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To permit an issuer, when determining the market capitalization of the issuer for purposes of testing the significance of an acquisition or disposition, to include the value of all shares of the issuer.

To permit an issuer, when determining the market capitalization of the issuer for purposes of testing the significance of an acquisition or disposition, to include the value of all shares of the issuer. 1. Avoiding aberrational results in requirements for acquisition and disposition financial statements The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 210.1–02(w)(1)(i)(A) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to permit a registrant, in determining the significance of an acquisition or disposition described in such section 210.1–02(w)(1)(i)(A), to calculate the registrant’s aggregate worldwide market value based on the applicable trading value, conversion value, or exchange value of all of the registrant’s outstanding classes of stock (including preferred stock and non-traded common shares that are convertible into or exchangeable for traded common shares) and not just the voting and non-voting common equity of the registrant.

Summary: This bill expands the information allowed when calculating whether an acquisition or disposition of a subsidiary is significant for purposes of required financial disclosures by publicly traded companies. Currently, an acquisition or disposition is considered significant when the company's investment in the subsidiary is calculated to exceed 10% of the aggregate worldwide market value of the company's voting and non-voting common equity. Under the bill, this market value may additionally include applicable trading value, conversion value, or exchange value of all of the company's outstanding classes of stock, including preferred stock and non-traded common shares that are convertible into or exchangeable for traded common shares.
Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022

To streamline the budget process at the Department of Defense. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 2. Repeal of reporting requirements related to unfunded properties Chapter 9 (1) by repealing section 222a; (2) by repealing section 222b; and (3) in the table of sections at the beginning of the chapter, by striking the items relating to sections 222a and 222b.

Summary: Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the unfunded priorities of the (1) armed force or forces or combatant command, and (2) the Missile Defense Agency.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for "loss and damage" funds as a result of climate change.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for loss and damage 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On November 26th, 2022, the Biden Administration agreed to establish a climate justice loss and damage (2) The world’s top polluter, China, generated more CO 2 (3) Despite being the world’s second-largest economy, China is still categorized as a developing (4) Other countries the United Nations has identified as developing Loss and Damage (5) According to a study by Accenture, 93 percent of all large companies with net zero emission commitments have failed to back those pledges, and are larger polluters than most developed nations. (6) In December 2009, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Todd Stern, President Obama’s special envoy for climate change, outright rejected arguments by diplomats from developing nations that the United States owes them hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations for decades of American emissions, stating, I actually completely reject the notion of a debt or reparations or anything of the like (7) President Biden’s own climate envoy, John Kerry, was quoted at the COP27 summit on November 12th, 2022, stating, It's a well-known fact that the United States and many other countries will not establish . . . some sort of legal structure that is tied to compensation or liability welcomes 2. Prohibition on funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for loss and damage None of the funds available to any Federal department or agency may be used to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for loss and damage

Summary: This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements providing for loss and damage funds as a result of climate change.
To prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on Federal funds (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds made available to the District of Columbia may be used to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election. (b) Certification Upon application for, approval for, or receipt of any Federal funds, the government of the District of Columbia shall certify that the government does not permit individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election. (c) Application The requirements under this section shall apply with respect to any Federal funds applied for, approved for, received by, or made available to the District of Columbia on or after the date on which this bill is introduced in the House of Representatives.

Summary: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to allow an individual who is not a U.S. citizen to vote in any election in the District of Columbia (DC). Further, DC must certify that it does not allow noncitizens to vote in elections as a condition of receiving any federal funds. Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.
Innovative Technologies Impacted by COVID–19 Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the pass-through period for certain devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Innovative Technologies Impacted by COVID–19 Act 2. Extending pass-through status under the Medicare program for certain devices Section 1833(t)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(6) (K) Pass-through extension for certain devices In the case of a device with respect to which the pass-through status under this paragraph would, but for application of this subparagraph, end on December 31, 2022, such pass-through status shall be extended for the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2023. .

Summary: Innovative Technologies Impacted by COVID-19 Act This bill extends for one year certain Medicare pass-through payment adjustments for new drugs or biologics that would otherwise expire on December 31, 2022.
National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To amend the National Aviation Heritage Act to reauthorize the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of the national aviation heritage area Section 512 of the National Aviation Heritage Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 Public Law 108–447 on the date on September 30, 2036.

Summary: National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 assistance from the National Park Service for the National Aviation Heritage Area in Ohio.
To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer.

To lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer. 1. Definition of well-known seasoned issuer For purposes of the Federal securities laws, and regulations issued thereunder, an issuer shall be a well-known seasoned issuer (1) the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the issuer is $75,000,000 or more (as determined under Form S–3 general instruction I.B.1. as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); and (2) the issuer otherwise satisfies the requirements of the definition of well-known seasoned issuer

Summary: This bill reduces the required aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity shares for an issuer of securities to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer. A well-known seasoned issuer is allowed to make expedited public offerings of securities through automatic shelf registrations.
Carla Walker Act of 2022

To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Carla Walker Act of 2022 2. Grants to improve State and local law enforcement forensic activities Part OO of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. 3056. Grants to improve State and local law enforcement forensic activities (a) Authorization of grants The Attorney General may award a grant to an eligible recipient described in subsection (b) for the purpose of utilizing forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and searching to generate investigative leads for criminal investigations. (b) Eligible recipient An eligible recipient seeking a grant under this section shall include a— (1) State; (2) Tribal or local law enforcement agency; (3) local prosecutor’s office; (4) medical examiner; (5) coroner office; or (6) private entity working with an eligible recipient under paragraphs (1) through (5). (c) Applications An eligible recipient seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time and in such form as the Attorney General may require. (d) Use of grant An eligible recipient that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to do any one or more of the following: (1) Carry out DNA analyses of samples collected under applicable legal authority from crime scenes, rape kits, or other sexual assault evidence, or taken from an unidentified suspect or an unidentified victim, using advanced DNA testing technologies if such samples are ineligible for inclusion in or submission to the Combined DNA Index System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) Carry out DNA analyses of samples collected under applicable legal authority using advanced DNA testing technologies if the submission of such samples to the Combined DNA Index System has failed to produce investigative leads. (3) Carry out DNA analyses of any unidentified human remains using advanced DNA testing technologies if submission of such samples to the Combined DNA Index System has failed to provide an identity. (e) Authorization of appropriations For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $20,000,000, of which not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available to carry out forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and shall not be made available for staffing, training, travel, equipment, or other related overhead expenses. (f) Advanced DNA testing technologies defined In this section, the term advanced DNA testing technologies .

Summary: Carla Walker Act of 2022 This bill provides grants for state and local law enforcement agencies to conduct forensic DNA analyses in criminal investigations.
JARED Act

To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former political appointees from investing in or serving in a managerial role in an investment fund in which a foreign principal owns shares within a certain time period if such investment or managerial role is based on conversations between such appointee and such foreign principal while such appointee was employed by the Federal Government, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jumpstarting Accountability Relating to Ethical Disclosures Act JARED Act 2. Prohibition relating to foreign entities Section 207(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (2) by adding after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) Special rule for former political appointees on investments or management roles Any person who is a former political appointee who, within 4 years of any communication between such person and a foreign principal or an agent of a foreign principal involving prospective business dealings or investments by such person which occurred at the time such person was an employee of the Federal Government, knowingly invests in or serves in a managerial role with respect to an investment company in which such foreign principal has also invested shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 216 of this title. ; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (1)— (A) by striking this subsection, this subsection— (B) by striking the term (A) the term (C) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (B) the terms foreign principal agent of a foreign principal 22 U.S.C. 611 (C) the term investment company 15 U.S.C. 80a–3 (D) the term political appointee 5 U.S.C. 3101 .

Summary: Jumpstarting Accountability Relating to Ethical Disclosures Act or the JARED Act This bill prohibits former political appointees from investing in a company in which a foreign principal has also invested within four years of initially communicating about the investment when the appointee was still a federal employee.
Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act

To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide a national standard for financial institution data security and breach notification on behalf of all consumers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act 2. Breach notification standards Section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 (1) in subsection (b)(3) by striking the period at the end and inserting , including through the provision of a breach notice in the event of unauthorized access that is reasonably likely to result in identity theft, fraud, or economic loss. (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) Standards with respect to breach notification Subject to section 504(a)(2) and sections 505(b) and 505(c), within 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, each agency or authority required to establish standards described under subsection (b)(3) with respect to the provision of a breach notice shall ensure that such standards are in compliance with subsection (b). . 3. Preemption with respect to financial institution safeguards Section 507 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6807 507. Relation to State laws This subtitle preempts any law, rule, regulation, requirement, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law of any State, or political subdivision of a State, with respect to a financial institution (other than a financial institution engaged in providing insurance) or affiliate thereof securing personal information from unauthorized access or acquisition, including notification of unauthorized access or acquisition of data. .

Summary: Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act This bill requires federal financial regulators to set forth rules regarding data breaches. Specifically, these rules must require financial institutions, banks, and other specified entities to notify customers of breaches likely to result in identity theft, fraud, or economic loss.
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act

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 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).

Summary: Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act 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.
To extend the temporary order for fentanyl-related substances.

To extend the temporary order for fentanyl-related substances. 1. Extension of temporary order for fentanyl-related substances Effective as if included in the enactment of the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act ( Public Law 116–114 Public Law 117–103 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2024

Summary: This bill extends until December 31, 2024, the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The temporary order expires on December 31, 2022.
To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the research report exception to include reports about any issuer that undertakes a proposed offering of public securities.

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the research report exception to include reports about any issuer that undertakes a proposed offering of public securities. 1. Provision of research Section 2(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(3) (a) by striking an emerging growth company an issuer (b) by striking the common equity any (c) by striking such emerging growth company such issuer

Summary: This bill allows a securities broker or dealer to publish or distribute a research report on a proposed public offering without it being considered an offer to sell securities for purposes of registration requirements. Currently, reports regarding a proposed public offering by an emerging growth company fall under this exception.
REGIME Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of State to review whether certain Iranian officials are eligible for entry into the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act of 2022 REGIME Act of 2022 2. Review of eligibility for entry into the United States of certain Iranian officials (a) Review Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall conduct a review to determine whether any covered individual is ineligible for entry into the United States pursuant to section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 (division K of Public Law 117–103 8 U.S.C. 1182 22 U.S.C. 8514 (b) Revocation of visa If the Secretary of State determines, pursuant to the review conducted under subsection (a), that a covered individual who is in possession of a visa is ineligible for entry into the United States, the Secretary shall revoke such visa. (c) Covered individual In this section, the term covered individual (1) an officer or employee of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or any subunit thereof (including Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarter and any other entity controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps); (2) an officer of any other branch of the Iranian armed forces; (3) an officer or employee of the Iranian law enforcement forces; (4) a former or current member, officer, or employee of the Iranian executive, judicial, or legislative branch, including the Assembly of Experts, the Guardian Council, the Expediency and Discernment Council, the Supreme National Security Council, and the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution; (5) a former or current officer or employee of an entity controlled by the Office of the Supreme Leader; or (6) an immediate family member of any individual described in paragraphs (1) through (5). (d) Waiver The Secretary of State may waive the application of subsection (b) to a covered alien who is seeking a visa or who is in possession of a visa for the purpose of coming to the United States in transit to and from the headquarters district of the United Nations in accordance with the provisions of the Headquarters Agreement.

Summary: Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act of 2022 or the REGIME Act of 2022 The bill requires the Department of State to conduct a review of certain Iranian officials and government employees, as well as their immediate family members, who currently have visas or who have applied for visas. If such individuals are determined to be ineligible for entry into the United States under specified laws, the State Department must revoke their visas.
To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service, and for other purposes.

To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service, and for other purposes. 1. Regulation of natural gas connections (a) In general No State, local government, or State regulatory authority may prohibit a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The terms State regulatory authority gas utility 15 U.S.C. 3202 (2) The term natural gas consumer gas consumer 15 U.S.C. 3202

Summary: This bill bars states, localities, or state regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service.