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Physicians for Underserved Areas Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Physicians for Underserved Areas Act 2. Improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes (a) In general Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(H)(vi) (1) in subclause (II)— (A) by striking item (cc) and redesignating item (dd) as item (cc); and (B) in item (cc), as redesignated under subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking Fourth Third (ii) by striking item (cc) item (bb) (2) in subclause (III), by striking likelihood of filling (aa) starting to utilize the positions made available under this clause within 2 years; and (bb) filling the positions made available under this clause within 5 years. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to the redistribution of residency slots with respect to hospitals that close on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act This bill modifies how a hospital's residency positions are redistributed after it closes for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare. Under current law, if a hospital with an approved medical residency program closes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must redistribute the hospital's residency positions to other hospitals in the following order: (1) hospitals in the same core-based statistical area as the closed hospital, (2) hospitals in the same state as the closed hospital, (3) hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital, and (4) other remaining hospitals. In order to receive the additional positions, hospitals must demonstrate a likelihood of filling the positions within three years. The bill removes the requirement that the CMS prioritize hospitals in the same region of the country as the closed hospital. It also requires hospitals to demonstrate a likelihood of (1) starting to use the positions within two years, and (2) filling the positions within five years.
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions. 1. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of serious drug felony (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left.

Summary: This bill makes technical corrections in the definitions section of the Controlled Substances Act.
Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

To amend section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act 2. War crimes Section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Jurisdiction There is jurisdiction over an offense described in subsection (a) if— (1) the offense occurs in whole or in part within the United States; or (2) regardless of where the offense occurs— (A) the victim or offender is— (i) a national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (ii) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, regardless of nationality; or (B) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or offender. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) Nonapplicability of certain limitations In the case of an offense described in subsection (a), an indictment may be found or an information may be instituted at any time without limitation. (f) Certification requirement No prosecution for an offense described in subsection (a) shall be undertaken by the United States except on written certification of the Attorney General or a designee that a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice. .

Summary: Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act This act broadens the scope of individuals who are subject to federal prosecution for war crime offenses. Currently, the federal war crimes statute provides federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere (i.e., inside or outside the United States) if the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces or a U.S. national. First, this act extends federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses committed anywhere to offenses where (1) the victim or offender is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (2) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or the offender. Second, the act expands federal jurisdiction over war crime offenses to include offenses that occur in whole or in part within the United States, regardless of whether the victim or offender is a member of the Armed Forces, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The act allows an indictment for certain war crime offenses to be instituted any time, making the statute of limitations inapplicable. To undertake a prosecution for war crime offenses, the act requires written certification that prosecution is in the public interest and is necessary to secure substantial justice. The certification is not subject to judicial review.
A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. 1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.

Summary: This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 3%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. 1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.

Summary: This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 8%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
A bill  to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. 1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.

Summary: This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 12%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

To terminate duties and other restrictions on the importation of infant formula, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 2. Termination of duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula (a) Duty-Free treatment of infant formula On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, infant formula classified under heading 1901.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limitation. (b) Importation of infant formula legal for sale in certain countries (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to infant formula from a country described in paragraph (2)— (A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection may not seize or otherwise enforce restrictions on the importation of such formula if such formula would meet the legal requirements for sale in that country; and (B) such formula is deemed to be in compliance with the requirements under section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a (2) Country described A country described in this paragraph is any of the following: (A) Australia. (B) Canada. (C) Israel. (D) Japan. (E) New Zealand. (F) The United Kingdom. (G) A member country of the European Union. (H) A member country of the European Economic Area. (c) Infant formula defined In this section, the term infant formula 21 U.S.C. 321(z)

Summary: Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula. The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country. The bill also deems formula imported under the bill's provisions to be in compliance with section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which contains requirements related to infant formula manufacturing practices and nutrients.
Student Loan Accountability Act

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Accountability Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress does not hide elephants in mouseholes; statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) Through strained readings of statute, liberal interest groups assert that a mass cancellation event would be legal. (3) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. 3. Prohibition on mass cancellation of student loans (a) Prohibition (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (b) Definitions In this section, the term covered loan (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 292 et seq. (c) Limitation The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

Summary: Student Loan Accountability Act This bill generally prohibits the Departments of Education, Justice, or the Treasury from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans. Covered loans refer to Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and loans under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program. The prohibition does not apply to targeted federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs that are in effect by final regulation on May 11, 2022, and carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act 2. Clarification of contents of registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. the offense; and (8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a foreign government, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant. . September 20, 2022 Reported without amendment

Summary: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act This bill requires registered lobbyists to disclose any foreign countries or political parties that are involved in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the lobbyist's activities.
Inspector General Access Act of 2021

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspector General Access Act of 2021 2. Investigations of Department of Justice personnel Section 8E of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and paragraph (3) (B) by striking paragraph (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (4) paragraph (3) (2) in subsection (d), by striking , except with respect to allegations described in subsection (b)(3),

Summary: Inspector General Access Act of 2021 This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
Inflation-Adjusted Education Investment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and provide an inflation adjustment for the limitation on distributions from qualified tuition programs that may be used for elementary and secondary tuition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inflation-Adjusted Education Investment Act 2. Increase on limitation on expenses used for elementary and secondary tuition (a) In general The last sentence of section 529(e)(3)(A) $10,000 $12,000 (b) Inflation adjustment Section 529(e)(3) (C) Inflation adjustment (i) In general In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2022, the $12,000 amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such dollar amount, multiplied by (II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2021 calendar year 2016 (ii) Rounding Any increase determined under clause (i) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $500. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: Inflation-Adjusted Education Investment Act This bill modifies provisions relating to qualified tuition programs (i.e., tax-exempt 529 plans). Specifically, it increases from $10,000 to $12,000 the limitation under such programs on payments for educational expenses, including expenses for tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school. The bill provides for an annual inflation adjustment to the increased limitation amount for taxable years beginning after 2022.
City of Atlanta Stormwater Management Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the City of Atlanta Stormwater Management Act 2. Stormwater management, Atlanta, Georgia Section 219(e)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking $25,000,000 $75,000,000

Summary: City of Atlanta Stormwater Management Act This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide environmental infrastructure assistance for a combined sewer overflow treatment facility for the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2022

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 2022 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. 399V–7. 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 2022 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.
A bill to authorize the confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation and the use of such assets to offset costs to the United States of assistance to Ukraine.

To authorize the confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation and the use of such assets to offset costs to the United States of assistance to Ukraine. 1. Confiscation of assets of Russian Federation; use to offset costs to United States of aid to Ukraine (a) In general The President shall— (1) confiscate, through instructions or licenses or in such other manner as the President determines appropriate, funds of the Government of the Russian Federation that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and (2) deposit funds confiscated under paragraph (1) in the general fund of the Treasury to offset the costs of amounts appropriated by any Act making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. (b) Vesting All right, title, and interest in funds confiscated under subsection (a) shall vest in the Government of the United States.

Summary: This bill requires the President to seize Russian government funds that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The confiscated funds must be deposited in the Treasury to offset the costs of FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations that were provided for assistance in Ukraine.
Reducing Animal Testing Act

To allow manufacturers and sponsors of a drug to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a biological product. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Animal Testing Act 2. New approach methodologies Item (bb) of section 351(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) (bb) an assessment of toxicity (which may rely on, or consist of, a study or studies described in item (aa) or (cc)); and .

Summary: Reducing Animal Testing Act This bill removes animal studies as a required component of biosimilar applications and instead allows applicants to use other types of studies to assess toxicity.