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A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.
Bill: S.1527 | Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
This bill makes the law of the state in which a National Park System unit is located applicable to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on roads within a system unit.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall 
   apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

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

SECTION 1. APPLICATION OF STATE LAW APPLICABLE TO THE USE OF MOTOR 
              VEHICLES ON ROADS WITHIN A SYSTEM UNIT.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 101513. State law
    ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) Off-highway vehicle.--The term `off-highway vehicle' 
        shall be defined by the State in which the applicable System 
        unit is located, in accordance with the law of the State.
            ``(2) Road.--The term `road' means the main-traveled 
        surface of a roadway open to motor vehicles that is owned, 
        controlled, or otherwise administered by the Service.
    ``(b) Applicable Law.--The law of the State in which a System unit 
is located shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-
highway vehicles) on roads within a System unit.
    ``(c) Violations.--Violating a provision of State law applicable to 
a System unit under subsection (b) shall be prohibited in the 
applicable System unit.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 
1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following:

``101513. State law.''.
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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.6690 | Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott (R-PA)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of speed safety cameras in any rule, regulation, or guidance.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, 
regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras, 
                        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. PROHIBITION ON RULE PROMOTING USE OF SPEED SAFETY CAMERAS.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 
Transportation may not propose, issue, or implement any rule, 
regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras.
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John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021
Bill: S.1954 | Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack (D-RI)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

To reauthorize the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National 
               Heritage Corridor, 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 ``John H. Chafee Blackstone River 
Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF JOHN H. CHAFEE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY 
              NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR.

    Section 10(a) of Public Law 99-647 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 100 
Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat. 3804) is amended by striking 
``2021'' and inserting ``2036''.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Bill: H.J.Res.102 | Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael (R-TX)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 102

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans 
         Affairs relating to ``Reproductive Health Services''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 13, 2022

 Mr. Cloud (for himself, Mr. Bost, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Lamborn, 
Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Roy, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Mast, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Miller of 
Illinois, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mr. Babin, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Norman, Mr. 
    Loudermilk, Mr. Mann, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. 
   Rutherford, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Massie, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. 
Bergman, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Harris, Mr. Jackson, 
   Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Ms. Conway, Mr. Weber of 
 Texas, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Mooney, 
    Mr. Biggs, Mr. Hern, Mr. Banks, Mrs. Boebert, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. 
Fulcher, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Brady, Mrs. Greene of Georgia, 
 Mr. Steube, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Palazzo, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
 Gooden of Texas, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, Mr. Johnson 
of Louisiana, Mr. Carl, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Cline, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Posey, Mr. 
   Williams of Texas, Mr. Aderholt, and Mr. Feenstra) submitted the 
  following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Veterans' Affairs

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans 
         Affairs relating to ``Reproductive Health Services''.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to 
``Reproductive Health Services'' (87 Fed. Reg. 55287; published 
September 9, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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A bill to ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on the basis of the forgiveness of certain covered loans, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3711 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This bill exempts until June 30, 2025, certain contractors that receive federal highway or public transportation funding from having to adjust costs associated with their contracts to account for loan forgiveness through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). (The PPP provided small businesses with loans for payroll and other costs to respond to the COVID-19 emergency with loan forgiveness under certain conditions.)
Under current law, a contractor with a cost-reimbursable contract must reduce costs or provide cash refunds to the Department of Transportation (or a state department of transportation) if the contractor receives or accrues any income, rebate, allowance, or other credit relating to an allowable contract cost, which includes PPP loan forgiveness.

To ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain 
    transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on the basis of the 
     forgiveness of certain covered loans, 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. TREATMENT OF PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS OF 
              PAYROLL COSTS UNDER HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 
              PROJECT COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 31.201-5 of title 48, Code 
of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for the purposes of 
any cost-reimbursement contract awarded in accordance with section 112 
of title 23, United States Code, or section 5325 of title 49, United 
States Code, or any subcontract under such a contract, no cost 
reduction or cash refund (including through a reduced indirect cost 
rate) shall be due to the Department of Transportation or to a State 
transportation department, transit agency, or other recipient of 
assistance under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, or chapter 
53 of title 49, United States Code, on the basis of forgiveness of the 
payroll costs of a covered loan (as those terms are defined in section 
7A(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636m(a))) issued under the 
paycheck protection program under section 7(a)(36) of that Act (15 
U.S.C. 636(a)(36)).
    (b) Saving Provision.--Nothing in this section amends or exempts 
the prohibitions and liabilities under section 3729 of title 31, United 
States Code.
    (c) Termination.--This section ceases to be effective on June 30, 
2025.
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TASK Act
Bill: H.R.7749 | Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. (R-MI)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Training Assignments for Student Knowledge Act or the TASK Act
This bill excludes from the definition of an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 an individual who performs services required by a postsecondary vocational institution.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that services 
     performed by certain individuals in postsecondary vocational 
               institutions not be treated as employment.

    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 ``Training Assignments for Student 
Knowledge Act'' or the ``TASK Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF VOCATIONAL STUDENTS.

    Section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 
203(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(6) The term `employee' does not include any individual 
        who performs services required by a postsecondary vocational 
        institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the Higher 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)) to obtain a 
        recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3 of 
        the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 
        3102)).''.
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Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5386 | Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David (D-GA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Shield and Protect Physician Peer-Reviews Act of 2021
This bill makes changes to congressional findings for provisions that provide protection under federal and state laws for members of a professional review body and their staff who take certain reasonable actions that adversely affect the clinical privileges or professional society membership of a physician.
Specifically, the bill recognizes the need for balance between incentives for effective professional review to improve health care quality and protections for competent physicians who face adverse peer review decisions based on factors other than competence or conduct.

To amend the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 to recognize 
 that physicians need to be protected from abuses of the peer reviewed 
                    process, 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 ``Shield and Protect Physician Peer-
Reviews Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. RECOGNIZING THAT PHYSICIANS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM ABUSES OF 
              THE PEER REVIEWED PROCESS.

    (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Health Care Quality Improvement 
Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11101; Public Law 99-660) is amended by adding 
at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(6) Some peer reviewed decisions may be based on factors 
        other than competence or professional conduct. The stated 
        reason for a professional review action may not be the actual 
        reason for the action, and the actual reason may not be 
        apparent from the face of the action. The need to provide 
        incentive and protection for physicians engaging in effective 
        professional peer review must be balanced against the need to 
        protect competent physicians from peer review decisions that 
        are not based on professional competence or conduct.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect as if included in the enactment of the Health Care Quality 
Improvement Act of 1986.
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Helping Foster and Homeless Youth Achieve Act
Bill: S.3350 | Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Helping Foster and Homeless Youth Achieve Act
This bill requires an institution of higher education, as a condition of receiving certain federal funding, to waive application fees for homeless children and youth and certain foster care youth.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to condition an institution 
  of higher education's receipt of Federal assistance on waiving the 
  application for enrollment fee for homeless children and youths and 
students who were in foster care at any time when the students were 13 
                         years of age or older.

    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 Foster and Homeless Youth 
Achieve Act''.

SEC. 2. WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS AND 
              FOSTER YOUTH.

    Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1088 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 493E. WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND 
              YOUTHS AND FOSTER YOUTH.

    ``In order for an institution of higher education, or a student 
enrolled at the institution, to receive Federal assistance under this 
Act, the institution shall waive the application for enrollment fee for 
homeless children and youths (as defined in section 725 of the 
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)) and for a 
student who was in foster care at any time when the individual was 13 
years of age or older, as indicated on the Free Application for Federal 
Student Aid submitted by the student.''.
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Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act
Bill: H.R.9591 | Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. (D-NY)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to hold national hearings to review Federal Milk Marketing Orders. (USDA uses these orders to establish a minimum price for various classes of milk.) The hearings must include the review of proposals from producers and the dairy industry on the price of Class I skim milk.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate hearings to review 
Federal milk marketing orders relating to pricing of Class I skim milk, 
                        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 ``Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act''.

SEC. 2. NOTICE AND HEARINGS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall provide 
notice of, and initiate, national hearings to review Federal milk 
marketing orders under section 8c(3) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act 
(7 U.S.C. 608c(3)), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural 
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, which shall include review and 
consideration of views and proposals of producers and the dairy 
industry on the Class I skim milk price, including the ``higher of'' 
Class I skim milk formula described in subsection (b) and any other 
views and proposals on the Class I skim milk price, and such other 
matters as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate.
    (b) ``Higher of'' Class I Skim Milk Formula Described.--The 
``higher of'' Class I skim milk formula referred to in subsection (a) 
is the formula under which, for purposes of determining prices for milk 
of the highest use classification, the Class I skim milk price per 
hundredweight specified in section 1000.50(b) of title 7, Code of 
Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), is equal to the sum 
obtained by adding--
            (1) the adjusted Class I differential specified in section 
        1000.52 of that title (or successor regulations);
            (2) the adjustment to Class I prices specified in sections 
        1005.51(b), 1006.51(b), and 1007.51(b) of that title (or 
        successor regulations); and
            (3) the higher of--
                    (A) the advanced pricing factor computed under 
                section 1000.50(q)(1) of that title (or successor 
                regulations); and
                    (B) the advanced pricing factor computed under 
                section 1000.50(q)(2) of that title (or successor 
                regulations).
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Remote Seafood Employee Meals Tax Parity Act
Bill: H.R.749 | Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. (D-WA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Remote Seafood Employee Meals Tax Parity Act
This bill provides that the 50% limitation on the tax deduction for business meals shall not apply to meals provided on certain fishing vessels or at certain fish processing facilities.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the 50 
percent limitation on the deduction for meal expenses does not apply to 
 meals provided on certain fishing boats or at certain fish processing 
                              facilities.

    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 ``Remote Seafood Employee Meals Tax 
Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. MEALS PROVIDED ON CERTAIN FISHING BOATS AND AT CERTAIN FISH 
              PROCESSING FACILITIES NOT SUBJECT TO 50 PERCENT 
              LIMITATION.

    (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (iv) and by 
adding at the end the following new clause:
                            ``(v) provided--
                                    ``(I) on a fishing vessel, fish 
                                processing vessel, or fish tender 
                                vessel (as such terms are defined in 
                                section 2101 of title 46, United States 
                                Code), or
                                    ``(II) at a fish processing 
                                facility which is located in the United 
                                States north of 50 degrees north 
                                latitude and which is not located in a 
                                metropolitan statistical area (within 
                                the meaning of section 143(k)(2)(B)), 
                                or''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.450 | Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, 
or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face 
covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, 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. PROHIBITION ON REQUIREMENTS TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS OR BE 
              VACCINATED.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be 
obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, 
directly or indirectly through the imposition of a condition on receipt 
of Federal funds, any requirement that an individual wear a mask or 
other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-
19.
    (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an 
individual in a health care setting.
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Liberian Refugee Fairness Extension Act
Bill: H.R.6233 | Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean (D-MN)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Liberian Refugee Fairness Extension Act
This bill extends to December 20, 2022, the deadline for eligible nationals of Liberia to apply for lawful permanent resident status. (The current deadline is December 20, 2021.)
Specifically, this application deadline adjustment applies to a program that provides lawful permanent resident status to a Liberian national (or such an individual's spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter) who (1) has been continuously present in the United States from November 20, 2014, until the submission of an application, and (2) meets specified eligibility requirements.

To extend the period for adjustment of status for certain Liberian 
                   nationals, 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 ``Liberian Refugee Fairness Extension 
Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN 
              LIBERIAN NATIONALS.

    Section 7611(b)(1)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2020 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note; Public Law 116-92) is amended by 
striking ``2 years'' and inserting ``3 years''.
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PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8816 | Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D-FL)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction.

To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 
                                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 ``Providing Resources, Officers, and 
Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2022'' or 
the ``PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 107(a)(10) of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (34 
U.S.C. 21117(a)(10)) is amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting 
``2024''.
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Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act
Bill: H.R.5980 | Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete (R-MN)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Inflation Transparency for Seniors Act
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to include information about specified consumer price indexes and their effects on Social Security benefits in account statements.
Specifically, the SSA must (1) include the most recent 10-year projections of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and (2) explain that cost-of-living increases for Social Security benefits are calculated using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require social security 
account statements to include 10-year projections of the Consumer Price 
         Index for All Urban Consumers, 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 ``Inflation Transparency for Seniors 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROJECTIONS TO BE INCLUDED IN SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT 
              STATEMENTS.

    Section 1143(a)(2) of the Social Security Act is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(F) The most recent 10-year projections, as of the date 
        of the request, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
        Consumers (CPI-U), as such projections are published by the 
        Congressional Budget Office, and an explanation that future 
        cost-of-living benefit increases will be calculated based on 
        the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical 
        Workers (CPI-W) and that such projections are not intended to 
        reflect such benefit increases.''.
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Dynamic Glass Act
Bill: S.1609 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Dynamic Glass Act
This bill includes electrochromic glass as energy property for purposes of the 30% energy tax credit. The bill defines electrochromic glass as glass that uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property whose construction begins before January 1, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that 
 electrochromic glass qualifies as energy property for purposes of the 
                             energy credit.

    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 ``Dynamic Glass Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS AS ENERGY PROPERTY FOR 
              PURPOSES OF THE ENERGY CREDIT.

    (a) In General.--Section 48(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)--
                    (A) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and'' at the 
                end, and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
                                    ``(VI) energy property described in 
                                paragraph (3)(A)(ix) but only with 
                                respect to property the construction of 
                                which begins before January 1, 2024, 
                                and'',
            (2) in paragraph (3)(A)--
                    (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``or'' at the end,
                    (B) in clause (viii), by adding ``or'' at the end, 
                and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
                            ``(ix) glass which uses electricity to 
                        change its light transmittance properties in 
                        order to heat or cool a structure,'', and
            (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``paragraph (3)(A)(i)'' 
        each place it appears and inserting ``clause (i) or (ix) of 
        paragraph (3)(A)''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.
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Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6734 | Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. (D-NY)
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the performance of its activities and services.

To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer 
 services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the 
        National Wildlife Refuge System, 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 America's Refuges Operational 
Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM VOLUNTEER 
              SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, AND REFUGE EDUCATION 
              PROGRAMS.

    Section 7(g) of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f) 
is amended by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 
through 2027''.

SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying 
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by 
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO 
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional 
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that 
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 19, 2022.

            Attest:

                                             CHERYL L. JOHNSON,

                                                                 Clerk.
Nuclear Industrial Base Act
Bill: H.R.1698 | Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Nuclear Industrial Base Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the Nuclear Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program. A nuclear industrial base means the persons or organizations within the federal government and the private sector that are engaged in designing, producing, maintaining, developing, or integrating nuclear energy systems, components, parts, or other assets.
In carrying out the program, DOE must monitor and assess the needs of the nuclear industrial base, support partnerships to develop and deploy new nuclear power assets, and make recommendations to address supply chain vulnerabilities of such base.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Nuclear Industrial 
                 Base Analysis and Sustainment 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 ``Nuclear Industrial Base Act''.

SEC. 2. NUCLEAR INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM.

    (a) Establishment.--Not later than 30 days after the date of 
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a 
nuclear industrial base analysis and sustainment program, to be known 
as the Nuclear Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program.
    (b) Duties.--In carrying out the Nuclear Industrial Base Analysis 
and Sustainment Program, the Secretary shall--
            (1) support the monitoring and assessment of the nuclear 
        industrial base and its urgent operational needs;
            (2) support efforts to expand the nuclear industrial base 
        by encouraging public-private partnerships and partnerships 
        between individuals and entities that are developing and 
        deploying new nuclear power assets that operate at each stage 
        of the nuclear fuel cycle; and
            (3) highlight and formulate recommendations to address 
        supply chain vulnerabilities of the nuclear industrial base.
    (c) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the Nuclear 
        Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program established 
        under subsection (a).
            (2) Nuclear industrial base.--The term ``nuclear industrial 
        base'' means the persons or organizations within the Federal 
        Government and the private sector that are engaged in 
        designing, producing, maintaining, developing, or integrating 
        nuclear energy systems, components, parts, or other assets.
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Protecting the Right To Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
Bill: S.1916 | Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike (R-IN)
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
This bill prohibits (1) the President or the Department of Health and Human Services from declaring emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control; and (2) a federal officer or employee, or person operating under color of federal law, from banning the manufacture, sale, or transfer of firearms or ammunition while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency.

To prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human 
   Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the 
                    purpose of imposing gun control.

    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 ``Protecting the Right To Keep and 
Bear Arms Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON DECLARATIONS BY PRESIDENT.

    The President (or any designee thereof) shall not, for the purpose 
of imposing gun control, declare an emergency pursuant to the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) or an emergency or major 
disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).

SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON DECLARATIONS BY HHS.

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, for the 
purpose of imposing gun control, declare a public health emergency 
pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
247d).

SEC. 4. FIREARMS POLICIES.

    Section 706(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5207(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``; or'' and inserting a 
        semicolon;
            (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting a 
        semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(5) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of 
        firearms; or
            ``(6) prohibit the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of 
        ammunition.''.
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Secure Background Checks Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5080 | Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe (D-CO)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Secure Background Checks Act of 2021
This bill extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to two new categories of persons:
Additionally, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—on an individual who ships, transports, or receives a firearm or ammunition while under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.


To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails 
 to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, 
   possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the 
    penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under 
                  indictment, 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 ``Secure Background Checks Act of 
2021''.

SEC. 2. AGE AND RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT.

    Section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (8)(C)(ii), by striking ``or'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and 
        inserting a semicolon; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:
            ``(10) who fails to meet the age requirement--
                    ``(A) described in subsection (b)(1); and
                    ``(B) in the person's State of residence; or
            ``(11) who--
                    ``(A) does not reside in (or if the person is a 
                corporation or other business entity, does not maintain 
                a place of business in) the State in which the 
                licensee's place of business is located; and
                    ``(B) is not subject to an exception under 
                subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(3),''.

SEC. 3. PENALTIES.

    Section 924(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``, or (o)'' and inserting ``(n), or (o)''.
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To amend the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 to modify the eligibility requirements for entities collaborating with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide case management services to homeless veterans under the Veterans Affairs supported housing program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bill: H.R.6677 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara (D-CA)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill creates additional eligibility requirements for entities to enter into contracts or agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide case management services to certain veterans participating in the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. In addition to existing requirements, an eligible entity must have demonstrated experience in providing case management services to veterans for obtaining suitable housing at varying locations nationwide, or in the area or areas similar to where the services will be provided under the relevant contract or agreement.

To amend the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune 
    Families Act of 2012 to modify the eligibility requirements for 
   entities collaborating with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to 
    provide case management services to homeless veterans under the 
Veterans Affairs supported housing program of the Department of Housing 
                         and Urban Development.

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

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTITIES 
              COLLABORATING WITH THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO 
              PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS IN 
              THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT-
              DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM.

    Section 304(c)(2) of the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for 
Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-154; 38 U.S.C. 2041 
note) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as 
        subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new 
        subparagraph (B):
                    ``(B) providing case management services to 
                veterans for obtaining suitable housing at varying 
                locations nationwide or in the area or areas similar to 
                where the services will be provided under the relevant 
                contract or agreement;''.
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HARVARD Act
Bill: H.R.7607 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act or the HARVARD Act
This bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs and considers personality traits of applicants in making admission determinations to publicly disclose specified information related to personality traits. Personality traits refer to the patterns of an individual with respect to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and may include patterns relating to humor, sensitivity, grit, leadership, integrity, helpfulness, courage, and kindness.
Specifically, the IHE must make available on its public website and application materials (1) a statement informing applicants of the use of personality traits in making admission determinations, (2) the rationale for such use of personality traits, (3) a description of the process under which personality traits are considered, and (4) the standards and criteria used for rating personality traits.

To direct institutions of higher education to improve transparency with 
 respect to the use of personality traits in admissions, 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 Applicants Receive Valid and 
Reasonable Decisions Act'' or the ``HARVARD Act''.

SEC. 2. USE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS IN ADMISSIONS.

    Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
            ``(30)(A) In the case of an institution that considers the 
        personality traits of applicants in making admission 
        determinations, the institution shall make available on the 
        public website and application materials of such institution--
                    ``(i) a statement informing applicants of the use 
                of personality traits in making admission 
                determinations;
                    ``(ii) the rationale for such use of personality 
                traits;
                    ``(iii) a description of the process under which 
                personality traits are considered; and
                    ``(iv) the standards and criteria used for rating 
                personality traits.
            ``(B) In this paragraph, the term `personality traits' 
        means, with respect to an individual, the patterns of such 
        individual with respect to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, 
        and may include patterns relating to humor, sensitivity, grit, 
        leadership, integrity, helpfulness, courage, and kindness.''.
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Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8613 | Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh (D-CA)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2022
This bill establishes a pilot program to promote coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement agencies.
Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to award grants for community mental health centers to place social workers with law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the placement is to facilitate coordination on law enforcement cases with an underlying mental health component.

To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to provide grants 
to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers 
         with law enforcement agencies, 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 ``Supporting the Health and Safety of 
Law Enforcement Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.

    Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Attorney General shall establish a pilot program to provide grants 
to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers 
with law enforcement agencies to facilitate closer coordination on law 
enforcement issues with an underlying connection to mental health.

SEC. 3. NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF GRANTS.

    The Attorney General shall award not more than 4 grants each fiscal 
year to community mental health centers (as such term is defined in 
section 1861 of the Social Security Act) in each of the 4 census 
regions. Each such grant shall be in an amount not to exceed $300,000. 
The term of such a grant shall be 3 years. Each such mental health 
center shall partner with a law enforcement agency that employs not 
more than 100 officers in order to carry out the purposes of the grant.

SEC. 4. ELIGIBILITY FOR PLACEMENT WITH A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

    To be eligible for placement with a law enforcement agency under 
this Act, a social worker shall be--
            (1) licensed under the applicable State law; and
            (2) employed by a community mental health center.

SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act 
$2,500,000 for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

SEC. 6. TERMINATION OF PROGRAM; REPORT TO CONGRESS.

    This Act is repealed on the date that is 3 years after a grant is 
first made under this Act. The Attorney General shall report to 
Congress not later than six months thereafter on the outcomes of any 
cases where the social worker became involved and the total number of 
such cases, and any other information deemed relevant.
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Veterans Equal Access Act
Bill: H.R.8197 | Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Equal Access Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to authorize VA health care providers to (1) provide veterans with recommendations and opinions regarding participation in their state's marijuana programs, and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.

To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to 
      provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding 
               participation in State marijuana programs.

    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 Equal Access Act''.

SEC. 2. PROVISION BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE 
              PROVIDERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPINIONS REGARDING 
              VETERAN PARTICIPATION IN STATE MARIJUANA PROGRAMS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall authorize physicians and other 
health care providers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs 
to--
            (1) provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who 
        are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding 
        the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs; 
        and
            (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and 
        opinions.
    (b) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means each 
of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, and each 
federally recognized Indian Tribe.
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