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Tax Transparency Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require public disclosure of individual tax returns of the President, the Vice President, and Members of Congress, and candidates for such offices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Transparency Act of 2023 2. Disclosure of returns and return information of candidates for President, Vice President, or Congress (a) In general Subsection (k) of section 6103 (16) Disclosure of returns and return information of candidates for President, Vice President, or Congress (A) In general The Secretary shall disclose and make publicly available returns and return information of— (i) any candidate who designates a principal campaign committee under section 302(e)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 or, in the case of a candidate for the office of Vice President, any candidate for such office under such Act, and (ii) any individual who, on April 15th of a calendar year, is the President, the Vice President, or a Member of Congress. (B) Exceptions The information disclosed under subparagraph (A) shall not include any Social Security number, any financial account number, the name of any individual under age 18, or any home address of any individual (other than the city and State in which such address is located). (C) Timing The Secretary shall make the disclosure required by paragraph (A)— (i) in the case of a candidate described in clause (i) of such paragraph, not later than the later of— (I) the date that is 15 days after the designation described in such clause (or in the case of a candidate for the office of Vice President, 15 days after such individual becomes such a candidate), or (II) the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, and (ii) in the case of an individual described in clause (ii) of such paragraph, not later than April 30th of the year described in such clause. (D) Scope The returns and return information disclosed under subparagraph (A) shall include any return filed during the 7-year period ending on— (i) in the case of a candidate described in paragraph (A)(i), the date of the designation described in such clause (or in the case of a candidate for the office of Vice President, the day such individual becomes such a candidate), and (ii) in the case of an individual described in paragraph (A)(ii), April 15th of the year described in such clause. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who are candidates on, and to individuals holding office on, dates after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tax Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the President, the Vice President, Members of Congress, and candidates for such offices to publicly disclose their individual tax returns for the previous seven years.
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act 2. Budget information for alternatives to burn pits The Secretary of Defense shall include in the budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2024 a dedicated budget line item for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits.

Summary: Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide budget information regarding incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits. DOD must include the information as a dedicated budget line item in the President's FY2024 budget.
Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2023

To prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2023 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees for airline accommodations other than coach class (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301–10.121 through 301–10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 (d) Definitions (1) Coach-class accommodations In this Act, the term coach-class accommodations (2) Member of Congress In this Act, the term Member of Congress 3. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2024 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2023 This bill prohibits Members of Congress (and other congressional officers and employees) from using official travel funds to purchase airline tickets that are not coach-class unless applicable regulations would authorize the purchase of a higher class of ticket for a federal employee.
Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for, and extend authorization of, certain programs for homeless veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act 2. Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: expansion of eligibility; extension of authorization (a) Expansion of eligibility Section 2002(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting 2031, 2013, (b) Extension of authorization Section 2031(b) of such title is amended by striking 2024 2029 3. Extension of authorization of program of additional services for homeless veterans Section 2033(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2024 2029

Summary: Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act This bill extends authorization through FY2029 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. Under the HCHV program, the VA provides care and services to homeless or seriously mentally ill veterans, including (1) outreach services; (2) care, treatment, and rehabilitative services; and (3) therapeutic transitional housing assistance. The bill also extends authorization through FY2029 for a program under which the VA establishes sites in larger metropolitan areas to provide comprehensive services to homeless veterans. The bill also provides that under the HCHV program, a veteran means a person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and was discharged or released from service, excluding those who received a dishonorable discharge or were discharged or dismissed under a general court-martial.
S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act 2. Improvements to services provided to caregivers of veterans (a) Caregivers of veterans with serious illnesses Paragraph (2)(B) of section 1720G(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting illness or serious (b) Assessing caregiver and veteran burden and satisfaction (1) Survey Paragraph (3)(A)(ii) of such section is amended— (A) in subclause (V), by striking ; and (B) in subclause (VI)(bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (VII) not less than annually, a multidimensional assessment to measure, in both objective and subjective terms, the burden and strain felt by the family caregiver. . (2) Reports Section 101(c)(2)(B) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 38 U.S.C. 1720G (A) in clause (i), by striking ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) a description of the satisfaction experienced by caregivers and veterans with respect to such program, including any findings regarding whether such program reduces the burden and strain felt by caregivers. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services provided after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act or the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act This bill expands eligibility for assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for such assistance to caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service. Under current law, such assistance is already provided to caregivers of veterans who sustained serious injuries in the course of their military, naval, or air service. The bill also requires the provision of an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers who are designated as the primary providers of personal care services to such veterans.
United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to extend the authority relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act 2. Extension of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation Section 1279(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 8606 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2026

Summary: United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act This bill extends the authority of the Department of Defense to (1) jointly carry out research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) to establish anti-tunnel capabilities with Israel; and (2) provide maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for such RDT&E activities. The bill extends these authorities through December 31, 2026.
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2023

To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2023 2. Assistant Secretary for Indian Health (a) Establishment Section 601(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1661(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking tribes Tribes (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking a Director an Assistant Secretary for Indian Health (in this section referred to as the Assistant Secretary (B) by striking The Director shall report The Assistant Secretary shall report directly (C) by striking the Director the Assistant Secretary (D) by striking A Director An Assistant Secretary (3) in paragraph (3), by striking date of enactment of the Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009 shall serve as Director date of enactment of the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2023 (4) in paragraph (4), in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking Director Assistant Secretary (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Deputy Assistant Secretary The Assistant Secretary, with the approval of the Secretary, may appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and may employ and prescribe the functions of such officers and employees, including attorneys, as are necessary to administer the activities of the Service. . (b) Duties Section 601(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1661(c) (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking Director Assistant Secretary (2) in paragraph (1), by striking date of enactment of the Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009 date of enactment of the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2023 (c) Authority Section 601(d)(1) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1661(d)(1) Director Assistant Secretary (d) References Section 601 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1661 (e) References Any reference to the Director of the Indian Health Service in any Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or in any document of or relating to the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant Secretary. . (e) Rate of basic pay (1) Positions at level IV Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking Assistant Secretaries of Health and Human Services (6) Assistant Secretaries of Health and Human Services (7) (2) Positions at level V Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking Director, Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2023 This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.
Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023

To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023 2. Prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance (a) Prohibitions Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) (i) It shall be unlawful for a person to purchase a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the purchaser presents to the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (ii) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell a firearm unless, at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (iii) It shall be unlawful for a person who owns a firearm purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection not to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the purchase or sale of a firearm for the use of the United States or any department or agency of the United States, or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision of a State. (2) In paragraph (1), the term qualified liability insurance policy (A) provides liability insurance covering the purchaser specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser; and (B) is issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to provide the coverage by the State insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the purchaser resides. . (b) Penalty Section 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than $10,000. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. A qualified liability insurance policy, with respect to a firearm purchaser, is a policy that covers losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser. A person who fails to comply with the requirements is subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000.
TRICARE Equality Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Equality Act 2. Improvements relating to administration of TRICARE program in Puerto Rico (a) Improvements (1) In general Chapter 55 section 1076f 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico (a) Availability of TRICARE Prime In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Expansion of travel benefits (1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. (2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). (c) Health information exchange The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. (d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office In this section, the term Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 1071 . (2) Sunset Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall be repealed on the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the progress of the Secretary in implementing the requirements of section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1).

Summary: TRICARE Equality Act This bill addresses the administration of Department of Defense (DOD) health care programs and benefits in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to treat the administration of TRICARE Prime availability in Puerto Rico in a similar manner as a state. The bill also requires DOD to ensure that, in providing travel and transportation allowances related to specialty medical treatment, individuals located in Puerto Rico are eligible to receive such allowances. The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office must coordinate with the Department of Health of Puerto Rico to share health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange.
Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2023

To prioritize the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2023 2. Uses of COPS grants to hire veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers Section 1701(b)(12) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381(b)(12) , and the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers offenses 3. Preferential consideration of applications for certain grants Section 1701(c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381(c) (1) in paragraph (2), by striking or (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) for hiring and training veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers. . 4. Technical assistance Section 1701(d) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381(d)(3) (4) Mental Health Screening and Training The Attorney General may provide technical assistance to States, units of local government, Indian tribal governments, and to other public and private entities using funds under this section for purposes described in subsection (b)(12) to provide school resource officers with an annual mental health screening and an annual training on tactics and response. . 5. Definitions Section 1709(4) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10389(4) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , veteran, or retired law enforcement officer career law enforcement officer (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking and (3) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: (H) to meet at least annually with students in order to increase familiarity between students and the officer and to foster community engagement. . 6. Coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall coordinate with recipients of grants under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10381 et seq. 34 U.S.C. 1038 34 U.S.C. 10381(b)(12)

Summary: Ensuring Safer Schools Act of 2023 This bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program to be used to hire and train veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers. It also directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with COPS grant recipients to connect veterans seeking to serve as school resource officers with local law enforcement agencies participating in school-based partnerships.