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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4660
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 
 
The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for
 
 
 Investigations, 
 
 Construction, 
 
Mississippi River and Tributaries, 
 
 Operation and Maintenance, 
 
 the Regulatory Program, 
 
 the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, 
 
 Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, 
 
 Expenses,
 
 the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and
 
the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to DOE for energy programs, including
 
 
the Defense Production Act Domestic Clean Energy Accelerator; 
 
 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy;
 
Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response;
 
Electricity; 
 
 Nuclear Energy;
 
Fossil Energy and Carbon Management;
 
Energy Projects; 
 
 Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves; 
 
 the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; 
 
the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve; 
 
the Energy Information Administration; 
 
 Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup;
 
 the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; 
 
 Science;
 
Nuclear Waste Disposal; 
 
Technology Transitions;
 
Clean Energy Demonstrations;
 
the Advanced Research Projects Agency&#8212;Energy;
 
 the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program;
 
the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program; 
 
the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program; 
 
Indian Energy Policy and Programs;
 
Departmental Administration; and
 
the Office of the Inspector General. 
 
 
The bill also provides appropriations to DOE for 
 
 
Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration,
 
Environmental and Other Defense Activities, and 
 
the Power Marketing Administrations.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to several independent agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 
 
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4661
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including
 
 
 the Office of the Secretary, 
 
Executive Operations,
 
the Office of Civil Rights, 
 
the Economic Research Service, 
 
the National Agricultural Statistics Service,
 
the Agricultural Research Service,
 
the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 
 
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
 
the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
 
the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
 
 
The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including
 
 
the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, 
 
the Farm Service Agency, 
 
the Risk Management Agency, and
 
 the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.
 
For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for
 
 
Rural Development Salaries and Expenses, 
 
the Rural Housing Service, 
 
the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
 
the Rural Utilities Service.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for 
 
 
 Child Nutrition Programs; 
 
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); 
 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); 
 
the Commodity Assistance Program; and 
 
Nutrition Programs Administration. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants. 
 
The bill also provides appropriations for (1) the Food and Drug Administration, and (2) the Farm Credit Administration. 
 
Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4662
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for 
 
 
 Administration of Foreign Affairs, 
 
International Organizations, and 
 
International Commissions. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including
 
 
 the U.S. Agency for Global Media,
 
the Asia Foundation, 
 
 the U.S. Institute of Peace, 
 
 the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, 
 
 the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, 
 
 the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, 
 
the East-West Center, and
 
 the National Endowment for Democracy. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including
 
 
 the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, 
 
 the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, 
 
 the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, 
 
 the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and
 
 the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to
 
 
the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),
 
the State Department and the President for international security assistance, and
 
 the President and International Financial Institutions for multilateral assistance.
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by 
 
 
 the President; 
 
 the State Department; 
 
 Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and 
 
 the Department of the Treasury. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to
 
 
the Export-Import Bank of the United States, 
 
the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and 
 
the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
 
 
In addition, the bill provides supplemental appropriations for activities to (1) strengthen global health security and pandemic preparedness; and (2) prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
 
Finally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4663
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. 
 
(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills.) 
 
Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for
 
 
Military Personnel; 
 
Operation and Maintenance; 
 
 Procurement; 
 
 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and 
 
 Revolving and Management Funds. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for other DOD programs and activities, including 
 
 
 the Defense Health Program, 
 
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, 
 
 Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, 
 
 the Office of the Inspector General, and
 
Support for International Sporting Competitions. 
 
 
In addition, the bill provides appropriations for related agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account. 
 
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4664
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for
 
 
 the International Trade Administration, 
 
the Bureau of Industry and Security, 
 
the Economic Development Administration,
 
 the Minority Business Development Agency, 
 
Economic and Statistical Analysis, 
 
 the Bureau of the Census, 
 
 the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
 
 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 
 
 the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
 
 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 
 
 Departmental Management. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to DOJ for 
 
 
 General Administration; 
 
the Executive Office for Immigration Review;
 
the Office of Inspector General; 
 
 
 the U.S. Parole Commission; 
 
 Legal Activities; 
 
 the U.S. Marshals Service; 
 
 the National Security Division; 
 
 Interagency Law Enforcement; 
 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation; 
 
 the Drug Enforcement Administration; 
 
 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and
 
the Federal Prison System.
 
 
The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, including 
 
 
the Office on Violence Against Women,
 
 the Office of Justice Programs, and
 
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
 
 
The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, including 
 
 
 the Office of Science and Technology Policy, 
 
the National Space Council, 
 
 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and 
 
 the National Science Foundation. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, including
 
 
 the Commission on Civil Rights, 
 
 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 
 
 the U.S. International Trade Commission, 
 
 the Legal Services Corporation, 
 
 the Marine Mammal Commission, 
 
 the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and 
 
 the State Justice Institute. 
 
 
 The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4665
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

 
This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight up until 48 hours of the scheduled departure time.
 
The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund.
 
Additionally, the bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to disclose to passengers, prior to the sale of airline tickets, that they can cancel their tickets and receive a full refund.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for attorney fees awarded with respect to certain wildfire damages and to exclude from gross income settlement funds received with respect to such damages.

Bill: 117-s-4666
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above the line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs awarded with respect to a qualifying wildfire disaster (i.e., any forest or range fire that is a federally declared disaster, occurs in a disaster area, and occurs in 2015 or later). 
 
The bill excludes from the gross income of a taxpayer, for income tax purposes, amounts paid to compensate victims for losses or damages in connection with a qualifying wildfire disaster.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3784)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Farmland Security Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4667
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Farmland Security Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.
 
USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the "U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Post Office".

Bill: 117-s-4668
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
New Mexico
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 North Main Street in Belen, New Mexico, as the "U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act

Bill: 117-s-4669
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act

 
This bill establishes the Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge.
 
On the first acquisition by, or transfer to, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of any land, water, or any interest in land or water within the acquisition boundary of the wildlife refuge, the FWS shall establish the wildlife refuge as a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
 
The uses of the wildlife refuge shall include providing (1) opportunities for scientific research, environmental education, and fish and wildlife-oriented recreation; and improved access to nature for communities; and (2) engaging communities in fish and wildlife conservation, restoration, education, recreation, and outreach activities through the pursuit of urban partnerships.
 
The wildlife refuge shall be administered as an urban wildlife refuge.
 
No acquisition or transfer of property under this bill shall modify or revoke existing access to or use by affected Indian tribes, except as specified.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3784-3785)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Bill: 117-s-4670
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

 
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. 
 
The bill provides appropriations to DOT for
 
 
 the Office of the Secretary, 
 
the Federal Aviation Administration, 
 
 the Federal Highway Administration, 
 
 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 
 
 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
 
 the Federal Railroad Administration, 
 
 the Federal Transit Administration, 
 
 the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 
 
 the Maritime Administration, 
 
 the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 
 
 the Office of Inspector General. 
 
 
The bill provides appropriations to HUD for
 
 
 Management and Administration, 
 
 Public and Indian Housing,
 
 Community Planning and Development, 
 
 Housing Programs, 
 
 the Federal Housing Administration, 
 
 the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), 
 
 Policy Development and Research, 
 
 Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, 
 
 the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, 
 
the Information Technology Fund, and 
 
 the Office of Inspector General. 
 
 
The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including
 
 
 the Access Board, 
 
 the Federal Maritime Commission, 
 
 the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, 
 
 the National Transportation Safety Board,
 
 the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation,
 
the Surface Transportation Board, and
 
 the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. 
 
 
The bill includes several provisions that establish requirements and authorities for HUD's programs and activities related to disaster relief and recovery.
 
Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4671
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Getting Renewable and Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Appraisals Act of 2022 or the GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022 

 
This bill requires lenders that originate federally backed residential mortgages to notify borrowers of their right to request an energy report concerning the property. 
 
The bill also requires, upon consent of the borrower, the lender to provide to an appraiser any available energy report concerning the property. The appraiser must take this report into consideration when appraising the value of the property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
Emergency Aircraft Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4672
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

Emergency Aircraft Act of 2022

 
This bill modifies the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) related to the transfer of excess aircraft for wildfire emergencies, including to authorize DOD to transfer excess aircraft to a state for wildfire suppression, search and rescue, or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3785)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4673
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Performance measurement
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 

National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service.

action_date: 2022-09-27
text: 

National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-09-27
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5112-5113)
action_date: 2022-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112)
action_date: 2022-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate