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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9339 
To improve the environmental review process for Federal-aid highway projects 
through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 
Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota (for himself and Mr. STANTON) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To improve the environmental review process for Federal- 
aid highway projects through the use of interactive, dig-
ital, cloud-based platforms, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Interactive Federal Re-
view Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR NEPA REVIEWS FOR 
HIGHWAY PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to expedite the environ-
mental review process at Federal agencies and for the gen-
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eral public, and to facilitate interactive public stakeholder 
engagement and understanding of environmental impacts 
of projects under the Federal-aid highway system, the Sec-
retary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the 
‘‘Secretary’’) shall— 
(1) encourage recipients of Federal highway 
funding to utilize interactive, digital, cloud-based 
platforms when carrying out environmental reviews 
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) by publishing the 
guidance described in subsection (b)(1); and 
(2) select not less than 10 Federal-aid highway 
projects to demonstrate the use of interactive, dig-
ital, cloud-based platforms in carrying out the envi-
ronmental impact analysis and community engage-
ment processes required under that Act, which may 
include projects in States participating in the sur-
face transportation project delivery program under 
section 327 of title 23, United States Code. 
(b) ADMINISTRATION.— 
(1) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall publish technology-neutral best practice guid-
ance to encourage sponsors of projects that receive 
Federal funds from the Secretary to use an inter-
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sistance to restart certain idled refineries for a lim-
ited time. 
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active, digital, cloud-based platform in carrying out 
the environmental impact analysis and community 
engagement processes required under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
et seq.). 
(2) REPORTS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
and the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on the efficacy of using interactive, 
cloud-based platforms in carrying out environ-
mental impact analysis and community engage-
ment requirements under the National Environ-
mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
seq.), including— 
(i) metrics that describe estimates of 
achieved efficiencies, community engage-
ment measures, and efficiencies enjoyed 
across Federal agencies; and 
(ii) examples of digital workflows en-
abled. 
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(B) PUBLICATION
OF
EXAMPLES.—Not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall publish on the 
website of the Department of Transportation, 
and submit to the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works of the Senate and the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives, not less than 5 
examples of an environmental impact state-
ment, environmental assessment, or categorical 
exclusion document developed using an inter-
active, digital, cloud-based platform. 
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SEC. 2. TRIBAL ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY-SERVING INSTITU-
TIONS AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT. 
Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 
U.S.C. 254) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (h)(4), by inserting ‘‘, except 
as provided in subsection (m)(2)(C),’’ before ‘‘is a li-
brary or library consortium’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(m) TRIBAL ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY-SERVING IN-
STITUTIONS AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT.— 
‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— 
‘‘(A) the term ‘broadband internet access 
service’ has the meaning given the term in sec-
tion 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regula-
tions (or any successor regulation); 
‘‘(B) the term ‘E-rate program’ means the 
universal service support mechanism for schools 
and libraries authorized under subsection 
(h)(1)(B), the rules of which are set forth 
under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of 
Federal Regulations (or any successor regula-
tions), 
as 
authorized 
under 
subsection 
(h)(2)(A); 
‘‘(C) the term ‘E-rate support’ means uni-
versal service discounts on eligible services in 
accordance with subpart F of part 54 of title 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9350 
To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amend-
ments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a demo-
cratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of 
Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the terri-
tory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Execu-
tive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution 
of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without require-
ment for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Con-
gress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 
of the United States Constitution. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 
Mrs. RADEWAGEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa 
to approve amendments to the territorial constitution 
based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-deter-
mination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress 
delegating administration of Federal territorial law in 
the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of 
the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 
29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American 
Samoa was approved and may be amended without re-
quirement for further congressional action, subject to 
the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 934 
To amend the CARES Act to extend Federal Pandemic Unemployment 
Compensation and increase the weekly amount, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 
Mr. HORSFORD introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the CARES Act to extend Federal Pandemic 
Unemployment Compensation and increase the weekly 
amount, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Unemployed Worker 
Lifeline Act’’. 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOY-
MENT COMPENSATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2104(e)(2) of the CARES 
Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(e)(2)) is amended by striking 
‘‘March 14, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘October 3, 2021’’. 
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(b) AMOUNT.—Section 2104(b)(3)(A) of such Act 
(15 U.S.C. 9023(b)(3)(A)) is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(iii) For weeks of unemployment 
ending after March 14, 2021, and ending 
on or before October 3, 2021, $400.’’. 
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in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States 
Constitution. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF RESTRICTION ON AMENDMENTS 
TO OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONSTITU-
TION OF AMERICAN SAMOA. 
Section 12 of Public Law 98–213 (48 U.S.C. 1662a) 
is repealed. 
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(xi) How various sectors (including 
philanthropic, for-profit, and nonprofit sec-
tors) and levels of government interact 
with social enterprises. 
(xii) Review of the process through 
which social enterprises (for-profit and 
nonprofit organizations) obtain Federal 
loans, grants, and contracts and offer rec-
ommendations for improving these proc-
esses in light of the special needs and con-
tributions of social enterprises. 
(xiii) Review of the process, policies, 
and procedures through which social enter-
prises (for-profit and nonprofit organiza-
tions) access Federal contracting opportu-
nities and offer recommendations for im-
proving the access of social enterprises to 
such opportunities. 
(xiv) How the Federal Government 
can play a role in developing a purchasing 
directory of social enterprises within the 
United States that can be supported by 
citizens, businesses, and government. 
(xv) Opportunities for the Federal 
Government to develop and expand re-
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9354 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to recognize nurse registries for purposes of the Veterans Commu-
nity Care Program, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 
Mr. MAST (for himself, Mrs. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, Mr. POSEY, and Mr. 
DUNN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries 
for purposes of the Veterans Community Care Program, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans Homecare 
Choice Act of 2022’’. 
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SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF NURSE REGISTRIES FOR PUR-
POSES OF VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PRO-
GRAM. 
Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (c)— 
(A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as 
paragraph (6); and 
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) Any nurse registry, including any reg-
istered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nurs-
ing assistant, home health aide, companion, or 
homemaker furnishing services through a nurse reg-
istry.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) The term ‘nurse registry’ means a person 
that— 
‘‘(A) procures, or attempts to procure, con-
tracts or other agreements on behalf of reg-
istered nurses, licensed practical nurses, cer-
tified nursing assistants, home health aides, 
companions, or homemakers, under which such 
individuals may provide health care-related or 
assistive services (including such services pro-
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vided directly to patients or in support of health 
care facilities) and receive compensation for 
such services; and 
‘‘(B) satisfies any applicable State licen-
sure requirement.’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9358 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a review process 
for adverse national coverage determinations with respect to drug cov-
erage under the Medicare program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 
Ms. BARRAGA´N (for herself and Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period 
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
a review process for adverse national coverage determina-
tions with respect to drug coverage under the Medicare 
program. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Access to Innovative 
Treatments Act of 2022’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 935 
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration 
brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership 
of smaller privately held companies. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 
Mr. HUIZENGA (for himself, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. POSEY, and Mrs. 
CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt 
from registration brokers performing services in connec-
tion with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately 
held companies. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Small Business Merg-
ers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act 
of 2021’’. 
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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9359 
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility 
with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on 
behalf of the State Medicaid plan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 
Mr. CARTER of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow 
States more flexibility with respect to using contractors 
to make eligibility determinations on behalf of the State 
Medicaid plan. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Freedom to Use Con-
tracted Entities Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. REGISTRATION EXEMPTION FOR MERGER AND AC-
QUISITION BROKERS. 
Section 15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
(15 U.S.C. 78o(b)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(13) REGISTRATION EXEMPTION FOR MERGER 
AND ACQUISITION BROKERS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), an M&A broker shall be ex-
empt from registration under this section. 
‘‘(B) EXCLUDED
ACTIVITIES.—An M&A 
broker is not exempt from registration under 
this paragraph if such broker does any of the 
following: 
‘‘(i) Directly or indirectly, in connec-
tion with the transfer of ownership of an 
eligible privately held company, receives, 
holds, transmits, or has custody of the 
funds or securities to be exchanged by the 
parties to the transaction. 
‘‘(ii) Engages on behalf of an issuer in 
a public offering of any class of securities 
that is registered, or is required to be reg-
istered, with the Commission under section 
12 or with respect to which the issuer files, 
or is required to file, periodic information, 
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SEC. 2. STATE FLEXIBILITY TO USE CONTRACTORS TO 
MAKE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS ON BE-
HALF OF STATE. 
Section 1902(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1396a(a)(5)) is amended by inserting before the 
semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, but such determina-
tions of eligibility may be made, at the option of a State, 
under a contract with another State or local agency or 
a contractor so long as the contract does not provide in-
centives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility 
determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals other-
wise eligible for medical assistance’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9360 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of 
the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational 
assistance to family members. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 
Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. 
SHERRILL, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. 
CARBAJAL) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain 
members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer un-
used Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE 
ARMED FORCES ELIGIBILITY TO TRANSFER 
UNUSED 
POST-9/11 
EDUCATIONAL 
ASSIST-
ANCE TO FAMILY MEMBERS. 
Section 3319(b) of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 
end; 
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para-
graph (3); and 
(3) by inserting before paragraph (3), as redes-
ignated, the following: 
‘‘(2) 12 years of service in the Armed Forces; 
or’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9365 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the monthly housing 
stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individ-
uals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning 
on more than a half-time basis. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 
Mr. BILIRAKIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the 
monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Edu-
cational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue 
programs of education solely through distance learning 
on more than a half-time basis. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Parity for Online Stu-
dent Veterans Act’’. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lady Liberty Act of 
2021’’. 
SEC. 2. MINIMUM NUMBER OF REFUGEES TO BE ADMITTED. 
Section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1157(a)) is amended by inserting after ‘‘in 
any fiscal year after fiscal year 1982 shall be such number 
as the President determines,’’ the following: ‘‘except that 
in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, such number may 
not be less than 125,000, without regard to whether or 
not the President makes any determination’’. 
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SEC. 2. INCREASE OF MONTHLY HOUSING STIPEND UNDER 
THE POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO PURSUE 
PROGRAMS 
OF 
EDUCATION 
SOLELY 
THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING ON MORE 
THAN A HALF-TIME BASIS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(iii) of title 
38, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘50 per-
cent of’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to a quarter, semester, or term 
beginning on or after January 1, 2023. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9369 
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize 
civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 
Mr. GOHMERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Permanent Select Com-
mittee on Intelligence, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 
to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or 
abet violations under such law, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR VIOLA-
TIONS OF FISA AUTHORITIES. 
(a) AIDING AND ABETTING.—Section 110 of the For-
eign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
1810) is amended by inserting after ‘‘any person who com-
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mitted such violation’’ the following: ‘‘, or who knowingly 
aided or abetted such violation,’’. 
(b) USE OF FALSE INFORMATION.—Section 109 of 
such Act is amended by inserting ‘‘(including through the 
use of false statements or false material declarations in 
an application under this Act)’’ after ‘‘color of law’’ both 
places it appears. 
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