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To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, and for other purposes.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, and for other purposes. 1. Registration statements Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(b) (1) in paragraph (1)(K), by striking years, years (or, in the case of an emerging growth company, not more than the two preceding years), (2) by adding at the end the following: Any issuer may confidentially submit to the Commission a draft registration statement for confidential nonpublic review by the staff of the Commission prior to public filing, provided that the initial confidential submission and all amendments thereto shall be publicly filed with the Commission not later than 10 days before the issuer’s requested date of effectiveness of the registration statement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Commission shall not be compelled to disclose any information provided to or obtained by the Commission pursuant to this subsection. For purposes of section 552 of title 5, this subsection shall be considered a statute described in subsection (b)(3)(B) of such section 552. Information described in or obtained pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed to constitute confidential information for purposes of section 24. .

Summary: This bill revises requirements related to registration statements submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). First, the bill requires an emerging growth company to submit profit and loss statements from the previous 2 years, rather than the previous 3 years as under current law. In addition, the bill allows an issuer of securities to submit a draft registration statement to the SEC for confidential review prior to a public filing.
Transparency in Lending Act of 2022

To amend the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 to require that appropriate Federal financial supervisory agencies make publicly available updates with respect to examinations of covered financial institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Lending Act of 2022 2. Reports required during examination of covered financial institutions Section 804 of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 ( 12 U.S.C. 2903 (e) Reports required during examination of covered financial institutions (1) In general In connection with its examination of a covered financial institution, the appropriate Federal financial supervisory agency shall, not less than 2 years after the date on which the examination of the financial institution begins, and every 2 years thereafter until the examination is completed, submit to the Council a report that includes the following: (A) An estimated timeline with respect to the completion of the examination. (B) Any findings related to the examination made during the preceding 24-month period. (C) A summary of the elements of the examination that, at the time of the report, are completed. (D) A summary of the elements of the examination that, at the time of the report, are not completed. (2) Publication The Council shall make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on the interagency CRA rating search website of the Council. (3) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Council The term Council 12 U.S.C. 3303 (B) Covered financial institution The term covered financial institution .

Summary: Transparency in Lending Act of 2022 This bill requires federal financial supervisory agencies to submit to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council specified information regarding an examination of a large financial institution. Specifically, the agency must report on the status of the examination and any findings.
SHIELD Act

To provide for an analysis and plan with respect to addressing the heat island effect on military installations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Surveying the Heat Island Effect across Large Divisions Act SHIELD Act 2. Analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations (a) Installation analysis At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the commander of each large military installation (as determined by the Secretary) shall conduct an analysis of— (1) how the effect known as the heat island effect (2) inventory on the percentage of tree cover and plant shade trees on the property of the installation. (b) Report Not later than September 30, 2023, the commander of each large military installation shall submit to the Secretary of the analysis conducted by the commander under subsection (a). (c) Plan The Secretary shall— (1) review the reports submitted under subsection (b); (2) identify any installation that is a significant heat island with large expanses of concrete or asphalt; and (3) direct the commander of any installation so identified to increase the tree coverage on the property of the installation by 10 to 30 percent by not later than September 30, 2025. (d) Heat island defined The term heat island

Summary: Surveying the Heat Island Effect across Large Divisions Act or the SHIELD Act This bill provides for the Department of Defense (DOD) to direct the commander of each large military installation to analyze and report on (1) how the heat island effect (i.e., the heating effect in an area with a high concentration of structures that absorb and re-emit the sun's heat) exacerbates summer heat conditions and necessitates the increased use of air conditioning on the installation, and (2) the percentage of tree cover and plant shade trees on the property of the installation. DOD must review the reports, identify any installation that is a significant heat island, and direct the commander of any identified installation to increase the tree coverage by 10% to 30% by September 30, 2025.
To establish an allowance to provide a housing stipend for Members of the House of Representatives.

To establish an allowance to provide a housing stipend for Members of the House of Representatives. 1. Housing allowance for Members of House of Representatives (a) Establishment of allowance There is established in the House of Representatives an allowance which shall be available to pay a housing stipend of $2,500 to each eligible Member of the House of Representatives for each month in which the Member serves in the House. (b) Conditions A Member is eligible to receive a stipend under this section if the Member submits to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives an application which includes— (1) a statement that the Member will not use the Member’s office for personal overnight accommodations on an ongoing basis; and (2) such other information and assurances as the Chief Administrative Officer considers appropriate. (c) Use A Member shall use a stipend received under this section to obtain housing in the Washington metropolitan area. (d) Regulations This section shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration. (e) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Member of the House of Representatives (2) the term Washington metropolitan area

Summary: This bill provides a monthly allowance for housing in the Washington metropolitan area to Members who are serving in the House of Representatives.
To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to tie the salaries of Members of Congress to the salaries of the judiciary.

To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to tie the salaries of Members of Congress to the salaries of the judiciary. 1. Tying salaries of Members of Congress to salaries of judiciary (a) Revision of salaries of Members Section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (a) The annual rate of pay for a Member of Congress shall be determined as follows: (1) For the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the annual rate of pay shall be equivalent to the greater of $274,200 or the annual rate of pay for an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (2) For the President pro tempore of the Senate, the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate, and the majority leader and minority leader of the House of Representatives, the annual rate of pay shall be equivalent to the greater of $236,900 or the annual rate of pay for a circuit judge of the United States. (3) For any other Member of Congress, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, the annual rate of pay shall be equivalent to the greater of $223,400 or the annual rate of pay for a district judge of the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to pay periods occurring after the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2024.

Summary: This bill modifies the rate of pay for Members of Congress to align with rates of pay for Supreme Court justices and other federal judges.
27th Amendment Enforcement Act

To revise the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress to restore cost-of-living increases which were waived under previous laws, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 27th Amendment Enforcement Act 2. Findings; sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Under a longstanding law, the annual rates of pay for Members of Congress are subject to cost-of-living adjustments whenever the President adjusts the annual rates of pay applicable to Federal employees covered by the General Schedule. (2) The 27th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1992, prohibits any law varying the compensation of Senators and Representatives (3) Since the 27th Amendment was ratified, on over a dozen occasions Congress has enacted a law to prohibit these cost-of-living adjustments from taking effect, which means that each of these laws has varied the compensation of Members of Congress from what the compensation would have been if these laws had not been enacted. (4) In nearly every instance, each of these laws took effect prior to the next election for Members of the House, in violation of the 27th Amendment. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that, in order to provide relief from the changes which were made to the annual rates of pay of Members of Congress by laws which were in violation of the 27th Amendment, the adjustments which were prohibited by these laws must be restored. 3. Restoring cost-of-living adjustments in rates of pay of Members of Congress (a) Restoration Section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (1) in paragraph (1), by striking as adjusted by paragraph (2) as adjusted by paragraphs (2) and (3) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) The annual rate of pay for the positions described in paragraph (1) shall be the rate which would have applied to such positions during the most recent pay period beginning before the date of the enactment of this paragraph if no laws had been enacted prior to such date to prohibit adjustments to such rate under paragraph (2). . (b) Determination and publication of rates Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate shall determine and publish the annual rates of pay for the positions described in paragraph (1) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501

Summary: 27th Amendment Enforcement Act This bill increases the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress by applying cost-of-living adjustments.
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

To clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act 2. Installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure in Federal buildings (a) Definition of mechanical insulation property Section 543(f)(1) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(1) (I) Mechanical insulation property The term mechanical insulation property (i) placed in service— (I) in connection with a mechanical system; and (II) in a manner that meets or complies with the minimum requirements of Reference Standard 90.1 (as defined in section 179D(c)(2) (ii) which result in a reduction in energy loss from the mechanical system. . (b) Comprehensive energy and water evaluations Section 543(f)(3)(A) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(3)(A) , including identification of energy- and water-saving measures (including installation of mechanical insulation property, if applicable), a comprehensive energy and water evaluation (c) Qualified installation of mechanical insulation property Section 543(f)(4) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(4) (C) Qualified installation of mechanical insulation property For each measure implemented under this paragraph that involves installation of mechanical insulation property, such installation shall be performed by an individual who has completed an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. .

Summary: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act This bill provides that the installation of mechanical insulation property is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in federal buildings under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the application of the premium tax credit in the case of certain individuals who are unemployed during 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the application of the premium tax credit in the case of certain individuals who are unemployed during 2021. 1. Application of premium tax credit in case of individuals receiving unemployment compensation during 2021 (a) In general Section 36B (g) Special rule for individuals who receive unemployment compensation during 2021 (1) In general For purposes of this section, in the case of a taxpayer who has received, or has been approved to receive, unemployment compensation for any week beginning during 2021, for the taxable year in which such week begins— (A) such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable taxpayer, and (B) there shall not be taken into account any household income of the taxpayer in excess of 133 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved. (2) Unemployment compensation For purposes of this subsection, the term unemployment compensation (3) Evidence of unemployment compensation For purposes of this subsection, a taxpayer shall not be treated as having received (or been approved to receive) unemployment compensation for any week unless such taxpayer provides self-attestation of, and such documentation as the Secretary shall prescribe which demonstrates, such receipt or approval. (4) Clarification of rules remaining applicable (A) Joint return requirement Paragraph (1)(A) shall not affect the application of subsection (c)(1)(C). (B) Household income and affordabillity Paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to any determination of household income for purposes of paragraph (2)(C)(i)(II) or (4)(C)(ii) of subsection (c) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Summary: This bill makes individual taxpayers who receive unemployment compensation during 2021 eligible for the refundable tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.
Cybersecurity Education Task Force Act of 2022

To direct the National Cyber Director to establish a Cyber Education Task Force, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cybersecurity Education Task Force Act of 2022 2. Cyber Education Task Force (a) In general The National Cyber Director (in this section referred to as the Director Task Force (b) Duties The Task Force shall issue recommendations and guidance with respect to how to increase and promote cybersecurity courses, degrees, and programs in institutions of higher education in order to improve the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce. (c) Membership (1) Appointment The Task Force shall be comprised of members appointed by the Director, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Labor, and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, from the following entities: (A) Institutions of higher education. (B) Hispanic-serving institutions. (C) Historically Black colleges or universities. (D) Tribal Colleges or Universities. (E) Predominantly Black Institutions. (F) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2) Meetings The Task Force shall meet at the call of the Director. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the Task Force, and every 2 years thereafter, the Task Force shall submit to Congress a report that contains recommendations and guidance with respect to how to increase and promote cyber education in institutions of higher education. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act Section 14(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.; relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the Task Force. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Hispanic-serving institution The term Hispanic-serving institution 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a) (2) Historically Black college or university The term historically Black college or university part B institution 20 U.S.C. 1061 (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (4) Predominantly Black Institution The term Predominantly Black Institution 20 U.S.C. 1059e(b) (5) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)

Summary: Cybersecurity Education Task Force Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of the National Cyber Director to establish the Cyber Education Task Force. The task force must issue recommendations and guidance for increasing and promoting cybersecurity courses, degrees, and programs in institutions of higher education to improve the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce.
Crypto Exchange Disclosure Act

To require certain cryptocurrency exchanges to make disclosures relating to proof of reserves to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crypto Exchange Disclosure Act 2. Cryptocurrency exchanges proof of reserves disclosures A cryptocurrency exchange that holds assets on behalf of customers shall periodically (as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission) disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission information relating to proof of reserves of the exchange, including, with respect to the exchange at the time of the disclosure, the amount of assets held by the exchange compared to the liabilities of the exchange.

Summary: Crypto Exchange Disclosure Act This bill requires cryptocurrency exchanges that hold customer assets to periodically disclose proof of reserves to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This includes the amount of assets held by the exchange compared to the liabilities of the exchange.
Crypto Consumer Investor Protection Act

To prohibit lending, leveraging, or co-mingling customer funds by cryptocurrency exchanges without consent of a customer. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crypto Consumer Investor Protection Act 2. Lending, leveraging, and co-mingling prohibited A cryptocurrency exchange may not lend, leverage, or co-mingle the funds of a customer without the consent of such customer.

Summary: Crypto Consumer Investor Protection Act This bill prohibits a cryptocurrency exchange from lending, leveraging, or comingling customer funds without customer consent.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds made available for foreign assistance to be used to support drag theater performances.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds made available for foreign assistance to be used to support drag theater performances. 1. Prohibition No Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available in the form of foreign assistance to any program, project, or activity that involves the hosting or that otherwise involves supporting drag shows, performances, testimonials, or any demonstrations involving drag. For purposes of this section, the term drag

Summary: This bill prohibits using federal foreign assistance funds for programs or activities that involve hosting or supporting drag shows or performances.
Graduate on Your Own Schedule Act

To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to assist certain individuals in reentering a secondary school or a general educational development program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Graduate on Your Own Schedule Act 2. Secondary school dropout reengagement grant program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to local educational agencies to— (1) assist eligible secondary school dropouts in reentering a secondary school or entering a general educational development program; (2) provide life and career workshops for such dropouts, including— (A) résumé support services; and (B) interview assistance; and (3) provide support services for such dropouts, including— (A) childcare; (B) unemployment assistance; (C) housing assistance; and (D) transit assistance. (b) Application To receive a grant under this section, the local educational agency shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Preference In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to local educational agencies operating in a low-income community. (d) Report Not later than 1 year after the date on which a grant is awarded under subsection (a) and annually thereafter for 10 years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this section. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible secondary school dropout The term eligible secondary school dropout (A) between the ages of 16 and 24; and (B) not enrolled in a secondary school or general educational development program. (2) ESEA terms The terms local educational agency secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801 (3) Low-income community The term low-income community (A) an amount equal to 80 percent of the median income of the area in which the household is located, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (B) an amount equal to 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. (4) Secretary The term Secretary (f) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,520,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2034.

Summary: Graduate on Your Own Schedule Act This bill requires the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies for assisting eligible secondary school dropouts in reentering a secondary school or entering a general educational development program and providing these individuals with support services. Eligible secondary school dropout refers to an individual who is between the ages of 16 and 24 and who is not enrolled in a secondary school or general educational development program.