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LIABLE Act

To prohibit any Federal law from making the manufacturer of a COVID–19 vaccine immune from suit or liability, or limiting the liability of such a manufacturer, with respect to claims for loss caused by, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the administration to or the use by an individual of a COVID–19 vaccine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act LIABLE Act 2. No Federal immunity from, or limitation on, liability for manufacturers for loss caused by a COVID–19 vaccine (a) In general No Federal law, including sections 319F–3, 2111, and 2122 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6d, 300aa–11, 300aa–22), may make the manufacturer of a COVID–19 vaccine immune from suit or liability, or limit the liability of such a manufacturer, with respect to claims for loss caused by, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the administration to or the use by an individual of a COVID–19 vaccine. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit an individual from seeking compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program under section 319F–4 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–6e 42 U.S.C. 300aa–10 et seq. (c) Relation to other programs An individual shall not be precluded from bringing a civil action for claims described in subsection (a) on the basis of such individual having sought or received compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program under section 319F–4 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–6e 42 U.S.C. 300aa–10 et seq. (d) Definition The term COVID–19 vaccine (1) the harm from COVID–19; or (2) the transmission of SARS–CoV–2 or a virus mutating therefrom. (e) Retroactive applicability This Act applies without regard to whether the adminstration or use of a COVID–19 vaccine occurs before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act or the LIABLE Act This bill prohibits COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers from being immune under federal law from lawsuits relating to their vaccines. Specifically, the bill prohibits any federal law from providing immunity for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers from civil suits or liability, or limiting liability, with respect to the administration or use of their vaccines. Additionally, individuals may not be precluded from bringing a civil suit against a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer because the individual sought or received compensation through specified federal vaccine injury compensation programs, nor does the bill preclude individuals from seeking compensation through these programs. The bill applies to vaccine administrations that occur before, on, or after the bill's date of enactment.
Shrinkflation Reduction Act

To rescind unobligated funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shrinkflation Reduction Act 2. Recissions of unobligated balances The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under any of the following laws are hereby rescinded: (1) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 (2) The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 (3) Public Law 117–69 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act

Summary: Shrinkflation Reduction Act This bill rescinds unobligated funds that were provided by (1) the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, (2) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and (3) the Inflation Reduction Act.
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary’s property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act 2. Liens, adjustments, and recoveries for medical assistance (a) Liens Section 1917(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(a) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking plan, except— plan, except, subject to paragraph (4)— (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking in the case of with respect to liens imposed before the date of the enactment of the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, in the case of (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, a State shall— (A) withdraw any lien imposed under paragraph (1)(B) that is in effect as of such date; and (B) notify each individual (or legal representative of such individual (or of such individual’s estate)) subject to such a lien so withdrawn of the withdrawal of such lien. . (b) Adjustments and recoveries Section 1917(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking except that except that, subject to paragraph (6), (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, no adjustment or recovery of any medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of an individual under the State plan may be initiated, maintained, or collected on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. Not later than 90 days after such date, a State shall— (A) withdraw any lien in effect as of such date with respect to such medical assistance correctly paid; and (B) notify each individual (or legal representative of such individual (or of such individual’s estate)) subject to such a lien so withdrawn of the withdrawal of such lien and the prohibition on adjustment or recovery under this paragraph. .

Summary: Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.
CHEERS Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat energy efficient kegs as efficient commercial building property for purposes of the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Hospitality Economic Enhancement for Restaurants and Servers Act CHEERS Act 2. Energy efficient keg property (a) In general Section 179D(d) (6) Qualified energy-efficient draft property (A) In general Notwithstanding subsection (c)(1)(D), for purposes of this section, qualified energy-efficient draft property shall be treated as energy efficient commercial building property. (B) Qualified energy-efficient draft property defined For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified energy-efficient draft property (i) which meets the requirements of paragraphs (A) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c), (ii) which is principally used in the conduct of a trade or business of operating a restaurant, bar, or entertainment venue, and (iii) which is a stainless steel or aluminum container or related commercial tap equipment used for the distribution and sale of alcohol. (C) Regulations The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this paragraph, including regulations providing for the appropriate treatment of taxpayers that rent or lease qualified energy efficient draft property to further such purposes. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Creating Hospitality Economic Enhancement for Restaurants and Servers Act or the CHEERS Act This bill treats qualified energy-efficient draft property (energy efficient kegs) as energy efficient commercial building property for purposes of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. It defines qualified energy-efficient draft property as property that is principally used in the trade or business of operating a restaurant, bar, or entertainment venue, and that is a stainless steel or aluminum container or related commercial tap equipment used to distribute or sell alcohol.
ROUTERS Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act ROUTERS Act 2. Study of national security risks posed by certain routers and modems (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a covered country. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered country The term covered country (2) Secretary The term Secretary May 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS ActThis bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices that have been developed or manufactured by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
No Energy Revenues for Russian Hostilities Act of 2023

To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to authorize United States financial institutions to engage in certain Russian-related energy transactions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Energy Revenues for Russian Hostilities Act of 2023 2. Limitation on authorizing certain Russian-related energy transactions (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury may not authorize, or continue in effect any existing authorization for, a United States financial institution to engage in a transaction described under General License No. 8E, dated December 15, 2022, with respect to Executive Order 14024 of April 15, 2021. (b) Waiver The Secretary may waive subsection (a) for up to 90 days at a time for a United States financial institution upon certifying to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate that— (1) the waiver is only applicable to transactions that involve funds owed to a Russian person; and (2) the funds, subject to approval by the Secretary, are to be used for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices. (c) Termination Subsection (a) shall have no force or effect on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation has ceased its destabilizing activities with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Summary: No Energy Revenues for Russian Hostilities Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing certain energy-related transactions involving Russia that would otherwise be blocked by an executive order. An April 15, 2021, executive order blocked certain transactions involving foreign persons (individuals or entities) related to Russia. These include transactions involving persons (1) operating in Russia's defense or technology sectors; (2) involved in Russian government attempts to interfere with the democratic processes of other countries; or (3) engaged in attempts to disrupt energy supplies to Europe, the Caucasus, or Asia. However, Treasury has issued licenses that authorized certain energy-related transactions that would otherwise be blocked by the executive order. The bill prohibits Treasury from authorizing (or continuing to authorize) certain transactions that it had authorized on December 15, 2022, under General License No. 8E. Treasury may waive this prohibition upon certifying to Congress that (1) the waiver applies only to transactions involving funds owed to a Russian person; and (2) the funds are to be used for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices.
Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act

To enhance the authority of the Director of the Congressional Research Service to obtain information directly from agencies of the Federal government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act 2. Access of congressional research service to government information (a) Direct access to information Section 203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 166 (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsection: (j) (1) In carrying out the duties and functions of the Congressional Research Service under subsection (d), the Director is authorized to secure books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, documents, secure information, and other data in all forms directly from the various departments, agencies, and establishments of the executive branch of the Government and the regulatory agencies and commissions of the Government as the Director determines to be necessary to carry out the request, and all such departments, agencies, establishments, and regulatory agencies and commissions shall furnish the Director with all such available material in a timely manner. (2) With respect to books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, documents, secure information, and other data in all forms obtained under paragraph (1), the Director shall maintain the same level of confidentiality as is required by law of the department, agency, establishment, or regulatory agency or commission from which it is obtained. Officers and employees of the Congressional Research Service shall be subject to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use as officers or employees of the department, agency, establishment, or regulatory agency or commission from which it is obtained. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 203(d)(1) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 166(d)(1) and in the performance of this duty comply with such request; August 16, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Modernizing the Congressional Research Service's Access to Data Act This bill grants the Congressional Research Service (CRS) the authority to secure all forms of records, information, and data directly from the various departments, agencies, and establishments of the executive branch, regulatory agencies, and commissions, as necessary to carry out congressional requests. Such government entities must furnish CRS with such material in a timely manner. CRS must maintain the same level of confidentiality for such material as is required by law of the government entity from which it is obtained. The bill subjects CRS officers and employees to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use of such material as officers or employees of the government entity from which it is obtained.
Bullets Not Batteries Act

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the use of the authorities under title I and title III of such Act for electric vehicles or related technologies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bullets Not Batteries Act 2. Prohibition on the use of authorities for electric vehicles and related technology Section 104 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4514 (c) Electric vehicles and related technology The authorities provided under this title and title III may not be used with respect to— (1) electric vehicles; (2) electric vehicle batteries; (3) electric vehicle charging stations or other electric vehicle infrastructure; or (4) obtaining critical minerals that will be used for the manufacturing of any item described under paragraph (1), (2), or (3). .

Summary: Bullets Not Batteries ActThis bill limits the President's use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), which confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain authorities under the DPA with respect to electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure, or obtaining critical minerals for use in manufacturing of any such items.
Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act SAFE Act 2. Physical therapy and occupational therapy benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical exam (a) Annual wellness visit (1) In general Section 1861(hhh) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hhh) (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) that, in the case of an individual who has been determined by a physician to have fallen in the previous calendar year, includes a falls risk assessment and fall prevention services. ; and (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) in the case of an individual described in paragraph (1)(C), a physical therapist or an occupational therapist furnishing a separate falls risk assessment and fall prevention services. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2025. (b) Initial preventive physical examination (1) In general Section 1861(ww)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(2) (A) in subparagraph (N), by moving the margins of such subparagraph 2 ems to the left; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following new subparagraph: (O) In the case of an individual that has been determined by a physician to have experienced a fall in the previous calendar year, outpatient occupational therapy services (as defined in subsection (g)) and outpatient physical therapy services (as defined in subsection (p)). . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to initial preventive physical examinations furnished on or after January 1, 2025. 3. Reports to Congress Beginning January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the number of falls (as reported by the Centers for Disease Control) experienced by individuals aged 65 and older that received treatment for pain or injury related to a fall or falls experienced in the previous calendar year. With respect to each subsequent report, such Secretary shall include the data reported in previous years and describe any changes from year to year.

Summary: Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE ActThis bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.
To amend title 51, United States Code, to exempt from disclosure by NASA certain technical data, and for other purposes.

To amend title 51, United States Code, to exempt from disclosure by NASA certain technical data, and for other purposes. 1. Exemption from disclosure by NASA of certain technical data (a) In general Section 20131 of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) Authority To protect certain technical data from public disclosure (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may, pursuant to section 552 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act 50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. (2) Definition In this section, the term technical data (3) Consideration For purposes of section 552 of title 5, United States Code, this subsection shall be considered a statute for purposes of subsection (b)(3) of such section. (4) Rules of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to permit the Administrator to withhold any technical data with aeronautical or space application in the possession of, or under the control of, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from— (A) an independent, nonpartisan commission relating to human space flight independent investigation established by the President pursuant to chapter 707 of this title; (B) the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel established under section 31101 of this title in the conduct of its duties; (C) any department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, if authorized pursuant to law; (D) Congress; or (E) public disclosure, if regulations promulgated under the provisions of either the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (115–232; 50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (3) of section 20131(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) subsection (b) or (c)

Summary: This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to withhold technical data that has aeronautical or space applications from the public, including Freedom of Information Act requests, if the data cannot be lawfully exported outside of the country without approval under certain national security laws.