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Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023 2. Container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS) (a) Evaluation Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly conduct an evaluation of the container aerial firefighting system to assess the use of such system to mitigate and suppress wildfires. (b) Report Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Interagency Aviation Committee and the Interagency Airtanker Board, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the results of the evaluation required under subsection (a). (c) Appropriate committees defined In this section, the term appropriate committees (1) the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. September 8, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources September 8, 2023 Committee on Agriculture

Summary: Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023 This bill requires the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to jointly evaluate the container aerial firefighting system to assess its use to mitigate and suppress wildfires and report to Congress. The system allows for the use of airdrop-capable disposable containers of water or fire retardant, which increases the number of airlift assets available for wildfire emergencies.
SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain State and local taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act 2. Elimination of marriage penalty in limitation on deduction for certain State and local taxes of individuals (a) In general Section 164(b)(6)(B) $10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return) $10,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act This bill increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the amount that a married couple filing a joint tax return may deduct as state and local taxes (thus eliminating the tax effect known as the marriage penalty with respect to the deduction).
U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

To support security and law enforcement training and cooperation between the United States and Israel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On May 9, 2018, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted an amendment stating that it was the policy of the United States to support bilateral cooperation between United States and Israeli law enforcement personnel. (2) The United States has a long history of cooperation with Israel. (3) The sharing of distinct experiences can promote security against terrorism, peaceful resolutions to community disputes, and the protection of spaces for civil society. (4) Congress has supported bilateral cooperation with Israel to combat the threat of illicit cross-border tunneling and the associated trafficking in arms, persons, and militants and to combat threats from unmanned aerial systems. (5) The United States supports law enforcement training, cooperation, and education globally. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States supports the inclusion of Israel in the International Law Enforcement Academy in Europe; and (2) the Secretary of State should support projects in the Middle East through the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement program. 4. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to support bilateral training between United States and Israeli law enforcement personnel, for the purpose of sharing of best practices relating to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) to continue to counter threats to United States and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.

Summary: U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion ActThis bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) continue to counter threats to U.S. and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.
WEST Act of 2023

To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 WEST Act of 2023 2. Withdrawal of BLM proposed rule The Director of the Bureau of Land Management— (1) shall withdraw the proposed rule of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Conservation and Landscape Health (2) shall not take any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule described in paragraph (1) or any substantially similar rule. February 9, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Western Economic Security Today Act of 2023 or the WEST Act of 2023 This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw a proposed rule relating to conservation and landscape health and prohibits the BLM from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule or any substantially similar rule.
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

To study the security of the Soo Locks and effects on the supply chain resulting from a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023 2. Report on security and economic effects on supply chain of Soo Locks, Michigan (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that— (1) highlights any security deficiencies that exist with respect to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; (2) highlights the supply chain, logistical, and economic effects that would result in the event of a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks and how such effects would impact the region surrounding the Soo Locks and the United States; (3) highlights any potential domestic or international threats to the integrity of the Soo Locks; (4) details the current security structure of the Coast Guard and any other relevant Federal, State, or local agency to protect the Soo Locks; and (5) provides any recommendations, and cost estimates for such recommendations, for— (A) strengthening the security of the Soo Locks; and (B) reducing the impacts to the supply chain of the United States that would result in the event of a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks. (b) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this Act, the term appropriate committees of Congress (1) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (2) the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Science of the Senate; and (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. July 10, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Transportation to report on security at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and to recommend improvements. The report must include details about current security measures and the potential effects of a malfunction or failure. It must also recommend ways to strengthen security and reduce the impact of a malfunction or failure on the supply chain of the United States.
B–2 to B–21 Cost Analysis Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the B–2 to B–21 Cost Analysis Act 2. Findings Congress finds that Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is likely one of the main operating bases for B–21 aircraft. 3. Study and report on B–2 aircraft infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that contains— (1) the findings of a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, including— (A) hangars; (B) such infrastructure used to store fuel or weapons; and (C) any such infrastructure the Secretary of Defense determines will be used for B–21 aircraft; and (2) recommendations, if any, relating to how such infrastructure could be repurposed— (A) to produce cost savings; and (B) to accommodate B–21 aircraft.

Summary: B-2 to B-21 Cost Analysis Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to coordinate with the Department of the Air Force and the Government Accountability Office to study and report on infrastructure used for B-2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The report must include recommendations relating to how the infrastructure could be repurposed to produce cost savings and accommodate B-21 aircraft.
Power of the Mint Act

To prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Secretary of the Treasury from issuing a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Power of the Mint Act 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The article I, section 8 of the Constitution states that only Congress has the authority to coin money and regulate the value of such money. (2) The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 provides that the Federal Reserve banks shall act as the fiscal agents of the United States and depositories when required to do so by the Secretary of the Treasury. 3. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 221 et seq. 16A. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve may not, absent Congressional authorization, issue a central bank digital currency. (b) Central bank digital currency defined In this section, the term central bank digital currency . (b) Treasury Chapter 3 of subtitle I of title 31 of the United States Code is amended by inserting after section 316 the following: 317. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury may not, absent Congressional authorization, direct the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to issue a central bank digital currency. (b) Central Bank Digital Currency defined In this section, the term central bank digital currency .

Summary: Power of the Mint Act This bill prohibits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. Further, the Department of the Treasury is prohibited from directing the board to issue a central bank digital currency.
Housing PLUS Act of 2023

To allow amounts made available for the Continuum of Care program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2023 Housing PLUS Act of 2023 2. Availability of Continuum of Care funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions Subtitle C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq. 436. Availability of funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions (a) Availability Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not, in making amounts available under this subtitle, prohibit, limit, or restrict the award or amount of grants made with such amounts to or for eligible entities, project sponsors, or recipients— (1) that require the provision of supportive services, such as counseling, job training, or addiction treatment, for individuals served by a program, project, or activity assisted with such amounts; (2) that require, as a condition for occupancy in a project, or assistance from a program, project, or activity, assisted with such amounts that individuals meet certain prerequisites, such as sobriety or lack of drug use; or (3) faith-based organizations. (b) Set aside Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in making available amounts under this subtitle for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 30 percent of such amounts shall be used by eligible entities, project sponsors, and recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services. (c) Accountability Not later than 180 days after the completion of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit, to the House Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs of the Senate, for such fiscal year— (1) a written certification that the amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle were made available in compliance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section; and (2) a report specifying how the Notices of Funding Opportunity for such fiscal year for amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle evidence such compliance. .

Summary: Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2023 or the Housing PLUS Act of 2023This bill modifies the requirements under which the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must award grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding for nonprofit providers and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.Specifically, the bill bars HUD from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting Continuum of Care grants to recipients that (1) require program participants to receive supportive services, (2) require program participants to be sober or drug-free, or (3) are faith-based organizations. The bill also requires that at least 30% of Continuum of Care grant funds be set aside for eligible grant recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services.
SAND Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to modify a provision relating to acquisition of beach fill. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act SAND Act 2. Acquisition of beach fill Section 935 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2299 if such materials are not available from domestic sources for environmental or economic reasons

Summary: Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act This bill allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment purposes from non-domestic sources even if such materials are available from domestic sources.
Judiciary Act of 2023

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2023 2. Number of justices; quorum Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking a Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices, any six of whom shall constitute a quorum a Chief Justice of the United States and twelve associate justices, any eight of whom shall constitute a quorum

Summary: Judiciary Act of 2023 This bill increases from 9 to 13 the number of Justices on the Supreme Court.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses relating to membership in health care sharing ministries to qualify for the deduction for medical expenses, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses relating to membership in health care sharing ministries to qualify for the deduction for medical expenses, and for other purposes. 1. Expenses relating to health care sharing ministries included in deduction for medical expenses (a) In general Section 213(d)(1) or , or (E) for membership in a health care sharing ministry which— (i) is defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)), (ii) posts its audit as required under clause (ii)(V) of such section on the website of the ministry, and (iii) is accredited by an independent third-party accreditation or standard setting organization that uses multiple criteria and whose officers or directors have no financial ties to sharing ministries being reviewed and accredited. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: This bill includes expenses for membership in health care sharing ministries as tax-deductible medical expenses. (Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations with members who share a common set of ethical or religious beliefs and who contribute regular payments to cover the medical expenses of other members.)
Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 2. Ensuring coverage for mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth (a) In general Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) (1) by striking mental health services The geographic mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth. (2) by striking subject to subparagraph (B), (3) by inserting , or for the provision of behavioral health services or treatment of a mental health disorder (4) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 123 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 3. Study and report on utilization of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the utilization of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth under section 1834(m)(7) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) (1) fraud or abuse prevention with respect to such services; and (2) additional funding that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services may require for purposes of conducting audits, investigations, and other oversight and enforcement activities with respect to the furnishing of such services.

Summary: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth. Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary), as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person services and continues to receive in-person services at specified intervals (effective January 1, 2025). The bill eliminates these in-person requirements.
Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act

To direct the President to take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party and entities that are under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act 2. Prohibition on purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party and entities that are under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by members of the Chinese Communist Party and entities that are under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. (b) United States defined The term United States

Summary: Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act This bill requires the President to take actions as necessary to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party (and entities owned, controlled, or influenced by the party) from purchasing real estate located in the United States.