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Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the House of Representatives, and the Senate should commit to take administrative and legislative actions to— (1) ensure financial stability and predictability in the Medicare physician payment system; (2) promote and reward value-based care innovation; and (3) safeguard timely access to high-quality care by advancing health equity and reducing disparities. 3. Extension of support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes (a) In general Section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 (1) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(iv)(V), by striking or 2022 , 2022, or 2023 (2) in subsection (t)— (A) in the heading, by striking and 2022 , 2022, and 2023 (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking and 2022 , 2022, and 2023 (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) such services furnished on or after January 1, 2023, and before January 1, 2024, by 4.42 percent. ; and (C) in paragraph (2)(C)— (i) in the heading, by striking and 2022 , 2022 and 2023 (ii) by striking or 2022 , 2022, or 2023 (b) Temporary suspension of PAYGO Medicare sequestration During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2023, the Medicare programs under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 2 U.S.C. 931 et seq. (c) Transfer of returned provider relief funds Section 1150C of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–26 (f) Transfer of returned funds The Secretary shall provide for the transfer to the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund under section 1841 of any amounts returned to the Secretary by an eligible health care provider under this section that are unobligated as of the date of the enactment of this subsection. .

Summary: Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act This bill extends a payment increase under Medicare's physician fee schedule through the end of 2023 (currently set to expire at the end of 2022) and temporarily exempts Medicare from sequestration.
Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act

To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women’s suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act 2. Women's Suffrage National Monument (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument shall be located within the Reserve. (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Women’s Suffrage National Monument The term Women’s Suffrage National Monument Public Law 116–217 40 U.S.C. 8903 (2) Reserve The term Reserve

Summary: Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act This bill authorizes the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the Bob Krueger Post Office 1. Bob Krueger Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Bob Krueger Post Office (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bob Krueger Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office."
Local Assistance Fairness Act

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Assistance Fairness Act 2. Allowing payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments from local assistance and tribal consistency fund Section 605 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 805 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking For each of Subject to paragraph (3), for each of (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government eligible revenue sharing county ; (2) in subsection (c), by striking or an eligible Tribal government , an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government eligible revenue sharing county (4) in subsection (f)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: (1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government The term eligible revenue sharing consolidated government (A) a county, parish, or borough— (i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and (ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and (B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title. .

Summary: Local Assistance Fairness Act This bill expands eligibility for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund to revenue-sharing consolidated governments. (The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund is a general revenue enhancement program that provides additional assistance to eligible counties and tribal governments for any governmental purpose except lobbying.)
Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 2. Prize competitions to promote innovation in coral reef research and conservation The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq. (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 ( 16 U.S.C. 6407 (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: 208. Coral reef prize competitions (a) In general The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 6401 15 U.S.C. 3719 (b) Purposes Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. (c) Priority programs Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including— (1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; (2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; (3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; (4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and (5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries. .

Summary: Coral Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.
Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act 2. Expansion of eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3701(b)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking full-time National Guard duty active service 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act This bill revises a provision that makes full-time National Guard members who serve for a specified period eligible for home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs to instead make any individual who performed active service for the specified period eligible for the loans.
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2022

To reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2022 2. Helen Keller National Center Reauthorized The first sentence of section 205(a) of the Helen Keller National Center Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1904(a) 1999 through 2003 2023 through 2027

Summary: Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind.
Aviation Workforce Development Act

To enhance existing aviation workforce development pilot programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Workforce Development Act 2. Aviation maintenance workforce development program (a) Amendments to the advanced training facilities for maintenance technicians for air carrier aircraft grant program Section 44515 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking not more than 4 (2) in subsection (c), by striking $5,000,000 $7,000,000 (b) Amendments to the aviation workforce development program Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting and $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 2023 (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking or (B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph: (F) to acquire equipment necessary to deliver curriculum described in paragraph (1)(A); or . 3. National strategic plan for aviation workforce development (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall, to the extent practicable and in consultation with other Federal agencies and private individuals, establish a national strategic plan for addressing projected shortages of aviation workers in the aviation industry, including— (1) any short-term, medium-term, and long-term needs critical to the economy, national security, workforce readiness, environmental concerns, and priorities of the United States aviation sector, such as emergency readiness and resilience; and (2) any situation or condition that warrants special attention by the Federal Government. (b) Requirements The national strategic plan established under subsection (a) shall— (1) take into account the activities and accomplishments of all agencies in the Executive branch of the Federal Government that are related to carrying out such national strategic plan; and (2) include recommendations for legislation, regulations, and budget proposals to carry out such national strategic plan.

Summary: Aviation Workforce Development Act This bill expands the aviation workforce development grant programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by increasing annual funding for aircraft pilot development and the development of the aviation maintenance workforce. It also directs the FAA to establish a national strategic plan for addressing projected shortages of aviation workers in the aviation industry.
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021

To require the United States Postal Service to continue selling the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021 2. Reauthorization; requirement to sell all stamps (a) In general Section 2(c) of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 ( 39 U.S.C. 416 Public Law 111–241 (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking of at least 6 years, (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: and ending not earlier than the date on which the United States Postal Service provides notice to Congress under paragraph (5) (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Requirement to sell all stamps printed (A) In general The United States Postal Service shall sell each copy of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp that the United States Postal Service prints under this Act. (B) Notification of Congress The United States Postal Service shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives when all copies of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp printed under this Act have been sold. . (b) Retroactive applicability (1) In general The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on the day after the date of enactment of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–165 (2) Consequence of destruction of stamps If the United States Postal Service destroys 1 or more Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamps before the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall print and sell the same number of such stamps on or after that date of enactment. December 13, 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to sell each copy of the Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp and notify Congress when all copies have been sold. If the USPS destroys one or more such stamps before this bill's enactment, it shall print and sell the same number of such stamps.
Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act

To authorize the use of specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance grants to train law enforcement personnel regarding the Interdiction for the Protection of Children program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act 2. Interdiction for the Protection of Children program (a) In general Section 111(c)(1) of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 ( 34 U.S.C. 20708(c)(1) , which may include programs to build law enforcement capacity to identify and respond to human trafficking that are funded through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice (b) Conforming amendment Section 107(c)(4)(A) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(4)(A) in order to fulfill the purposes described in section 111(c) of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 ( 34 U.S.C. 20708(c)

Summary: Interdiction for the Protection of Child Victims of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Act This bill expands the scope of grants that are awarded through the Department of Justice for specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers to include Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs that build law enforcement capacity to address human trafficking.
Use it or Lose it Act of 2022

To promote the diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Use it or Lose it Act of 2022 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered lease The term covered lease (A) section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226 (B) the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (a) Clarification of existing law Each covered lease shall be diligently developed by the person holding the covered lease to ensure timely production from the covered lease. (b) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations with respect to covered leases that— (1) establish requirements and benchmarks for oil and gas development that will ensure that leaseholders— (A) diligently develop each covered lease; and (B) to the maximum extent practicable, produce oil and gas from each covered lease during the primary term of the covered lease; (2) require each leaseholder to submit to the Secretary a diligent development plan describing how the lessee will meet the benchmarks established under paragraph (1); and (3) in establishing requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2), take into account the differences in development conditions and circumstances in the areas to be developed. 4. Nonproducing lease fee (a) Definition of nonproducing lease In this section, the term nonproducing lease (b) Authorization of nonproducing lease fee The Secretary shall charge to each person who holds a nonproducing lease an annual, nonrefundable fee, in an amount determined by the Secretary under subsection (c), for each nonproducing lease held by the person. (c) Amount (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish the fee authorized under subsection (b) in an amount determined by the Secretary to be sufficient to adequately incentivize the use of covered leases, but not less than $10 per acre per year for each nonproducing lease. (2) Increase The Secretary shall by regulation, at least once every 5 years, adjust the amount of the fee established under paragraph (1) to reflect any increase in inflation. (d) Deposit Amounts collected as fees authorized under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.

Summary: Use it or Lose it Act of 2022 This bill requires holders of certain offshore and onshore oil and gas leases to diligently develop their leases. The Department of the Interior may assess an annual fee against a leaseholder who fails to appropriately develop a lease.
Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 2. Purposes (a) Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. 3. Civil rights remedies Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d–7 (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Compensatory damages Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: (c) Effective date The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022. .

Summary: Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm.
Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2021

To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2021 2. Requirement to post a 100-word summary to regulations.gov Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) , and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 . June 21, 2021 Reported without amendment

Summary: Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires the notice of a proposed rule by a federal agency to include the internet address of a summary of the rule. The summary must be 100 words or fewer, written in plain language, and posted on regulations.gov.