following order: (A) The estate of the beneficiary. (B) A successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died. (C) The next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Secretary may not make a payment under this subsection to a fiduciary who misused benefits of the beneficiary. ; and (3) in subsection (e), as redesignated, by striking subsection (a) or (b) this section

Summary: Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciary) to a beneficiary's estate in situations where a beneficiary predeceases a payment. The VA must pay such benefits to an individual or entity in the following order: the estate of the beneficiary, a successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died, or the next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain disclosures by registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act 2. Registrant disclosure regarding foreign agent registration exemption Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) a statement as to whether the registrant is exempt under section 3(h) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 613(h) . April 19, 2023 Reported without amendment

Summary: Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act This bill requires registered lobbyists to disclose whether they are exempt from having to register as foreign agents due to their lobbying activities and status as registered lobbyists.
Korean American VALOR Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act Korean American VALOR Act 2. Provision of certain benefits to individuals who served in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea Section 109 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) Any person described in paragraph (2) is eligible for the benefits specified in subsection (a) to the same extent and under the same conditions (including with respect to applicable reciprocity requirements) as a discharged member of the Armed Forces of a government specified in such subsection who is eligible for such benefits under such subsection. (2) A person described in this paragraph is a person whom the Secretary determines served in Vietnam as a member of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea at any time during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, or such other period as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection. .

Summary: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA. The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.
A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.

To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of devils tower (a) In general The mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, located at 44°35′26″N, by 104°42′55″W, and the area located at 44°35′21″N, by 104°41′48″W, shall be known and designated as Devils Tower (b) References Any reference in any law, map, regulation, order, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Devils Tower

Summary: This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as Devils Tower.
DRIVE Act

To prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from issuing a rule or promulgating a regulation requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with speed limiting devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act DRIVE Act 2. Prohibition on requiring speed limiting devices Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may not issue any rule or promulgate any regulation to require vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed.

Summary: Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act or the DRIVE Act This bill prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing any rule or regulation to require vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and are operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The FMCSA issued an advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on this subject on May 4, 2022.
CDFI Fund Transparency Act

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to increase transparency and accountability regarding the operations of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CDFI Fund Transparency Act 2. Requirement to testify Section 104(b) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4703(b) (5) Annual testimony The Secretary of the Treasury (or a designee of the Secretary) shall, at the discretion of the chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and chairman of the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, annually testify before such committees (or a subcommittee of such committees) regarding the operations of the Fund during the previous fiscal year. .

Summary: CDFI Fund Transparency Act This bill requires annual congressional testimony from the Department of the Treasury regarding the operations of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
Focus on the Mission Act of 2023

To prohibit the Department of Defense from requiring contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Focus on the Mission Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on requiring defense contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Greenhouse Gas The term greenhouse gas (A) carbon dioxide; (B) methane; (C) nitrous oxide; (D) nitrogen trifluoride; (E) hydrofluorocarbons; (F) perfluorcarbons; or (G) sulfur hexafluoride. (2) Greenhouse gas inventory The term greenhouse gas inventory (3) Scope 1 emissions The term Scope 1 emissions (4) Scope 2 emissions The term Scope 2 emissions (5) Scope 3 emissions The term Scope 3 emissions (b) Prohibition on disclosure requirements The Secretary of Defense may not require the recipient of a Federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions, including Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, or Scope 3 emissions.

Summary: Focus on the Mission Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring the recipient of a federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions.
Strengthening the Office of Tribal Relations Act of 2023

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Office of Tribal Relations Act of 2023 2. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations (a) In general Section 218 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6918 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (4) Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations. ; (2) in subsection (b), by striking (1) or (3) (1), (3), or (4) (3) by adding at the end the following: (d) Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations (1) Appointment In appointing an individual to the position of Assistant Secretary for Tribal Relations, the Secretary shall give priority to an individual who has a background in Tribal relations or affairs. (2) Duties The Secretary may delegate to the Assistant Secretary for Tribal Relations responsibility for— (A) overseeing the Office of Tribal Relations of the Department; (B) planning, coordinating, and implementing policies and programs of the Department serving Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; (C) coordinating Tribal programs and activities in all offices and agencies of the Department; and (D) being a participant in any negotiated rulemakings relating to, or having an impact on, projects, programs, or funding associated with the Tribal programs of the Department. . (b) Compensation Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture (3) Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture (4) (c) Conforming amendment Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7014(b) (11) The authority of the Secretary to establish within the Department the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations, and delegate duties to the Assistant Secretary, under section 218. .

Summary: Strengthening the Office of Tribal Relations Act of 2023 This bill establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Tribal Relations within the Department of Agriculture (USDA). This position may be responsible for (1) overseeing USDA's Office of Tribal Relations; (2) planning, coordinating, and implementing USDA's policies and programs serving Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (3) coordinating tribal programs and activities in all of USDA's offices and agencies; and (4) participating in negotiated rulemakings associated with USDA's tribal programs.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office 1. Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office February 6, 2024 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office."
Nationwide Right To Unionize Act

To repeal the authority under the National Labor Relations Act for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nationwide Right To Unionize Act 2. Preempting State right-to-work laws Subsection (b) of section 14 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 164

Summary: Nationwide Right To Unionize Act This bill authorizes labor agreements to require membership in a labor organization (i.e., union) as a condition of employment regardless of state law (thus preempting any state laws that prohibit such agreements).
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023 2. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) (1) by striking elementary and secondary school teachers eligible educators (2) by striking $250 $1,000 (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) (1) by striking 2015 2023 (2) by striking $250 $1,000 (3) by striking calendar year 2014 calendar year 2022 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning December 31, 2022.

Summary: Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023 This bill increases from $300 to $1,000 the tax deduction for the expenses of eligible educators. An eligible educator is, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year. The bill also requires the amount of the deduction to be adjusted annually for inflation.