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To require the Director of National Intelligence to submit an annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in port infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.

To require the Director of National Intelligence to submit an annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in port infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes. 1. Director of National Intelligence annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in covered port infrastructure (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following for the year covered by the report: (1) An identification of any covered port infrastructure in which a covered foreign entity has made or maintained an investment. (2) An assessment of the capability of any such foreign entity to leverage for military purposes such infrastructure, and any implications for the United States. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) Covered foreign entity The term covered foreign entity (A) the Government of the People’s Republic of China; (B) any entity partially or wholly owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and any subsidiaries of such an entity; and (C) any other entity registered in the People’s Republic of China with substantial ties to the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (3) Covered port infrastructure The term covered port infrastructure

Summary: This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report annually to Congress on investments by China's government (and affiliated entities) in port infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere. The reports must include assessments of whether such infrastructure may be leveraged for military purposes and any implications for the United States.
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to apply with respect to all drugs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022 2. Notification, nondistribution, and recall of drugs (a) Order To cease distribution and recall Section 569D of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–8d (1) in the section heading, by striking controlled substances drugs (2) by striking controlled substance drug (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking controlled substances drugs (B) by inserting of subsection (a) an order pursuant to paragraph (1) or an amended order pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (3) (4) in subsection (c), by striking or an official senior to such Director or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either such Director) (b) Imports and exports Section 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 381(a) is a controlled substance subject to an order under section 569D is a drug subject to an order under section 569D

Summary: Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2022 This bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs. Furthermore, the authority to issue such an order may be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (or an official senior to either director), whereas currently this authority may only be delegated to the Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or an official senior to such director. (Both centers are located in the Food and Drug Administration within HHS.)
NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report on the New York City Housing Authority, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022 2. Report to the Congress on New York City Housing Authority Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to the Congress a report that contains— (1) an analysis of health and safety conditions with respect to dwelling units owned or administered by the New York City Housing Authority; (2) an analysis of the New York City Housing Authority’s compliance with Federal, State, and local housing regulations; (3) an audit of the Federal funds received by the New York City Housing Authority during fiscal years 2014 through 2022; and (4) additional findings and recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Summary: NYCHA Accountability Act of 2022 This bill directs the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report on matters concerning the New York City Housing Authority, including the health and safety conditions of its housing and the federal funds it received FY2014-FY2022.
Securing Helium for Science Act

To amend the Helium Act to ensure continued access to helium for holders of Federal research grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Helium for Science Act 2. Sale of crude helium (a) In general Section 6 of the Helium Act ( 50 U.S.C. 167d (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking (e) (f) (B) in paragraph (4), by striking (e) (f) (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) Responsibilities of purchaser The Secretary may not sell the Federal Helium Reserve unless the purchaser agrees to be subject to the same requirements as the Secretary under subsection (e), except that such requirements shall not terminate until the end of the 8-year period described in subsection (e)(1). ; (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (3) by inserting the following after subsection (d): (e) Phase E: Continued access for researchers (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), during the 8-year period beginning on the earlier of September 30, 2022, or the date on which the Secretary ends sales of helium under subsection (c), the Secretary shall offer crude helium for sale to holders of a Federal research grant in quantities not to exceed 30 million cubic feet of crude helium annually, at such times and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Price (A) First year During the 1-year period beginning on the date of the first sale of helium under paragraph (1), the price of helium sold under such paragraph shall be 5 percent higher than the price of the most recent sale of helium under subsection (c). (B) Subsequent years The Secretary shall increase the price of helium offered under this paragraph by 5 percent in each subsequent year in which sales occur under this subsection. (3) Termination The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to the Secretary beginning on the date that a purchaser of the Federal Helium Reserve that has agreed to be subject to the requirements of this subsection assumes control of such Federal Helium Reserve. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3(c) of the Helium Act ( 50 U.S.C. 167a(c) 6(e) 6(f)

Summary: Securing Helium for Science Act This bill revises requirements governing the sale of the Federal Helium Reserve. Under current law, the federal government must sell or dispose of all assets of the Federal Helium Reserve by Sept 30, 2021. The bill requires any purchaser of the assets to agree to provide helium to holders of federal research grants at a discounted rate for the next eight years as specified by the bill.
End Prison Gerrymandering Act

To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that individuals in prison shall, for the purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last usual place of residence before incarceration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Prison Gerrymandering Act 2. Residence of incarcerated individuals (a) Residence Section 141 of title 13, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) Effective beginning with the 2030 decennial census of population and every census thereafter, in taking any census of population under subsection (a) the Secretary shall, with respect to an individual incarcerated in a State, Federal, county, or municipal correctional facility as of the decennial census date, attribute such individual to such individual’s last usual place of residence before incarceration. . (b) Use of residence for purposes of Congressional redistricting Section 22 of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and to provide for an apportionment of Representatives in Congress 2 U.S.C. 2a (d) If the tabulation of the number of persons in a State under subsection (a) includes an individual incarcerated in a State, Federal, county, or municipal correctional facility who is treated as a resident of the State because the tabulation attributes the individual to the individual’s last usual place of residence before incarceration, as provided under section 141(g) of title 13, United States Code, the State shall treat the individual’s last usual place of residence in the State before incarceration as the individual’s place of residence for purposes of congressional redistricting. .

Summary: End Prison Gerrymandering Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce, beginning with the 2030 decennial census, to attribute an individual incarcerated in a correctional center to the individual's last place of residence before incarceration. Further, a state must treat such an individual's last place of residence in the state before incarceration as the individual's place of residence for purposes of congressional redistricting.
To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.

To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. 1. Private right of action (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person found to have committed any violation of part 436 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be liable to any person harmed by such violation for— (1) actual damages; (2) additional equitable relief, including rescission of any contract and such other equitable relief as a court may find appropriate; and (3) reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. (b) Jurisdiction and venue Jurisdiction and venue of a civil action under this section shall be concurrent and may be commenced in— (1) the United States District Court in the district in which the claimant resides; or (2) in a State court of competent jurisdiction in the State in which the claimant resides.

Summary: This bill creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. The rule requires franchisors to disclose certain relevant information to prospective franchisees.
Stop Disincentivizing Work Act

To prohibit certain Federal funding from being used for certain cash assistance programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Disincentivizing Work Act 2. Prohibition on funding (a) In general None of the funds made available under any of the Acts specified in subsection (b) may be used for recurring cash assistance programs to individuals or households. (b) Acts specified The Acts specified in this subsection are the following: (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 (2) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 (3) The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (4) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (5) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2

Summary: Stop Disincentivizing Work Act This bill prohibits the use of funding available through specified federal COVID-19 relief laws and appropriations acts for recurring cash assistance programs to individuals or households.
DEMAND Act of 2022

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to designate breast pumps and certain lactation supplies as eligible for certain financial assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delivering Essentials to Mothers Amid Natural Disasters Act of 2022 DEMAND Act of 2022 2. Breastfeeding supplies and support services (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in consultation with the Co-chairs of the Federal Interagency Breastfeeding Workgroup, shall include breast pumps, other lactation supplies appropriate for use in emergency settings, other equipment necessary to support the safe use of such breast pumps, and services by lactation support providers as eligible for financial assistance under section 408(e) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(e) (b) Lactation support providers defined In this section, the term lactation support providers

Summary: Delivering Essentials to Mothers Amid Natural Disasters Act of 2022 or the DEMAND Act of 2022 This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to designate breast pumps and certain lactation supplies as eligible for financial assistance under major disaster relief provisions.
Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act

To prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act 2. Continuation of coverage under a group health plan during a lawful strike (a) In general Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 158(a) (1) in paragraph (5), by striking the period and inserting ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) to terminate or significantly alter the coverage of an employee under a group health plan during the period that such employee is engaged in a lawful strike. . (b) Definitions Section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152 (15) The term group health plan 29 U.S.C. 1167(1) . (c) Penalties Section 12 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 162 (1) by striking Sec. 12. Penalties (a) Violations for interference with the board Any person ; and (2) by adding the following: (b) Civil penalties for unfair labor practices Any employer who commits an unfair labor practice within the meaning of section 8(a)(6) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each such violation, except that, with respect to an unfair labor practice within the meaning of section 8(a)(6) that relates to the discharge of an employee or other serious economic harm to an employee, the Board shall double the amount of such penalty, to an amount not to exceed $100,000, in any case where the employer has within the preceding 5 years committed another such violation of section 8(a)(6). A civil penalty under this subsection shall be in addition to any other remedy ordered by the Board. (c) Considerations In determining the amount of any civil penalty under this section, the Board shall consider— (1) the gravity of the actions of the employer resulting in the penalty, including the impact of such actions on the charging party or on other persons seeking to exercise rights guaranteed by the Act; (2) the size of the employer; (3) the history of previous unfair labor practices or other actions by the employer resulting in a penalty; and (4) the public interest. (d) Director and officer liability If the Board determines, based on the particular facts and circumstances presented, that a director or officer’s personal liability is warranted, a civil penalty for a violation described in this section may also be assessed against any director or officer of the employer who directed or committed the violation, or had actual or constructive knowledge of and the authority to prevent the violation and failed to prevent the violation. .

Summary: Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act This bill prohibits an employer from terminating or significantly altering the employer-provided health insurance coverage of an employee engaged in a lawful strike. An employer that violates this prohibition is subject to a maximum civil penalty of $50,000 for each violation.
Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2022

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the secure storage of a licensed firearm possessed by a Federal judge, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2022 2. Provision of secure firearms storage for Federal judges Section 462 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Upon request of the Director, the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed to provide, at the official duty station of each judge or justice, a secure firearms storage facility for any firearm lawfully possessed by that judge or justice. . 3. Provision of secure firearms storage for administrative judges Each agency that employs an administrative judge (including any administrative law judge appointed under section 3105 of title 5, United States Code) shall provide, at the principal duty station of that judge, a secure firearms facility for any firearm lawfully possessed by that judge.

Summary: Firearm Lockbox Protection Act of 2022 This bill allows the General Services Administration, upon request of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, to provide a secure firearms storage facility at the official duty station of each judge or justice for any firearm lawfully possessed by the judge or justice. Agencies that employ an administrative judge must provide a secure firearms facility at the principal duty station of that judge for any firearm lawfully possessed by the judge.
Keep Schools Open Act

To require educational agencies and institutions to provide in-person instruction to students as a condition of receiving Federal education funds, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Schools Open Act 2. Prohibition on Federal funding for educational agencies and institutions that do not provide in-person instruction (a) In general Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to subsection (b), no Federal education funds may be provided to an educational agency or institution unless the educational agency or institution— (1) demonstrates to the Secretary of Education that the agency or institution provides in-person instruction to students; and (2) certifies to the Secretary that the agency or institution will not discontinue in-person instruction for students due to COVID–19. (b) Exception The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an educational agency or institution that provides distance education or other virtual instruction to students in the regular course of operations for reasons unrelated to COVID–19. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term educational agency or institution (A) An elementary school (as such term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (B) A secondary school (as such term is defined in such section 8101). (C) A local educational agency (as such term is defined in such section 8101). (D) A State educational agency (as such term is defined in such section 8101). (E) An institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (2) The term Federal education funds (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law.

Summary: Keep Schools Open Act This bill generally prohibits federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools, local or state educational agencies, or institutions of higher education (IHEs) that do not provide in-person instruction. Specifically, the bill prohibits a school, educational agency, or IHE from receiving federal education funds unless the school, educational agency, or IHE (1) demonstrates to the Department of Education (ED) that it provides in-person instruction to students, and (2) certifies to ED that it will not discontinue in-person instruction for students due to COVID-19. This prohibition does not apply to a school, educational agency, or IHE that provides distance education or other virtual instruction to students in the regular course of its operations for reasons that are unrelated to COVID-19.