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Protecting New Mexico’s Jobs and Public Education System Act

To exempt the State of New Mexico from certain provisions of certain orders related to oil and gas drilling. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting New Mexico’s Jobs and Public Education System Act 2. Exemption of New Mexico from certain provisions of certain orders related to oil and gas drilling The following provisions shall not apply to the State of New Mexico: (1) Section 208 of Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, issued on January 27, 2021 (relating to a pause on new oil and natural gas leases on public lands). (2) Section 3(g) of order number 3395 issued by the Acting Secretary of the Interior and dated January 20, 2021 (related to any lease, contract, or other agreement, or permit regarding fossil fuel extraction).

Summary: Protecting New Mexico's Jobs and Public Education System Act This bill exempts New Mexico from provisions of specified orders that suspend oil or gas drilling in federal lands or waters. On January 27, 2021, the President issued an executive order that includes a moratorium on new oil or gas leases on public lands or in offshore waters. This bill exempts New Mexico from such moratorium. On January 20, 2021, the Department of the Interior issued a secretarial order that includes a suspension on the authority of its bureaus and offices to issue any onshore or offshore fossil fuel authorization, including permits to drill. This bill exempts New Mexico from the suspension.
To establish certain protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

To establish certain protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19. 1. Protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19 (a) Reinstatement At the request of a covered individual, the Secretary concerned shall reinstate the covered individual as a member of the Armed Force concerned, in the same rank and grade the covered individual held at the time of separation from the Armed Force concerned. (b) Characterization of discharge or dismissal (1) Prohibition of characterization other than honorable The characterization of the discharge or dismissal of a covered individual shall be honorable. (2) Upgrade In the case of a covered individual discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall ensure the characterization of such discharge or dismissal is honorable. (c) Prohibition of denial of retired pay and benefits No covered individual may be denied, solely on the basis that such individual is a covered individual, any— (1) retired or retainer pay; or (2) benefit (including educational assistance) under a law administered by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual (2) The term Secretary concerned

Summary: This bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces solely because they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, such individuals must be reinstated, at their request, in the same rank and grade they held at the time of their separation from the Armed Forces. The discharge or dismissal of such individuals must be characterized as honorable. Such individuals may not be denied retired or retainer pay or any benefits through the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs solely on the basis they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
To direct the Administer of the Small Business Administration to consider certain applications under certain EIDL COVID-19 relief programs, and for other purposes.

To direct the Administer of the Small Business Administration to consider certain applications under certain EIDL COVID–19 relief programs, and for other purposes. 1. Consideration of certain applications under certain EIDL COVID–19 relief programs The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall consider applications submitted but not reviewed during the covered period under section 331 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009b 15 U.S.C. 9009 (1) funds appropriated under the applicable section are expended; or (2) all eligible applicants have received such assistance.

Summary: This bill requires the Small Business Administration to continue considering applications for certain economic injury disaster loans submitted prior to the application deadline for such loans until (1) all available funding for the loans is expended or (2) all eligible applicants have received assistance.
Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act

To limit the availability of COVID–19 vaccines for certain individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act 2. Limitation on COVID–19 vaccine for certain individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Limitation for individuals detained No Federal Government entity may provide a COVID–19 vaccine to an individual detained in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense pursuant to the law of war or a proceeding under chapter 47A (1) there is any outstanding request from a State to the Federal Government for the COVID–19 vaccine; (2) there is any outstanding request from a State to the Federal Government for pandemic relief relating to COVID–19; or (3) any member of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) performing active service who intends to receive the COVID–19 vaccine has not yet received such vaccine. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term COVID–19 vaccine (2) The term State

Summary: Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act This bill prohibits federal entities from administering COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to prisoners at the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until certain conditions are met. Specifically, federal entities may not vaccinate any prisoners if there are outstanding requests from states, tribal nations, and territories for vaccines or other COVID-19 relief; or members of the Armed Forces or reserve components who intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine and have yet to receive it.
Support International Criminal Investigations for Ukraine Act

To allow funding for the International Criminal Court, require the Secretary of State to submit a report on United States policy relating to the investigation of the International Criminal Court with respect to the Situation in Ukraine, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support International Criminal Investigations for Ukraine Act 2. Statement of Policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to support the Investigation into the Situation in Ukraine being conducted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), including by providing material support and participating in international efforts to collect and preserve evidence that may be relevant for prosecution; (2) in general and consistent with United States foreign policy priorities, to provide material and technical support including for the collection and preservation of evidence to ICC investigations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, or crimes of aggression; (3) to pursue a policy of constructive engagement with the ICC; and (4) to take steps required for the United States to become a state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 3. Repeal Section 7401(b) of title 22, United States Code, is hereby repealed. 4. Report required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report setting forth the Administration’s policy review of the United States position on the International Criminal Court’s Investigation into the Situation in Ukraine, including— (1) recommendations as to the provision of material support to such investigation; and (2) the national security and foreign policy benefits of formally providing material support to such investigation and other investigations.

Summary: Support International Criminal Investigations for Ukraine Act This bill repeals a provision that prohibits using federal funds to support the International Criminal Court (ICC). Specifically, the provision prohibits such funding unless the United States becomes a party to the ICC pursuant to a treaty.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities in the inland navigable waters of the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities in the inland navigable waters of the United States. 1. ITC for certain offshore wind facilities prohibited after 2021 (a) In general Section 48(a)(5)(F)(ii) (other than any of the Great Lakes) in the inland navigable waters of the United States (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

Summary: This bill eliminates the energy-related tax credit for investment in certain offshore wind facilities after 2021.
Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and import into the United States of certain controlled substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 2. Suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent spread of communicable diseases and import of certain controlled substances Section 362 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 265 362. Suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent spread of communicable diseases and import of certain controlled substances (a) In general Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in subsection (b) with respect to a country, the Secretary, by regulation, shall have the power to prohibit, in whole or in part, for a period of time determined to be necessary by the Secretary, the introduction of persons and property from such countries designated by the Secretary in order to avert the danger described in subsection (b). (b) Determination A determination made under subsection (a) is a determination by the Secretary that, by reason of the existence of any communicable disease or, after consultation with the Attorney General, certain controlled substances in a foreign country— (1) there is serious danger of the introduction of such disease or substances into the United States; and (2) such danger is so increased by the introduction of persons or property from such country that a suspension of the right to introduce such persons and property is required in the interest of the public health. (c) Definition In this section, the term certain controlled substances (1) a narcotic drug as defined in section 1300.01 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); (2) an opiate as described in section 1308.11(b) or 1308.12(c) of such title (or successor regulations); (3) an opium derivative as described in section 1308.11(c) of such title (or successor regulations); (4) a stimulant as described in section 1308.11(f) or 1308.12(d) of such title (or successor regulations); and (5) a fentanyl-related substance as described in section 1308.11(h) of such title (or successor regulations). .

Summary: Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022

To amend the Public Health Service Act to include Middle Easterners and North Africans in the statutory definition of a racial and ethnic minority group 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African Community Inclusion Act of 2022 Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022 2. Inclusion of Middle Easterners and North Africans in definition of racial and ethnic minority groups (a) In general Section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)(1) and Hispanics Hispanics, and Middle Easterners and North Africans (b) References Except as otherwise specified, any reference to the term racial and ethnic minority group 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)(1) (c) Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that subsections (a) and (b) should be implemented so as to ensure that— (1) the definition of a racial and ethnic minority group 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)(1) (2) no racial and ethnic minority group served by such programs and activities is negatively impacted by subsection (a) or (b); and (3) the level of funding authorized for such programs and activities in connection with communities of Middle Easterners and North Africans is commensurate with the level of funding authorized for such programs and activities in connection with other racial and ethnic minority groups, taking into consideration the size and needs of the respective populations.

Summary: Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African Community Inclusion Act of 2022 or the Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022 This bill adds Middle Easterners and North Africans to the definition of racial and ethnic minority group for purposes of activities carried out by the Office of Minority Health and federally supported health care and public health programs.
To amend the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National Community Service Act of 1990 to provide training for certain individuals to identify and apply for certain Federal grants, and for other purposes.

To amend the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National Community Service Act of 1990 to provide training for certain individuals to identify and apply for certain Federal grants, and for other purposes. 1. Identification of and application for certain Federal grants (a) Economic development initiatives Section 103(a)(11) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4953(a)(11) (1) by inserting and underserved in rural (2) by inserting , including initiatives relating to identifying and applying for appropriate Federal grants for such areas most (b) Training and technical assistance Section 199N(b) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12657(b) (1) in paragraph (9), by striking the and (2) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) providing training and technical assistance for participants in the national service programs to identify and apply for appropriate grants for entities in rural areas and underserved communities; .

Summary: This bill expands training under the national service programs (e.g., AmeriCorps) to provide participants with the skills to apply for federal grants for entities in rural and underserved communities.
Access for All Communities Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a clearinghouse to assist economic development activities in capacity-constrained communities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access for All Communities Act of 2022 2. Establishment of Economic Development Resource Clearinghouse (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Economic Development Administration, shall establish, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a clearinghouse to be known as the Economic Development Resource Clearinghouse (hereinafter referred to as the Clearinghouse (b) Purpose The purpose of the Clearinghouse shall be to increase awareness of Federal and State programs, grants, loans, loan guarantees, and other assistance that the Secretary determines can assist economic development activities in capacity-constrained communities. (c) Maintenance (1) In general The Secretary shall, as appropriate, maintain the Clearinghouse established under subsection (a). (2) Periodic updates In maintaining the Clearinghouse, the Secretary shall, not less than once per calendar year and as often as is necessary to reflect up-to-date information, update the Clearinghouse to address changes to available resources and changes to the needs of capacity-constrained communities, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (d) Consultation In establishing and maintaining the Clearinghouse, the Secretary shall consult with such Federal agencies as considered appropriate by the Secretary. (e) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available, a report on— (1) the availability of resources for capacity-constrained communities; (2) efforts to publicize the Clearinghouse for capacity-constrained communities and the results of those efforts; and (3) recommendations on policy action to coordinate and facilitate strategic economic development, regional planning, capacity building, and technical assistance in capacity-constrained communities.

Summary: Access for All Communities Act of 2022 This bill requires the Economic Development Administration to establish an online clearinghouse to increase awareness about federal and state programs, grants, loans, and other assistance available to support economic development in capacity-constrained communities.
Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act

To establish the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act VOICE Restoration Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In April 2017, the United States Department of Homeland Security launched the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE) in response to the Executive Order 13768 issued by President Donald J. Trump entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, which directed DHS to create an office to support victims of crimes committed by criminal aliens. (2) In June 2021, the United States Department of Homeland Security terminated VOICE pursuant to the Executive order on the Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities issued by President R. Joseph Jr. 3. Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (a) Establishment —There is established the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (hereinafter in this Act referred to as VOICE (b) Duties The duties of VOICE are to do the following: (1) Use a victim-centered approach to acknowledge and support persons who are victims or witnesses described in subsection (a) and their families. (2) Promote awareness of available services to such persons. (3) Build collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders assisting such persons. (c) Assistance – The types of assistance authorized to be provided by VOICE to such persons impacted by crimes committed by aliens described in subsection (a) includes— (1) the establishment and operation of a dedicated toll-free VOICE Hotline to answer questions from victims; (2) local contacts to help with unique requests from such persons; (3) access to social service professionals able to refer victims to resources and service providers; (4) assistance signing up to receive automated custody status information regarding an alien described in subsection (a) held in custody; and (5) additional criminal or immigration history may be available about an illegal alien to victims or their families. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, VOICE shall publish quarterly reports to Congress, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the President of the United States studying the effects of the victimization by aliens described in subsection (a) present in the United States.

Summary: Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or as the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are present in the United States without lawful immigration status.
TPA Act

To prohibit the issuance of a passport with any gender designation other than male female 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traditional Passport Act TPA Act 2. Prohibition The Secretary of State may not issue any passport that contains an X Male Female

Summary: Traditional Passport Act or the TPA Act This bill requires the Department of State to only permit passport applicants to select male or female as a gender designation.
Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act

To amend the Wilderness Act to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act 2. U.S. Customs and Border Protection access to wilderness areas Section 4(d) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1133 (8) U.S. Customs and Border Protection access (A) Permissible activities Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States: (i) Access structures, installations, and roads. (ii) Execute search and rescue operations. (iii) Use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment. (iv) Conduct patrols on foot and on horseback. (v) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation relating specifically to use of aircraft in a wilderness area or in the airspace above a wilderness area, use aircraft, including approach, landing, and takeoff. (vi) Deploy tactical infrastructure and technology. (vii) Construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. (B) Protection of wilderness character Any activity conducted by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, protects the wilderness character of the area. .

Summary: Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act This bill allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States: access structures, installations, and roads; execute search and rescue operations; use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment; conduct patrols on foot and on horseback; use aircraft; deploy tactical infrastructure and technology; or construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. Any such activity shall be carried out in a manner that protects the wilderness character of the area.