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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the credit for carbon oxide sequestration.
Bill: H.R.2633 | Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David (R-AZ)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
This bill modifies the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. It increases the applicable dollar amount of such credit, repeals the placed-in-service deadline, expands the types of facilities to which the credit applies, and extends the credit period from 12 to 20 years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and expand the 
                 credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

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

SECTION 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO CREDIT FOR CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION.

    (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Section 45Q(b)(1)(A) of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
            (1) in clause (i)(I) and (ii)(I), by striking ``$50'' and 
        inserting ``$85'', and
            (2) in clause (i)(II) and (ii)(II), by striking ``$35'' and 
        inserting ``$50''.
    (b) Repeal of Placed-In-Service Deadline; Expansion of Facilities 
to Which Credit Applies.--Section 45Q(d) of such Code is amended to 
read as follows:
    ``(d) Qualified Facility.--For purposes of this section, the term 
`qualified facility' means any industrial facility or direct air 
capture facility which captures--
            ``(1) in the case of a facility which emits not more than 
        500,000 metric tons of carbon oxide into the atmosphere during 
        the taxable year, not less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified 
        carbon oxide during the taxable year which is utilized in a 
        manner described in subsection (f)(5),
            ``(2) in the case of an electricity generating facility 
        which is not described in paragraph (1), not less than 100,000 
        metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year,
            ``(3) in the case of a direct air capture facility, not 
        less than 10,000 metric tons of qualified carbon oxide during 
        the taxable year, or
            ``(4) in the case of any facility not described in 
        paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 25,000 metric tons of 
        qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''.
    (c) Extension of Credit Period.--Paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(A) of 
section 45Q(a) of such Code are each amended by striking ``12-year'' 
and inserting ``20-year''.
    (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
Bill: H.R.7597 | Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. (D-MI)
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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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.6386 | Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja (D-IL)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 295]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



[[Page 136 STAT. 4373]]

Public Law 117-295
117th Congress

                                 An Act


 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the ``Veterans of 
 Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 
                         2022 -  [H.R. 6386]>> 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VETERANS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN MEMORIAL POST OFFICE 
                              BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, shall be 
known and designated as the ``Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial 
Post Office Building''.
    (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 ``Veterans of 
Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building''.

    Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6386:
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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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No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act
Bill: H.R.6621 | Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act
This bill prohibits using federal funds pursuant to a federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement for any organization that provides legal representation or legal orientation for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present in the United States and are placed in removal proceedings. The bill also prohibits using any federal funds for the Legal Access at the Border program, any successor programs, or federal solicitations for commercial products or services related to such programs.

To prevent recipients of Federal funds from providing, or assisting in 
the provision of, legal representation to aliens unlawfully present in 
               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 ``No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal 
Immigrants Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDING.

    Congress finds that United States taxpayers' dollars should not be 
used to cover or subsidize the costs of legal representation for any 
alien who is unlawfully present in the United States.

SEC. 3. FEDERAL CONTRACT DEFINED.

    In this Act, the term ``Federal contract'' means any contract 
entered into by the United States and with the Federal Government, 
including any contract to which any agency or instrumentality of the 
United States Government becomes a party pursuant to authority derived 
from the Constitution and the laws of the United States.

SEC. 4. FEDERAL FUNDING LIMITATIONS.

    (a) In General.--No Federal funds received pursuant to a Federal 
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement may be used for any 
organization that provides legal representation or legal orientation 
services (as described in section 235(c)(4) of the William Wilberforce 
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 
1232(c)(4))) for aliens unlawfully present in the United States who are 
placed in removal proceedings.
    (b) State and Local Recipients.--No State, unit of local 
government, or territory of the United States that receives funds from 
the Federal Government may use or allocate such funds, or provide any 
other form of assistance, to any legal defense fund for the 
representation of aliens unlawfully present in the United States in 
civil proceedings.
    (c) Limitation.--Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with 
respect to any funds used for the legal representation of child 
trafficking victims.

SEC. 5. PROHIBITING LEGAL ACCESS AT THE BORDER PROGRAM.

    No Federal funds may be used for the Legal Access at the Border 
program or solicitation number 15JE1R-22-PR-0098 or any successor 
program or solicitation.
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Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
Bill: H.R.157 | Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. (D-GU)
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
This bill extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam. This is a federal program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs. When Congress created the SSI program in 1972, it excluded Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
The Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of benefits as necessary to adapt the program to Guam.

To extend the supplemental security income program to Guam.

    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 ``Guam Supplemental Security Income 
Equality Act''.

SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM TO GUAM.

    (a) In General.--Section 303(b) of the Social Security Amendments 
of 1972 (86 Stat. 1484) is amended by striking ``, Guam,''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Definition of state.--Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social 
        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)) is amended in the 5th 
        sentence by striking ``, the Virgin Islands, and Guam'' each 
        place it appears and inserting ``and the Virgin Islands''.
            (2) Guam included in geographic meaning of united states.--
        Section 1614(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(e)) is amended by 
        striking ``and the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``, the 
        District of Columbia, and Guam''.
    (c) Waiver Authority.--The Commissioner of Social Security may 
waive or modify any statutory requirement relating to the provision of 
benefits under the Supplemental Security Income Program under title XVI 
of the Social Security Act in Guam, to the extent that the Commissioner 
deems it necessary in order to adapt the program to the needs of Guam.
    (d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this 
section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year 
that begins 1 year or more after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
Bill: S.2141 | Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly engaging in any scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to 
    prevent certain frauds against 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 ``Preventing Crimes Against Veterans 
Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL TOOL TO PREVENT CERTAIN FRAUDS AGAINST VETERANS.

    (a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1041. Fraud regarding veterans' benefits
    ``(a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly 
engage in any scheme or artifice to defraud--
            ``(1) an individual of veterans' benefits; or
            ``(2) in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for 
        an individual.
    ``(b) Penalties.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be 
fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
    ``(c) Definitions.--In this section--
            ``(1) the term `veteran' has the meaning given that term in 
        section 101 of title 38; and
            ``(2) the term `veterans' benefits' means any benefit 
        provided under Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or 
        survivor of a veteran.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 47 of 
title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``1041. Fraud regarding veterans' benefits.''.
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Election Day Holiday Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.222 | Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. (D-CA)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Election Day Holiday Act of 2021
This bill requires a federal election day to be treated as a holiday for federal employees.

To treat the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in the 
    same manner as any legal public holiday for purposes of Federal 
                  employment, 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 ``Election Day Holiday Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF ELECTION DAY IN SAME MANNER AS LEGAL PUBLIC 
              HOLIDAY FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.

    For purposes of any law relating to Federal employment, the Tuesday 
next after the first Monday in November in 2022 and each even-numbered 
year thereafter shall be treated in the same manner as a legal public 
holiday described in section 6103 of title 5, United States Code.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING TREATMENT OF DAY BY PRIVATE 
              EMPLOYERS.

    It is the sense of Congress that private employers in the United 
States should give their employees a day off on the Tuesday next after 
the first Monday in November in 2022 and each even-numbered year 
thereafter to enable the employees to cast votes in the elections held 
on that day.
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Flu Vaccine Act
Bill: S.3258 | Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Flu Vaccine Act
This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct or support research regarding the development of a universal influenza vaccine.

To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation 
           of a universal influenza vaccine or preventative.

    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 ``Flu Vaccine Act''.

SEC. 2. RESEARCH FOR THE CREATION OF A UNIVERSAL INFLUENZA VACCINE OR 
              PREVENTATIVE.

    (a) In General.--The Director of the National Institute of Allergy 
and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research 
for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine or preventative.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, 
there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2022 through 2026.
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Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act
Bill: S.545 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act or the REEF Act
This bill permanently exempts payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration. Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.
Currently, this exemption ends 30 days after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency period.

To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment 
  Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and 
                 Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

    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 ``Railroad Employee Equity and 
Fairness Act'' or the ``REEF Act''.

SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 
              ACCOUNT.

    (a) Amendments.--Section 235 of the Continued Assistance to Rail 
Workers Act of 2020 (subchapter III of title II of division N of Public 
Law 116-260) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
                    (B) by striking ``subsection (a)--'' and inserting 
                ``subsection (a) shall take effect 7 days after the 
                date of enactment of the Continued Assistance to Rail 
                Workers Act of 2020.''; and
            (2) by striking subsection (c).
    (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall 
apply as if enacted on the date before the date on which the national 
emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak 
declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) terminates.
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Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.5222 | Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana (D-CT)
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to collect data on the food and housing insecurity of college students.
Specifically, ED must add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In addition, ED must collect data on student eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
ED must also provide students with contact information for the state agency that administers SNAP in their state.

To address food and housing insecurity on college campuses.

    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 ``Closing the College Hunger Gap Act 
of 2021''.

SEC. 2. QUESTIONS ON FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY IN NATIONAL 
              POSTSECONDARY STUDENT AID STUDY.

    The Secretary of Education shall add questions that measure rates 
of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student 
Aid Study.

SEC. 3. INFORMATION ON SNAP ELIGIBILITY.

    (a) In General.--Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1090) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(i) Information on SNAP Eligibility.--
            ``(1) In general.--For each year for which a student 
        described in paragraph (2) submits a form described in 
        subsection (a), the Secretary shall send to such student 
        information regarding potential eligibility for assistance 
        under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition 
        assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act 
        of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) in written and electronic form. 
        Both the written and electronic communication shall include 
        contact information for the State agency responsible for 
        administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program in 
        the State in which the student resides.
            ``(2) Students.--A student is described in this paragraph 
        if the student has an expected family contribution equal to 
        zero for the year.''.
    (b) Consultation.--The Secretary of Education shall consult with 
the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other applicable 
Federal or State agency, in designing the written and electronic 
communication regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and 
application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program 
established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et 
seq.) as described in section 483(i) of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1090(i)).

SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 120 
days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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SNOOP Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.6913 | Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle (R-CA)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments Act of 2022 or the SNOOP Act of 2022
This bill modifies requirements for third party settlement organizations to eliminate their reporting requirement with respect to the transactions of their participating payees unless they have earned more than $20,000 on more than 200 separate transactions in an applicable tax period. A third party settlement organization is the central organization that has the contractual obligation to make payments to participating payees (generally, a merchant or business) in a third party payment network.
This reverses a provision in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that lowered the reporting threshold to $600 with no minimum on the number of transactions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments 
 made to reporting of third party network transactions by the American 
                        Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

    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 ``Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online 
Payments Act of 2022'' or the ``SNOOP Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF MODIFICATION OF EXCEPTIONS FOR REPORTING OF THIRD 
              PARTY NETWORK TRANSACTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 6050W(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended to read as follows:
    ``(e) Exception for De Minimis Payments by Third Party Settlement 
Organizations.--A third party settlement organization shall be required 
to report any information under subsection (a) with respect to third 
party network transactions of any participating payee only if--
            ``(1) the amount which would otherwise be reported under 
        subsection (a)(2) with respect to such transactions exceeds 
        $20,000, and
            ``(2) the aggregate number of such transactions exceeds 
        200.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6050W(c)(3) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``described in subsection 
(d)(3)(A)(iii)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--
            (1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
        apply to returns for calendar years beginning after December 
        31, 2021.
            (2) Clarification.--The amendment made by subsection (b) 
        shall apply to transactions after the date of the enactment of 
        the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.3954 | Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
This bill prohibits a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to an individual, maintaining an account on behalf of an individual, or issuing a central bank digital currency directly to an individual.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks 
 from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, 
                        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 FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS RELATING TO CERTAIN 
              PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS.

    Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by adding after 
the 14th undesignated paragraph (12 U.S.C. 347d) the following:
            ``No Federal reserve bank may offer products or services 
        directly to an individual, maintain an account on behalf of an 
        individual, or issue a central bank digital currency directly 
        to an individual.''.
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Consumer Choice of Care Act
Bill: H.R.8134 | Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria (R-IN)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Consumer Choice of Care Act
This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from refusing to designate a service as a covered hospital outpatient service under Medicare based solely on its determination that the service can only be safely furnished in an inpatient setting.

To eliminate the inpatient-only service list.

    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 ``Consumer Choice of Care Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF INPATIENT-ONLY SERVICE LIST.

    Beginning January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services may not refuse to designate an outpatient hospital service 
pursuant to section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B)(i)) based solely on a determination by the 
Secretary that such service may only be safely furnished in an 
inpatient setting.
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National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.8745 | Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. (D-VA)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2022
This bill establishes a clearinghouse for information (e.g., best practices and research) about concussions and traumatic brain injuries for medical professionals, patients, and other stakeholders. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must maintain the clearinghouse.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a 
     National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse.

    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 Concussion and Traumatic 
Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2022''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL CONCUSSION AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CLEARINGHOUSE.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting 
jointly with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, shall establish and maintain a clearinghouse of concussion 
and traumatic brain injury best practices, medical knowledge, 
appropriate certification, and research, to be known as the National 
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse.
    (b) Design.--The clearinghouse under this section shall be designed 
to provide vetted, high-quality information on concussion and traumatic 
brain injury--
            (1) to medical professionals so they may access reliable 
        best-practice information to provide appropriate care for their 
        patients; and
            (2) to patients and other stakeholders so they may--
                    (A) easily find appropriate medical professionals; 
                and
                    (B) access high-quality information.
    (c) Arrangements With Other Entities.--In carrying out this 
section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may disseminate 
information through arrangements with nonprofit organizations, consumer 
groups, Federal, State, or local agencies, or the media.
    (d) Timing.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
establish the clearinghouse required by subsection (a) not later than 
120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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Veterans’ Preference Parity Act
Bill: H.R.5927 | Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky (R-MO)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Veterans' Preference Parity Act
This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process.
Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days).
Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.

To amend title 5 of the United States Code to modify, for purposes of 
  veterans' preference for Federal hiring, certain requirements with 
       respect to service and retirement, 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' Preference Parity Act''.

SEC. 2. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: MODIFICATION OF 180-DAY SERVICE 
              REQUIREMENT AND EXTENSION TO ALL RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE 
              ARMED FORCES.

    Section 2108 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in subparagraphs (B) and (D) of paragraph (1), by 
        striking ``consecutive'' in each instance and inserting 
        ``total'';
            (2) in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
        (A), by striking ``except as provided in paragraph (4) of this 
        section or section 2108a(c)'' and inserting ``consistent with 
        paragraph (4) of this section and except as provided in section 
        2108a(c)''; and
            (3) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
            ``(4) `preference eligible' includes a retired member of 
        the armed forces; and''.
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To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.9607 | Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris (R-NY)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill bars states, localities, or state regulatory authorities from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service.

To prohibit States, local governments, or State regulatory authorities 
from prohibiting a natural gas consumer from connecting or reconnecting 
   to a gas utility for natural gas service, 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. REGULATION OF NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS.

    (a) In General.--No State, local government, or State regulatory 
authority may prohibit a natural gas consumer from connecting or 
reconnecting to a gas utility for natural gas service.
    (b) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) The terms ``State regulatory authority'' and ``gas 
        utility'' have the meanings given such terms in section 302 of 
        the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 
        3202).
            (2) The term ``natural gas consumer'' has the meaning given 
        the term ``gas consumer'' in section 302 of the Public Utility 
        Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 3202).
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act
Bill: S.269 | Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH)
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act
This bill makes the work opportunity tax credit permanent.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 
                        work opportunity 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 ``Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs 
Act''.

SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT MADE PERMANENT.

    (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by striking paragraphs (4) and (5).
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 
2020.
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Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
Bill: H.R.7977 | Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
This bill expands the functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation.
Specifically, the office must (1) provide educational resources and host events to promote capital-raising options for underrepresented small businesses and businesses in rural areas, and (2) meet annually with representatives of state securities commissions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and coordination.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate 
 for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources 
 and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally 
       underrepresented small businesses, 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 ``Promoting Opportunities for Non-
Traditional Capital Formation Act''.

SEC. 2. PROMOTING CAPITAL RAISING OPTIONS FOR TRADITIONALLY 
              UNDERREPRESENTED SMALL BUSINESSES.

    Section 4(j)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 
78d(j)(4)) is amended--
            (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end 
        and inserting a semicolon; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(I) provide educational resources and host events 
                to promote capital raising options for--
                            ``(i) underrepresented small businesses, 
                        including women-owned and minority-owned small 
                        businesses; and
                            ``(ii) businesses located in rural areas; 
                        and
                    ``(J) at least annually, meet with representatives 
                of State securities commissions to discuss 
                opportunities for collaboration and coordination with 
                respect to efforts to assist small businesses and small 
                business investors.''.
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Renewable Energy Certainty Act
Bill: H.R.1033 | Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter (D-VT)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Renewable Energy Certainty Act
This bill authorizes long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy and establishes related requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes federal agencies to enter into contracts for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities for a period of up to 30 years.
In addition, the bill requires the Federal Energy Management Program to publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that an agency may use for such an acquisition.

To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of 
                                energy.

    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 ``Renewable Energy Certainty Act''.

SEC. 2. CONTRACTS FOR FEDERAL PURCHASES OF ENERGY.

    (a) In General.--Part 3 of title V of the National Energy 
Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8251 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 554. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR ENERGY.

    ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B) of title 
40, United States Code, an agency may enter into a contract for the 
acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from 
cogeneration facilities covering a period of not more than 30 years.
    ``(b) Standardized Energy Purchase Agreement.--Not later than 90 
days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, 
through the Federal Energy Management Program, shall publish a 
standardized energy purchase agreement, setting forth commercial terms 
and conditions, that agencies may use to acquire energy generated from 
renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities.
    ``(c) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical 
assistance to assist agencies in implementing this section.''.
    (b) Table of Contents Amendment.--The table of contents for such 
Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such part 
3 the following new item:

``Sec. 554. Long-term contracts for energy.''.
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A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to extend the Federal framework closing date for the hunting of ducks, mergansers, and coots, and for other purposes.
Bill: S.2154 | Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
This bill allows the Department of the Interior to extend the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. Currently, the hunting season must end no later than January 31 each year. This bill allows the hunting season to end no later than March 10.

To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to extend the Federal framework 
 closing date for the hunting of ducks, mergansers, and coots, 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 THE FEDERAL FRAMEWORK CLOSING DATE FOR THE 
              HUNTING OF DUCKS, MERGANSERS, AND COOTS.

    Section 3(c)(1)(B) of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 
704(c)(1)(B)) is amended by striking ``January 31'' and inserting 
``March 10''.
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READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2022
Bill: H.R.7240 | Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen (D-CA)
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes a law that requires the implementation of a strategy to promote quality basic education in partner countries by (1) expanding access to basic education for all children, particularly marginalized children and vulnerable groups; and (2) improving the quality of basic education and learning outcomes.

To reauthorize the READ Act.

    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 ``READ Act Reauthorization Act of 
2022''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.

    Section 4(a) of the Reinforcing Education Accountability in 
Development Act (division A of Public Law 115-56; 22 U.S.C. 2151c note) 
is amended by striking ``during the following five fiscal years'' and 
inserting ``during the following ten fiscal years''.
                                                       Calendar No. 613

117th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                               H. R. 7240

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Safe Temperature Act of 2021
Bill: H.R.3171 | Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. (D-FL)
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
Safe Temperature Act of 2021
This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to require units in public housing, supportive housing for the elderly, and dwellings receiving low-income housing choice voucher assistance to maintain a temperature level ranging from 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling 
   units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, 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 ``Safe Temperature Act of 2021''.

SEC. 2. COMFORTABLE AND SAFE TEMPERATURE LEVEL IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
              HOUSING.

    (a) Public Housing and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States 
Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) is amended--
            (1) in section 8(o)(13) (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)), by adding 
        at the end the following:
                    ``(P) Maintaining temperature level in units.--The 
                Secretary may require the owner of a dwelling unit 
                receiving assistance under a housing assistance payment 
                under this paragraph to ensure that the dwelling unit 
                maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level 
                ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.''; 
                and
            (2) in section 9 (42 U.S.C. 1437g), by adding at the end 
        the following:
    ``(p) Use of Funds To Maintain Temperate Level in Units.--With 
respect to a public housing dwelling unit, the Secretary may use 
amounts in the Capital Fund or the Operating Fund to ensure that the 
dwelling unit maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level 
ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.''.
    (b) Supportive Housing for the Elderly.--Section 202 of the Housing 
Act of 1959 (42 U.S.C. 1701q) is amended by striking the first and 
second subsection (m) and inserting the following:
    ``(m) Maintaining Temperature in Units.--The Secretary may require 
the owner of housing assisted under this section to ensure that each 
unit in that housing maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level 
ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.''.
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Prostate Cancer Prevention Act
Bill: H.R.5558 | Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. (R-FL)
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Prostate Cancer Prevention Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 a program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that provides funding to states and local health departments for prostate cancer screening and related activities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize preventive health 
   measures with respect to prostate cancer, 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 ``Prostate Cancer Prevention Act''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES WITH RESPECT TO 
              PROSTATE CANCER.

    Section 317D(l)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
247b-5(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 for fiscal year 
1993, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 
1994 through 2004'' and inserting ``$14,205,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2022 through 2026''.
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill: S.3738 | Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron (R-WI)
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
This bill addresses the removal of federal protections for the gray wolf (Canis lupus).
Specifically, the Department of the Interior must reinstate a rule that removed the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes region from the endangered and threatened species list. The bill exempts the reinstated rule from judicial review.
In addition, it exempts from judicial review a reinstated rule that removes the gray wolf in Wyoming from the list.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating 
 to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under 
                  the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

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

SECTION 1. REISSUANCE OF FINAL RULE REGARDING GRAY WOLVES IN WESTERN 
              GREAT LAKES.

    Before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the 
final rule published on December 28, 2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 81666), without 
regard to any other provision of statute or regulation that applies to 
issuance of such rule. Such reissuance shall not be subject to judicial 
review.

SEC. 2. REISSUANCE OF FINAL RULE REGARDING GRAY WOLVES IN WYOMING.

    The final rule published on September 10, 2012 (77 Fed. Reg. 
55530), that was reinstated on March 3, 2017, by the decision of the 
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (No. 14-5300) and 
further republished on May 1, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 20284-85), that 
reinstates the removal of Federal protections for the gray wolf in 
Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, shall not 
be subject to judicial review.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 129 Walnut Street in Corning, New York, as the "Amory 'Amo' Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building".
Bill: H.R.7303 | Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom (R-NY)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
    at 129 Walnut Street in Corning, New York, as the ``Amory `Amo' 
                 Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building''.

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

SECTION 1. AMORY ``AMO'' HOUGHTON, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING.

    (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 129 Walnut Street in Corning, New York, shall be known and 
designated as the ``Amory `Amo' Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building''.
    (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 ``Amory 
`Amo' Houghton, Jr. Post Office Building''.
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