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VENTURE Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of veterans who may receive self-employment assistance under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Eligibility for Necessities To Undertake Rewarding Entrepreneurship Act VENTURE Act 2. Expansion of eligibility for self-employment assistance under Veteran Readiness and Employment program (a) Expansion of eligibility Paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of section 3104 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (12) Such license fees and essential equipment, supplies, and minimum stocks of materials as the Secretary determines to be necessary for a veteran to begin self-employment and are within the criteria and cost limitations that the Secretary shall prescribe in regulations for the furnishing of such fees, equipment, supplies, and stocks. . (b) Priority Subsection (c)(1) of such section is amended by inserting before the first period the following: , including with respect to providing priority for services under subsection (a)(12) to veterans with the most severe service-connected disabilities who require homebound training or self-employment, or both homebound training and self-employment (c) Technical amendments Section 3117 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(C), by striking this clause this subparagraph (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking insure ensure (B) in paragraph (2), by striking clause paragraph

Summary: Veteran Eligibility for Necessities To Undertake Rewarding Entrepreneurship Act or the VENTURE Act This bill expands eligibility for self-employment assistance under the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program to include certain veterans who have a service-connected disability or employment handicap in addition to those with the most severe service-connected disabilities.
RENEW WIIN Act

To extend the authorities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 providing operational flexibility, drought relief, and other benefits to the State of California. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act RENEW WIIN Act 2. Extension of authority Subtitle J of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( Public Law 114–322 (1) in section 4007 ( 43 U.S.C. 390(b) January 1, 2021 January 1, 2031 (2) in section 4013 ( 43 U.S.C. 390(b) (A) in the first sentence, by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of its enactment December 31, 2031 (B) in paragraph (1), by striking 10 years after the date of its enactment on December 31, 2036

Summary: Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements Act or the RENEW WIIN Act This bill extends the authority of certain federal agencies to provide support for western water infrastructure and extends consultation requirements concerning projects in California. Specifically, the bill extends through 2031 the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to provide support for federal or state-led water storage projects in certain western states. It also extends provisions specific to California, including drought relief and the operations of the Central Valley Project (a hydropower and water management project in California that is operated by Reclamation). Further, the bill extends through 2036 consultation requirements concerning biological assessments and the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project in California.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, as the "Samuel Ballton Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, as the Samuel Ballton Post Office 1. Samuel Ballton Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, shall be known and designated as the Samuel Ballton 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 Samuel Ballton Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 55 Broadway in Greenlawn, New York, as the "Samuel Ballton Post Office."
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. 1. Lifting the IMD exclusion for substance use disorder and serious mental illness (a) Making permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1) With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023, With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019, (b) Lengths of stay Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2) (1) by striking 30 days 45 days (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18–011 Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18–011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

Summary: This bill permanently allows state Medicaid programs to receive federal payment for substance-use disorder services that are provided at institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals aged 21 to 64. The bill also extends the maximum length of stay over a 12-month period from 30 days to 45 days. In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for a 2018 letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that provided for Medicaid demonstration programs for IMD mental health services for adults and children; the bill similarly increases the average length of stay under such programs to 45 days.
Cartel Haven Sanction Act

To prohibit the transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cartel Haven Sanction Act 2. Authority to prohibit the transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico (a) In general The President shall prohibit the transmission of remittances from the United States to Mexico. (b) Sunset This section shall terminate on the date on which a physical wall on the international border between the United States and Mexico has been constructed and is fully operational. 3. Authority to impose sanctions against Mexican drug cartel and human trafficking organizations and use the proceeds to provide assistance to United States citizens (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to use the amounts described in subsection (b) to provide student loan forgiveness, job training, and addiction recovery treatment services to United States citizens. (b) Amounts described The amounts described in this subsection are amounts derived from the liquidation or sales of assets of individuals described in subsection (c) if such assets are subject to United States jurisdiction and control by reason of the imposition of sanctions under any provision of United States law. (c) Individuals described The individuals described in this subsection are individuals who are associated with illegal drug cartel or human trafficking organizations operating in Mexico.

Summary: Cartel Haven Sanction Act This bill requires the President to prohibit remittances from the United States to Mexico until a physical wall on the U.S.-Mexico border has been constructed and is fully operational. The bill also authorizes the President to use amounts derived from imposing sanctions on individuals associated with illegal drug cartel or human trafficking organizations in Mexico for various purposes to benefit U.S. citizens.
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to military service academies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act 2. United States Military Academy Section 7442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five Fifteen 3. United States Naval Academy Section 8454(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five Fifteen 4. United States Air Force Academy Section 9442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five Fifteen

Summary: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act This bill increases from 5 to 15 the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy.
To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the United States Capitol grounds, and for other purposes. 1. Permitting commercial filmmaking and photography on United States Capitol Grounds (a) In General Section 5106 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Commercial Filmmaking and Photography (1) Authorization by Capitol Police Notwithstanding section 5104(c) or any other provision of this chapter which restricts commercial activity on the United States Capitol Grounds, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police (hereafter in this subsection referred to as the Chief (A) may issue a permit authorizing a person to engage in appropriate commercial filmmaking and photography activity on the United States Capitol Grounds (other than any Capitol Buildings described in section 5101), so long as the person only engages in such activity during a period in which neither House of Congress is in session; and (B) under the terms and conditions of such a permit, may require the person to whom the permit is issued to pay an appropriate fee to cover any costs incurred by the Architect of the Capitol as a result of the issuance of the permit. (2) Types of activities and fees permitted For purposes of paragraph (1)— (A) commercial filmmaking and photography activity shall be considered appropriate only if the activity is similar to the types of commercial activity permitted in Union Square prior to the transfer of jurisdiction and control of Union Square to the Architect of the Capitol under section 1202 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 ( 2 U.S.C. 1811 (B) a fee shall be considered appropriate only if the fee is similar to the fee collected by the Director of the National Park Service for commercial activity permitted in Union Square prior to such transfer of jurisdiction and control. (3) Use of fees Immediately upon receiving any fees collected under paragraph (1)(B), the Chief shall transfer the fees to the Capitol Trust Account established under section 213(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014 ( 40 U.S.C. 5102 (4) Regulations The Chief shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such regulations as the Capitol Police Board may promulgate pursuant to the Board's authority under section 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 1969 (5) Union Square defined In this subsection, the term Union Square 2 U.S.C. 1811 . (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Capitol Trust Account Section 213(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2014 ( 40 U.S.C. 5102 subsection (b)(2) subsection (b)(2) or section 5106(d) of title 40, United States Code

Summary: This bill authorizes the U.S. Capitol Police to issue permits allowing certain commercial filmmaking and photography activities on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
For the relief of Median El-Moustrah.

For the relief of Median El-Moustrah. 1. Permanent resident status for Median El-Moustrah (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (b) Adjustment of status If Median El-Moustrah enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (c) Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Median El-Moustrah may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Median El-Moustrah by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Median El-Moustrah, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Median El-Moustrah shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2. Determination of Budgetary Effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation June 3, 2022 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary June 3, 2022 Committee on the Budget

Summary: This bill provides for the relief of Median El-Moustrah.
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

To expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act 2. State workforce development boards Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(ii) 20 percent 30 percent 3. Local workforce development boards Section 107(b)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(B) 20 30 4. Definition of labor organization Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 (72) Labor organization The term labor organization 29 U.S.C. 152(5) (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section 2(5) but for the fact that the organization represents— (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. .

Summary: Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act This bill increases from 20% to 30% the workforce representation on state and local workforce development boards.
Improving VA Workforce Diversity Through Minority-serving Institutions Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an employee recruitment strategy that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving VA Workforce Diversity Through Minority-serving Institutions Act of 2022 2. Improvement to workforce planning and recruitment by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Employee recruitment strategy The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) develop and carry out an employee recruitment strategy for the Department of Veterans Affairs that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions (as defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) (2) develop and carry out a plan to ensure that— (A) vacant positions in the Department may be filled from a pool of candidates that includes— (i) diverse leaders; and (ii) diverse candidates identified for promotion; and (B) such positions are filled using promotion panels that comprise diverse evaluators, reviewers, or assessors. (b) Program In developing the plan under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may establish a program, in coordination with minority-serving professional organizations, to foster and encourage individuals from underserved communities to serve in the Senior Executive Service of the Department. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the progress made by the Secretary to implement the strategy and plan developed under subsection (a).

Summary: Improving VA Workforce Diversity Through Minority-serving Institutions Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop plans for hiring and recruiting diverse candidates. Specifically, the VA must develop and carry out an employee recruitment strategy that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions. The VA must also develop and carry out a plan to ensure that (1) vacant positions may be filled from a candidate pool that includes diverse leaders and diverse candidates identified for promotion; and (2) such positions must be filled using promotion panels comprised of diverse evaluators, reviewers, or assessors. Additionally, the VA may establish a program, in coordination with minority-serving professional organizations, to foster and encourage individuals from underserved communities to serve in the Senior Executive Service of the VA.
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022

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 2022 2. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of eligible educators (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) (1) in the heading, by striking elementary and secondary school teachers eligible educators (2) by striking $250 $1,000 (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking 2015 2022 (2) by striking 250 1,000 (3) by striking calendar year 2014 calendar year 2021 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022 This bill increases the tax deduction for the expenses of eligible educators from $250 to $1,000, An eligible educator is, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year.
To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on moratoria of new oil and gas leases on certain Federal land (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal land (A) In general The term Federal land (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1702 (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 (B) Inclusion The term Federal land (C) Exclusion The term Federal land (i) a unit of the National Park System; or (ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System (other than a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System for which oil and gas drilling is allowed under law). (2) President The term President (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President— (1) shall immediately and without delay hold Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales; and (2) shall not carry out any action that would prohibit or delay the issuance of oil or gas leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations on Federal land, unless such an action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. 2. Rescission of certain energy policies relating to oil and natural gas development Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321

Summary: This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.
Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act 2. Algal blooms Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 or drought drought, or algal blooms

Summary: Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster.