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Highway Formula Modernization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-352
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Highway Formula Modernization Act of 202

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This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to study the methods and data used to apportion certain federal-aid highway funding and develop recommendations for a new apportionment method. DOT must also (1) consult with state departments of transportation and representatives of local governments on the study and recommendations, and (2) report annually to Congress on the progress of the study and submit a final report on completion of the study.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
PROTECT Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-353
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2023 or the PROTECT Act of 2023

 
This bill alters federal sentencing for individuals who commit certain child pornography offenses.
 
It generally requires judges to impose a sentence that is not less than the minimum period specified in the sentencing guideline range. 
 
The bill also increases certain criminal penalties for possession of child pornography. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-354
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023

 
This bill revises provisions related to meat and poultry processing establishments, including smaller establishments (i.e., at least 10 but fewer than 500 employees) and very small establishments (i.e., fewer than 10 employees or annual sales of less than $2.5 million).
 
For example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies for use in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for smaller and very small establishments.
 
The bill increases the maximum federal cost share from 50% to 65% that USDA may provide to assist states in creating meat and poultry inspection programs.
 
Additionally, USDA must conduct outreach with states that have meat and poultry inspection programs, but that do not have Cooperative Interstate Shipment programs. The Cooperative Interstate Shipment program allows state-inspected facilities to operate as federally-inspected facilities and ship their products in interstate commerce and internationally.
 
USDA must also award competitive grants for activities to increase resiliency and diversification of the meat processing system, including activities that support (1) the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees, suppliers, and customers; (2) increased processing capacity; and (3) the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector.
 
Further, the bill establishes grant programs to (1) establish or expand meat and poultry processing career training programs at community colleges, vocational schools, nonprofit organizations, worker training centers, and universities; and (2) support smaller and very small establishments by offsetting the cost of training new meat and poultry processors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S317-319)
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

Bill: 118-s-355
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

 
 This bill prohibits any person from selling, during a proclaimed domestic or international crisis affecting the oil markets, gasoline at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the seller is taking unfair advantage of the crisis to increase prices unreasonably. The President may issue a proclamation of such a crisis that specifies the geographic area covered and how long the proclamation applies.
 
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and imposes enhanced civil penalties and criminal fines. It also authorizes state attorneys general to bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

Bill: 118-s-356
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

 
This bill renews a requirement for an executive branch official to coordinate the U.S. government response to issues related to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members in the custody of Syrian Democratic Forces. The bill also modifies aspects of this coordinator position, such as by expanding the scope to include issues concerning relevant displaced individuals who are not ISIS members. 
 
Specifically, the bill renews the requirement to have this coordinator position through January 31, 2025. Under current law, this requirement expired on January 31, 2021.
 
In addition, the Department of State must submit to Congress an interagency strategy relating to camps for displaced individuals in Syria, including methods to (1) prevent violent extremism in such camps, and (2) return and reintegrate displaced Syrian and Iraqi women and children into their communities of origin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act

Bill: 118-s-357
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Corporate finance and management
Foreign and international corporations
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Oil and gas
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation of foreign income
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act 

 
This bill modifies the tax treatment of the foreign source income of domestic corporations. The bill includes provisions that
 
 
modify calculations of the gross income of U.S. shareholders to include net controlled foreign corporation (CFC) tested income in the current taxable year;
 
apply limitations on the foreign tax credit on a country-by-country basis;
 
 limit the tax deduction for the interest expense of a U.S. corporation that is a member of an international financial reporting group (i.e., a group that prepares consolidated financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards);
 
 modify the rules for the taxation of inverted corporations (i.e., U.S. corporations that acquire foreign companies to reincorporate in a foreign jurisdiction with income tax rates lower than the United States); and 
 
 treat certain foreign corporations managed and controlled primarily in the United States as domestic corporations for tax purposes.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill for the relief of Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez.

Bill: 118-s-358
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Provides for the relief of Cesar Carlos Silva Rodriguez.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-359
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee performance
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

 
This bill makes various changes related to the ethical standards, financial disclosure requirements, and recusal requirements that apply to Supreme Court Justices. 
 
Among the changes, the bill requires the Supreme Court to
 
 
adopt a code of conduct for Justices and establish procedures to receive and investigate complaints of judicial misconduct;
 
adopt rules governing the disclosure of gifts, travel, and income received by the Justices and law clerks that are at least as rigorous as the House and Senate disclosure rules; and 
 
establish procedural rules requiring each party or amicus to disclose any gift, income, or reimbursement provided to Justices. 
 
 
Additionally, the bill 
 
 
expands the circumstances under which a Justice or judge must be disqualified; and 
 
requires the Supreme Court and the Judicial Conference to establish procedural rules for prohibiting the filing of or striking an amicus brief that would result in the disqualification of a Justice, judge, or magistrate judge. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
action_date: 2023-09-05
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-09-05
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-42.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-360
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 

2023

 
This bill establishes a process for designating foreign actors as foreign intelligence threats to higher education.
 
Specifically, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) must designate a foreign actor as a foreign intelligence threat to higher education if the foreign actor has committed, attempted to commit, or conspired to commit certain actions in connection with an institution of higher education (IHE), such as espionage, misuse of visas, or theft of trade secrets. Prior to making such a designation, the FBI must submit notice to Congress and the Department of Justice. 
 
Upon the designation of a foreign actor as a threat, the Department of State must revoke the nonimmigrant visa issued to the foreign actor present in the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security must initiate removal proceedings against the foreign actor. 
 
Additionally, the bill provides for judicial review and a process for revoking a foreign actor's designation as a threat.
 
Finally, the bill also requires an IHE to disclose to the Department of Education any gift or contract with a foreign intelligence threat, including the fair market value of the gift or contract.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Pistol Brace Protection Act

Bill: 118-s-361
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Pistol Brace Protection Act

 
This bill removes certain brace-equipped firearms from regulation under certain federal firearms laws. 
 
Specifically, under the bill, a pistol that that is equipped with an attachable stabilizing brace (or arm brace) that allows the pistol to be fired with one hand is not a rifle or shotgun subject to regulation (e.g., registration requirements) under the National Firearms Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
TAILOR Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-362
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk Act of 2023 or the TAILOR Act of 2023

 
This bill addresses the supervision of financial institutions. 
 
Federal financial regulatory agencies must (1) tailor any regulatory actions so as to limit burdens on the institutions involved, with consideration of the risk profiles and business models of those institutions; and (2) report to Congress on specific actions taken to do so, as well as on other related issues. The bill's tailoring requirement applies to future regulatory actions and to regulations adopted within the last seven years.
 
The bill also reduces certain reporting requirements for community banks eligible for a simplified capital leverage ratio.
 
Finally, federal banking agencies must report on the modernization of bank supervision, including examiner workforce and training and statutory changes necessary to achieve more effective supervision.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 118-s-363
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Nebraska
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, a volunteer-run effort, provided entertainment to U.S. troops traveling across the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
GAAME Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-364
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2023 or the GAAME Act of 2023

 
This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families (i.e., Title I funds) may be used for arts and music programs. 
 
First, the bill specifies that schools operating school-wide programs may include descriptions related to arts and music education in their comprehensive plans. Such a plan may include a description of (1) how sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified educators and providers meet the challenging state academic standards, and (2) how sequential, standards-based music education taught by certified educators align with the challenging state academic standards. 
 
Second, the bill specifies that schools operating targeted assistance programs may use funds for arts and music programs that address the academic needs of students. This assistance may include providing support for certified educators, professional development, supplies, instruments, and other expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Dream Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-365
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Citizenship and naturalization
Department of Homeland Security
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign labor
Government information and archives
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military personnel and dependents
Preschool education
State and local government operations
Student aid and college costs
User charges and fees
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Dream Act of 2023 

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to certain non-U.S. nationals (
aliens
 under federal law) who initially entered the United States as minors (younger than 18 years of age). 
 
Specifically, DHS must do so for such an individual who (1) is inadmissible, is deportable, or has temporary protected status; (2) has been continuously physically present in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment; (3) is not inadmissible on various grounds such as those related to crime or security; and (4) has fulfilled specified educational requirements.
 
DHS must also do so for an individual who was granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status unless the individual has engaged in conduct that would make the individual ineligible for DACA. 
 
DHS shall remove the conditional basis of the lawful permanent resident status granted under this bill if the individual meets various requirements, such as (1) maintaining residence in the United States, and (2) acquiring a degree from an institution of higher education or serving in the uniformed services.
 
DHS may not disclose or use information provided in applications filed under this bill or in DACA requests for immigration enforcement purposes.
 
The bill also repeals a restriction barring states from providing higher education benefits to undocumented aliens unless those benefits are available to all U.S. citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S319-323)
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
Democracy in Design Act

Bill: 118-s-366
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Architecture
General Services Administration
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Democracy in Design Act
 
 
This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure that the design of federal public buildings (e.g., agency office buildings) adheres to the principles of the report titled 
Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture
. 
 
The report was published by the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space on June 1, 1962, and serves as the policy directive for the GSA's Design Excellence Program within its Public Buildings Service. Among other principles, the report prescribes against the development of an official architectural style for government buildings and encourages the government to avoid excessive uniformity in building design.
 
The GSA must issue regulations to implement the amendment made by this bill and to establish minimum standards for the design of public buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
ECON Act

Bill: 118-s-367
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2023-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: 

Economic and Commercial Opportunities and Networks Act of 2023 or the ECON Act

 
This bill addresses economic issues in foreign relations and intellectual property (IP) infringement.
 
The bill expands the criminal offense of trade secrets theft to include the unauthorized modifying or developing of a product in a way that would not be possible without another party's trade secret. This offense shall apply to non-U.S. conduct if the offender attempts to import the product into the United States. 
 
Furthermore, the President may impose sanctions against a foreign person (individual or entity) that has committed a significant theft of IP belonging to a U.S. person. The President must also establish or designate a multiagency committee to (1) review petitions alleging such acts of IP theft, and (2) recommend whether to impose sanctions for the alleged theft. 
 
The bill also prohibits foreign state-owned entities in international commerce from engaging in predatory pricing, defined in the bill as setting prices for a good below the average variable cost in a manner that may foreseeably harm competition. An injured party may sue in federal court. In deciding such cases, the court may consider the economic support and government subsidies provided by the entity's foreign state owner.
 
Furthermore, the Department of State must establish a pilot program to create economic defense response teams to provide targeted support for countries facing an urgent or specific coercive economic threat from a U.S. adversary. The State Department must establish another pilot program to assist developing partner countries with identifying trade barriers and facilitating trade.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate