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To reinstate pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

To reinstate pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID–19 vaccine mandate. 1. Reinstating pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID–19 vaccine mandate Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall take such actions as are necessary to require air carriers to reinstate any pilot who was fired or forced to resign because of a COVID–19 vaccine mandate.

Summary: This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require air carriers to reinstate any pilot who was fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
To amend title 10, United States Code, adjust the number of cadets to be nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Airforce Academy and for other purposes.

To amend title 10, United States Code, adjust the number of cadets to be nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Airforce Academy and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act shall be cited as the Guam Service Academy Equality Act 2. Nominations to United States military academy Section 7442. (a) of title 10 United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (8) by striking Four cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam. Five cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam. 3. Nominations to United States naval academy Section 8454. (a) of title 10 United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (8) by striking Four cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam. Five cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam. 4. Nominations to United States airforce academy Section 9442. (a) of title 10 United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (8) by striking Four cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam. Five cadets from Guam, nominated by the Delegate in Congress from Guam.

Summary: Guam Service Academy Equality Act This bill increases from four to five the number of cadets the Delegate in Congress from Guam is authorized to nominate to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Halt Homelessness Act of 2023

To strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halt Homelessness Act of 2023 2. Authorization of appropriations for Interagency Council on Homelessness (a) In general Title II of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11311 et seq. (1) in section 208 ( 42 U.S.C. 11318 to carry out this title $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2010 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title (2) by striking section 209 ( 42 U.S.C. 11319 (3) by redesignating section 210 ( 42 U.S.C. 11320 (b) Technical and conforming amendments The table of contents in section 101(b) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11301 Sec. 209. Encouragement of State involvement. .

Summary: Halt Homelessness Act of 2023 This bill permanently reauthorizes the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, an independent federal agency within the executive branch that coordinates the federal response to prevent and end homelessness.
LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act 2. Small business loan data collection Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691c–2 (1) by inserting LGBTQI-owned, minority-owned, (2) in subsection (e)(2)(G), by inserting , sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status sex (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: (7) LGBTQI-owned business The term LGBTQI-owned business (A) more than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by 1 or more individuals self-identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex; and (B) more than 50 percent of the net profit or loss of which accrues to 1 or more individuals self-identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex. .

Summary: LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment ActThis bill requires financial institutions to report certain credit application data to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the purposes of enforcing fair lending laws. Specifically, financial institutions must report this data regarding lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, transgender-, queer-, or intersex-owned businesses. Currently, this data is reported regarding women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses.
Parking Cash-Out Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to stipulate that a parking benefit is not a qualified parking fringe benefit unless an employer offers employees the option to receive an equivalent cash benefit or alternative tax-exempt benefit in lieu of the parking benefit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parking Cash-Out Act of 2023 2. Option for cash benefit required (a) In general Section 132(f)(5)(C) is amended by striking or by carpool. or by carpool if the employer offers the employee the option to receive, in lieu of the qualified parking, the fair market value of the parking. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Parking Cash-Out Act of 2023 This bill denies a tax exclusion for qualified parking fringe benefits unless employers providing such benefits offer their employees the option to receive, in lieu of the parking benefit, the fair market value of the parking (e.g., an equivalent cash benefit or alternative tax-exempt fringe benefit).
No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS–CoV–2 from certain foreign entities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act 2. Prohibition on using Federal funds to purchase certain tests Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to purchase any at-home test for SARS–CoV–2 that is— (1) manufactured, in whole or in part, in the People’s Republic of China; (2) imported from the People’s Republic of China; or (3) manufactured by any entity that is a subsidiary of a Chinese company.

Summary: No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to procure at-home COVID-19 tests that are imported from or manufactured (in whole or in part) in China or that are manufactured by any subsidiary of a Chinese company.
Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the matters covered by the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act 2. Expansion of matters covered by Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys Subsection (c) of section 481 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) Indicators of the assault (including unwanted sexual contact) that give reason to believe that the victim was targeted, or discriminated against, or both, for a status in a group. .

Summary: Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act This bill expands the matters that must be included in the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys conducted by the Department of Defense. Specifically, the surveys must solicit information on indicators of an assault that give reason to believe that the victim was targeted or discriminated against (or both) for a status in a group.
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act 2. Inadmissibility and deportability related to Social Security fraud or identification document fraud (a) Inadmissibility Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) (J) Social Security fraud or identification document fraud Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 208 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 408 . (b) Deportability Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) (G) Social Security fraud or identification document fraud Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 208 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 408 . January 25, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. Specifically, this ground shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the relevant offense or has admitted to committing the acts which constitute the essential elements of the offense. Offenses that trigger this ground of inadmissibility and deportability include (1) knowingly and without lawful authority producing a false identification document, and (2) making a false statement of material fact in an application for Social Security disability benefits.
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act 2. Aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated attacks against Israel (a) Participants in Hamas Terrorism against Israel Section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3) (1) in subparagraph (B)(i), in the matter following subclause (IX)— (A) by inserting Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or Hamas Palestine Liberation Organization (B) by inserting member, representative, (2) by adding at the end the following: (H) Participants in Hamas Terrorism against Israel Any alien who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, afforded material support to, or otherwise facilitated any of the attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas beginning on October 7, 2023, is inadmissible. . (b) Ineligibility for relief Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3) (D) Ineligibility for relief Any alien who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, afforded material support to, or otherwise facilitated any of the attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas beginning on October 7, 2023, shall be ineligible for any relief under the immigration laws, including under this section, section 208, and section 2242 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (and any regulations issued pursuant to such section). . (c) Conforming amendment Section 237(a)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(B) subparagraph (B) or (F) subparagraph (B), (F), or (H) January 25, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States. The bill also expands an existing admissions bar against officers, representatives, and spokespersons of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Under this bill, all PLO members are barred from admission into the United States. The bill also prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including (1) protection from being deported to a country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened, or (2) asylum in the United States.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023 2. Increasing support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes Section 1848(t)(1)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(t)(1)(D) 1.25 percent 4.62 percent 3. Medicaid improvement fund Section 1941(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396w–1(b)(3)(A) $5,796,117,810 $3,973,117,810

Summary: Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023 This bill increases payments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Specifically, the bill increases payments for 2024 by 4.62% (current law provides for a 1.25% increase).
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2023

To restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2023 2. Findings and declaration of policy (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war. (2) The framers of the Constitution understood that the monumental decision to go to war, which can result in massive death and the destruction of civilized society, must be made by the representatives of the people and not by a single person. (3) As stated by section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( Public Law 93–148 50 U.S.C. 1541 the constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces (4) Nuclear weapons are uniquely powerful weapons that have the capability to instantly kill millions of people, create long-term health and environmental consequences throughout the world, directly undermine global peace, and put the United States at existential risk from retaliatory nuclear strikes. (5) A first-use nuclear strike carried out by the United States would constitute a major act of war. (6) A first-use nuclear strike conducted absent a declaration of war by Congress would violate the Constitution. (7) The President has the sole authority to authorize the use of nuclear weapons, an order which military officers of the United States must carry out in accordance with their obligations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (8) Given its exclusive power under the Constitution to declare war, Congress must provide meaningful checks and balances to the President’s sole authority to authorize the use of a nuclear weapon. (b) Declaration of policy It is the policy of the United States that no first-use nuclear strike should be conducted absent a declaration of war by Congress. 3. Prohibition on conduct of first-use nuclear strikes (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless such strike is conducted pursuant to a war declared by Congress that expressly authorizes such strike. (b) First-Use nuclear strike defined In this section, the term first-use nuclear strike 22 U.S.C. 2753(b)(2)

Summary: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2023 This bill prohibits using federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy that did not first launch a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.
Due Process Restoration Act of 2023

To authorize private parties to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Due Process Restoration Act of 2023 2. Private parties authorized to compel the securities and exchange commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions Title I of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. 42. Private parties authorized to compel the commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) Termination of administrative proceeding In the case of any person who is a party to a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, and against whom an order imposing a cease and desist order and a penalty may be issued at the conclusion of the proceeding, that person may, not later than 20 days after receiving notice of such proceeding, and at that person’s discretion, require the Commission to terminate the proceeding. (b) Civil action authorized If a person requires the Commission to terminate a proceeding pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might be imposed. (c) Venue An action brought by the Commission under subsection (b) may be brought only in accordance with the requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code. .

Summary: Due Process Restoration Act of 2023 This bill allows a person who is the target of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administrative proceeding to terminate the proceeding. The SEC is then authorized to bring a civil action in a U.S. district court against that person.
Think Differently Database Act

To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Think Differently Database Act 2. Clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities Subpart 7 of part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285g et seq. 42 U.S.C. 285g–2 450A. Clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of NIH and the Director of the Institute, shall establish within the Department of Health and Human Services, a publicly-available clearinghouse to provide information with respect to resources and information for people with an intellectual disability and the caregivers and families of such people. Such clearinghouse shall include— (1) information on individual community-based services and long-term support services available to individuals eligible for medical assistance under a State plan under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (or a waiver of such plan); (2) information on how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services; and (3) a searchable database of such resources that may be searched by postal zip code. (b) Promotion The Secretary shall, as applicable and appropriate, identify and disseminate promotional activities to improve, among people with an intellectual disability and the caretakers and families of such people, the awareness of the resources included in the clearinghouse established under subsection (a). (c) Model In establishing the clearinghouse under this section, the Secretary may use the website thinkdifferently.net as a model. .

Summary: Think Differently Database Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code. In particular, the clearinghouse must include information about (1) community-based services and long-term support services available through Medicaid; and (2) how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services. HHS must also promote awareness of the resources in the clearinghouse.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers. 1. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) $250 $600 (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) (1) by striking 2015 2023 (2) by striking $250 $600 (3) by striking calendar year 2014 calendar year 2022 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: This bill increases to $600 the allowable amount of the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.