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A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to establish within the Mount Hood National Forest in the State of Oregon Indian Treaty Resources Emphasis Zones, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-s-4837
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Indian lands and resources rights
Land use and conservation
Oregon
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 
This bill establishes within Mount Hood National Forest one or more Indian Treaty Resources Emphasis Zones in areas agreed upon by the Forest Service and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon to protect and enhance treaty resources, protect the reservation from wildfires, and enable a comanagement strategy between the Forest Service and the tribe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4838
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022

 
This bill increases the rate for beneficiary travel allowances based on mileage (from 41.5 cents to 45.5 cents per mile) for beneficiary travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4839
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise changes the State Opioid Response Grant program. This program, which is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides funding for states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations to address the opioid crisis.
 
Specific changes to the program include (1) expanding its scope to also address stimulant use and misuse, (2) establishing a funding methodology and minimum funding allocations, and (3) allowing the use of grant funds for recovery support services.
 
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on issues concerning the funding and other aspects of the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act

Bill: 117-s-4840
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act 

 
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable gestational age of the fetus is 15 weeks or more. 
A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. 
The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. 
A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Love Lives On Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4841
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Love Lives On Act of 2022

 
This bill extends various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans, including by extending entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses who remarry, continuing eligibility for the Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses who remarry, and providing commissary and exchange privileges to surviving spouses, regardless of marital status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Military to Mariners Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4842
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Military to Mariners Act of 2022

 
This bill modifies requirements related to U.S. Merchant Marine credentials for veterans and members of the uniformed services.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to
 
 
review and examine all current procedures for issuing credentials for applicants who are veterans and members of the uniformed services seeking to become merchant mariners;
 
provide the availability for a fully internet-based application process for a merchant mariner credential;
 
issue new regulations to reduce the paperwork, delay, and other burdens for applicants for a merchant mariner credential who are veterans and members of the uniformed services and increase the percentages of time equivalent to sea service for such applicants;
 
reduce burdens and create a means of alternative compliance to demonstrate instructor competency for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers courses; and
 
assess the use of the SkillBridge program of the Department of Defense as a means for transitioning active duty sea service personnel toward employment as a merchant mariner.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4843
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 

Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022 

 
This bill directs the Department of State and the Department of Defense to permit representatives from Taiwan's government and armed forces to display Taiwan's flag and military insignia at U.S. government-hosted functions. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4844
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Labor market
Medical education
Nursing
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2022

 
This bill sets out a pilot program to support state agencies, state boards of nursing, nursing schools, or other eligible entities with establishing or expanding state-based nursing workforce centers that carry out research, planning, and programs to address nursing shortages, nursing education, and other matters affecting the nursing workforce. The bill also expands the authority of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish health workforce research centers and specifically requires that HRSA establish a center focused on nursing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Securing Our Schools Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4845
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Securing Our Schools Act of 2022

 
This bill provides funding and resources to (1) strengthen security on school premises, and (2) provide access to student mental health resources. It also generally prohibits the use of federal funding provided by this bill for abortions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
SOS Campus Act

Bill: 117-s-4846
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act or the SOS Campus Act

 
This bill requires an institution of higher education receiving federal financial-aid funds to designate an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4847
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2022 

 
This bill directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to develop a scenario-based training curriculum that addresses topics such as de-escalation and use of deadly force.
 
The bill authorizes grants for entities to provide law enforcement personnel with training that is substantially similar to the curriculum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

Bill: 117-s-4848
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

 
This bill designates Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. (A country with this designation is subject to certain restrictions, including a ban on receiving U.S. defense exports and limits on receiving U.S. foreign assistance.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Oil Spill Response Review Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4849
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Oil Spill Response Review Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and carry out a process to update its review of vessel response plans by increasing the collection and improving the quality of incident data on oil spill location and response capability.
 
The bill also expands expenditure purposes of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
 
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study on Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency oversight of national, regional, and local area oil spill response frameworks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend Public Law 117-169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-s-4850
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 
This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from using funding for monitoring methane emissions provided under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to monitor methane emissions from livestock.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

Bill: 117-s-4851
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

National Plan to End Parkinson's Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a project to prevent and cure Parkinson's disease (a progressive brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements) and related conditions.
 
Among other components of the project, HHS must (1) implement and periodically update a national plan to coordinate and guide efforts to prevent and cure the disease; (2) improve diagnosis, treatment, and care of those with the disease; and (3) address health and other disparities related to the disease. HHS must also conduct annual assessments on the preparation for and response to the increased burden of Parkinson's disease.
 
In addition, the bill establishes a council, comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, to advise HHS on and make recommendations concerning the prevention and cure of Parkinson's disease.
 
The bill's provisions terminate at the end of calendar year 2035.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to permanently authorize the SBIR and STTR programs.

Bill: 117-s-4852
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 
This bill permanently authorizes the Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
American Defense PLANS Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4853
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

American Defense Programs, Logistics, and Acquisitions for our Nation's Security Act of 2022 or the American Defense PLANS Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to enter into an arrangement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study of the programs, acquisitions, and budget of DOD and make recommendations regarding how DOD can ensure program development cycles and acquisition of new technologies keep pace with the rate at which DOD technologies become outdated or are replaced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4621)
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
National Education Association Charter Repeal Act

Bill: 117-s-4854
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

National Education Association Charter Repeal Act

 
This bill repeals the federal charter granted to the National Education Association of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act

Bill: 117-s-4855
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Collegiate Athlete Compensation Rights Act

 
This bill addresses the rights of student athletes and issues of transparency and accountability regarding student athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements.
 
Specifically, an athletic association, conference, or institution must permit a student athlete or a group of student athletes to 
 
 
 market, or earn compensation for the value of, their NIL; and 
 
 obtain or retain a certified agent for any matter or activity relating to such compensation.
 
 
A third party may not use the NIL of a group to sell or promote any product or service without obtaining the written consent from each member of the group for that purpose.
 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must make available specified educational resources for student athletes with respect to financial and contract literacy and earning compensation for the commercial use of the student athlete's NIL.
 
The bill sets forth prohibitions on activities of institutions, boosters, and third parties, including a prohibition on institutions, athletic associations, or conferences entering into NIL agreements with student athletes. The bill limits transfer penalties and prohibits incentives intended to induce the student athlete to enroll in, maintain enrollment in, or transfer to a particular institution.
 
The FTC must establish an Office of Sport.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the health, safety, and education needs of student athletes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
SEVER Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4856
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 

Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2022 or the SEVER Act of 2022

 
This bill directs the President to deny an individual's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if the individual is subject to sanctions regarding Iran and may pose a threat to U.S. national security interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
Private Markets Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill: 117-s-4857
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2022-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business records
Corporate finance and management
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: 

Private Markets Transparency and Accountability Act 

 
This bill requires certain private companies to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and thereby publicly disclose business practices and financial information. 
 
Under current law, companies with assets exceeding $10 million and with a class of securities held by either 2,000 persons, or 500 persons who are not accredited investors, must register with the SEC. In addition, the bill requires companies to register if (1) their valuation exceeds $700 million, or (2) their annual revenue exceeds $5 billion and they have at least 5,000 employees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4640-4641)
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Cooper Davis Act

Bill: 117-s-4858
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: 

Cooper Davis Act

 
This bill establishes requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers to report knowledge of various drug-related offenses (e.g., unlawful distribution of a controlled substance) to the Drug Enforcement Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-4859
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Crime prevention
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: 

Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program within the Department of Justice. The bill also allows funds under the program to be used for
 
 
hiring crime analysts to assist with violent crime reduction efforts;
 
the cost of overtime for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement assistants who assist with the program; and
 
purchasing, implementing, and using technology to assist with violent crime reduction efforts.
 
 

action_date: 2022-12-20
text: 

Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2022

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Project Safe Neighborhoods Block Grant Program within the Department of Justice. The bill also allows funds under the program to be used for
 
 
hiring crime analysts to assist with violent crime reduction efforts;
 
the cost of overtime for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement assistants who assist with the program; 
 
purchasing, implementing, and using technology to assist with violent crime reduction efforts; and
 
supporting multijurisdictional task forces.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9610-9611)
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9610-9611)
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate