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Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023

To expand access to capital in underserved markets by providing resources for the Small Business Administration to approve additional Non-Federally Regulated Lenders to make business loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration to small business concerns in low-income and moderate-income neighborhoods. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023 2. Fair access to small business lending Section 7(a)(17) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(17) (1) by striking (17) The Administration (17) Authorization of lenders (A) In general The Administration ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Access to capital for underserved markets (i) Definitions In this subparagraph— (I) the term covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender (aa) has not been approved to make loans guaranteed under this subsection; and (bb) meets the applicable criteria for authorizing lenders to make loans guaranteed under this subsection; and (II) the term low or moderate-income neighborhood 12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (ii) Initiative (I) In general The Administrator, acting through the Office of Credit Risk Management, shall carry out an initiative to authorize covered Non-Federally Regulated Lenders to make loans guaranteed under this subsection that is targeted to expanding the availability of loans guaranteed under this subsection to small business concerns that are located in a low or moderate-income neighborhood. (II) Authority Under the initiative under subclause (I), the Administrator may not approve a covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender to only be eligible to make loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration. (III) Lenders A covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender that becomes authorized to make loans guaranteed under this subsection under the initiative under subclause (I) shall ensure that not less than 50 percent of the loans made by the covered Non-Federally Regulated Lender that are guaranteed under this subsection are made to small business concerns that are located in a low or moderate-income neighborhood. (iii) Funding For fiscal year 2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, there is appropriated to the Administrator, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to carry out the initiative under clause (ii). .

Summary: Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to carry out an initiative to expand the availability of 7(a) loans to small businesses that are located in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods. (Under the 7(a) Program, the SBA provides business loans and loan guaranties to small business borrowers unable to obtain financing elsewhere.) The SBA must expand authorization for providing 7(a) loans to lenders that meet the criteria to make such loans but have not otherwise been approved to do so. Such lenders must ensure that at least 50% of loans they make that are guaranteed pursuant to the bill are made to small businesses in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods.
Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2023

To prohibit certain business concerns from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China (a) In general Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) (10) Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China For purposes of this Act, a small business concern may not— (A) be headquartered in the People's Republic of China; or (B) have more than 25 percent of the voting stock of the small business concern owned by affiliates that are citizens of the People's Republic of China. . (b) Regulations and guidance The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall amend the regulations and guidance of the Administration, including sections 120.100, 120.110, and 121.105 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, to carry out the amendment made by this Act.

Summary: Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China.
Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023

To increase access to medication for opioid overdose reversal, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 2. GAO study on naloxone access (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on actions that may be taken to protect access to naloxone for individuals seeking to purchase naloxone. Such study shall address— (1) coverage of naloxone (in any available form) as an over-the-counter product— (A) under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91 (B) for individuals entitled to benefits under part A or enrolled under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. (2) the out-of-pocket cost to consumers purchasing naloxone under any such plan or coverage. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that contains the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).

Summary: Naloxone Affordability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study health insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for naloxone as an over-the-counter medication. Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses. Historically, naloxone required a prescription and so was typically covered by health insurance. However, the Food and Drug Administration approved a naloxone nasal spray (sold under the brand name Narcan) for use without a prescription on March 29, 2023, and health insurance does not generally cover over-the-counter medications.
HELP Copays Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act HELP Copays Act 2. Application of additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance toward cost-sharing requirements (a) Application toward cost-Sharing requirements Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–15(g)(1) In developing the standards for defining the terms deductible co-insurance co-payment out-of-pocket limit (b) Conforming amendments (1) PPACA Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3) (C) Application of terms For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms deductible coinsurance copayment similar charge . (2) PHSA Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6(b) For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to essential health benefits any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section

Summary: Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.
Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2023

To amend section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, to establish appropriate penalties for obstruction of justice by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2023 2. Obstruction of justice by picketing or parading Section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking one year 5 years

Summary: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2023 This bill enhances the prison term for an individual who pickets or parades in or near a U.S. court or a judge's residence with the intent of (1) interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice; or (2) influencing a judge, juror, witness, or court officer. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from one to five years.
UAS Integration Research Act of 2023

To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into contracts to demonstrate or validate technology related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the UAS Integration Research Act of 2023 2. UAS integration research contracts (a) In general The Administrator shall enter into contracts to demonstrate or validate technology related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. (b) Topics of interest The Administrator shall identify topics of interest related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Detect and avoid capabilities. (2) Beyond visual line of sight operations. (3) Operation of multiple unmanned aircraft systems. (4) Unmanned aircraft systems traffic management. (5) Command and control. (6) Safety standards for unmanned aircraft systems and associated element ground and air systems. (c) Solicitation The Administrator shall solicit proposals from applicants who— (1) describe a project that relates to a topic of interest described in subsection (b); (2) demonstrate technical merit; and (3) involve a contract with a test range. (d) Awards The Administrator shall make contract awards based on the following: (1) An evaluation of a proposal, including its— (A) relevance to a topic of interest described in subsection (b); (B) degree of technical merit; and (C) cost and price information. (2) Availability of funds. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Unmanned aircraft system The term unmanned aircraft system (3) Test range The term test range 3. Extension of authority for unmanned aircraft test ranges Section 44803(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2023 September 30, 2028

Summary: UAS Integration Research Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into contracts to demonstrate or validate technology related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. The FAA must solicit proposals from applicants who describe a project that relates to a topic of interest identified by the FAA, demonstrate technical merit, and involve a contract with a test range. The FAA must also identify topics of interest related to the integration of UAS into the national airspace, including detect and avoid capabilities, beyond visual line of sight operations, UAS traffic management, and UAS safety standards. The bill also extends the authority for the FAA's UAS Test Site Program though FY2028. The program provides verification of the safety of public and civil UAS, operations, and related navigation procedures before their integration into the national airspace system.
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

To repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 50 U.S.C. 1701 (2) The Government of Iran has acquired destabilizing conventional weapons systems from the Russian Federation and other malign actors, and is funneling weapons and financial support to its terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East, threatening allies and partners of the United States, such as Israel. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to fully implement and enforce the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 50 U.S.C. 1701 4. Repeal of sunset Section 13 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 50 U.S.C. 1701 (1) in the section heading, by striking ; sunset (2) by striking (a) Effective date (3) by striking subsection (b).

Summary: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 , thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance. 1. Elimination of requirement relating to award of construction subcontracts within county or State of performance Paragraph (11) of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)

Summary: This bill eliminates a requirement that, to the maximum extent practicable, certain construction subcontracts awarded by the Small Business Administration must be awarded within the county or state where the work is to be performed.
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023

To amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023 2. Predispute arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination (a) In general Title 9, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5 Arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination Sec. 501. Definitions. 502. No validity or enforceability. 501. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Predispute arbitration agreement; predispute joint-action waiver The terms predispute arbitration agreement predispute joint-action waiver (2) Race discrimination dispute The term race discrimination dispute 502. No validity or enforceability (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, at the election of the person alleging conduct constituting a race discrimination dispute, or the named representative of a class or in a collective action alleging such conduct, no predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver shall be valid or enforceable with respect to a case which is filed under Federal, Tribal, State, or local law and relates to the race discrimination dispute. (b) Determination of applicability An issue as to whether this chapter applies with respect to a dispute shall be determined under Federal law. The applicability of this chapter to an agreement to arbitrate and the validity and enforceability of an agreement to which this chapter applies shall be determined by a court, rather than an arbitrator, irrespective of whether the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement, and irrespective of whether the agreement purports to delegate such determinations to an arbitrator. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) In general Title 9, United States Code is amended— (A) in section 2, by inserting or 5 (B) in section 208, in the second sentence, by inserting or 5 (C) in section 307, in the second sentence, by inserting or 5 (2) Table of chapters The table of chapters for title 9, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5. Arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination 501. . 3. Applicability This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable with respect to a case relating to a race discrimination dispute at the election of the person alleging the discrimination.
A bill to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.

To amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant. 1. Modification of requirements for garments to be considered water resistant Additional U.S. Note 2 to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking the second sentence.

Summary: This bill revises requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The HTS sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States. Currently, garments that are classified under specified subheadings under chapter 62 of the HTS (e.g., water resistant trousers) must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with a specified test method. Further, the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining. This bill removes the requirement that the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act

To improve the instant messaging service used by the National Weather Service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act 2. National Weather Service communications (a) In general Title IV of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8541 et seq. 415. National Weather Service communications (a) Improvement of instant messaging service (1) In general The Director of the National Weather Service shall improve the instant messaging service used by personnel of the National Weather Service by implementing by October 1, 2027, a commercial off-the-shelf communications solution that replaces the instant messaging service commonly referred to as NWSChat (2) Requirements The communications solution implemented under paragraph (1) shall— (A) be hosted on the public cloud; and (B) satisfy requirements set forth by the Director to ensure that the solution— (i) best accommodates future growth; (ii) performs successfully with increased numbers of users; (iii) is easy to use for the majority of users; and (iv) is similar to systems already in commercial use. (3) Definition of public cloud In this subsection, the term public cloud (b) No additional funds authorized Funds to carry out this section may only come from amounts authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration before the date of the enactment of the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 414 the following: Sec. 415. National Weather Service communications. . December 4, 2023 Reported without amendment

Summary: National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act This bill requires the National Weather Service (NWS) to replace NWSChat with a commercial, off-the-shelf communications solution that is hosted on the public cloud. (NWSChat is an instant messaging program used by NWS personnel to share, in real-time, critical warnings and other types of weather information.)
Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023

To exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023 2. Exemption of agricultural operations from CERCLA liability for releases of PFAS (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance The term covered perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance 42 U.S.C. 9601 (2) Indian tribe The term Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 5304 (3) Protected entity The term protected entity 7 U.S.C. 1626 (b) Exemption No person (including the United States, any State, or an Indian Tribe) may recover costs or damages from a protected entity under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. (c) Savings provision Nothing in this section precludes liability for damages or costs associated with the release of a covered perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance by a protected entity if that protected entity acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the discharge, disposal, management, conveyance, or storage of the covered perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.

Summary: Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023 This bill exempts producers and harvesters of agricultural products from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for the release of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. However, liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.