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Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2023

To require the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report to the Congress semiannually on the number of firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 business days, and the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2023 2. FBI report on firearms transfers resulting from the failure to complete a background check within 3 Within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 6 months thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a written report on— (1) the number of proposed firearm transfers— (A) about which a person licensed under chapter 44 (B) with respect to which the system failed to respond to the licensee within 3 business days; and (C) which were completed in the period covered by the report; and (2) the procedures followed after it is discovered that a firearm transfer has been made to a transferee who is ineligible to receive a firearm.

Summary: Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to report to Congress on the number of firearm transfers where (1) a licensed gun dealer submits a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS fails to respond within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completes the transfer. The FBI must also report on the procedures followed once the transferee is discovered to be ineligible.
To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. 1. Treatment of certain individuals performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad (a) In general For purposes of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a qualified hazardous duty area shall be treated in the same manner as if it were a combat zone (as determined under section 112 of such Code): (1) Section 2(a)(3) (relating to special rule where deceased spouse was in missing status). (2) Section 112 (relating to the exclusion of certain combat pay of members of the Armed Forces). (3) Section 692 (relating to income taxes of members of Armed Forces on death). (4) Section 2201 (relating to members of the Armed Forces dying in combat zone or by reason of combat-zone-incurred wounds, etc.). (5) Section 3401(a)(1) (defining wages relating to combat pay for members of the Armed Forces). (6) Section 4253(d) (relating to the taxation of phone service originating from a combat zone from members of the Armed Forces). (7) Section 6013(f)(1) (relating to joint return where individual is in missing status). (8) Section 7508 (relating to time for performing certain acts postponed by reason of service in combat zone). (b) Qualified hazardous duty area For purposes of this section, the term qualified hazardous duty area (c) Effective date The provisions of this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, compensation of members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad on the same basis as if such services had been performed in a combat zone.
Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023 2. Amendments to Fair Credit Reporting Act (a) Medical debt defined Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a (bb) Medical debt The term medical debt . (b) Exclusion for medical debt Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c(a) (9) Any adverse information related to a medical debt, including a medical debt that was placed for collection, charged to profit or loss, or subjected to any similar action. . 3. Modification of regulations relating to prohibitions on use of medical debt information (a) Definitions In this section, the terms credit creditor 15 U.S.C. 1691a (b) Requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall amend section 1022.30 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to ensure that creditors are prohibited from obtaining or using information relating to the medical debt of a consumer in determining whether or not to extend credit to that consumer.

Summary: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023This bill prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on a consumer report (i.e., credit report). In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must amend regulations to prohibit creditors from obtaining or using medical debt information when considering whether to extend credit to a consumer.
Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a microemployer pension plan startup credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act 2. Microemployer pension plan startup credit (a) In general Section 45E (g) Credit for microemployers (1) In general In the case of a qualified microemployer— (A) subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting 100 percent 50 percent (B) subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting $2,500 $500 (2) Qualified microemployer For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified microemployer 10 100 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Summary: Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act This bill allows an increased start-up tax credit (from $500 to $2,500) for micro-businesses (not more than 10 employees) for the costs of setting up a defined contribution pension plan.
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act

To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act 2. Withdrawal of BLM proposed rule (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall withdraw the proposed rule of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process (b) No further action The Director of the Bureau of Land Management may not take any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule described in subsection (a) or any substantially similar rule. February 7, 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: Restoring American Energy Dominance Act This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a proposed rule titled Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. The rule would make various changes to oil and gas leasing on public lands, including to implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
ROWATA Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act ROWATA Act 2. Determination regarding rights-of-way (a) Notice Not later than 90 days after the Secretary concerned receives an application to grant a right-of-way, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) notify the applicant as to whether the application is complete; or (2) notify the applicant that information is missing and specify any information that is required to be submitted for the application to be complete. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) Right-of-way The term right-of-way (A) a right-of-way issued, granted, or renewed under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1761 (B) a right-of-way granted under section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 185 (2) Secretary concerned The term Secretary concerned (A) with respect to public lands, the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) with respect to National Forest System lands, the Secretary March 12, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources March 12, 2024 Committee on Agriculture

Summary: Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act or ROWATA ActThis bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to notify applicants for a right-of-way on certain public lands if their application is complete or lacking information.
To amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to expand the veterans healing veterans medical access and scholarship program to include more students and schools.

To amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to expand the Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access and Scholarship Program to include more students and schools. 1. Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access and Scholarship Program Section 304 of the VA MISSION Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–182 38 U.S.C. 7601 (1) in subsection (a), by striking 18 eligible veterans 28 eligible veterans (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Covered medical schools Definitions (B) in paragraph (1), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively (and by moving such clauses two ems to the right); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively (and by moving such subparagraphs two ems to the right); (D) by striking section, the term section: (1) Covered medical school The term ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (F) University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. (G) Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. (H) San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. (I) Ponce Health Sciences University. (J) University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. (2) State The term State .

Summary: This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs medical education pilot program, which currently provides funding for the medical education of two eligible veterans at each of the nine covered medical schools. The bill adds five schools to the list of covered medical schools, increasing the number of veterans covered from 18 to 28.
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to extend the increased transfer authority for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Health Study Act of 2023 2. Extension of increased transfer authority for funding of certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water Section 316(a)(2)(B)(iii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 Public Law 117–263 during fiscal year 2023 a year during fiscal years 2023 through 2024

Summary: PFAS Health Study Act of 2023 This bill extends through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. (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.)
Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the definition of a facility. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023 2. Definition of a facility Paragraph (2) of section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) (2) Facility (A) In general The term facility (i) the exchange’s trading systems, which are— (I) the hardware, software, and related network infrastructure an exchange uses to receive, acknowledge, rank, match, and execute orders in securities traded on that exchange; and (II) the hardware, software, and related network infrastructure an exchange uses to function as an exclusive processor of real-time market data created by the exchange trading systems; (ii) any premises or services made available by the exchange to an exchange member or other person for the purpose of providing physical space and equipment to enable such member or other person to locate the equipment of the member or other person in close physical proximity to the exchange’s trading systems; and (iii) any premises or services made available by the exchange to an exchange member or persons associated with members that exclusively connects such members and persons associated with members to exchange trading systems for the purpose of effecting or reporting a transaction on the exchange. (B) Exception The term facility .

Summary: Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023This bill revises the definition of facility for purposes of regulation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the bill provides that a facility does not include any property, premises, or service that can legally be offered by a person or entity that is not required to be registered as an exchange.
SPEAK Act of 2024

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024 SPEAK Act of 2024 2. Guidance on furnishing services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with 1 or more entities from each of the categories described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (b) (1) Best practices on facilitating and integrating use of interpreters during a telemedicine appointment. (2) Best practices on providing accessible instructions on how to access telecommunications systems (as such term is used for purposes of section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (3) Best practices on improving access to digital patient portals for individuals with limited English proficiency. (4) Best practices on integrating the use of video platforms that enable multi-person video calls furnished via a telecommunications system for purposes of providing interpretation during a telemedicine appointment for an individual with limited English proficiency. (5) Best practices for providing patient materials, communications, and instructions in multiple languages, including text message appointment reminders and prescription information. (b) Entities described For purposes of subsection (a) (1) Health information technology service providers, including— (A) electronic medical record companies; (B) remote patient monitoring companies; and (C) telehealth or mobile health vendors and companies. (2) Health care providers, including— (A) physicians; and (B) hospitals. (3) Health insurers. (4) Language service companies. (5) Interpreter or translator professional associations. (6) Health and language services quality certification organizations. (7) Patient and consumer advocates, including such advocates that work with individuals with limited English proficiency. July 30, 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: Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024 or the SPEAK Act of 2024This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance with best practices for improving telehealth services for non-English speakers, including with respect to using interpreters, providing accessible instructions, and enabling multi-person video calls.
CLASS Act of 2023

To provide that chapter 1 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 CLASS Act of 2023 2. Inapplicability of chapter 1 (a) In General Chapter 1 (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Enrollment agreement The term enrollment agreement (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002 3. Prohibition on limitations on ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will not require any student to agree to, and will not enforce, any limitation or restriction (including a limitation or restriction on any available choice of applicable law, a jury trial, or venue) on the ability of a student to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against an institution in court. . 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2023 or the CLASS Act of 2023 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from restricting students' ability to pursue claims against IHEs in court. In addition, the bill makes mandatory arbitration agreements inapplicable to enrollment agreements between students and IHEs.
Make NEXUS Work Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make available video conferencing for applicants for NEXUS. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make NEXUS Work Act 2. Video conferencing for NEXUS applicants Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, make available video conferencing for applicants for NEXUS enrollments and renewals.

Summary: Make NEXUS Work Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to make video conferencing available for NEXUS enrollments and renewals. (The NEXUS program provides expedited border processing for prescreened travelers entering the United States and Canada.)
Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act 2. GAO study and report on efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on— (1) the efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems in providing up-to-date information on illicit drug use in the United States, including any limitations affecting such efficacy; and (2) how such systems are used to address illicit drug use in the United States. (b) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit to Congress a report containing— (1) the findings and conclusions of such study; and (2) any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to improve the efficacy of the Federal drug surveillance systems examined in such study, including any recommendations pertaining to interagency communication or data collection procedures. (c) Federal drug surveillance systems defined In this section, the term Federal drug surveillance systems (1) the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology System of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly known as DOSE (2) the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly known as SUDORS (3) the National Drug Early Warning System of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (commonly known as NDEWS (4) the Drug Abuse Warning Network of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (commonly known as DAWN

Summary: Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effectiveness of federal drug surveillance systems, such as the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology System of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in monitoring and addressing illicit drug use.
Student Empowerment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Empowerment Act 2. 529 account funding for homeschool and additional elementary and secondary expenses (a) In general Section 529(c)(7) (7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense (A) Tuition. (B) Curriculum and curricular materials. (C) Books or other instructional materials. (D) Online educational materials. (E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and— (i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, (ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or (iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. (F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. (G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. (H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Student Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school.(Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, includingcurriculum and curricular materials,books or other instructional materials,online educational materials, tutoring or educational classes outside the home, testing fees, fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, andeducational therapies for students with disabilities. Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).