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Partner with Korea Act

To provide high-skilled visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Partner with Korea Act 2. Reciprocal visas for nationals of South Korea (a) In general Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) (1) in clause (ii), by striking or capital; (2) by adding at the end or (iv) solely to perform services in a specialty occupation in the United States if the alien is a national of the Republic of Korea and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under section 212(t)(1); (b) Numerical limitation Section 214(g) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g) (12) (A) The Secretary of State may not approve a number of initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iv) that is more than the applicable numerical limitations set out in this paragraph. (B) The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) is 15,000 for each fiscal year. (C) The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not the spouses or children of such aliens. . (c) Specialty occupation defined Section 214(i)(1) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(i)(1) section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), clauses (iii) and (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(E), (d) Attestation Section 212(t) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(t) Public Law 108–77 (1) by striking or section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) or clause (iii) or (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(E) (2) in paragraphs (3)(C)(i)(II), (3)(C)(ii)(II), and (3)(C)(iii)(II), by striking or 101(a)(15)(E)(iii)

Summary: Partner with Korea Act This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal recipients of such visas and not their accompanying spouses or children. (A specialty occupation is one that requires the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher.)
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

To require Federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act 2. Assisted reproductive treatment benefits (a) In general Section 8904 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Assisted reproductive treatment defined In this section, the term assisted reproductive treatment (1) Assisted reproduction, including intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination and intrauterine insemination. (2) In vitro fertilization. (3) Preservation of human oocytes, embryos, or sperm for later reproductive use. (4) Such other treatments, procedures, medications, laboratory services, and technologies facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. . (b) Implementation timing The amendments made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Family Building FEHB Fairness ActThis bill requires health insurance plans offered to federal employees under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Covered treatments are those facilitating reproduction, such as insemination, in vitro fertilization, and preservation of embryos.
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 2. Removing cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under part B of the Medicare program Section 1833 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (GG), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (HH), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: and (II) with respect to chronic care management services (as described in subsection (b)(8) of section 1848) furnished on or after January 1, 2024, the amount paid shall be an amount equal to 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for such services or the amount determined under such section; (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence— (A) in paragraph (12), by striking and (B) in paragraph (13), by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and (14) such deductible shall not apply with respect to chronic care management services (as described in section 1848(b)(8)) furnished on or after January 1, 2024

Summary: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 This bill eliminates cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare.
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2023

To prohibit funding for the implementation and enforcement of Federal red flag orders. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on funding for implementation and enforcement of red flag laws or rules (a) Prohibition on funding None of the funds made available for any Federal department or agency may be used to— (1) implement or enforce Federal red flag laws; or (2) provide assistance to States, local, tribal, or territorial government departments or agencies for the implementation or enforcement of red flag laws. (b) Red flag law defined In this section, the term red flag law

Summary: Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce red flag laws. The term red flag law means a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order that authorizes the removal of a firearm without due process.
Community Finance Language Inclusion Act of 2023

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to include in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund resources for non-English speaking individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Finance Language Inclusion Act of 2023 2. Inclusion of resources for non-English speaking individuals in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Section 108(c)(1) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4707(c)(1) (1) by striking and development , development (2) by striking products. products, and the provision of outreach and resources for non-English speaking individuals or individuals with limited English proficiency.

Summary: Community Finance Language Inclusion Act of 2023 This bill allows the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide outreach and resources for non-English speaking individuals or individuals with limited English proficiency. The fund provides monetary awards and technical assistance to qualifying financial institutions to increase access to capital in underserved communities.
Cash to Classrooms Act

To prohibit States from utilizing a funding formula for public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a State-determined period of time. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cash to Classrooms Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Only 7 State governments use a funding formula for public schools reliant on calculating the average number of students in seats in district schools calculated over a State-determined period of time. (2) Multiple studies show that average daily attendance formulas are more susceptible to absenteeism issues and can result in significantly decreased funding for certain schools. (3) Many schools who suffer from chronic absenteeism serve socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, such as low income and minority students. (4) Under average daily attendance formulas, schools who serve disadvantaged groups who are more likely to suffer higher rates of absenteeism lose more funding than other schools, which creates a lack of resources to address absenteeism. 3. Prohibiting the use of average daily attendance for public school funding formulas No State shall utilize a funding formula for public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a State-determined period of time.

Summary: Cash to Classrooms Act This bill prohibits a state from using a funding formula for its public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a state-determined period of time.
Border Patrol Pay Parity Act

To provide for higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act 2. Higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents (a) Higher minimum rate of pay Not later than January 1, 2024, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management— (1) shall, in accordance with section 5305 of title 5, United States Code— (A) increase the minimum rate of pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents at the grade GS–12 of the General Schedule by not less than 14 percent; and (B) increase other grades or levels, occupational groups, series, classes, or subdivisions thereof, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2) may make increases in all rates in the pay range for each such grade or level, in accordance with such section 5305. (b) Inapplicability The discretion granted to agency heads under section 5305(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to increase in rates of pay authorized under subsection (a).

Summary: Border Patrol Pay Parity ActThis bill increases pay rates for U.S. Border Patrol agents.The bill specifies that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must increase the minimum rate of pay for GS-12 Border Patrol agents by at least 14%. It also directs OPM to increase pay rates for other grades, levels, occupational groups, or similar classifications as specified by the Department of Homeland Security. The increases must be made on or before January 1, 2024.
United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2023

To promote bilateral tourism through cooperation between the United States and Mexico. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2023 2. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to continue deepening bilateral tourism through governmental cooperation between the United States and Mexico; (2) to improve third-party tourism to the United States and Mexico through joint international promotional efforts; and (3) to seek to prioritize and expand the tourism industries in both countries by emphasizing exchanges in various international economic sectors, including relating to— (A) hospitality and accommodation; (B) retail; and (C) cultural education. 3. Strategy to expand bilateral tourism through cooperation with Mexico (a) In general The Secretary of State shall develop a strategy through the High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) platform to carry out the bilateral tourism policy described in section 2 and to encourage the Government of Mexico to take reciprocal action relating to bilateral tourism. (b) Elements The strategy required under subsection (a) shall— (1) encourage more joint tourism initiatives between the United States and Mexico, including collaborations between governmental and nongovernmental entities; and (2) encourage United States and Mexican nonprofit institutions and private businesses to assist prospective and developing entrepreneurs in strengthening their business skills in the United States and Mexico. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy required under subsection (a).

Summary: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall (1) involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments; and (2) prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.
Dignity in Housing Act of 2023

To require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to inspect certain public housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignity in Housing Act of 2023 2. Inspections Subsection (f) of section 6 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437d(f) (4) Large public housing developments (A) Biennial inspections The Secretary shall make inspections of each public housing project consisting of 100 dwelling units or more not less frequently than biennially to determine whether the project is, and units in the project are, maintained in accordance with the requirements under paragraph (1). (B) Inspectors Inspections of a public housing project required under this paragraph shall be— (i) in addition to inspections required by paragraph (3); and (ii) conducted by employees of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or such other inspectors as may be obtained by the Secretary, but not including any officers or employees or a public housing agency or any agent of a public housing agency. (C) Public availability The Secretary shall make the results of inspections pursuant to this paragraph publicly available online. .

Summary: Dignity in Housing Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to inspect each public housing project with 100 or more units at least every two years to determine whether the project and units are maintained in compliance with federal standards. Inspections must be performed by HUD employees or designees and may not be performed by officers, employees, or agents of a public housing agency. HUD must make the results of these inspections publicly available online. These inspections are in addition to the annual inspections already required to be conducted by public housing agencies under current law.
Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2023

To prohibit the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration from accepting warrants for the arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2023 2. Prohibition of use of ICE arrest warrants as identification at aviation security checkpoints (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not accept a prohibited document as valid proof of identification at an aviation security checkpoint. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an alien who is being removed from the United States in accordance with the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 (c) Prohibited document defined In this section, the term prohibited document (1) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I–200, Warrant for Arrest of Alien (or any successor form). (2) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I–205, Warrant of Removal/Deportation (or any successor form).

Summary: Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrants for the arrest, removal, or deportation of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) as proof of identity at an airport security checkpoint unless the non-U.S. national is being removed from the United States pursuant to immigration laws.
Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023 2. Prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status (a) In general The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (1) in section 802 ( 42 U.S.C. 3602 (p) Military status (q) Source of income (1) a housing voucher under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f (A) rental vouchers; (B) rental assistance; (C) rental subsidies from nongovernmental organizations; and (D) homeownership subsidies; (2) income received as a monthly benefit under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq. 45 U.S.C. 231 et seq. (3) income received by court order, including spousal support and child support; (4) any payment from a trust, guardian, conservator, cosigner, or relative; and (5) any other lawful source of income or funds, including savings accounts and investments. (r) Veteran status ; (2) in section 804 ( 42 U.S.C. 3604 (A) by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (B) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following: (10) Nothing in this title shall be construed to prohibit any entity from providing or otherwise making available any services or other assistance to individuals receiving Federal, State or local housing assistance. ; (3) in section 805 ( 42 U.S.C. 3605 (A) in subsection (a), by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (B) in subsection (c), by inserting source of income, veteran status, military status, handicap, (4) in section 806 ( 42 U.S.C. 3606 source of income, veteran status, military status, familial status, (5) in section 808(e)(6) ( 42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6) source of income, veteran status, military status, handicap, (6) in section 810(f) ( 42 U.S.C. 3610(f) (4) During the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023 . (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 source of income (as defined in section 802), veteran status (as defined in section 802), military status (as defined in section 802), or national origin

Summary: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023This bill prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their source of income, veteran status, or military status in the sale or rental of housing and other related real estate transactions and services.
Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023

To direct the Director of the United States Geological Survey to establish a program to map zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023 2. Sinkhole hazard identification (a) In general The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish a program to— (1) study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and (2) develop maps that depict zones that are at greater risk of sinkhole formation. (b) Review of maps Once during each 5-year period, or more often as the Director of the United States Geological Survey determines is necessary, the Director shall assess the need to revise and update the maps developed under this section. (c) Website The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall establish and maintain a public website that displays the maps developed under this section and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are hereby authorized $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to be appropriated to the Director of the United States Geological Survey for purposes of carrying out this section.

Summary: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2023 This bill directs the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a program to study the short-term and long-term mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including extreme storm events, prolonged droughts causing shifts in water management practices, aquifer depletion, and other major changes in water use; and develop maps depicting the zones that are at greater risk of forming sinkholes. The USGS must establish a public website that displays such maps and other relevant information critical for use by community planners and emergency managers.
Combatting Hospital Monopolies Act

To give the Federal Trade Commission authority over certain tax-exempt organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combatting Hospital Monopolies Act 2. Authority of Federal Trade Commission Over Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 Corporation (1) by striking , and any , any (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and any hospital organization or cooperative hospital service organization that is described in section 501(c)(3)

Summary: Combatting Hospital Monopolies Act This bill provides the Federal Trade Commission with enforcement authority over certain tax-exempt, hospital or cooperative hospital service organizations.
Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act

To amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act 2. Repealer Section 207 of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 ( 15 U.S.C. 37B 3. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the March 18 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act This bill repeals the antitrust exemption for graduate medical resident matching programs. Currently, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), a private, nonprofit organization, generally matches graduate medical students with residency positions. In 2002, a lawsuit alleged that the NRMP violated federal antitrust laws. The Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 established the antitrust exemption for such programs and the lawsuit was subsequently dismissed.
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023 2. Grants to health care providers to enhance security Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280g et seq. Public Law 117–328 399V–8. Grants to health care providers to enhance security (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to health care providers to pay for security services and otherwise enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients to ensure safe access. (b) Use of funds A health care provider receiving a grant under this section may use the grant to pay the costs of necessary security services and enhancements to physical access and cyber security, including video surveillance camera systems, data privacy enhancements, and structural improvements. .

Summary: Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.