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Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act

To amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act 2. Clarification of whistleblower rights and protections Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5851 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the first sentence, by striking person in employer in (ii) in the second sentence, by striking the person the employer (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking the person the employer (ii) in subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by striking such person such employer (2) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by striking a person an employer (3) in subsection (e)(1), in the first sentence, by striking the person the employer

Summary: Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act This bill revises protections for the rights of whistleblowers of nuclear safety violations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that employees of either the Department of Energy (DOE) or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) may seek civil remedies if their employers discriminate against them for blowing the whistle on nuclear safety violations.
EMS Counts Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Labor to revise the Standard Occupational Classification System to accurately count the number of emergency medical services practitioners in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EMS Counts Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Emergency medical services (referred to in this Act as EMS (A) paramedics, emergency medical technicians (referred to in this Act as EMTs (B) volunteer personnel serving in each of the roles described in subparagraph (A). (2) EMS is an integral component of the response capacity of the United States to disasters and public health crises, such as outbreaks of infectious diseases, bombings, mass shootings, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. EMS personnel respond to more than 22,000,000 emergency calls each year including strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, and trauma. (3) The Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles information on the number of individuals working in roles across the entire United States workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics completes this work by maintaining the Standard Occupational Classification system, which classifies workers and jobs into occupational categories for the purposes of collecting, calculating, analyzing, and disseminating data. (4) The Bureau of Labor Statistics fails to accurately count EMS practitioners because of its failure to include dual-role firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics in their count of EMS personnel. (5) Accurately counting the EMS workforce is critical for government agencies in determining the needs of EMS agencies and practitioners. These data are also crucial for informing many aspects of policy, including preparedness for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and acts of terrorism. 3. Recognition of dual-role firefighters as EMS practitioners Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall revise the broad description under the occupational series 33–2011 Firefighters (1) Firefighters. (2) Firefighter/EMTs. (3) Firefighter/Paramedics. (4) Firefighters, All Other. 4. Report to Congress Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to Congress a report that describes— (1) the actions taken in 2015 to expand the definition 29–2040 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (2) the implementation of the revisions under section 3.

Summary: EMS Counts Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise the broad description under the occupational series 33-2011 Firefighters of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification System of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to include the following detailed occupations: Firefighters; Firefighter/EMTs; Firefighter/Paramedics; and Firefighters, All Other.
Background Check Completion Act of 2023

To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Background Check Completion Act of 2023 2. Completion of background checks (a) In general Section 922(t)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking (i) (B) by striking or and (C) by striking clause (ii); (2) by striking subparagraph (C); and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 12001(a)(3) of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act ( Public Law 117–159 paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) are repealed, and the provisions of law amended by those paragraphs are restored as if those paragraphs had not been enacted paragraph (2) is repealed, and the provision of law amendment by that paragraph is restored as if that paragraph had not been enacted (2) Section 103(l)(3) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901(l)(3) , but in no case more than 10 business days,

Summary: Background Check Completion Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 2. Increase of maximum age for children eligible for medical care under champva program (a) Increase Subsection (c) of section 1781 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) (1) Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (iii) of section 101(4)(A) of this title and except as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of this section, a child is eligible for benefits under subsection (a) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status. (2) This subsection shall not be construed to limit eligibility for benefits under subsection (a) of a child described in section 101(4)(A)(ii) of this title. . (b) Effective date Subsection (c) of such section, as amended by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to medical care provided under such section on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act 2. Limitations on Confucius Institutes’ host schools (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern The term Chinese entity of concern (A) is involved in the implementation of military-civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius Institute The term Confucius Institute (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002 (4) Relationship The term relationship (b) Restrictions on institutions of higher education (1) In general Beginning with the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution of higher education that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any funds from the Department of Homeland Security, unless the institution of higher education terminates the relationship between the institution of higher education and such Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern, as the case may be. (2) Termination Upon the termination of a relationship described in paragraph (1), the institution of higher education at issue shall be eligible to receive funds from the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive any funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship.
Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act

To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to expand the activities authorized under adult protective services demonstration grants. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act 2. Expanding activities authorized under adult protective services demonstration grants Section 2042(c)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397m–1(c)(2) (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking or (2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph: (F) State court programs for recruiting and training law students through clinics supervised by a licensed attorney to provide representation for respondents in guardianship cases, and to serve as guardians ad litem; or .

Summary: Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act This bill allows recipients of demonstration grants for preventing and detecting elder abuse to use the grants for state court programs that use clinics supervised by a licensed attorney to recruit and train law students to represent individuals in guardianship cases and serve as guardians ad litem. (Guardians ad litem are court-appointed representatives for individuals who are unable to represent their own interests, typically because they are minors or declared legally incompetent.)
340B Accountability Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify rules relating to drug discounts for covered entities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 340B Accountability Act of 2023 2. Drug discounts and audits for covered entities Section 340B(a)(5)(C) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(5)(C) (1) by striking A covered entity shall permit (i) Duplicate discounts and drug resale A covered entity shall permit ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (i) Use of savings A covered entity shall permit the Secretary to audit, at the Secretary's expense, the records of the entity to determine how net income from purchases under this section are used by the covered entity. (ii) Records retention A covered entity shall retain such records and provide such records and reports as determined necessary by the Secretary for carrying out this subparagraph. .

Summary: 340B Accountability Act of 2023 This bill requires participants in the 340B drug pricing program to allow the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to audit their records to determine how they use the net income from the discounted drug prices under the program. Participants also must retain records and reports as necessary for HRSA to perform the audits.
Preventive Health Savings Act

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventive Health Savings Act 2. Scoring of preventive health savings Section 202 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 (h) Scoring of preventive health savings (1) Determination by the Director Upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Finance, or the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, or by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Director shall determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. (2) Projections If the Director determines that a measure would result in substantial reductions in budget outlays as described in paragraph (1), the Director— (A) shall include, in any projection prepared by the Director, a description and estimate of the reductions in budget outlays in the budgetary outyears and a description of the basis for such conclusions; and (B) may prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears, notwithstanding the time periods for projections described in subsection (e) and sections 308, 402, and 424. (3) Definitions As used in this subsection— (A) the term budgetary outyears (B) the term preventive health .

Summary: Preventive Health Savings Act This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon receiving a request from Congress, to determine if proposed legislation would reduce spending outside of the 10-year budget window through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. If CBO determines that the legislation would result in substantial spending reductions from the use of preventive health and preventive health services, a description and estimate of the spending reductions must be included in CBO projections.
SBA Collections Act of 2023

To prohibit the Small Business Administration from suspending collections on Paycheck Protection Program loans and economic injury disaster loans related to COVID–19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SBA Collections Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on suspending collections on SBA loans related to COVID–19 (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Covered loan The term covered loan (A) a loan guaranteed under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) (B) a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) (3) Department The term Department (b) Prohibition of the Administrator (1) In general The Administrator may not discharge, suspend, or end collection action on any claim related to a covered loan. (2) Referral The Administrator shall refer to the Department any claim related to a covered loan for which the Administrator could use the authorities provided in section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, to discharge, suspend, or end that claim, but for the prohibition under paragraph (1). (c) Department of Treasury determination The Department shall— (1) retain the authorities provided in section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, or any similar provision of law; and (2) render a final decision as to discharge, suspend, end, or make collection on a claim referred to the Department under subsection (b)(2). (d) Briefings and testimony (1) Monthly briefings Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter, the Administrator shall brief the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives on the progress of the Administrator in pursuing the collection of claims related to covered loans and transferring claims to the Department of the Treasury for collection in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 37 (2) Testimony (A) In general The Administrator shall testify annually before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives on the implementation of collections of claims related to covered loans. (B) Nondelegation The Administrator may not delegate the responsibility under subparagraph (A) to any other individual.

Summary: SBA Collections Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discharging, suspending, or ending collection action on any claim related to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Additionally, the SBA must refer such claims that are for $100,000 or less to the Department of the Treasury and Treasury must make a final decision for the disposition of such claims. The SBA must provide monthly briefings to, and the SBA Administrator must annually testify before, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives about the collection of claims for such loans.
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023 2. Termination of authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war (a) Future authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment.

Summary: Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023 This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war. Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.
Small LENDER Act

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to modify the requirements associated with small business loan data collection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Lenders Exempt from New Data and Excessive Reporting Act Small LENDER Act 2. Small business loan data collection Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691c–2 (1) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following: (4) Compliance (A) In general With respect to any rules or guidance issued under this subsection on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Bureau shall provide a financial institution a 3-year period to comply with that rule or guidance, regardless of the date on which that financial institution began the operations of the financial institution. (B) Safe harbor With respect to any rules or guidance issued under this subsection on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph, beginning on the date after the last day of the 3-year period described in subparagraph (A), the Bureau shall provide a 2-year safe harbor to financial institutions during which each such financial institution shall be required to comply with the rule or guidance but shall not be subject to any penalties for failure to comply. ; and (2) in subsection (h)— (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Financial institution The term financial institution (A) engages in any financial activity; and (B) in each of the 2 calendar years preceding the first day of the safe harbor period described in subsection (g)(4)(B), originated not less than 500 credit transactions for small businesses. ; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Small business The term small business .

Summary: Small Lenders Exempt from New Data and Excessive Reporting Act or the Small LENDER Act This bill exempts certain financial institutions and transactions from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reporting requirements with respect to data about small business credit applications. Under the bill, the requirements apply only to financial institutions that originate at least 500 credit transactions to small businesses in each of the preceding two years. The bill further defines small businesses as those with annual revenue of $1 million or less. Currently, the CFPB has proposed a rule that the requirements apply only to financial institutions that originate at least 25 annual credit transactions to small businesses in each of the preceding two years. The rule further defines small businesses as those with annual revenue of $5 million or less.
Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023 2. Voluntary public access and habitat incentive program Section 1240R(f)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839bb–5(f)(1) (1) by striking and 2018, (2) by inserting , and $150,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2028

Summary: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and increases funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. This Natural Resources Conservation Service program provides state and tribal governments competitive grants to encourage owners and operators of privately-held land (i.e., farm, ranch, and forest land) to allow public access for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation.