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Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act

To amend the Federal Power Act to authorize the allocation of the costs of certain interstate electric power transmission lines and electric power transmission lines that are located offshore, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act 2. Allocation of costs of certain transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824 et seq. 224. Allocation of costs of certain transmission facilities (a) Allocation of costs (1) In general Any entity that proposes to own, control, or operate a transmission facility of national significance may file a tariff with the Commission in accordance with section 205 and the regulations of the Commission allocating the costs of such transmission facility of national significance. (2) Cost causation principle The Commission shall require that any tariff filed under paragraph (1) allocate the costs of a transmission facility of national significance to customers within the applicable transmission planning region or regions in a manner that is at least roughly commensurate with the estimated anticipated benefits described in paragraph (3). (3) Cost allocation principle The Commission shall require that any tariff filed under paragraph (1) allocate costs based on the broad range of reliability, economic, public policy, resilience, and other reasonably anticipated benefits of the applicable transmission facility of national significance. (b) Transmission facility of national significance In this section, the term transmission facility of national significance (1) an interstate electric power transmission line (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) or an electric power transmission line that is located offshore (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line)— (A) that has a transmission capacity of not less than 1,000 megawatts; and (B) the construction of which is completed on or after the date of enactment of this section; or (2) an expansion of, or upgrade to, an interstate electric power transmission line (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) or an electric power transmission line that is located offshore (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) that— (A) increases the transmission capacity of such electric power transmission line by at least 500 megawatts; and (B) is completed on or after the date of enactment of this section. (c) Savings provision This section does not affect the authority of the Commission to approve the allocation of costs of transmission facilities other than transmission facilities of national significance. .

Summary: Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act This bill modifies requirements under the Federal Power Act to allow certain interstate or offshore wind transmission facilities to charge their customers fees that are commensurate with the estimated anticipated benefits provided by the facilities.
To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas.

To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas. 1. Change of date relating to amount benefitting from special arbitrage rule (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 648 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (98 Stat. 941) is amended by striking October 9, 1969 March 1, 1985 (b) Effective Date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill updates the effective date of the arbitrage rules for the Permanent University Fund of the state of Texas.
Quantum in Practice Act

To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quantum in Practice Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Quantum computing has the potential to spur advancements in molecular modeling and simulation that will benefit Americans. (2) Quantum molecular simulations and modeling will enable scientists to study chemical elements and reactions with accuracy and speed that is far beyond the abilities of existing supercomputers. (3) Advances in molecular simulations and modeling would give researchers tools that could lead to breakthroughs across industries and sectors, including— (A) modeling the nitrogen fixation process utilized by bacteria, which could be used to develop synthetic fertilizers without the high energy and material costs of current methods, creating the next generation of fertilizers; (B) creating more effective medications and reducing harmful interactions or side effects; (C) developing new materials to increase energy storage capacity and create more powerful battery technologies; (D) developing lighter, stronger metals; (E) creating materials for more durable protective gear for law enforcement and military; and (F) developing new types of superconductors. 3. Quantum modeling and simulation (a) Definition of quantum information science Section 2(6) of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8801(6) modeling, simulation, computing (b) Quantum information science research program Section 401(b)(3) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8851(b)(3) (1) in subparagraph (F), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (G), by inserting and (3) by adding at the end the following: (H) quantum molecular modeling or simulation; .

Summary: Quantum in Practice Act This bill expands the National Quantum Initiative to specifically include quantum modeling and simulation.
Ensuring America’s Critical Infrastructure Act

To amend the USA PATRIOT Act to designate critical infrastructures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring America’s Critical Infrastructure Act 2. Critical infrastructure defined Section 1016(e) of the USA PATRIOT Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5195c(e) (e) Critical infrastructure defined In this section, the term critical infrastructure (1) means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters; and (2) includes the following sectors: (A) Chemical. (B) Commercial facilities. (C) Communications. (D) Critical manufacturing. (E) Dams. (F) Defense industrial base. (G) Emergency services. (H) Energy. (I) Financial services. (J) Food and agriculture. (K) Government facilities. (L) Healthcare and public health. (M) Information technology. (N) Nuclear reactors, materials, and waste. (O) Transportation systems. (P) Water and wastewater systems. .

Summary: Ensuring America's Critical Infrastructure Act This bill expands the definition of critical infrastructure under the Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001 in the USA PATRIOT Act. The term currently means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, or national public health or safety. The bill includes certain sectors as part of the existing definition, including communications, dams, emergency services, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, healthcare, information technology, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems.
Unemployed Worker Lifeline Act

To amend the CARES Act to extend Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and increase the weekly amount, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unemployed Worker Lifeline Act 2. Extension of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (a) In general Section 2104(e)(2) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023(e)(2) March 14, 2021 October 3, 2021 (b) Amount Section 2104(b)(3)(A) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9023(b)(3)(A) (iii) For weeks of unemployment ending after March 14, 2021, and ending on or before October 3, 2021, $400. .

Summary: Unemployed Worker Lifeline Act This bill extends COVID-19 pandemic unemployment assistance through October 3, 2021. Specifically, the bill extends federal-state agreements under which the aggregate amount of weekly unemployment compensation included an additional $300 in federal pandemic unemployment compensation. The bill increases such weekly amount to $400 for weeks of unemployment ending after March 14, 2021, and ending on or before October 3, 2021. Under current law, this assistance expired on September 6, 2021. The bill also extends through October 3, 2021, the additional $100 in mixed earner unemployment compensation for certain recipients of self-employment income.
Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve outreach and education on employee ownership, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act 2. Amendment to small business investment company program outreach Section 862(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ( Public Law 115–232 15 U.S.C. 648 , and to the investors and limited partners of such companies, to increase 3. Cooperative working group participation Section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(35) (C) Working groups and other engagements The Administrator (or a designee or official thereof) shall attend working groups, meetings, fora, and any other engagements hosted by any other Federal agency or office to which the Administrator (or designees or officials thereof) is invited, or with which the Administrator (or a designee or official thereof) has had a previous engagement or relationship, with respect to cooperatives or employee ownership of business concerns. .

Summary: Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act This bill expands the Small Business Administration's outreach activities with respect to cooperatives or employee ownership of small businesses.
To restore ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further Congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution. 1. Removal of restriction on amendments to or modifications of the constitution of American Samoa Section 12 of Public Law 98–213 48 U.S.C. 1662a

Summary: This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory.
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries for purposes of the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022 2. Recognition of nurse registries for purposes of Veterans Community Care Program Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Any nurse registry, including any registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nursing assistant, home health aide, companion, or homemaker furnishing services through a nurse registry. ; and (2) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) The term nurse registry (A) procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or other agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers, under which such individuals may provide health care-related or assistive services (including such services provided directly to patients or in support of health care facilities) and receive compensation for such services; and (B) satisfies any applicable State licensure requirement. .

Summary: Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022 This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require congressional approval of certain actions, and for other purposes.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require congressional approval of certain actions, and for other purposes. 1. Congressional approval of certain actions Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(a) (4) A listing, removal from a list, or change in status of any species under this subsection shall take effect upon enactment of a congressional joint resolution of approval. .

Summary: This bill requires congressional approval to list, remove from a list, or change the status of any endangered species or threatened species.
Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of the State Medicaid plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act 2. State flexibility to use contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of State Section 1902(a)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(5) , but such determinations of eligibility may be made, at the option of a State, under a contract with another State or local agency or a contractor so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance

Summary: Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to contract other entities to make eligibility determinations, as long as the contract does not include incentives with respect to such determinations.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members. 1. Extension to certain members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting before paragraph (3), as redesignated, the following: (2) 12 years of service in the Armed Forces; or .

Summary: This bill authorizes members of the Armed Forces who served at least 12 years to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members.
Parity for Online Student Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity for Online Student Veterans Act 2. Increase of monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis (a) In general Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(iii) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 50 percent of (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to a quarter, semester, or term beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Summary: Parity for Online Student Veterans Act This bill increases the monthly housing stipend available under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis.
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, and for other purposes.

To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, and for other purposes. 1. Civil and criminal liability for violations of FISA authorities (a) Aiding and abetting Section 110 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 ( 50 U.S.C. 1810 any person who committed such violation , or who knowingly aided or abetted such violation, (b) Use of false information Section 109 of such Act is amended by inserting (including through the use of false statements or false material declarations in an application under this Act) color of law

Summary: This bill expands criminal and civil liability for violations related to electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including by making civilly liable a person who knowingly aided or abetted such a violation.
Sunshine Act of 2022

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sunshine Act of 2022 2. Clarifying manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes (a) In general Section 1128G(e)(10)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(10)(B)(iii)) is amended by inserting , including peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, medical conference reports, and medical textbooks patient use (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers of value made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Sunshine Act of 2022 This bill specifies that manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics, or medical supplies covered by Medicare, Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are not required to report peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, medical conference reports, or medical textbooks that are provided to health care practitioners or teaching hospitals.
VA Work-Study Improvement Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the VA Work-Study program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Work-Study Improvement Act 2. Improvements to VA Work-Study program (a) Authorized activities Subsection (a)(5) of section 3485 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (L) Any other activity at an agency of a State or local government or a nonprofit organization that would benefit, directly or indirectly, veterans or members of the Armed Forces. . (b) Applicable hourly minimum wage Paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of such section is amended to read as follows: (7) For the purposes of this subsection and subsection (e), the term applicable hourly minimum wages (A) The hourly minimum wage under section 6(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(a) (B) The hourly minimum wage under comparable law of the State in which the services are to be performed. (C) The hourly minimum wage under comparable law of the local government with jurisdiction over the area in which the services are to be performed. . (c) Increased number of work hours authorized Paragraph (3) of such subsection is amended by striking 25 40 (d) Electronic timesheets Such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) The Secretary shall ensure that— (1) an individual participating in a qualifying work-study activity may electronically record the hours worked under such activity; and (2) the supervisor of such individual may electronically approve such records. . (e) Publication of data Such section, as amended by subsection (d), is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall publish the following information regarding qualifying work-study activities carried out during the covered year: (1) The number of individuals who participated in a qualifying work-study activity. (2) The demographics of such individuals. (3) A description of such activities. (4) The wages paid to such individuals. (5) The number of hours worked by such individuals. (6) A list of the participating educational institutions. . (f) Applicability The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a payment of work-study allowance made under section 3485 of title 38, United States Code, on or after January 1, 2025.

Summary: VA Work-Study Improvement Act This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs work-study program, including by increasing the number of hours an individual may work, modifying the minimum wage requirements, and implementing an electronic timesheet.