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Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1785
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-05-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Federal preemption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical research
Mental health
Research administration and funding
Retail and wholesale trades
Smuggling and trafficking
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: 

Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023

This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address the use of fentanyl and related substances, including public health programs and programs to support law enforcement activities.

For example, the bill requires federal agencies to prioritize data collection and reporting about fentanyl in existing drug surveillance programs, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Overdose Data to Action program. It also establishes training and grant programs to support state and local agencies with fentanyl detection and tracking.

The bill also requires the Department of State to report on countries that are the principal sources of synthetic drugs trafficked in the United States, and it requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the impact of the Drug Enforcement Administration's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program on illicit fentanyl that is imported via mail and cargo.

The bill also establishes programs to support education and treatment relating to opioid use, including a grant program for state and local agencies to provide educational resources and a program to provide treatment in federal prisons. It also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for those who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs (e.g., naloxone). 

 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in Senate
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1786
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

 
This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.)
 
Specifically, the bill expands the window of eligibility for meeting certain requirements for such visas. Currently, an applicant must complete the employment requirements by the end of 2024, and the bill extends this window to the end of 2029. Similarly, the bill extends the deadline to apply for a visa with the Chief of Mission from the end of 2024 to the end of 2029.
 
The bill also makes these visas available to otherwise eligible individuals who could not complete the employment requirements due to an injury sustained during the employment.
 
The bill also addresses the processing of these visas, including by (1) requiring each relevant federal agency to designate a senior official to oversee the integrity and efficiency of visa processing; (2) authorizing the use of virtual video meetings to sign applications and to give oaths; (3) requiring the Department of State to reimburse applicants for the cost of medical examinations required by immigration law, if the applicant petitions for such reimbursement; and (4) requiring the State Department to develop a strategy to address pending applications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.

Bill: 118-s-1787
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 
This bill sets forth special tax rules for determining whether financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-s-1788
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 
This bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to delist the population of the gray wolf (
Canis lupus
) within the Northern Great Lakes Region (i.e., Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, thus removing protection for the gray wolf in such region.

In 1978, the FWS published a rule reclassifying the gray wolf as an endangered population throughout the contiguous United States and Mexico, except for the Minnesota gray wolf population, which was classified as threatened.

Within a year of this bill's enactment, the FWS must update its 2008 
Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf
.

The bill establishes an advisory committee to consult with the FWS on updating the monitoring plan, issuing the delisting rule, and monitoring the wolf population during the 5-year post-delisting monitoring period following the issuance of the rule.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1789
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2023 or the PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

 
This bill modifies provisions related to agents and attorneys who represent veterans in Department of Affairs (VA) benefit claims. 
 
The VA must determine whether to recognize an individual as an agent or attorney for purposes of VA benefit claims within 90 days of receiving an application from such an individual. If the VA cannot verify whether the agent or attorney meets its qualifications and standards before the end of the 90 days, the VA must recognize the agent or attorney. If the VA determines after the 90-day period that such an agent or attorney does not meet the VA's qualifications and standards, the VA may suspend the individual without regard to notice and hearing procedures.
 
The VA may not refuse to recognize an agent or attorney solely because the agent or attorney charges a fee for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim. Additionally, the bill addresses and establishes the circumstances under which fees may be charged for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for VA benefits.
 
Finally, the bill imposes criminal penalties on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for VA benefits. The commission or attempted commission of such offenses is punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act

Bill: 118-s-1790
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act 

 
This bill requires the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to claw back compensation from specific responsible parties in case of a large insured depository institution's insolvency, resolution, or receivership. This clawback requirement applies to an entity (including a director, shareholder, or other person who participates in the conduct of the institution's affairs) that caused more than a minimal financial loss to, or a significant adverse effect on, the insured depository institution. The compensation subject to the clawback requirement includes salary, bonuses, awards, and any profits realized from the buying or selling of securities during the preceding three years. 
 
The bill also expands the authority of the FDIC to claw back compensation of parties responsible for financial losses incurred by a financial company regardless of the process by which it is appointed receiver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
China Defense Spending Transparency Act

Bill: 118-s-1791
Sponsor: Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

China Defense Spending Transparency Act

This bill requires the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to submit a report to Congress comparing the defense budgets of the United States and China. The report must be made available to the public on the DIA website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
CARE Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1792
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Adult day care
Family relationships
Government studies and investigations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform Act of 2023 or the CARE Act of 2023

This bill modifies the administration of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

First, the bill provides that relevant medical specialists must be part of the application review process for veterans and their family members applying to participate in the program.

Under current law, the VA must provide notifications regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance to individuals who submit applications for the program and their family caregivers. The bill requires that the VA provide such notifications to individuals who are being reassessed for eligibility to continue in the program. Additionally, the bill requires that such notifications include all criteria used to determine eligibility for assistance and how the criteria were used to evaluate information provided in assessments to determine eligibility.

The bill also requires the VA to report annually on the program.

Finally, the bill requires the VA to establish a process through which it may recognize organizations and individuals to assist veterans, their family members, or caregivers, in navigating the programs and services of the Veterans Health Administration. The VA must solicit feedback and recommendations from relevant organizations in the creation of such a process. In order to be recognized under the established process, individuals and organizations must certify that no fee or compensation will be charged to individuals for the provision of assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Grid Resiliency Tax Credit

Bill: 118-s-1793
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to waive time limitations in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded to Gary Lee McKiddy, of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while a helicopter crew chief and door gunner with the 1st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War.

Bill: 118-s-1794
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 
This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Gary Lee McKiddy of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while serving in the 1st Cavalry Division of the Army, particularly on May 6, 1970, the day he died during a combat operation in Cambodia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act

Bill: 118-s-1795
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act

 
This bill establishes additional requirements for an accrediting agency to be recognized by the Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education being offered at an institution of higher education (IHE).
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits an accrediting agency from considering (1) the diversity, equity, and inclusion policies of an IHE; and (2) the racial composition of the accepted applicants, students, or the faculty or staff of an IHE. An IHE that is subject to a denial, withdrawal, or termination of accreditation as a result of an accrediting agency's violation of this prohibition may pursue a civil action.
 
The bill also requires an accrediting agency to assess the IHE's success in ensuring a right of free inquiry (with an exception for religious IHEs).
 
In the case of a public IHE that is legally required to abide by the First Amendment, the bill defines 
free inquiry
 as compliance with (1) the First Amendment, including protections for freedom of speech, association, press, religion, assembly, and petition; and (2) the IHE's own written policies regarding academic freedom.
 
In the case of a private IHE, 
free inquiry
 refers to adherence to the IHE's written institutional policies concerning freedom of speech, association, press, religion, assembly, petition, and academic freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act

Bill: 118-s-1796
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act

This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration's operation of the Advanced Materials Center of Excellence and revises the focus and responsibilities of the center to include passenger safety.

Specifically, the center must focus on applied research and training on the safe use of composites and advanced materials in airframe structures. (Currently, the center must focus on applied research and training on the durability and maintainability of advanced materials in transport airframe structures.) The center must also conduct research and development into aircraft structure crashworthiness and passenger safety, as well as address safe and accessible air travel of individuals with a disability, including materials required to facilitate safe wheelchair restraint systems on commercial aircraft.

The center's responsibilities must also include establishing criteria for the safe movement of all passengers, including individuals with a disability and individuals using their personal wheelchairs in flight, that takes into account the modeling, engineering, testing, operating, and training issues significant to all passengers and relevant stakeholders. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
IMPACT to Save Moms Act

Bill: 118-s-1797
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Medicaid
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

IMPACT to Save Moms Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project through FY2028 to allow states to test payment models for maternity care, including postpartum care, under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1798
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
Health personnel
Intergovernmental relations
Nuclear weapons
State and local government operations
Terrorism

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-124.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-124.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
Putting Investors First Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1799
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Putting Investors First Act of 2023

 
This bill requires a proxy advisory firm to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and prohibits an unregistered proxy advisory firm from using interstate commerce to provide proxy-voting advice, research, analysis, or recommendations to any client. 
 
With respect to these firms, the bill (1) establishes procedures for both registration and termination of registration; (2) requires each firm to employ an ombudsman, designate a compliance officer, and publicly disclose conflicts of interest; (3) allows issuers to assess and comment on proxy voting recommendations; and (4) prohibits unfair, coercive, or abusive practices.
 
The bill establishes a private right of action against a proxy advisory firm that endorses an approved proposal that is not supported by the issuer and is found to be illegal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
FASD Respect Act

Bill: 118-s-1800
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act or the FASD Respect Act

This bill reauthorizes and modifies programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including educational and research programs.

The bill also establishes FASD Centers of Excellence to support FASD prevention, such as through screenings, public awareness campaigns, and trainings, particularly at the state and local levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
LISTOS Act

Bill: 118-s-1801
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intergovernmental relations
Internet, web applications, social media
Jurisdiction and venue
State and local government operations

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate
United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

Bill: 118-s-1802
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 

United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish the United States-Israel Future of Warfare Research and Development Fund to conduct collaborative defense projects between the United States and Israel in areas of emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence). The purpose of the fund is to enable the U.S. Armed Forces and the military forces of Israel to meet emerging defense challenges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in Senate