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Parity Enforcement Act of 2023

To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 2. Civil monetary penalties for parity violations (a) Civil monetary penalties relating to parity in mental health and substance use disorders Section 502(c)(10) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1132(c)(10)(A) (1) in the heading, by striking use of genetic information use of genetic information and parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking any plan sponsor of a group health plan any plan sponsor or plan administrator of a group health plan (B) by striking for any failure in connection with the plan. for any failure by such sponsor, administrator, or issuer, in connection with the plan— (i) to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(F), (b)(3), (c), or (d) of section 702 or section 701 or 702(b)(1) with respect to genetic information; or (ii) to meet the requirements of subsection (a) of section 712 with respect to parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. . (b) Exception to the general prohibition on enforcement Section 502 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1132 (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or (9) (9), or (10) (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) by striking subsections (c)(9) and (a)(6) subsections (c)(9), (c)(10), and (a)(6) (B) by striking under subsection (c)(9)) under subsections (c)(9) and (c)(10)), and except with respect to enforcement by the Secretary of section 712 (C) by striking 706(a)(1) 733(a)(1) (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to group health plans, or any health insurance issuer offering health insurance coverage in connection with such plan, for plan years beginning after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 This bill provides authority for the Department of Labor to enforce the parity requirements for group health plans with respect to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

To provide that the authority to grant clemency for offenses against the District of Columbia shall be exercised in accordance with law enacted by the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act 2. Authority to grant clemency for crimes under laws of the District of Columbia (a) Authority described The authority to grant clemency for crimes under the laws of the District of Columbia shall be exercised by such person or persons, and under such terms and conditions, as may be provided under law enacted by the District of Columbia. (b) Rule of Construction Nothing in this Act may be construed— (1) to affect any authority exercised by the President or the Mayor of the District of Columbia prior to the effective date of any law enacted by the District of Columbia pursuant to this Act with respect to the authority to grant clemency for crimes under the laws of the District of Columbia; or (2) to limit the authority described in subsection (a) from being exercised with respect to crimes committed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clemency Defined In this Act, the term clemency

Summary: District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to legislate the terms and conditions under which clemency may be granted for violations of District criminal laws. Under the bill, clemency is defined as a pardon, reprieve, or a commutation of a sentence, or a remission of a fine or other financial penalty.
Defund the CCP On Campus Act of 2023

To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that fund Confucius Institutes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund the CCP On Campus Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on funding for a Confucius Institute (a) In general No Federal funds may be made available to any institution of higher education that— (1) provides funds to a Confucius Institute or to an entity that funds such an Institute; or (2) has a Confucius Institute. (b) Study Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress the results of a study that reviews, for the preceding 10-year period— (1) the number of institutions of higher education that have funded or provided funds to an entity that has funded a Confucius Institute; and (2) the number of institutions of higher education at which a Confucius Institute has operated. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Confucius Institute The term Confucius Institute (2) Institute of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002

Summary: Defund the CCP On Campus Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal funding for any institution of higher education (IHE) that (1) provides funds to a Confucius Institute or an entity that funds such an institute, or (2) has a Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a public educational and cultural promotion program that is funded and arranged by a government-organized group under China's Ministry of Education. Additionally, the Department of Education must study and report on the number of IHEs (1) that have funded or provided funds to an entity that has funded a Confucius Institute, and (2) that have a Confucius Institute.
Puerto Rico Film, Television, and Theatre Production Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow accelerated depreciation of certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions in Puerto Rico. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Film, Television, and Theatre Production Act of 2023 2. Accelerated depreciation for certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions in Puerto Rico (a) In general Section 181(d)(3)(A) (including Puerto Rico) United States (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 13201 of Public Law 115–97 (c) Cross reference For application of accelerated depreciation to qualified film or television productions and qualified live theatrical productions (as defined in section 181 section 168(k)(2)(A)

Summary: Puerto Rico Film, Television, and Theatre Production Act of 2023 This bill extends the expensing provisions for film, television, and theater productions to productions in Puerto Rico. (Expensing permits the write-off of property costs in the current taxable year rather than amortizing such costs over a period of years.)
Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act 2. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general Title VII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 901 et seq. 714. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general The Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible. (b) Single point of contact (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who— (A) have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and (B) shall be accountable for the case until its resolution. (2) Team or subset The employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to— (A) ensure continuity of records and case history, and (B) notify the individual when appropriate. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for title VII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 901 et seq. Sec. 714. Single point of contact for identity theft victims. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act This bill requires the Social Security Administration to provide a single point of contact for any individual whose Social Security account number has been misused. The single point of contact must track the individual's case to completion and coordinate with other specialized units to resolve case issues as quickly as possible.
To require the Council on Environmental Quality to submit to Congress a report on the potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

To require the Council on Environmental Quality to submit to Congress a report on the potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. 1. E–NEPA (a) Permitting portal study The Council on Environmental Quality shall conduct a study and submit a report to Congress within 1 year of the enactment of this Act on the potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) (1) allow applicants to— (A) submit required documents or materials for their project in one unified portal; (B) upload and collaborate with the applicable agencies to edit documents in real-time, as required; (C) upload and display visual features such as video, animation, geographic information system displays, and three-dimensional renderings; and (D) track the progress of individual applications; (2) include a cloud based, digital tool for more complex reviews that would enhance interagency coordination in consultation by— (A) centralizing, across all necessary agencies, the data, visuals, and documents, including but not limited to geographic information system displays, other visual renderings, and completed reports and analyses necessary for reviews; (B) streamlining communications between all necessary agencies and the applicant; (C) allowing for comments and responses by and to all necessary agencies in one unified portal; (D) generating analytical reports to aid in organizing and cataloguing public comments; and (E) be accessible on mobile devices; (3) boost transparency in agency processes and present information suitable for a lay audience, including but not limited to— (A) scientific data and analysis; and (B) anticipated agency process and timeline; and (4) include examples describing how at least five permits would be reviewed and processed through this portal. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for the Council on Environmental Quality to carry out the study directed by this section.

Summary: This bill directs the Council on Environmental Quality to study the potential for online and digital technologies, including a unified permitting portal, to address any delays in environmental reviews of federal actions and improve public accessibility and transparency under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies issued by United States territory and possession insurers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2023 2. Certain insurance policies issued by United States territory and possession insurers exempt from foreign insurer excise tax (a) In general Section 4373 (3) Territories and possessions Any policy of insurance, indemnity bond, annuity contract, or policy of reinsurance issued by a partnership or corporation created or organized under the laws of any territory or possession of the United States, unless any of the hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities covered thereby are covered by a policy of reinsurance issued by a foreign insurer or reinsurer (other than such a partnership or corporation). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to premiums paid after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Puerto Rico Insurance Excise Tax Exemption Act of 2023 This bill exempts from the foreign insurer excise tax certain insurance policies, indemnity bonds, annuity contracts, or reinsurance policies issued by partnerships or corporations created or organized under the laws of a U.S. territory or possession. The exemption applies unless any of the covered hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities are also covered by a reinsurance policy issued by a foreign insurer or reinsurer other than the partnership or corporation.
To designate all of Puerto Rico as an opportunity zone.

To designate all of Puerto Rico as an opportunity zone. 1. All of Puerto Rico designated as an opportunity zone (a) In general Section 1400Z–1(b)(3) that is a low-income community shall be deemed to be certified and designated as a qualified opportunity zone, effective on the date of the enactment of Public Law 115–97 shall be deemed to be certified and designated as a qualified opportunity zone (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: This bill removes conditions on the designation of Puerto Rico as a qualified opportunity zone. In general, a qualified opportunity zone is an economically-distressed community where new investment may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.
ACPAC Modernization Act

To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ACPAC Modernization Act 2. Aviation consumer protection advisory committee Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 42301 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ; and (B) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) ticket agents. ; and (2) in subsection (h) by striking 2023 2028

Summary: ACPAC Modernization Act This bill extends through FY2028 the authority for the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), which advises the Department of Transportation in carrying out activities relating to airline customer service improvements. The bill also expands ACPAC membership to include a ticket agent representative.
Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require that public employees perform construction inspection work for federally funded highway projects, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act 2. Requiring construction inspection services for certain highway contracts to be performed by public employees Section 112(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Construction inspection services (A) In general In entering into a contract under this section for the construction of a project subject to subsection (a), including a design-build project under paragraph (3) and a project using a 2-phase contract under paragraph (4), a State transportation department or local transportation agency shall ensure that a public employee performs construction inspection functions for such project. (B) Exception If a State transportation department or local transportation agency does not have adequate existing or obtainable staff to perform construction inspection functions as required under subparagraph (A), the department or agency may obtain such services pursuant to temporary consultant contracts until the department or agency has adequate or existing staff to perform such functions. (C) Time period Any temporary contracts to provide construction inspection services under this subsection shall not exceed the period that ends on the date that is 12 months after the date on which the contract is awarded. (D) Reporting and Transparency (i) In general At least once each fiscal year, a State transportation department or local transportation agency utilizing the exception authority provided in subparagraph (B) shall submit to the Secretary a report containing— (I) a description of all construction inspection functions provided through temporary consultant contracts under such clause; and (II) a detailed justification of the need for each exception to the requirement of such clause. (ii) Transparency The Secretary shall make the report submitted under clause (i) available to the public through the website of the Department. (E) Definitions In this subsection: (i) Construction inspection function The term ‘construction inspection function’ includes construction engineering, contract administration, on-site quality control inspection, materials testing, and the functions of a resident engineer or assistant resident engineer responsible for the acceptance or rejection of a project subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (ii) Public employee The term public employee .

Summary: Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure ActThis bill requires state and local transportation agencies that contract for the construction of federal-aid highways to ensure that a public employee performs the construction inspection functions (such as construction engineering, on-site quality control inspections, and materials testing).
CLEAR Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to give the National Taxpayer Advocate the authority to comment on Treasury regulations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Legislation Ensuring Accountability and Responsiveness Act of 2023 CLEAR Act of 2023 2. Authority of the National Taxpayer Advocate to comment on Treasury regulations (a) In general Section 7805 (g) Review of impact of regulations on taxpayer rights (1) Submissions to National Taxpayer Advocate Prior to publication of any proposed or temporary regulation by the Secretary, the Secretary shall submit such regulation to the National Taxpayer Advocate for comment on the impact of such regulation on taxpayer rights or taxpayer burden. Not later than the date 4 weeks after the date of such submission, the National Taxpayer Advocate shall submit comments, if any, on such regulation to the Secretary. (2) Consideration of comments In prescribing any final regulation which supersedes a proposed or temporary regulation with respect to which the National Taxpayer Advocate has submitted comments— (A) the Secretary shall consider the comments of the National Taxpayer Advocate on such proposed or temporary regulation, and (B) the Secretary shall discuss its response to such comments in the preamble of such final regulation. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to regulations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Comprehensive Legislation Ensuring Accountability and Responsiveness Act of 2023 or the CLEAR Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to submit any proposed or temporary regulation, prior to its publication, to the National Taxpayer Advocate for comment on the impact of such regulation on taxpayer rights or taxpayer burden. Treasury must consider the comments of the National Taxpayer Advocate before prescribing any final regulation that supersedes a proposed or temporary regulation.
To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry.

To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. 1. Extension of taxes funding airport and airways trust fund (a) Fuel taxes Section 4081(d)(2)(B) September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028 (b) Ticket taxes (1) Persons Section 4261(k)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028 (2) Property Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028 (c) Fractional ownership programs (1) Fuel tax Section 4043(d) of such Code is amended by striking September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028 (2) Treatment as noncommercial aviation Section 4083(b) of such Code is amended by striking October 1, 2023 October 1, 2028 (3) Exemption from ticket tax Section 4261(j) of such Code is amended by striking September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028 2. Designation of certain airports as ports of entry (a) In general The President shall— (1) pursuant to the Act of August 1, 1914 (38 Stat. 623, chapter 223; 19 U.S.C. 2 (2) terminate the application of the user fee requirement under section 236 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 ( 19 U.S.C. 58b (b) Airports described An airport described in this subsection is an airport that— (1) is a primary airport (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code); (2) is located not more than 30 miles from the northern or southern international land border of the United States; (3) is associated, through a formal, legal instrument, including a valid contract or governmental ordinance, with a land border crossing or a seaport not more than 30 miles from the airport; and (4) through such association, meets the numerical criteria considered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for establishing a port of entry, as set forth in— (A) Treasury Decision 82–37 (47 Fed. Reg. 10137; relating to revision of customs criteria for establishing ports of entry and stations), as revised by Treasury Decisions 86–14 (51 Fed. Reg. 4559) and 87–65 (52 Fed. Reg. 16328); or (B) any successor guidance or regulation. June 12, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill extends certain excise taxes related to air travel. It also requires the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. First, the bill extends through September 30, 2028, the authority for the Federal Aviation and Administration to collect various taxes and fees to fund the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, including taxes on aviation fuel and airline tickets. Second, the bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.