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Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 2. Authorization of payment of interest on trust funds established under settlement Section 10807(b)(3) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 (1) by striking There is (A) In general There is ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Adjusted interest payments In addition to funds made available under subparagraph (A), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for deposit into the Development Fund $5,124,902.12. (C) Indexing Amounts made available under subparagraph (B) shall be adjusted on deposit to reflect changes since January 25, 2016, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers West Urban 50,000 to 1,500,000 published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. .

Summary: Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 This bill authorizes deposit of specified interest payments (and provides for cost indexing of those payments) into the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Water Rights Development Fund. This fund was established in 2009 under the water rights settlement agreement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation.
Transparency in College Foreign Payments Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen the disclosure requirements for institutions of higher education related to foreign gifts and contracts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in College Foreign Payments Act 2. Disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011f (1) in subsection (a), by striking the value calendar year, (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting the identity of each foreign source (whether a natural person or a legal entity), and the aggregate dollar (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting , and the name of each foreign government (including the name of each specific government agency or department, if applicable) (3) in paragraph (1) of subsection (c)— (A) by inserting the identity of the foreign source, the amount, (B) by striking and a description of the identity of the specific department, college, project, or other division of the institution that is the recipient (if applicable), and a description of the intended purpose and

Summary: Transparency in College Foreign Payments Act This bill revises certain disclosure requirements for institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to disclose to the Department of Education (ED) any gift from or contract with a foreign source, regardless of the amount of the gift or contract. Under current law, an IHE must disclose to ED a gift or contract from a foreign source that is valued at $250,000 or more, considered alone or in combination with all other gifts from or contracts with that foreign source within a calendar year. An IHE must also report the identity of each foreign source and the name of each foreign government. Further, an IHE must report additional information when it receives a restricted or conditional gift or contract from a foreign source. Such additional information includes (1) the identity of the foreign source; (2) the identity of the specific department, college, project, or other division of the IHE that is the recipient of the gift or contract, if applicable; and (3) the intended purpose of the gift or contract.
No Federal Funding for Teacher’s Unions Act

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a labor organization the members of which are education professionals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Federal Funding for Teacher’s Unions Act 2. Prohibition on Federal funds for certain labor organizations (a) In general No Federal funds may be provided to a labor organization the members of which are education professionals. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Education professional The term education professional (2) ESEA terms The terms elementary school local educational agency secondary school State educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801 (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001 (4) Labor organization The term labor organization 29 U.S.C. 152(5)

Summary: No Federal Funding for Teacher's Unions Act This bill prohibits labor organizations of education professionals from receiving federal funds.
Transparency in Government Contracts Act

To require the Small Business Administration to disaggregate data on Federal contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in certain reports, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Government Contracts Act 2. Disaggregate data on contracts awarded to small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (a) In general Section 15(h) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(h) (1) in paragraph (2)(E)(iv)— (A) in subclause (VII), by striking and (B) in subclause (VIII), by adding and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (IX) disaggregated by— (aa) the race, ethnicity, and gender, or by the type of entity, as applicable, of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals that own such small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (bb) whether the small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged participates in a program under section 8(a) of this title; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Disaggregate certain subcontract award data In each report required by paragraph (2), the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, disaggregate the data required by paragraph (2)(F) for subcontracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals by— (A) the race, ethnicity, and gender, or by the type of entity, as applicable, of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals that own such small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (B) whether the small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals participates in a program under section 8(a) of this title. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to reports required by section 15(h)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(h)(2)

Summary: Transparency in Government Contracts Act This bill expands the Small Business Administration's (SBA) reporting requirements to include certain disaggregated demographic data about federal contracts (and subcontracts to the extent practicable) awarded to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The SBA also must include whether such a small business participates in the 8(a) business development program.
Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

To provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act 2. Safe harbor for non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services (a) Protection for non-Controlling blockchain services and software developers No blockchain developer or provider of a blockchain service shall be treated as a money transmitter (as defined under State licensing laws), a financial institution (as defined under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code), or any other State or Federal legal designation requiring licensing or registration as a condition to acting as a blockchain developer or provider of a blockchain service, unless the developer or provider has, in the regular course of business, control over digital assets to which a user is entitled under the blockchain service or the software created, maintained, or disseminated by the blockchain developer. (b) Effect on other laws (1) Intellectual property law Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or expand any law pertaining to intellectual property. (2) State law Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any State from enforcing any State law that is consistent with this section. No cause of action may be brought and no liability may be imposed under any State or local law that is inconsistent with this section. (c) Definitions As used in this section: (1) Blockchain developer The term blockchain developer (2) Blockchain network The term blockchain network blockchain network (3) Blockchain service The term blockchain service (4) Control The term control (5) Digital asset The term digital asset May 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act This bill exempts from certain financial reporting and licensing requirements blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services that do not take control of consumer funds.
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 includes quantum modeling and simulation within the definition of quantum information science for purposes of various federal research and development initiatives, programs, and activities. Quantum information science refers to the use of the laws of quantum physics to store, transmit, manipulate, compute, or measure information, and quantum modeling and simulation refers to the use of quantum computing hardware to determine the properties of quantum systems (e.g., the properties of materials such as high-temperature superconductors and modeling nuclear and particle physics).
Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023

To impose additional requirements for covered agencies in regulatory flexibility analysis. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023 2. Rulemaking under Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Section 1022(b)(2)(A) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(b)(2)(A) (1) in clause (i), by striking and (2) in clause (ii), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) the impact of proposed rules on small entities, in accordance with section 609 of title 5, United States Code; . 3. Initial regulatory flexibility analysis Section 603(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) where the covered agency does not adopt any alternatives described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (c), a detailed justification of the covered agency’s determination that the relative size and resources of small entities should have no bearing on the rule, supported by factual, policy and legal reasons. . 4. Final regulatory flexibility analysis Section 604(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended in the second paragraph (6) to read as follows: (7) for a covered agency, as defined in section 609(d)(2), a description of the steps the agency has taken to minimize any additional cost of credit for small entities and, where no significant alternatives for small entities was adopted, a detailed justification of the covered agency’s determination that the relative size and resources of small entities should have no bearing on the rule, supported by factual, policy and legal reasons. .

Summary: Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Businesses Act of 2023 This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to consider the impact of proposed rules on small entities. In addition, the CFPB must justify its decision to not adopt certain alternatives to regulations applicable to small entities.
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act 2. Termination of application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to products of Uzbekistan (a) Presidential determinations and extension of nondiscriminatory treatment Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. (1) determine that such title should no longer apply to Uzbekistan; and (2) after making a determination under paragraph (1) with respect to Uzbekistan, proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Uzbekistan. (b) Termination of applicability of title IV On and after the date on which the President extends nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Uzbekistan pursuant to subsection (a), title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq. (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that Uzbekistan has acceded to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and is a Member of the World Trade Organization.

Summary: Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan. The bill shall take effect on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that Uzbekistan has acceded to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) and is a WTO member.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages. 1. Above the line deduction for attorney fees relating to awards for property damage due to certain wildfires (a) In general Section 62(a) (22) Attorney fees and court costs relating to awards with respect to certain wildfires (A) In general Any deduction allowable under this chapter for attorney fees and court costs paid by, or on behalf of, the taxpayer in connection with any award with respect to a qualifying wildfire disaster. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any deduction in excess of the amount includible in the taxpayer's gross income for the taxable year on account of a judgment or settlement (whether by suit or agreement and whether as lump sum or periodic payments) resulting from such claim. (B) Qualifying wildfire disaster For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term qualifying wildfire disaster (i) is a federally declared disaster (as such term is defined in section 165(i)(5)(A)), (ii) occurs in a disaster area (as such term is defined in section 165(i)(5)(B)), and (iii) occurs in calendar year 2015 or later. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs awarded after May 31, 2020. 2. Exclusion of certain wildfire settlement proceeds from gross income (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 139J. Certain wildfire settlement proceeds (a) In general Gross income shall not include amounts paid by a qualified settlement fund established to compensate victims for losses or damages in connection with a qualifying wildfire disaster (as defined in section 62(a)(22)(B)). (b) Qualified settlement fund The term qualified settlement fund . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: Sec. 139J. Certain wildfire settlement proceeds. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid after May 31, 2020.

Summary: This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above the line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs awarded with respect to a qualifying wildfire disaster (i.e., any forest or range fire that is a federally declared disaster, occurs in a disaster area, and occurs in 2015 or later). The bill excludes from the gross income of a taxpayer, for income tax purposes, amounts paid to compensate victims for losses or damages in connection with a qualifying wildfire disaster.
To extend the admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H-2B workers.

To extend the admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers. 1. Extension of admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers Section 6(b)(1)(B) of the Joint Resolution entitled A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America December 31, 2024 December 31, 2029

Summary: This bill extends a provision that removes numerical limits for visas for certain temporary nonagricultural workers working on Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands. Under this bill, the provision shall apply to qualifying H-2B visa holders who are admitted into Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands before December 31, 2029, whereas currently the provision applies to H-2B visa holders admitted before December 31, 2024. (The provision exempts qualifying H-2B visa holders from the annual numerical limit on such visas. Generally, this exemption applies to H-2B workers performing labor (1) related to construction or facility services associated with the military alignment occurring on Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands; or (2) as a health care worker at a facility that jointly serves Armed Forces members, dependents, and civilians on Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands.)
Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program the basic allowance for housing received by members of the uniformed services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023 2. Exclusion of basic allowance for housing from income Section 5(d) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(d) (1) in paragraph (18), by striking and (2) in paragraph (19)(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (20) a basic allowance for housing paid to, or by a third party on behalf of, a member of a uniformed service under section 403 of title 37, United States Code. .

Summary: Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023 This bill excludes military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Military Food Security Act of 2023

To amend title 37, United States Code, to exclude the basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income for purposes of the basic needs allowance for eligible members of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Food Security Act of 2023 2. Basic needs allowance: exclusion of basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income of an eligible member of the Armed Forces Section 402b(k)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking in portion of (2) by striking that the Secretary concerned elects to exclude paid to such member

Summary: Military Food Security Act of 2023 This bill modifies how gross household income is calculated for purposes of determining a servicemember's eligibility for a basic needs allowance (i.e., a supplemental monthly payment for basic needs) from the military department concerned. Under the bill, gross household income is calculated by subtracting the basic housing allowance paid to any servicemember from their household income.
SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023 2. Amendments Section 5(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6) (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively. 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January 1 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals the shelter deduction cap for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit, thereby allowing a household to deduct all allowable housing expenses (e.g., rent or mortgage, electricity, and water costs) that exceed 50% of a household's income after other deductions when calculating net income to determine SNAP benefits. Under current law, the shelter deduction is capped (unless at least one household member is an elderly or disabled individual), and the cap is adjusted annually for inflation. In FY2023, the shelter deduction was capped at $624 for households in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.