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Feeding Rural Families Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the thrifty food plan to apply to the urban and rural parts of the State of Hawaii. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Feeding Rural Families Act of 2023 2. Amendment Section 3(u)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(u)(2) (1) by inserting urban and rural parts of Hawaii (2) by inserting urban and rural Hawaii

Summary: Feeding Rural Families Act of 2023This bill provides for separate food cost calculations for urban and rural parts of Hawaii for the purposes of determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) maximum monthly benefit allotments. Specifically, the bill requires separate food cost adjustments in the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) for urban and rural parts of Hawaii.SNAP maximum monthly benefit allotments are tied to the cost of purchasing a nutritionally adequate low-cost diet, as measured by the Department of Agriculture-created and -calculated TFP. Maximum allotments are set at the monthly cost of the TFP for a four-person family, adjusted for family size. Under current law, maximum allotments are higher (to reflect the cost of food) in Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as in urban and rural parts of Alaska.
School Security Enhancement Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen school security. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Security Enhancement Act 2. School security Section 4104(b)(3)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(B) (1) in clause (iii), by striking and (2) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: (v) improving school conditions for student learning, by enabling local educational agencies to use funds available under subsection (a)(3) for the purpose of planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing technology or other measures, that strengthen security on school premises, which may include— (I) controlling access to school premises or facilities, through the use of metal detectors, or other measures, or technology, with evidence-based effectiveness (to the extent the State involved determines that such evidence is reasonably available), in accordance with the needs of the school; (II) implementing any technology or measure, or installing any infrastructure, to cover and conceal students within the school during crisis situations, including any automated or motorized building technology that allows law enforcement and first responders to— (aa) control, by remote means, any such technology, measure, or infrastructure; or (bb) increase the ability of law enforcement and first responders to see into school buildings during crisis situations; (III) implementing technology to provide notification to relevant law enforcement and first responders during such a situation; (IV) implementing any technology or measure, including hiring school security officers, or installing any infrastructure, with evidence-based effectiveness (to the extent the State involved determines that such evidence is reasonably available) to increase the safety of school students and staff; (V) implementing any technology or measure, or installing any infrastructure, for school safety reinforcement, including bullet-resistant doors and windows; and (VI) implementing any technology or system that would reduce the time needed to disseminate official information to parents regarding the safety of their children during and immediately following a crisis; and .

Summary: School Security Enhancement Act This bill allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises.
Seat of Government Act

To repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seat of Government Act 2. Repeal of District of Columbia Home Rule Act The District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–201.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is hereby repealed.

Summary: Seat of Government Act This bill repeals the District of Columbia (DC) Home Rule Act. The DC Home Rule Act provides a charter for the local government of the District of Columbia authorizing DC officials to legislate, conduct elections, and otherwise govern over local affairs.
Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023

To amend the definition of manufactured home 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023 2. Amendment to definition (a) In general Section 603(6) of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5402(6) built on a permanent chassis and (b) Implementation Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the consensus committee established under section 604(a)(3) of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5403(a)(3)

Summary: Expansion of Attainable Homeownership Through Manufactured Housing Act of 2023This bill removes the requirement that a manufactured home (formerly known as a mobile home) must be built on a permanent chassis.A permanent chassis is a structural element of a manufactured home that is used to transport the home and is not necessarily part of the foundation.
Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to reauthorize the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023 2. Reauthorization of Specialty Crop Research Initiative Section 412 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7632 (1) in subsection (j), by striking paragraph (5); and (2) in subsection (k), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Mandatory funding Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section— (A) $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023; and (B) $130,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . 3. Funding for Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 Subsection (e) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 3157(e) (1) in paragraph (7), by inserting $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, 1991, (2) by adding at the end the following: (8) Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. .

Summary: Specialty Crop Research Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes and provides funding for Department of Agriculture (USDA) research programs for specialty crops (i.e., fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture).Specifically, the bill increases FY2024-FY2028 funding for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension activities that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems.The bill also reauthorizes and provides funding through FY2028 for the Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4 Project). The IR-4 Project conducts the research necessary for obtaining registrations of pest control agents for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops. USDA carries out the program in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and others.
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes. 1. Treatment of artificially propagated animals Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 (j) Treatment of artificially propagated animals The Secretary shall not distinguish between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals in making any determination under this Act. . 2. Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes (a) In general Section 14 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (relating to repeals of provisions of law, which have executed) is amended to read as follows: 14. Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes The Secretary shall authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species for purposes of any mitigation required under this Act with respect to such species. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents in the first section of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to such section and inserting the following: Sec. 14. Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes. . 3. Application The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to a species without regard to whether the species was determined to be an endangered species or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.

Summary: This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats. In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA. This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make a portion of research credit refundable for certain small businesses engaging in specified medical research.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make a portion of research credit refundable for certain small businesses engaging in specified medical research. 1. Refundable portion of research credit for small businesses engaging in specified medical research (a) In general Section 41 (i) Refundable portion for small businesses engaging in specified medical research (1) In general At the election of a medical research small business, the portion of the credit determined under this section for the taxable year which is properly allocable to specified medical research shall be treated (other than for purposes of section 280C) as a credit allowed under subpart C (and not this subpart). (2) Medical research small business For purposes of this subsection, the term medical research small business (A) which conducts any specified medical research during the taxable year, and (B) the gross receipts of which (determined under the rules of subsection (c)) for the taxable year do not exceed $1,000,000. (3) Specified medical research For purposes of this subsection, the term specified medical research (4) Election Any election under this subsection for any taxable year— (A) shall specify the amount of the credit to which such election applies, (B) shall be made on or before the due date (including extensions) of the return of tax for the taxable year, (C) may not be made for any taxable year with respect to any portion of the credit determined under this section with respect to which an election is made under subsection (h), and (D) may be revoked only with the consent of the Secretary. (5) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations for purposes of this subsection as may be necessary or appropriate for determining proper allocation to specified medical research of the portion of any credit allowed to a taxpayer for a taxable year under this section. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 41(i), 6428, (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Summary: This bill allows for the refundability of a portion of the tax credit for increasing research activities for small businesses (gross receipts not exceeding $1 million) engaged in specified medical research. Under the Public Health Service Act, specified medical research means research with respect to qualified countermeasures (i.e., a drug, biological product, or device for preventing harm from any biological agent or from a condition that may result in adverse health consequences or death).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to add a new medical research component to the credit for increasing research activities.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to add a new medical research component to the credit for increasing research activities. 1. New medical research expenditure component of credit for increasing research activities (a) In general Section 41(a) and , and (4) 14 percent of specified medical research expenditures. . (b) Specified medical research expenditures Section 41(f) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Specified medical research expenditures (A) In general The term specified medical research expenditures (B) Qualified countermeasure The term qualified countermeasure . (c) Denial of double benefit (1) Taxable years beginning before January 1, 2024 In the case of specified medical research expenditures (as defined in section 41(f)(7) of such Code (as added by this section)) paid or incurred in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2024— (A) such expenditures shall be treated in the same manner as qualified research expenses and basic research expenses under section 280C(c)(1) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), and (B) the amount determined under section 280C(c)(2)(A) (as in effect on such day) for the taxable year shall be increased by the amount of credit determined for the taxable year under section 41(a)(4) (as added by this section). (2) Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023 Section 280C(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking section 41(a)(1) paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 41(a) (d) Conforming amendment Section 41(f)(1) of such Code is amended by striking and amounts paid or incurred to energy research consortiums , amounts paid or incurred to energy research consortiums, and specified medical research expenditures (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: This bill expands the tax credit for increasing research activities to add a new credit amount equal to 14% of specified medical research expenditures. The bill defines specified medical research expenditures as amounts paid or incurred for research with respect to any qualified countermeasure (i.e., a drug, biological product, or device determined to be a priority in protecting against harm from a biological agent or adverse health condition).
Social Security Guarantee Act of 2023

To guarantee the right of individuals to receive Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Guarantee Act of 2023 2. Guarantee of full Social Security benefits with accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (a) In General On a date not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue a benefit guarantee certificate to each individual who is determined by the Commissioner of Social Security as of such date to be entitled to benefits under title II of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. (b) Benefit Guarantee Certificate The benefit guarantee certificate issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall represent a legally enforceable guarantee— (1) of the monthly amount of benefits to which the individual is entitled under title II of the Social Security Act (2) that the benefits will be adjusted— (A) not less frequently than annually on the basis of an accurate determination of the increase in the cost-of-living of the individual; and (B) in accordance with such title (as so in effect), to reflect any future changes in the eligibility status of the individual under such title. (c) Entitlement Any certificate issued under the authority of this section constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the payment to the individual to whom the certificate is issued benefits under title II of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.

Summary: Social Security Guarantee Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue certificates to Social Security beneficiaries that guarantee them the full monthly benefit amount to which they are entitled and at least an annual cost-of-living increase to their benefits. It also provides additional mandatory funding for those benefits. Currently, Social Security beneficiaries are entitled to their benefits, but benefits are primarily funded through a payroll tax (including assets derived from the tax held in reserve). Actuarial projections reported by the Social Security Board of Trustees indicate that in 2035 there will be insufficient tax revenue and reserved assets to cover the full amount of benefit payments.
MOTOR Act

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend regulations relating to exemptions for engines and equipment for purposes of national security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maintaining Our Tactical and Operational Response Act MOTOR Act 2. Amendment to regulations exempting engines/equipment for national security Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the regulations under section 1068.225 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), to specify that an engine or equipment is exempt under that section without a request described in that section if the engine or equipment— (1) is for a marine vessel; (2) has a rated horsepower of 60 or less; and (3) will be owned by a Federal, State, or local emergency response or public safety agency responsible for domestic response or homeland security activities.

Summary: Maintaining Our Tactical and Operational Response Act or the MOTOR Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to revise regulations to exempt from emission standards engines and equipment of certain marine vessels that are owned by emergency response or public safety agencies with responsibility for domestic response or homeland security activities.
USPIS Surveillance Protection Act

To prohibit funds from being used to implement the Internet Covert Operations Program under the United States Postal Inspection Service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the USPIS Surveillance Protection Act 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) The United States Postal Service has been operating a clandestine domestic surveillance program of Americans’ social media activity known as the Internet Covert Operations Program (iCOP). (2) iCOP is part of the United States Postal Inspection Service which is the law enforcement and security component of USPS. (3) A March 25, 2022, report by the USPS Inspector General stated: We determined that certain proactive searches iCOP conducted using an open-source intelligence tool from February to April 2021 exceeded the Postal Inspection Service’s law enforcement authority (4) The USP Inspection Service is operating outside of its USPS jurisdiction when it monitors internet users’ sharing of information as its jurisdiction is narrowly defined within postal mail only. (5) The iCOP program is a violation of privacy; it encroaches upon the private lives of Americans and seeks to curb constitutional rights of the First Amendment. (6) iCOP is not only illegal for operating outside of its stated jurisdiction, but also politically motivated in its target. 3. Prohibition on funding of program No Federal funds (including amounts available in the Postal Service Fund established under section 2003 of title 39, United States Code) may be used to implement, conduct, or otherwise carry out the Internet Covert Operations Program operated by the United States Postal Inspection Service or any other domestic surveillance program with targets that do not have an identified connection to the mail, postal crimes, or the security of Postal Service facilities or personnel, or with politically motivated targets.

Summary: USPIS Surveillance Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, conduct, or otherwise carry out the Internet Covert Operations Program (commonly referred to as iCOP) operated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or any other domestic surveillance program with targets that do not have an identified connection to the mail, postal crimes, or the security of Postal Service facilities or personnel, or with politically motivated targets.
Original Open for Business Act of 2023

To mandate certain hours for in-person branch offices of depository institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Original Open for Business Act of 2023 2. Depository institution hours (a) In general Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, each branch location of a depository institution with in-person customer service shall remain open for business (except on a Federal holiday)— (1) until 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday; and (2) for a minimum of 4 hours on Saturday. (b) Depository institution defined In this section, the term depository institution

Summary: Original Open for Business Act of 2023This bill requires each branch location of a depository institution with in-person customer service to remain open until 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and for a minimum of four hours on Saturdays.