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Life at Conception Act of 2021

To implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Life at Conception Act of 2021 2. Right to life To implement equal protection for the right to life of each born and preborn human person, and pursuant to the duty and authority of Congress, including Congress’ power under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress’ power under section 5 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, the Congress hereby declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child, a prohibition on in vitro fertilization, or a prohibition on use of birth control or another means of preventing fertilization. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Human person; human being The terms human person human being (2) State For purposes of applying the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and other applicable provisions of the Constitution to carry out section 2, the term State

Summary: Life at Conception Act of 2021 This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child, a prohibition on in vitro fertilization, or a prohibition on use of birth control or another means of preventing fertilization.
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021

To reauthorize the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Section 208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 109–338 15 years 30 years

Summary: Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide any assistance to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area in New Mexico for another 15-year period.
Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2021

To prohibit certain business concerns from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China (a) In general Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) (10) Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China For purposes of this Act, a small business concern may not— (A) be headquartered in the People's Republic of China; or (B) have more than 25 percent of the voting stock of the small business concern owned by affiliates that are citizens of the People's Republic of China. . (b) Regulations and guidance The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall amend the regulations and guidance of the Administration, including sections 120.100, 120.110, and 121.105 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, to carry out the amendment made by this Act.

Summary: Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China.
Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021

To amend the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rural health care by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 2. Ensuring fairness in medicare hospital payments (a) Hospital inpatient services (1) In general Section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395www(d)(3)(E) (A) in clause (i), in the first sentence, by striking or (iii) , (iii), or (iv) (B) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Area wage index floor (I) In general For discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2021, the area wage index applicable under this subparagraph to any hospital which is not located in a frontier State (as defined in clause (iii)(II)) may not be less than 0.85. (II) Waiving budget neutrality Pursuant to the fifth sentence of clause (i), this clause shall not be applied in a budget neutral manner. . (2) Waiving budget neutrality (A) Technical amendatory correction Section 10324(a)(2) of Public Law 111–148 third sentence fifth sentence (B) Waiver Section 1886(d)(3)(E)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(3)(E)(i) (i) by striking and the amendments , the amendments (ii) by inserting , and the amendments made by section 2(a)(1) of the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 Care Act (b) Hospital outpatient department services Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t) (1) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking (19), the Secretary (19) and paragraph (23), the Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (23) Floor on area wage adjustment factor for hospital outpatient department services With respect to covered OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, the area wage adjustment factor applicable under the payment system established under this subsection to any hospital outpatient department which is not located in a frontier State (as defined in section 1886(d)(3)(E)(iii)(II)) may not be less than 0.85. The preceding sentence shall not be implemented in a budget neutral manner. .

Summary: Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 This bill establishes an area wage adjustment floor for Medicare hospital payments in states that are not frontier states and excludes such adjustments from certain budget neutrality rules.
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 2. Exemption for telehealth services (a) In general Subparagraph (E) of section 223(c)(2) (E) Safe harbor for absence of deductible for telehealth A plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of failing to have a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services. . (b) Certain coverage disregarded Clause (ii) of section 223(c)(1)(B) (in the case of months or plan years to which paragraph (2)(E) applies) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 This bill permanently exempts high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services.
No UPCODE Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve risk adjustment under Medicare Advantage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Unreasonable Payments, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act No UPCODE Act 2. Improving risk adjustment under Medicare Advantage (a) Use of 2 years of diagnostic data Section 1853(a)(3)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(a)(3)(C)(iii) (1) by striking methodology methodology (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), such risk ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclauses: (II) Use of health status data For 2024 and each subsequent year, the Secretary shall use 2 years of diagnostic data (when available) under such risk adjustment methodology. . (b) Exclusion of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments (1) In general Section 1853(a)(1)(C) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(a)(1)(C) (iv) Exclusion of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments (I) In general For 2024 and each subsequent year, for purposes of establishing the payment adjustment factors and adjusting payment based on health status under clause (i), the Secretary shall not take into account a diagnosis collected from a chart review or a health risk assessment. (II) Identification of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments The Secretary shall establish procedures to provide for the identification and verification of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments. . (c) Application of coding adjustment Section 1853(a)(1)(C)(ii) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(a)(1)(C)(ii) (1) in subclause (III), by striking In calculating Subject to subclause (V), in calculating (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V) In calculating such adjustment for 2024 and each subsequent year, the Secretary shall evaluate the impact on risk scores for Medicare Advantage enrollees of differences in coding patterns between Medicare Advantage plans and providers under parts A and B and publicly report the results of such evaluation. The Secretary shall ensure that such adjustment, which may include adjustment on a plan or contract level, fully accounts for the impact of coding pattern differences not otherwise accounted for to the extent that the Secretary identifies such differences through annual evaluation. .

Summary: No Unreasonable Payments, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act or the No UPCODE Act This bill modifies certain factors that are used to determine Medicare Advantage (MA) payments, particularly relating to health status and related data. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to use two years of diagnostic data in its risk adjustment methodology for MA payments. It also prohibits the CMS from using diagnoses that are collected from chart reviews or health risk assessments when adjusting payments based on health status. The CMS must also take into account any differences in coding patterns between MA and traditional Medicare when determining MA payment adjustments.
Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act 2. Elimination of origination fees on Federal Direct loans (a) Repeal of origination fees Subsection (c) of section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(c) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to loans made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.

Summary: Student Loan Tax Elimination Act This bill eliminates the origination fee on federal student loans. Origination fees are the fees lenders charge for processing new loan applications.
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act 2. Consumer product safety standard for certain batteries (a) Consumer product safety standard required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission, including electric bicycles and electric scooters, to protect against the risk of fires caused by such batteries. (b) CPSC determination of scope The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and the types of micromobility devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against the risk of fires caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in consumer products. (c) Treatment of standard A consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058

Summary: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to protect against the risk of fires.
Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced excise tax rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2023 2. Three percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers (a) In general Section 4161(a) (4) 3 percent rate for portable, electronically-aerated bait containers In the case of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting 3 percent 10 percent . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act of 2023 This bill reduces from 10% to 3% the excise tax rate that applies to the sale of portable, electronically-aerated bait containers by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.
A bill to authorize the honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major.

To authorize the honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major. 1. Authorization for honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major (a) Honorary promotion The honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to the grade of Sergeant Major is hereby authorized. (b) Additional benefits not To accrue The honorary promotion of Harold B. Pharis pursuant to subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Harold B. Pharis is entitled based upon his military service or affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based on his military service.

Summary: This bill authorizes the honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, U.S. Army (retired), to the grade of Sergeant Major.
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

To authorize Offices of Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act 2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in appropriations Section 6(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) (A) In this paragraph, the term covered lapse in appropriations (B) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in addition to any other authority, during a covered lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations for such amounts as may be necessary, at a rate for operations as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts and under the authority and conditions provided in such Acts, to perform the duties of the Office with respect to programs and operations of the establishment that continue during the covered lapse in appropriations. .

Summary: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act to perform its duties with respect to any programs or operations that continue during the lapse in appropriations.
Parris Island Protection Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parris Island Protection Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as Parris Island (2) Parris Island was the first facility to integrate women in boot camp training for the Marine Corps in the United States. (3) Female recruits have trained at Parris Island since 1949. (4) The first integrated company of male and female recruits graduated from Parris Island in 2019. (5) Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and faithful service to the United States. (6) Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of the United States Marine Corps Eastern Recruiting Region. 3. Prohibition of closing or realignment of Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.

Summary: Parris Island Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island in South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relating to pricing of Class I skim milk, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2023 2. Notice and hearings (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall provide notice of, and initiate, national hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders under section 8c(3) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act ( 7 U.S.C. 608c(3) higher of (b) Higher of The higher of (1) the adjusted Class I differential specified in section 1000.52 of that title (or successor regulations); (2) the adjustment to Class I prices specified in sections 1005.51(b), 1006.51(b), and 1007.51(b) of that title (or successor regulations); and (3) the higher of— (A) the advanced pricing factor computed under section 1000.50(q)(1) of that title (or successor regulations); and (B) the advanced pricing factor computed under section 1000.50(q)(2) of that title (or successor regulations). 3. Mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs Section 273 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1637b (1) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) for each manufacturer required to report under subparagraph (A) for any product, require that manufacturer to report cost and yield information, as determined by the Secretary, for all products processed in the same facility or facilities; and (D) require any manufacturer of such other dairy products as determined by the Secretary to report cost and yield information in the same manner as under subparagraph (C), for the purposes of providing information for the regulatory or administrative establishment of pricing rules. ; and (2) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: (3) Dairy product processing costs Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under subparagraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (b)(1). .

Summary: Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to hold national hearings to review Federal Milk Marketing Orders. (USDA uses these orders to establish a minimum price for various classes of milk.) The hearings must include the review of proposals from producers and the dairy industry on the price of Class I skim milk. The bill also requires manufacturers to report cost and yield information for all dairy products processed in the same facility or facilities to USDA's Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program. Further, every two years, USDA must publish a report containing the information obtained under these new requirements.
CASES Act of 2023

To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain officials of Argentina. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act of 2023 CASES Act of 2023 2. Imposition of sanctions with respect to certain officials of Argentina (a) Report required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report with respect to each individual specified in subsection (c) that includes— (1) a description of the assets of the individual, including— (A) the estimated net worth of the individual; (B) the estimated net worth of the immediate family members of the individual; and (C) a description of all of the individual's real, personal, and intellectual property, bank of investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately; and (2) a determination with respect to whether the individual meets the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 (b) Imposition of sanctions If the President makes an affirmative determination under subsection (a)(2) with respect to an individual, the President shall impose sanctions under section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, with respect to the individual. (c) Individuals specified The individuals specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner, born on February 19, 1953, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2) Máximo Kirchner, born on February 2, 1977, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (3) Juan Martin Mena, born on February 25, 1979, in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (4) Oscar Isidro José Parrilli, born on August 13, 1951, in San Martín de Los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina. (5) Carlos Alberto Zannini, born on August 27, 1954, in Villa Nueva, Córdoba, Argentina.

Summary: Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act of 2023 or the CASES Act of 2023 This bill requires sanctions to be imposed on five specified Argentinian public officials if such individuals meet the criteria for such sanctions. The specified Argentinian officials are Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner, Maximo Kirchner, Juan Martin Mena, Oscar Isidro Jose Parrilli, and Carlos Alberto Zannini. The bill requires the Department of State to submit an annual report to Congress containing (1) a description of each person's assets, including the net worth of immediate family members; and (2) a determination as to whether each person meets the criteria for the imposition of visa- and property-blocking sanctions related to corruption or human rights violations. The President must impose such sanctions on any of these individuals whom the President determines meets the sanctions criteria.