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To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6551 | Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. (D-IL)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
This bill creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. The rule requires franchisors to disclose certain relevant information to prospective franchisees.

To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations 
 of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any 
person found to have committed any violation of part 436 of title 16, 
Code of Federal Regulations, shall be liable to any person harmed by 
such violation for--
            (1) actual damages;
            (2) additional equitable relief, including rescission of 
        any contract and such other equitable relief as a court may 
        find appropriate; and
            (3) reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
    (b) Jurisdiction and Venue.--Jurisdiction and venue of a civil 
action under this section shall be concurrent and may be commenced in--
            (1) the United States District Court in the district in 
        which the claimant resides; or
            (2) in a State court of competent jurisdiction in the State 
        in which the claimant resides.
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To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.2845 | Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. (R-WV)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia.
The bill extends by one year the deadline for completion of proposed management plans for

To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area 
and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, 
                        and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AUTHORIZATIONS.

    (a) National Coal Heritage Area.--Section 107 of Division II of the 
Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-
333; 110 Stat. 4244; 127 Stat. 420; 128 Stat. 314; 128 Stat. 3801) is 
amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
    (b) Wheeling National Heritage Area.--Section 157(i) of the 
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 
2001 (Public Law 106-291; 114 Stat. 967; 128 Stat. 3802), is amended by 
striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
    (c) Extension of Deadline To Complete Certain Management Plans.--
Section 6001(c)(1) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, 
Management, and Recreation Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 116-
9; 133 Stat. 772) is amended by striking ``3'' and inserting ``4''.
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Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7038 | Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. (D-NY)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2022
This bill provides funding through FY2029 to the Department of Agriculture for maintaining a clearinghouse that provides information to assist low-income individuals and communities in obtaining nutrition assistance and related resources.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to fund the 
   information clearinghouse through fiscal year 2029, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act 
of 2022''.

SEC. 2. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE.

    Section 26 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 
U.S.C. 1769g(d)) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) by inserting ``, including information with 
                respect to the utilization of trained volunteers,'' 
                after ``provide information''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``resources that address ways to 
                prevent hunger,'' after ``food assistance,''; and
            (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``and $250,000 for each 
        of fiscal years 2010 through 2022'' and inserting ``and 
        $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2029''.
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Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
Bill: S.2502 | Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
This bill expands eligibility for the expungement of records related to a first-time drug possession offense.
Current law permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense before age 21. This bill permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense at any age.

To provide first-time, low-level, nonviolent simple possession 
 offenders an opportunity to expunge that conviction after successful 
                 completion of court-imposed probation.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again 
Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATING AGE REQUIREMENT FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN 
              CONVICTIONS FOR SIMPLE POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED 
              SUBSTANCES BY NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS.

    Section 3607(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``and the person was less than twenty-one years old at the 
time of the offense,''.
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117th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                                S. 2502

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California Clean School Bus Equity Act
Bill: H.R.8314 | Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie (D-CA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
California Clean School Bus Equity Act
This bill removes a limitation on amounts that may be provided under the clean school bus program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to remove a limitation on 
  amounts provided under the clean school bus program, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``California Clean School Bus Equity 
Act''.

SEC. 2. CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM.

    Section 741(b)(7) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
16091(b)(7)) is amended to read as follows:
            ``(7) Deployment and distribution.--The Administrator 
        shall--
                    ``(A) to the maximum extent practicable, achieve 
                nationwide deployment of clean school buses and zero-
                emission school buses through the program under this 
                section; and
                    ``(B) ensure a broad geographic distribution of 
                awards.''.
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Recognition of Local Interests in NEPA Decision Making
Bill: H.R.692 | Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz (R-WY)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
Recognition of Local Interests in NEPA Decision Making
This bill sets forth requirements for determining the venue for judicial review of an agency action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Specifically, the bill requires a proceeding for judicial review of an agency's compliance with NEPA to be brought in the U.S. district court for a district in which the authorized activity is proposed to be carried out or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to provide a 
rule to determine venue for a proceeding for judicial review of certain 
                            agency actions.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Recognition of Local Interests in 
NEPA Decision Making''.

SEC. 2. VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW.

    Title I of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 106. VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW.

    ``(a) In General.--A proceeding for judicial review of an agency 
action when there is an alleged failure to fulfill the requirements of 
section 102(2)(C) shall be brought exclusively in any of the following:
            ``(1) A United States district court for a district in 
        which the authorized activity is proposed to be carried out.
            ``(2) The United States district court for the District of 
        Columbia.
    ``(b) Agency Action Defined.--The term `agency action' has the 
meaning given such term in section 551 of title 5, United States 
Code.''.
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Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act
Bill: H.R.763 | Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. (D-NH)
Policy area: Families

Summary:
Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act  This bill requires the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to disseminate information through the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse 
 in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse 
                              and neglect.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Child and Animal Abuse Detection and 
Reporting Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF DATA ON ANIMAL ABUSE IN NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR 
              INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

    Section 103(b)(6) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5104(b)(6)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' at the end; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) the incidence of any such cases related to 
                animal abuse (including any act or failure to act, 
                which results in undue pain, suffering, or death to any 
                animal, without regard to whether such act or failure 
                to act is a violation of State or local cruelty 
                law);''.
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REPLACE Act
Bill: S.4044 | Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. (D-CO)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act or the REPLACE Act
This bill requires the President to automatically waive fees to replace critical documents for individuals and households affected by major disasters for which assistance is provided under the Individuals and Households Program.

To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the 
  President to automatically waive certain critical document fees for 
   individuals and households affected by major disasters for which 
  assistance is provided under the Individuals and Households Program.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Replacing Essential Passports and 
Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act'' or the ``REPLACE Act''.

SEC. 2. CRITICAL DOCUMENT FEE WAIVER.

    Section 1238(a) of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (42 
U.S.C. 5174b) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``applies regardless'' 
        and inserting ``and the requirement of the President to waive 
        fees under paragraph (4) apply regardless'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) Mandatory automatic waiver.--The President, in 
        consultation with the Governor of a State, shall automatically 
        provide a fee waiver described in paragraph (1) to an 
        individual or household that has been adversely affected by a 
        major disaster declared under section 401 of the Robert T. 
        Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 
        U.S.C. 5170)--
                    ``(A) for which the President provides assistance 
                to individuals and households under section 408 of that 
                Act (42 U.S.C. 5174); and
                    ``(B) that destroyed a critical document described 
                in paragraph (1) of the individual or household.''.
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Earth Act
Bill: H.R.219 | Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX)
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
The Earth Act
This bill establishes an additional basis for excluding a foreign country from designation as a beneficiary developing country for the purposes of preferential trade treatment.
Specifically, the bill makes a country ineligible for this designation if it fails to effectively enforce its environmental laws or to fulfill its international environmental obligations. The President, when making this designation, must take into account the extent to which a country effectively enforces these laws and fulfills these obligations.

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exclude from eligibility for the 
generalized system of preferences any country that fails to effectively 
enforce its environmental laws or meet its international environmental 
                  obligations, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Earth Act''.

SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

    Section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
                    (A) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the 
                following new subparagraph:
                    ``(I) Such country fails to effectively enforce its 
                environmental laws, regulations, or other measures, or 
                to fulfill its international environmental obligations, 
                including as such obligations relate to public 
                health.''; and
                    (B) in the matter following subparagraph (I) (as 
                added by subparagraph (A))--
                            (i) by striking ``and (H)'' and inserting 
                        ``(H)''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``shall not prevent'' and 
                        inserting ``, and (I) shall not prevent''; and
            (2) in subsection (c)--
                    (A) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the 
                end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following new 
                paragraph:
            ``(8) the extent to which such country effectively enforces 
        its environmental laws, regulations, and other measures, and 
        fulfills its international environmental obligations, including 
        as such obligations relate to public health.''.
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Prioritizing Information for Investors Act
Bill: H.R.3276 | Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
Prioritizing Information for Investors Act
This bill eliminates specified disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies. Specifically, these companies are no longer required to publicly disclose the ratio of median annual employee compensation to the annual compensation of the chief executive officer.
In addition, these companies are not required to report on the use of conflict minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Conflict minerals directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in specified areas.)
Finally, the bill eliminates the requirement that companies that extract resources must annually report on payments made by the company to a foreign government or the federal government for the purpose of the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals.

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 
   to repeal certain disclosure requirements, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Information for 
Investors Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Dodd-Frank.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended--
            (1) by repealing--
                    (A) subsection (b) of section 953;
                    (B) section 1502;
                    (C) section 1503; and
                    (D) section 1504; and
            (2) in the table of contents for the Act, by striking the 
        items relating to section 1502, 1503, and 1504.
    (b) Securities Exchange Act of 1934.--Section 13 of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended--
            (1) by repealing subsections (p) and (q); and
            (2) by redesignating subsection (r) as subsection (p).
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To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a new ZIP Code for certain communities in Wisconsin.
Bill: H.R.9123 | Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan (R-WI)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a new ZIP Code 
                 for certain communities in Wisconsin.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. DESIGNATING NEW ZIP CODE.

    Not later than 270 days after the enactment of this Act, the United 
States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for, as 
nearly as practicable, each of the following communities:
            (1) Village of Somers, Wisconsin.
            (2) Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
            (3) Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.
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Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
Bill: H.R.6427 | Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike (R-LA)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
This bill modifies the boundary of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.

[117th Congress Public Law 296]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4374]]

Public Law 117-296
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
   To amend the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act to modify the 
   boundary of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, and for other 
            purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 6427]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Red River 
National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act.>> 
SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 16 USC 668dd note.>>  SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Red River National Wildlife Refuge 
Boundary Modification Act''.
SEC. 2. RED RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

    Section 3(a)(1) of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act 
(Public Law 106-300; 114 Stat. 1055) <<NOTE: 16 USC 668dd note.>>  is 
amended by striking ``map entitled `Red River National Wildlife Refuge--
Selection Area', dated September 5, 2000'' and inserting ``map entitled 
`Red River National Wildlife Refuge Acquisition Boundary' and dated 
March 21, 2022''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6427:
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-615 (Comm. on Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            Dec. 12, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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TRUCKERS Act
Bill: S.3701 | Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping Act or the TRUCKERS Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from imposing any COVID-19 vaccination requirement on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or Mexico and seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port of entry.

To exempt commercial truck drivers from Canada or Mexico who are 
 seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a 
     land port of entry from any COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary 
Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping Act'' or the ``TRUCKERS Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security may not impose any COVID-19 vaccination requirement 
on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or of Mexico 
and is seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business 
through a land port of entry.
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To require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue a before deleting or modifying certain small business loan data, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6739 | Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine (R-MO)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue a rule prior to deleting or modifying publicly available small business loan data due to privacy concerns. Specifically, the bureau must describe the intended modifications and deletions and explain how such modifications and deletions will advance a privacy interest.

To require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to issue a rule 
before deleting or modifying certain small business loan data, and for 
                            other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RULEMAKING REQUIREMENT.

    Section 704B(e)(4) of Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 
1691c-2(e)(4)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The Bureau may,'' and inserting:
                    ``(A) In general.--The Bureau may,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Rulemaking requirement.--The Bureau shall, 
                before deleting or modifying data under this paragraph 
                issue, through advance notice and comment, a rule that 
                includes a description of what modifications and 
                deletions the Bureau intends to make to the data and 
                how such modifications and deletions will advance a 
                privacy interest.''.
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National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7693 | Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce (R-AR)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the National Park Foundation.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to reauthorize the National Park 
                              Foundation.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Park Foundation 
Reauthorization Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL PARK 
              FOUNDATION.

    Section 101122(a) of title 54, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting 
        ``$15,000,000''; and
            (2) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 19, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.6026 | Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie (D-MI)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021
This bill prohibits food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS (i.e., a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the 
 introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of 
   food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other 
                               purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

     This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST FOOD PACKAGING CONTAINING INTENTIONALLY 
              ADDED PFAS.

    (a) In General.--Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(fff)(1) The introduction or delivery for introduction into 
interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added 
PFAS.
    ``(2) The term `PFAS' means a perfluoroalkyl substance or a 
polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made with at least 1 fully 
fluorinated carbon atom.''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) applies 
beginning on January 1, 2024.
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To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.7870 | Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. (R-TX)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting 
    program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT.

    Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m(6)(A)) is 
amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting 
``semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-
performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, 
quantum information science and technology, data storage and data 
management, cybersecurity,'' after ``manufacturing,''.
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Passports for Purple Hearts Act
Bill: H.R.1772 | Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim (D-OH)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Passports for Purple Hearts Act
This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients from fees associated with obtaining a passport.

To amend the Passport Act of 1920 to exempt from the collection of 
 certain passport fees an individual who was awarded the Purple Heart, 
                        and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Passports for Purple Hearts Act''.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN PASSPORT FEES OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS 
              AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.

    Section 1 of the Act of June 1, 1920 (22 U.S.C. 214; commonly 
referred to as the ``Passport Act of 1920''), is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), in the third sentence, by inserting 
        ``from an individual who was awarded the Purple Heart;'' before 
        ``or from an individual or individuals abroad''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) In this section, the term `passport' includes a passport 
card.''.
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Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6495 | Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole (R-NY)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the use of warrants for the arrest, removal, or deportation of an alien as proof of identity at an airport security checkpoint unless the alien is being removed from the United States pursuant to immigration laws.

To prohibit the Administrator of the Transportation Security 
  Administration from accepting warrants for the arrest of aliens as 
valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints, and for 
                            other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF USE OF ICE ARREST WARRANTS AS IDENTIFICATION AT 
              AVIATION SECURITY CHECKPOINTS.

    (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the 
Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may not 
accept a prohibited document as valid proof of identification at an 
aviation security checkpoint.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an 
alien who is being removed from the United States in accordance with 
the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)).
    (c) Prohibited Document Defined.--In this section, the term 
``prohibited document'' means any of the following:
            (1) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-200, Warrant 
        for Arrest of Alien (or any successor form).
            (2) Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-205, Warrant 
        of Removal/Deportation (or any successor form).
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Helping Enable Access to Lifesaving Services Act
Bill: H.R.5583 | Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. (R-UT)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Helping Enable Access to Lifesaving Services Act or the HEALS Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 multiple programs that support education and training for mental and behavioral health care professionals. It also extends until FY2026 liability protections for health care professionals who volunteer their services at community health centers.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs 
    to strengthen the health care workforce, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Enable Access to Lifesaving 
Services Act'' or the ``HEALS Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH 
              CARE WORKFORCE.

    (a) Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants.--
Section 756(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294e-1(f)) 
is amended by striking ``For each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' 
and inserting ``For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''.
    (b) Training Demonstration Program.--Section 760(g) of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294k(g)) is amended by striking ``for 
each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``for each of 
fiscal years 2022 through 2026''.
    (c) Minority Fellowship Program.--Section 597(c) of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ll(c)) is amended by striking 
``$12,669,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and 
inserting ``$12,669,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2026''.
    (d) Liability Protections for Health Professional Volunteers at 
Community Health Centers.--Section 224(q)(6) of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 233(q)(6)) is amended by striking ``October 1, 
2022'' and inserting ``October 1, 2026''.
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SAFER Travel Act
Bill: H.R.6257 | Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel (R-FL)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Saving Americans From Executive Reach in Travel Act or the SAFER Travel Act
This bill prohibits executive branch agencies and private entities from imposing a vaccine mandate against COVID-19 on individuals traveling within the United States on commercial public or private transportation, including air, rail, commercial motor vehicles, vessels, or other public or private forms of transportation.
Additionally, the bill prohibits executive branch agencies from requiring a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to enter into a period of quarantine related to COVID-19 after having traveled on any commercial public or private transportation.

To prohibit the Federal Government from imposing a vaccine mandate on 
  individuals traveling on public or private transportation for hire 
           within the United States, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Saving Americans From Executive 
Reach in Travel Act'' or the ``SAFER Travel Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPOSITION OF FEDERAL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT 
              FOR TRAVEL.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an Executive agency (as 
defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code) may not issue, 
implement, or enforce any regulation, requirement, guidance, or other 
directive that requires an individual to be vaccinated against COVID-19 
as a condition to travel within the United States on any commercial 
public or private transportation subject to regulation by the Federal 
Government, including air, rail, commercial motor vehicle, vessel, or 
other public or private form of transportation.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR 
              TRAVEL.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no entity engaged in 
the operation of any public or private transportation for hire that is 
subject to regulation by the Federal Government may require an 
individual to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term or condition of 
travel.

SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON PERIOD OF MANDATORY QUARANTINE.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an Executive agency (as 
defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code) may not issue, 
implement, or enforce any regulation, requirement, guidance, or other 
directive that requires a citizen of the United States or lawful 
permanent resident of the United States to enter into a period of 
quarantine related to COVID-19 after having traveled on any commercial 
public or private transportation subject to regulation by the Federal 
Government, including air, rail, commercial motor vehicle, vessel, or 
other such public or private transportation.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the equitable restoration of eligibility for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable.
Bill: H.R.6695 | Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill (R-FL)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill expands eligibility for memorial headstones and markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to commemorate individuals whose remains are unavailable. Specifically, the bill removes a date limitation to make eligible for a headstone or marker spouses of veterans or certain servicemembers, surviving spouses of veterans, and eligible dependent children of veterans or certain servicemembers, regardless of the date the individual died.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the equitable 
  restoration of eligibility for provision of Department of Veterans 
   Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and 
     dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS' SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN 
              WHOSE REMAINS ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
              AFFAIRS MEMORIAL HEADSTONES AND MARKERS.

    Section 2306(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``An individual who 
        dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is the'' and inserting 
        ``The''; and
            (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``An individual who 
        dies on or after November 11, 1998, who is an'' and inserting 
        ``An''.
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Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7968 | Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support, including financial support, to one or more university law school programs to provide veterans with legal assistance.

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to 
   university law school programs that are designed to provide legal 
            assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Legal Support Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY LEGAL 
              CLINICS THAT ASSIST VETERANS.

    (a) Support Authorized.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may 
provide support to one or more university law school programs that are 
designed to provide legal assistance to veterans.
    (b) Eligible Programs.--Programs of university law schools which 
may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that 
assist veterans with--
            (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws 
        administered by the Secretary; and
            (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as 
        the Secretary considers appropriate.
    (c) Financial Support.--
            (1) In general.--The support provided a program under 
        subsection (a) may include financial support of the program.
            (2) Limitation on amount.--The total amount of financial 
        support provided under subsection (a) in any fiscal year may 
        not exceed $1,000,000.
            (3) Funding.--Amounts for financial support under 
        subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts appropriated or 
        otherwise made available to the Medical Services account of the 
        Department of Veterans Affairs.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2016 East 1st Street in Los Angeles, California, as the "Marine Corps Reserve PVT Jacob Cruz Post Office".
Bill: H.R.5900 | Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2016 East 1st Street in Los Angeles, California, as the Marine Corps Reserve PVT Jacob Cruz Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 283]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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Public Law 117-283
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
 2016 East 1st Street in Los Angeles, California, as the ``Marine Corps 
  Reserve PVT Jacob Cruz Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 -  [H.R. 
                                5900]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MARINE CORPS RESERVE PVT JACOB CRUZ POST OFFICE.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 2016 East 1st Street in Los Angeles, California, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Marine Corps Reserve PVT Jacob Cruz Post 
Office''.
    (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Marine 
Corps Reserve PVT Jacob Cruz Post Office''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5900:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):
            May 10, 11, considered and passed House.
            Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
Bill: H.R.1454 | Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano (D-NY)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
This bill broadens the definition of firearm for purposes of federal firearms laws.
Specifically, it includes as a firearm any combination of parts designed or intended to be used to convert a device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits 
                    to be considered to be firearms.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Ghost Guns Are Guns Act''.

SEC. 2. FIREARM ASSEMBLY KITS CONSIDERED TO BE FIREARMS.

    Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (D) any destructive 
        device'' and inserting ``; (D) any destructive device; or (E) 
        any combination of parts designed or intended for use in 
        converting any device into a firearm and from which a firearm 
        may be readily assembled''; and
            (2) in paragraph (4)--
                    (A) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph 
                (A);
                    (B) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph 
                (B) and inserting a period; and
                    (C) by striking subparagraph (C).
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Enhancing Coast Guard Readiness Act
Bill: S.1647 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
Enhancing Coast Guard Readiness Act
This bill provides an exception to the restriction on construction of U.S. Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards.
Specifically, the bill allows Coast Guard vessels to be constructed in foreign shipyards that are located in NATO countries if the cost of construction is less than the cost would be if such construction occurred in a domestic shipyard.

To authorize an exception to the restriction on construction of Coast 
    Guard vessels in foreign shipyards for certain construction in 
       shipyards in North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing Coast Guard Readiness 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXCEPTION TO RESTRICTION ON CONSTRUCTION OF COAST GUARD VESSELS 
              IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION IN 
              SHIPYARDS IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION 
              COUNTRIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and 
        inserting ``subsections (b) and (c)''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to construction 
otherwise covered by that subsection if--
            ``(1) the foreign shipyard concerned is located in a North 
        Atlantic Treaty Organization country; and
            ``(2) the cost of the construction concerned is less than 
        the cost would be if such construction occurred in a domestic 
        shipyard.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 8679(a) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting ``and section 1151(c) of title 
14'' after ``in subsection (b)''.
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PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
Bill: S.4076 | Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
This bill prohibits, under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the manufacture, import, processing, or distribution in commerce of any aqueous film forming foam for use in training and firefighting that contains a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
No later than October 5, 2024, the bill also requires the prohibition of the use of fluorinated chemicals in firefighting foam at airports.

To protect firefighters from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl 
                              substances.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Firefighter Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON FIREFIGHTING FOAM CONTAINING PFAS.

    (a) Prohibition.--Beginning on the date that is 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, no person may manufacture, import, 
process, or distribute in commerce any aqueous film forming foam for 
use in training and firefighting that contains a per- or 
polyfluoroalkyl substance.
    (b) Violations.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be considered 
to be a violation of section 15(1) of the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(15 U.S.C. 2614(1)).

SEC. 3. DEADLINE TO PROHIBIT AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) USE AT 
              AIRPORTS.

    Section 332 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 44706 
note) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Prohibition.--Not later than October 5, 2024, the 
Administrator, using the latest version of National Fire Protection 
Association 403, `Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting 
Services at Airports', shall prohibit the use of fluorinated chemicals 
in firefighting foam at airports.''.
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