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Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022

To prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022 2. Prohibition on importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran (a) Finding Congress makes the following findings: (1) Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade provides for security exceptions to the rules of the World Trade Organization to allow a member of the World Trade Organization to take actions necessary for the protection of its essential security interests time of war or other emergency in international relations to prevent any contracting party from taking any action in pursuance of its obligations under the United Nations Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security (2) The actions of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Islamic Republic of Iran to finance and facilitate the participation of foreign terrorist organizations in ongoing conflicts and illicit activities, in a manner that is detrimental to the security interests of the United States, warrants taking action under that Article. (b) Prohibition The importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran is prohibited. (c) Exception The prohibition under subsection (b) does not apply with respect to crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, or liquefied natural gas seized by the United States Government for violations of sanctions imposed by the United States. (d) Effective date The prohibition under subsection (b) applies with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.
National Debt is National Security Act

To establish limitations on the amount of debt issued by the United States which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Debt is National Security Act 2. Limit on public debt held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 31 section 3113 3114. Limit on public debt held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals (a) In general (1) Cumulative limit Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the amount of the national debt which is cumulatively held by foreign governments, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of a foreign country, and citizens of foreign countries shall not exceed an amount equal to one-third of the national debt. (2) Country-specific limit Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, with respect to any foreign country, the amount of the national debt which is cumulatively held by the government of such country, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of such country, and citizens of such country shall not exceed an amount equal to 5 percent of the national debt. (b) Determination The Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall issue guidance regarding implementation of this section, including calculation of the amount of the national debt held by foreign governments, entities organized or incorporated under the laws of a foreign country, and citizens of foreign countries. (c) Presidential waiver (1) In general The President may waive the application of paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if the President determines and, pursuant to paragraph (2), so reports that the important national interest of the United States requires the exercise of such waiver authority. (2) Congressional notification Not later than the date of the exercise of a waiver under paragraph (1), the President shall notify the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate of the waiver or the intention to exercise the waiver, together with a detailed justification thereof. (d) National debt For purposes of this section, the term national debt . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of subchapter I of chapter 31 section 3113 3114. Limit on public debt held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals. .

Summary: National Debt is National Security Act This bill establishes limits on the amount of public debt that may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals. The bill allows the President to waive the limits if the President determines and reports to Congress that an important national interest requires the waiver.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the "Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building 1. Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as the Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building (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 Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the "Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building."
Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act

To reauthorize certain leasing on the Outer Continental shelf, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act 2. Leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (a) Leasing authorized The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to grant leases pursuant to section 8(p)(1)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(1)(C) Memorandum on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Leasing Disposition Presidential Determination on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Leasing Disposition (b) Withdrawals Any Presidential withdrawal of an area of the Outer Continental Shelf from leasing under section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1341(a) 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)

Summary: Restoring Offshore Wind Opportunities Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to grant leases on the Outer Continental Shelf for activities that produce or support production, transportation, or transmission of energy from sources other than oil and gas (e.g., wind energy) in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic and Straits of Florida Planning Areas. In September of 2020, presidential memorandums placed a moratorium on all energy leases in those areas for a 10-year period. This bill allows energy leases from such sources in those areas during that time.
Apply the Science Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study relating to COVID–19 immunity resulting from a prior infection, vaccination, or both, and the COVID–19 pandemic. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Apply the Science Act 2. GAO study on natural immunity in relation to the COVID–19 pandemic (a) Study Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the following: (1) What is the current scientific understanding of the duration and effectiveness of COVID–19 immunity resulting from a prior infection, vaccination, or both, including any differences across population groups. (2) To what extent does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention make available, to key stakeholders, the body of work it has assessed to inform its policy decisions related to COVID–19 infection-acquired and vaccine-induced immunity. (3) To what extent do select foreign countries take into account the scientific evidence pertaining to COVID–19 infection-acquired immunity when creating public health regulations or guidance. (4) To what extent can diagnostic tests that measure the immune response be better utilized in a comprehensive COVID–19 response, including in high-risk population groups, and barriers to current use of these diagnostic tests. (b) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the determinations made pursuant to subsection (a).

Summary: Apply the Science Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study matters related to COVID-19 immunity, including variation in immunity resulting from prior infection, vaccination, or both.
Veterans Member Business Loan Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Member Business Loan Act 2. Member business loan definition (a) In general Section 107A(c) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in clause (iv), by striking or (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (vi) made to a veteran; ; (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term veteran . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Member Business Loan Act This bill excludes from credit union aggregate loan limitations member business loans made to veterans.
VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of pay for certain nurses and other medical positions of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Retention And Income Security Enhancement Act VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act 2. Pay for nurses and certain other medical positions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7451 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(C), by striking and physician assistant physician assistant, and podiatrist (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) The maximum rate of basic pay for any grade for a covered position may not exceed— (A) in the case of an advanced practice nurse, the maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5; (B) in the case of a physician assistant, the maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5; (C) in the case of a registered nurse, the maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5; and (D) in the case of any other covered position, the maximum rate of basic pay established for positions in level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5. .

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Retention and Income Security Enhancement Act or the VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act This bill increases the maximum rate of basic pay for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and registered nurses of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A bill making appropriations to provide emergency assistance for the Community Development Fund for disaster response and recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

Making appropriations to provide emergency assistance for the Community Development Fund for disaster response and recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Community planning and development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND For an additional amount for Community Development Fund Department of Housing and Urban Development—Community Planning and Development—Community Development Fund Public Law 117–43 Provided Community Development Fund Provided further Provided further

Summary: This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Fund, which primarily funds the Community Development Block Grant program. The bill provides the funding for activities related to disaster relief and recovery.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3903 Melear Drive in Arlington, Texas, as the "Ron Wright Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3903 Melear Drive in Arlington, Texas, as the Ron Wright Post Office Building 1. Ron Wright Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3903 Melear Drive in Arlington, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Ron Wright Post Office Building (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 Ron Wright Post Office Building April 4 (legislative day, March 31), 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3903 Melear Drive in Arlington, Texas, as the Ron Wright Post Office Building.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the "Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building 1. Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building (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 Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building April 4 (legislative day, March 31), 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1304 4th Avenue in Canyon, Texas, as the Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2022

To increase the amount of loan forgiveness available to teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2022 2. Increased loan forgiveness for teachers Section 428J(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 $15,000 (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 $30,000 3. Increased loan cancellation for teachers Section 460(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $5,000 $15,000 (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $17,500 $30,000 4. Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to any borrower who completes the fifth complete school year of teaching required for loan forgiveness under section 428J(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(b) 20 U.S.C. 1087j(b)

Summary: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Improvement Act of 2022 This bill modifies the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program by increasing the amount of loan forgiveness available for certain qualified teachers who have federal student loans. The program provides loan forgiveness for teachers who are highly qualified, teach full-time in a low-income school or educational service agency, and complete five years of consecutive service. Specifically, the bill increases from $5,000 to $15,000 the amount of available loan forgiveness for an elementary or secondary school teacher in any subject. It also increases from $17,500 to $30,000 the amount of available loan forgiveness for a secondary school math or science teacher and for a special education teacher.
Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make publicly available information regarding the calculation of premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act 2. Premium calculator (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Administrator (2) the term covered property (3) the term National Flood Insurance Program 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. (4) the term premium rates 42 U.S.C. 4015 (b) Requirements The Administrator shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, make public all formulas used by the Administrator to calculate the value of mitigation credits provided with respect to covered properties, including, at a minimum, credits for— (A) installing a flood opening; (B) elevating such a property onto a post, pile, or pier; and (C) elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor of such a property; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a tool that allows members of the public to estimate premium rates for covered properties under the Risk Rating 2.0 program (or any similar methodology) within a reasonable margin of error based on user inputs, which shall include a mechanism for determining how the premium rates for a covered property would change based on taking a particular mitigation action, including an action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1) with respect to the covered property.

Summary: Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish all formulas used by FEMA to calculate mitigation credits available to properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). (Under current NFIP rating methodology, individuals can receive premium credits for mitigation activity on their property such as installing flood openings, elevating the structure, and elevating machinery and equipment above the lowest floor.) FEMA must also develop a publicly available tool that estimates NFIP premium rates based on user inputs, including the change in rates as a result of mitigation activities.
Apply the Science Act 2.0

To require the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study relating to COVID–19 immunity resulting from a prior infection, vaccination, or both, and the COVID–19 pandemic. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Apply the Science Act 2.0 2. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study on natural immunity in relation to the COVID–19 pandemic (a) In general Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (referred to in this section as the National Academies (b) Inclusions The study pursuant to the contract under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an assessment of scientific evidence related to the durability of immunity resulting from SARS–CoV–2 infection, COVID–19 vaccination, or both, including any differences between population groups; (2) an assessment of the extent to which the Federal Government makes publicly available the scientific evidence used by relevant Federal departments and agencies to inform public health recommendations related to immunity resulting from SARS–CoV–2 infection and COVID–19 vaccination; and (3) a summary of scientific studies and evidence related to SARS–CoV–2 infection-acquired immunity from a sample of other countries or multilateral organizations. (c) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Academies shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the study pursuant to subsection (a). (d) Authorization of appropriation There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023 to carry out this section.

Summary: Apply the Science Act 2.0 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study COVID-19 immunity, including the durability of immunity resulting from an infection, a vaccine, or both.
COVID–19 Origin Disclosure Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and any applicable agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, to make public information relating to the origin of COVID–19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Origin Disclosure Act of 2022 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) identifying the origin of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) is critical for preventing a similar pandemic from occurring in the future; (2) there is reason to believe the COVID–19 pandemic may have originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology; and (3) the Secretary of Health and Human Services has a responsibility to make available to the public as much information as possible about the origin of COVID–19 so the United States and like-minded countries can— (A) identify the origin of COVID–19 as expeditiously as possible, and (B) use that information to take all appropriate measures to prevent a similar pandemic from occurring again. 3. Public release of information related to the origin of COVID–19 Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (1) publish any and all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19), including— (A) any coordination conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services with entities in China performing research on coronaviruses, including by disclosing any funding of such research by the Department; and (B) any research or literature review produced by employees of the Department of Health and Human Services about the potential origin of COVID–19; and (2) submit to Congress a report that contains all of the information described under paragraph (1).

Summary: COVID-19 Origin Disclosure Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish information about the origin of COVID-19 and its potential links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.