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BALE Act of 2023

To amend the Agricultural Act of 1961 to modify the limitations applicable to qualified conservation loan guarantees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Beginning Agriculturalist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 BALE Act of 2023 2. Limitations applicable to qualified conservation loan guarantees (a) Limitations applicable to loan guarantees Section 304(e) of the Agricultural Act of 1961 ( 7 U.S.C. 1924(e) (e) Limitations applicable to loan guarantees (1) Percentage of loan guaranteed The portion of a loan that the Secretary may guarantee under this section shall— (A) depend on the principal amount of the loan; and (B) except as provided in paragraph (2), may not exceed the percentage specified for that principal amount in the following table: Principal Amount Principal Amount Maximum $0 $3,000,000 90% $3,000,000 $3,100,000 89% $3,100,000 $3,200,000 88% $3,200,000 $3,300,000 87% $3,300,000 $3,400,000 86% $3,400,000 $3,500,000 85% $3,500,000 $3,600,000 84% $3,600,000 $3,700,000 83% $3,700,000 $3,800,000 82% $3,800,000 $3,900,000 81% $3,900,000 $4,000,000 80%. (2) Exception for certain producers In the case of a loan to a producer that is a qualified beginning farmer or rancher or a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher (as the term is defined in section 355(e)), the portion of the loan the Secretary may guarantee under this paragraph may not exceed the percentage specified for the principal amount of the loan in the following table: Principal Amount Principal Amount Maximum $0 $3,000,000 95% $3,000,000 $3,100,000 94% $3,100,000 $3,200,000 93% $3,200,000 $3,300,000 92% $3,300,000 $3,400,000 91% $3,400,000 $3,500,000 90% $3,500,000 $3,600,000 89% $3,600,000 $3,700,000 88% $3,700,000 $3,800,000 87% $3,800,000 $3,900,000 86% $3,900,000 $4,000,000 85%. (3) Maximum amount The Secretary may not guarantee a loan under this section in an amount that exceeds $4,000,000. (4) Annual inflation adjustment The Secretary shall annually adjust the dollar figures under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) to reflect the change in the Prices Paid By Farmers Index (as compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture). . (b) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to qualified conservation loans entered into by the Secretary of Agriculture under section 304 of the Agricultural Act of 1961 ( 7 U.S.C. 1924

Summary: Beginning Agriculturalist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 or the BALE Act of 2023 This bill revises the limits for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation loan guarantee program. The bill replaces the existing 80% limit on the portion of a loan that USDA may guarantee with limits that range from 80%-90%, depending on the principal amount of the loan. For socially disadvantaged or beginning farmers or ranchers, the bill replaces the existing 90% limit with limits that range from 85%-95%, depending on the principal amount of the loan. The bill also (1) prohibits USDA from guaranteeing a loan under the program that exceeds $4 million, and (2) requires USDA to adjust the limits annually for inflation.
Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act

To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act WORK to Save Lives Act 2. Non-mandatory guidance for employers concerning opioid overdose reversal medication (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shall issue nonmandatory guidance to employers on— (1) acquiring and maintaining opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) training employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. (b) Employer defined In this section, the term employer 29 U.S.C. 652 3. Mandatory regulations for Federal agencies concerning opioid overdose reversal medication (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shall issue regulations to require each Federal agency to— (1) acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) train employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. (b) Federal agency defined In this section, the term Federal agency

Summary: Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act or the WORK to Save Lives ActThis bill directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to take actions to make opioid overdose reversal medications available in workplaces.Specifically, OSHA must issue regulations that require federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medications and annually train employees on the use of the medications. OSHA must also issue nonmandatory guidance to private employers on the same topics.
VA CPE Modernization Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses for health care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education Modernization Act VA CPE Modernization Act 2. Improvement to reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses for health care professionals of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Reimbursement Section 7411 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7411. Reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses (a) Reimbursement The Secretary shall reimburse certain full-time health care professionals of the Department for expenses incurred for continuing professional education in amounts as follows: (1) With respect to any physician, dentist, podiatrist, registered nurse, or physician assistant appointed under section 7401(1) of this title, not more than $2,000 per year for each such individual. (2) With respect to any psychologist, licensed practical or vocational nurse, medical technologist, diagnostic radiologic technologist, or social worker appointed under section 7401(3) of this title, not more than $2,000 per year for each such individual. (b) Adjustment The Secretary may from time to time adjust the dollar amounts specified in subsection (a), so long as such adjustment does not result in a reimbursement of less than $2,000 per year for each individual specified in subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 74 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 7411 and inserting the following new item: 7411. Reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses. .

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education Modernization Act or the VA CPE Modernization Act This bill modifies the program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses certain full-time health care professionals for continuing professional education expenses. Under current law, only board-certified physicians and dentists are eligible for such reimbursement. The bill expands the program to require reimbursement for various specified full-time health care professionals (e.g., registered nurses) and increases the amount available for a physician or dentist. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement that an individual be board-certified to receive reimbursement. The VA may adjust the amount of the reimbursement, so long as the adjustment does not result in a reimbursement of less than $2,000 per year for each specified position.
Drone Reform Act

To consolidate within the Department of Defense all executive authority regarding the use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Reform Act 2. Department of Defense executive authority over use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (a) DOD executive authority (1) Prohibition No operation involving the use of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle shall be carried out under the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government other than the Department of Defense. (2) Use by military personnel Only uniformed members of the United States Armed Forces may— (A) operate, or order the operation of, an armed unmanned aerial vehicle; or (B) operate or fire, or order the operation or firing of, any weapon or other munition carried on an armed unmanned aerial vehicle. (3) Applicable law The operation and use of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle shall be subject to the requirements of title 10 of the United States Code. (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed— (1) to limit or expand any authority of any component of the Federal Government to provide advice, including intelligence, to the Department of Defense in support of actions described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a); or (2) to create any authority, or expand any existing authority, for the Federal Government to kill any person. (c) Unmanned aerial vehicle The term unmanned aerial vehicle (d) Effective date This section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Drone Reform Act This bill prohibits the use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (e.g., drones) by any department or agency other than the Department of Defense. Further, the bill provides that only uniformed members of the Armed Forces may (1) operate or order the operation of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle; or (2) operate, fire, or order the operation or firing of any weapon or other munition carried on an armed unmanned aerial vehicle.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction act Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2024 2029

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants, rebates, or loans for replacing diesel engines or retrofitting the engines with pollution control technologies.
No Alipay Act of 2023

To prohibit any transactions using Alipay in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Alipay Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on use of Alipay No financial transactions between AliPay (China) Internet Technology Company Limited (referred to in this Act as AliPay 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term United States person (A) a national of the United States; (B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (C) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any jurisdiction within the United States (including a foreign branch of such an entity); or (D) an individual who is physically present in the United States. (2) The term financial transaction (A) a transaction which in any way or degree affects interstate or foreign commerce— (i) involving the movement of funds by wire or other means; or (ii) involving one or more monetary instruments; or (B) a transaction involving the use of a financial institution which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce in any way or degree.

Summary: No Alipay Act of 2023This bill prohibits any financial transactions between a U.S. person and Alipay, a Chinese online payment platform.
To amend the Small Business Act to modify the application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts, and for other purposes. 1. Application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts (a) In general Section 31(c)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657a(c)(3) (E) Application to certain contracts The requirements of subparagraph (A) shall apply to an unrestricted order issued under an unrestricted multiple award contract or the unrestricted portion of a contract that is partially set aside for competition restricted to small business concerns. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall revise any rules or guidance to implement the requirements of this section. (c) Compliance with Cutgo No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. February 13, 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: This bill revises the standards applicable to small businesses participating in the HUBZone program, a Small Business Administration program that provides federal contracting assistance to small business concerns. Specifically, the bill revises the circumstances under which a small business concern is granted certain price evaluation preferences.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide to certain aliens covered shelter or housing on military installations located in the United States.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide to certain aliens covered shelter or housing on military installations located in the United States. 1. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to provide shelter or housing on certain military installations to certain aliens (a) In general None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year made be used to provide covered shelter or housing for specified aliens on military installations located in any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered shelter or housing (2) The term military installation (3) The term specified alien 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.

Summary: This bill prohibits federal funds from being spent on providing shelter or housing to certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) on military installations in any state or the District of Columbia. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to non-U.S. nationals who were not admitted into the United States.
Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance criminal penalties for health related stalking, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2022 2. Obtaining or interfering with the personal healthcare decisions of a woman (a) In general Chapter 110A 2261C. Enhanced penalty for health related stalking If a person commits an offense under section 2261A with the intent to obtain healthcare information of an individual or to prevent the healthcare decisions of an individual, the person may be imprisoned for up to 3 years, in addition to any term of imprisonment imposed for that offense under section 2261A. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 110A section 2261B 2261C. Enhanced penalty for health related stalking. .

Summary: Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women's Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2022 This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the offense is committed with the intent to obtain an individual's health care information or prevent an individual's health care decisions.
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act

To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Permitting Modernization Act 2. Department of the Interior permit accessibility In order to improve the overall economy, efficiency, and management of operations and activities of the Department of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Department (1) design and deliver modernized electronic permitting systems to accept, process, and record applications (including plan submissions, payment activity, and other related correspondence) for permits, forms, and other paperwork required for activities regulated by the Department; (2) provide a centralized electronic permitting system online repository, available to the public on the Department’s website, that includes— (A) hyperlinks to facilitate navigation to all Department electronic permitting systems; and (B) with respect to permits, the contact information for the appropriate Department employees providing assistance to State, Tribal, and local governments; and (3) provide to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate periodic updates on the implementation of paragraphs (1) and (2). 3. Conforming amendment to ensure consistency with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 In developing the permitting systems required under section 2 of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that the Department’s electronic permitting systems are consistent with the priorities identified in section 110 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4336d September 17, 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: Electronic Permitting Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to design and deliver modernized electronic permitting systems. Specifically, those systems must (1) be able to accept, process, and record applications for permits, forms, and other paperwork required for activities regulated by Interior; and (2) provide a centralized electronic permitting system online repository available to the public on its website. Interior must also ensure that the systems are consistent with priorities identified under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to digital technologies and a permitting portal. Interior must provide periodic updates to Congress on this bill's implementation.
Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2023

To require United States financial institutions to ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by the institution comply with financial sanctions on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus to the same extent as the institution itself, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2023 2. Requirements (a) In general A United States financial institution shall take all actions necessary and available to cause any entity or person owned or controlled by the institution to comply with any provision of law described in subsection (b) to the same extent as required of a United States financial institution. (b) Provision of law described A provision of law described in this subsection is any prohibition or limitation described in a sanctions-related statute, regulation, or order applicable to a United States financial institution concerning the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, involving— (1) the conduct of transactions; (2) the acceptance of deposits; (3) the making, granting, transferring, holding, or brokering of loans or credits; (4) the purchasing or selling of foreign exchange, securities, commodity futures, or options; (5) the procuring of purchasers and sellers described under paragraph (4) as principal or agent; or (6) any other good or service provided by a United States financial institution. (c) Penalty A United States financial institution that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties described in the applicable statute, regulation, or order applicable to a United States financial institution. (d) United States financial institution defined In this section, the term United States financial institution December 13, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services December 13, 2023 Committee on Agriculture

Summary: Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2023This bill requires a U.S. Financial institution to take all necessary and available actions to ensure any entity or person owned or controlled by such institution complies with financial sanctions applicable to Russia or Belarus to the same extent required of that institution.
Greater Accountability in Pay Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Greater Accountability in Pay Act 2. Pay raise disclosures Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (t) Pay raise disclosures An issuer required to file an annual report under this section or section 15(d), that is not an emerging growth company, shall include in such report— (1) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all executive officers (as such term is defined in section 240.3b–7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations) of the issuer over the last completed fiscal year; (2) the percentage increase in the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of the issuer, excluding executive officers, over the last completed fiscal year; (3) the ratio of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage described in paragraph (2); (4) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (1) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; and (5) a comparison of the percentage described in paragraph (2) to the percentage change over the same period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. .

Summary: Greater Accountability in Pay Act This bill requires specified issuers of securities to disclose compensation information regarding executive officers and employees.