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Public Law 117–312: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the “Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building”. Public Law 312 Public Law 117–312 136 Stat. 4398 2022-12-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-02-07 117 public

136 STAT. 4398 Public Law 117–312 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the “Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building”. Dec. 27, 2022 [ H.R. 8226 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OFFICER LEO PAVLAK POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the “Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building”. Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 8226 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–314: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the “Susan A. Davis Post Office”. Public Law 314 Public Law 117–314 136 Stat. 4403 2022-12-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-02-07 117 public

136 STAT. 4403 Public Law 117–314 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, as the “Susan A. Davis Post Office”. Dec. 27, 2022 [ H.R. 9308 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SUSAN A. DAVIS POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6401 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, California, shall be known and designated as the “Susan A. Davis Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Susan A. Davis Post Office”. Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 9308 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 29, considered in House. Dec. 1, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–315: To make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes. Public Law 315 Public Law 117–315 136 Stat. 4404 2022-12-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-01-25 117 public

136 STAT. 4404 Public Law 117–315 117th Congress

An Act To make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes. Dec. 27, 2022 [ S. 7 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022. 34 USC 10101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022 ”. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES. (a) Amendment .— Section 2001(d) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian ” after “ Indian ”; (B) in subparagarph (B), by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian ” after “ Indian ”; (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian communities ” after “ tribal communities ”; and (ii) by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian ” after “ Indian ”; and (D) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian communities ” after “ Indian tribes ”; and (ii) by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian ” after “ against Indian ”; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian communities ” after “ Indian tribes ”; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian communities ” after “ Indian tribes ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(6) Native hawaiian defined .— In this subsection, the term ‘ Native Hawaiian ’ has the meaning given that term in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4221 ).” . (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment .— Section 40002(a)(42) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(42) ) is amended — (1) in subparagraph (A)—¨136STAT. 4405­ (A) by inserting “ , Native Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian community ” after “ Indian service providers ”; (B) by inserting “ , organizations, or communities ” after “ member providers ”; and (C) by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian ” after “ designed to assist Indian ”; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by inserting “ , organizations, or communities ” after “ member service providers ”; and (B) in clause (ii), by inserting “ or Native Hawaiian communities ” after “ tribal communities ”. SEC. 3. 34 USC 10441 note . EFFECTIVE DATE.   This Act shall become effective one day after enactment. Approved December 27, 2022.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 7 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–329: To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. Public Law 329 Public Law 117–329 136 Stat. 6112 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 6112 Public Law 117–329 117th Congress

An Act To take certain lands in California into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and for other purposes. Jan. 5, 2023 [ H.R. 897 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act ”. SEC. 2. LANDS TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST. (a) In General .— The approximately 2,560 acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians generally depicted as “Lands to be Taken into Trust” on the map entitled “Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land to be Taken into Trust” and dated November 17, 2021, is hereby taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. (b) Lands Part of Reservation .— Lands taken into trust by this section shall be part of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c) Gaming Prohibited .— Lands taken into trust by this section for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 136 STAT. 6113 shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ). Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 897 ( S. 3273 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–194 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–125 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ) accompanying S. 3273 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 1, 8, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 117–330: To study the incidence of fatal and non-fatal assaults in TNC and for-hire vehicles in order to enhance safety and save lives. Public Law 330 Public Law 117–330 136 Stat. 6114 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-17 117 public

136 STAT. 6114 Public Law 117–330 117th Congress

An Act To study the incidence of fatal and non-fatal assaults in TNC and for-hire vehicles in order to enhance safety and save lives. Jan. 5, 2023 [ H.R. 1082 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Sami’s Law. SECTION 1. 34 USC 10101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Sami’s Law ”. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY ON INCIDENCE OF FATAL AND NON-FATAL PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PASSENGERS, TNC DRIVERS, AND DRIVERS OF OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES. (a) 34 USC 41313 . GAO Report .— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that includes the results of a study regarding— (1) Time period. the incidence of fatal and non-fatal physical assault and sexual assault perpetrated in the preceding 2 calendar years (starting with calendar years 2019 and 2020 for the first study)— (A) against TNC drivers and drivers of other for-hire vehicles (including taxicabs) by passengers and riders of for-hire vehicles; and (B) against passengers and riders by other passengers and TNC drivers or drivers of other for-hire vehicles (including taxicabs), including the incidences that are committed by individuals who are not TNC drivers or drivers of other for-hire vehicles but who pose as TNC drivers or drivers of other for-hire vehicles; (2) the nature and specifics of any background checks conducted on prospective TNC drivers and drivers of other for-hire vehicles (including taxicabs), including any State and local laws requiring those background checks; and (3) the safety steps taken by transportation network companies and other for-hire vehicle services (including taxicab companies) related to rider and driver safety. 136 STAT. 6115 (b) Sexual Assault Defined .— In this section, the term “ sexual assault ” means the occurrence of an act that constitutes any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, Tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1082 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 13, considered in House. Dec. 14, prior proceedings vacated; considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate, amended. Dec. 23, House concurred in Senate amendments pursuant to H. Res. 1531.

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Public Law 117–346: To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Public Law 346 Public Law 117–346 136 Stat. 6198 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-15 117 public

136 STAT. 6198 Public Law 117–346 117th Congress

An Act To authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 3773 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Montana. CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE CHEHALIS RESERVATION LEASING AUTHORITY.   Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 ( 69 Stat. 539, chapter 615 ; 25 U.S.C. 415(a) ), is amended , in the second sentence, by inserting “ , land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation ” after “ Crow Tribe of Montana ”. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3773 ( H.R. 6964 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–681 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ) accompanying H.R. 6964 . SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 117–233 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–352: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5302 Galveston Road in Houston, Texas, as the “Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building”. Public Law 352 Public Law 117–352 136 Stat. 6267 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-14 117 public

136 STAT. 6267 Public Law 117–352 117th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5302 Galveston Road in Houston, Texas, as the “Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building”. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 4411 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. VANESSA GUILLÉN POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5302 Galveston Road in Houston, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building”. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 4411 ( H.R. 224 ): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–356: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program. Public Law 356 Public Law 117–356 136 Stat. 6282 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-14 117 public

136 STAT. 6282 Public Law 117–356 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 4978 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 ”. SEC. 2. STATE OFFICES OF RURAL HEALTH.   Section 338J(i)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254r(i)(1) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal years 2018 through 2022 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2023 through 2027 ”. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 4978 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–359: To amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes. Public Law 359 Public Law 117–359 136 Stat. 6291 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-14 117 public

136 STAT. 6291 Public Law 117–359 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 5087 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF, THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JOINT COMMISSION ON REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME AGAINST INDIANS. (a) Extension of Commission and Activities of the Commission .— Section 4 of the Not Invisible Act of 2019 ( Public Law 116–166 ; 134 Stat. 767 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking “ 18 months after the enactment ” and inserting “ 36 months after the date of enactment ”; and (2) in subsection (e), by striking “ 2 years ” and inserting “ 42 months ”. (b) Additional Support for Activities of Commission .— Section 4(b) of the Not Invisible Act of 2019 ( Public Law 116–166 ; 134 Stat. 767 ) is amended — (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting “ ; Operation ” after “ Membership ”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(7) Gifts .— The Commission may accept and use gifts or donations of services or property from Indian tribes or Tribal 136 STAT. 6291 entities, academic institutions, or other not-for-profit organizations as it considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission described in subsection (c).” . Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 5087 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–361: To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend terminal lakes assistance. Public Law 361 Public Law 117–361 136 Stat. 6294 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-14 117 public

136 STAT. 6294 Public Law 117–361 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend terminal lakes assistance. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 5328 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TERMINAL LAKES ASSISTANCE.   Section 2507(f) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839bb–6(f) ) is amended by striking “ 2023 ” and inserting “ 2025 ”. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 5328 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 117–362: To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to improve the program, and for other purposes. Public Law 362 Public Law 117–362 136 Stat. 6295 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20220127 2023-03-14 117 public

136 STAT. 6295 Public Law 117–362 117th Congress

An Act To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to improve the program, and for other purposes. Jan. 5, 2023 [ S. 5329 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. BILL EMERSON GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD DONATION ACT.   The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1791 ) is amended — (1) Definitions. in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (3), by inserting “ or is charged a good Samaritan reduced price ” before the period at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (10) as paragraphs (7) through (11), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: “(6) Good samaritan reduced price .— The term ‘ good Samaritan reduced price ’ means, with respect to the price of an apparently wholesome food or apparently fit grocery product, a price that is an amount not greater than the cost of handling, administering, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, and distributing the apparently wholesome food or apparently fit grocery product.” ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(12) Qualified direct donor .— The term ‘ qualified direct donor ’ means a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, agricultural processor, agricultural distributor, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 )).” ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by inserting “ at zero cost or at a good Samaritan reduced price ” after “ needy individuals ” each place it appears; (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: 136 STAT. 6296 “(3) Direct donations to needy individuals .— A qualified direct donor shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature, age, packaging, or condition of apparently wholesome food or an apparently fit grocery product that the qualified direct donor donates in good faith to a needy individual at zero cost.” ; and (D) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking “ and (2) ” and inserting “ , (2), and (3) ”. Approved January 5, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 5329 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, considered and passed House.

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Private Law 117–3: For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar. Private Law 3 Private Law 117–3 2023-01-05 2023-01-05 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.20250702 2025-09-29 117 private

?1 PRIVATE LAW 117–3—JAN. 5, 2023 Private Law 117–3 117th Congress

An Act For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar. Jan. 5, 2023 [ H.R. 680 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ARPITA KURDEKAR, GIRISH KURDEKAR, AND VANDANA KURDEKAR. (a) In General .— Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status .— If Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, or Vandana Kurdekar enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees .— Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Time period. Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number .— Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives .— The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar shall ?2 not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.   Approved January 5, 2023 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Carper (for himself and Mr. Barrasso ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.

1. Ensuring appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy (a) In general (1) Payment Section 1834(v)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(v)(1) ) is amended, in the second sentence (as amended by subsection (a)), by inserting , but in no case shall the Secretary impose a supervision requirement on such services that is different than any such requirement under applicable State law before the period at the end. (2) Definition Section 1861(p) of the Social Security Act, is amended, in the first sentence of the flush matter following subparagraph (4)(B), by inserting , but in no case may those conditions impose a supervision requirement that is different than any such requirement under applicable State law after as the Secretary may find necessary . (3) Effective date The amendments made this subsection shall take effect on July 1, 2023. (b) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may implement the provisions of, and the amendments made by, this section by program instruction or otherwise.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act . 2. Biosimilar biological products Section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(I)(bb), by striking ; and and inserting ; or ; and (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) at the end of subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ; and and inserting a period; (B) by striking sufficient to show and all that follows through (A) the biological product— and inserting sufficient to show that the biological product— ; (C) by striking Upon review of an and inserting the following: (A) In general Upon review of an ; and (D) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (B) Certain studies not required The Secretary may not require, for a determination of interchangeability described in subparagraph (A), that a biological product undergo studies that assess the risks of alternating or switching between use of the biological product and the reference product. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022 . 2. Grants to combat violent crimes (a) Amendment Section 2001(d) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (B) in subparagarph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; and (D) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after against Indian ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Native Hawaiian defined In this subsection, the term Native Hawaiian has the meaning given that term in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4221 ). . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 40002(a)(42) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(42) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by inserting , Native Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian community after Indian service providers ; (B) by inserting , organizations, or communities after member providers ; and (C) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after designed to assist Indian ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by inserting , organizations, or communities after member service providers ; and (B) in clause (ii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities . 3. This Act shall become effective one day after enactment.
One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022 . 2. Grants to combat violent crimes (a) Amendment Section 2001(d) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (B) in subparagarph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; and (D) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after against Indian ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Native Hawaiian defined In this subsection, the term Native Hawaiian has the meaning given that term in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4221 ). . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 40002(a)(42) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(42) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by inserting , Native Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian community after Indian service providers ; (B) by inserting , organizations, or communities after member providers ; and (C) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after designed to assist Indian ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by inserting , organizations, or communities after member service providers ; and (B) in clause (ii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities . 3. Effective Date This Act shall become effective one day after enactment.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022 . 2. Grants to combat violent crimes (a) Amendment Section 2001(d) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10441(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (B) in subparagarph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after Indian ; and (D) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (ii) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after against Indian ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after Indian tribes ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Native Hawaiian defined In this subsection, the term Native Hawaiian has the meaning given that term in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4221 ). . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 40002(a)(42) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(42) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by inserting , Native Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian community after Indian service providers ; (B) by inserting , organizations, or communities after member providers ; and (C) by inserting or Native Hawaiian after designed to assist Indian ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by inserting , organizations, or communities after member service providers ; and (B) in clause (ii), by inserting or Native Hawaiian communities after tribal communities . 3. Effective Date This Act shall become effective one day after enactment.

Passed the Senate November 17, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Ossoff ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Murder Victims Act . 2. Homicide offenses (a) In general Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123. No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim A prosecution may be instituted for any homicide offense under the laws of the United States without regard to the time that elapsed between— (1) the act or omission that caused the death of the victim; and (2) the death of the victim. . (b) Table of contents The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123. No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim. .
II Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read the first time January 6, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

1. Exception to limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as regular commissioned officers of the Armed Forces (a) In general Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited exception This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person.

January 6, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

1. Exception to limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as regular commissioned officers of the Armed Forces (a) In general Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited exception This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person.
II Calendar No. 3 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services January 21, 2021 Reported by Mr. Inhofe , without amendment A BILL To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

1. Exception to limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as regular commissioned officers of the Armed Forces (a) In general Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited exception This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person.

January 21, 2021 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act . 2. FTC report on scams targeting seniors during emergencies Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission ) shall submit a report to Congress including— (1) a description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior citizens; and (2) policy recommendations to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies. 3. Increasing awareness of scams targeting seniors (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and adult protective service agencies. (b) Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and caregivers.
II Calendar No. 191 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Moran , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 16, 2021 Reported by Ms. Cantwell , without amendment A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report to Congress on scams targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act . 2. FTC report on scams targeting seniors during emergencies Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission (referred to in this Act as the Commission ) shall submit a report to Congress including— (1) a description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as being targeted at senior citizens; and (2) policy recommendations to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies. 3. Increasing awareness of scams targeting seniors (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams targeting seniors, including contacts for relevant law enforcement and adult protective service agencies. (b) Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to senior citizens and their families and caregivers.

December 16, 2021 Reported without amendment
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mrs. Blackburn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for inadmissibility for certain aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban Birth Tourism Act . 2. Inadmissibility for aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United States Section 212(a)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(10) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United States (i) In general Any alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(B) for the primary purpose of obtaining United States citizenship for a child by giving birth to the child in the United States is inadmissible. (ii) Rule of construction Nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to render inadmissible an alien seeking legitimate medical treatment relating to childbirth if obtaining citizenship for the child is not the primary purpose for seeking admission. .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Ms. Smith , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Hoeven ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, as the Jim Ramstad Post Office .

1. Jim Ramstad Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 229 Minnetonka Avenue South in Wayzata, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Jim Ramstad Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jim Ramstad Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Booker , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Warner , Mr. Graham , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve State and local plans to partner with small and mid-size restaurants and nonprofit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need, to waive certain matching fund requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act or the FEED Act . 2. State and local plans for meal delivery (a) In general During the period following the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5191(b) ), and under any subsequent major disaster declaration under section 401 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ) that supersedes such emergency declaration, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency may approve plans from State, local, and Indian tribal governments that meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) Requirements To be eligible to provide food services set forth in this subsection, a State, local, or Indian tribal government shall establish a network to coordinate food distribution and delivery that includes a detailed plan to— (1) establish contracts with small and mid-sized restaurants and non-profits, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to prepare healthy meals for people in need; and (2) partner with non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations and soup kitchens to purchase directly from food producers and farmers. (c) Waiver of matching requirements During the period referred to in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall waive the matching requirements in sections 403(b) and 503(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170b(b) , 5193(a)).