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II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4939 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Toomey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent double dipping between tax credits and grants or loans for clean vehicle manufacturers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act . 2. Coordination of electric vehicle credits with other subsidies (a) In general Section 30D(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by Public Law 117–169 , is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such term shall not include any person who has received a loan under section 136(d) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, a loan guarantee under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to a project described in section 1703(b)(8) of such Act, or a grant under section 50143 of the Act titled An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14 for the taxable year in which the new clean vehicle is placed in service or any prior taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4940 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Braun , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 . 2. Protecting access for hunters and anglers on Federal land and water (a) In general Except as provided in section 20.21 or 20.108 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the applicable Secretary ), may not— (1) prohibit the use of lead ammunition or tackle on Federal land or water that is— (A) under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary; and (B) made available for hunting or fishing activities; or (2) issue regulations relating to the level of lead in ammunition or tackle to be used on Federal land or water described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that— (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are— (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal register notice The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4942 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Watershed Restoration Initiative Act of 2022 . 2. Additional Institute (a) In general Section 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) the State of Utah. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1) ) is amended by striking and Colorado and inserting Colorado, and Utah .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4943 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act . 2. Moratorium on energy development in certain areas of Gulf of Mexico (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Military Mission Line The term Military Mission Line has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109–432 ). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Moratorium Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity for energy development of any kind— (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; or (2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified in a report under that subsection as having any adverse effect on the national security of the United States or the military readiness or testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (c) Environmental exceptions Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (2) Areas described The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4948 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act . 2. Authorization of State and local law enforcement officers to enforce certain Federal immigration laws (a) In general States may authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce provisions of Federal immigration law that prohibit the unlawful entry into the United States, including sections 271 through 280 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1321 through 1330). (b) Effect of authorization on Supreme Court ruling Subsection (a) effectively abrogates the 2012 decision of the Supreme Court in Arizona v. United States (567 U.S. 387). (c) Prosecution authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law, State prosecutors are authorized to initiate prosecutions for violations of Federal immigration law referred to in subsection (a) in a United States District Court that has jurisdiction over— (1) the place at which any such violation occurred; or (2) the place at which the person charged for any such violation is apprehended. (d) Conforming amendment Section 279 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1329 ) is amended— (1) by inserting , or by a State prosecutor pursuant to section 2(c) of the Empowering States to Deport Illegal Immigrants Act , before that arise ; and (2) by inserting It shall be the duty of the State prosecutor of the appropriate State to prosecute every such suit when brought by a State. after United States.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4950 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Cornyn 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 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, as the Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building .

1. Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Bluebonnet Drive in Stafford, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Leonard Scarcella 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 Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4951 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit collection of copayments for the first three outpatient mental health care visits of veterans each calendar year, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE Copays Act . 2. Prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans (a) Prohibition on collection (1) In general Subchapter III of chapter 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722B the following new section: 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding section 1710(g) of this title or any other provision of law, the Secretary may not impose or collect a copayment for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a veteran in a calendar year for which the veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment under the laws administered by the Secretary. (b) Copayment for medications The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications pursuant to section 1722A of this title. (c) Mental health care outpatient visit defined In this section, the term mental health care outpatient visit means an outpatient visit with a qualified mental health professional for the primary purpose of seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse disorder. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1722B the following new item: 1722C. Copayments: prohibition on collection of copayments for first three mental health care outpatient visits of veterans. . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to mental health care outpatient visits occurring on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4952 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To increase the annual limitation on purchases by individuals of Series I United States savings bonds during periods of high inflation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Savings Security Act of 2022 . 2. Increase in limitation on purchase of Series I United States savings bonds (a) In general Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) (1) For purposes of subsection (c)(7), during any applicable year, the maximum amount of Series I United States savings bonds issued during such year that may be held by an applicable individual shall not exceed $30,000. (2) (A) For purposes of this subsection, the term applicable year means any calendar year during which the average of the annualized changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers during any 6-month period ending during such year is greater than 3.5 percent. (B) Not later than 30 days after the Secretary determines that the requirement under subparagraph (A) has been satisfied with respect to any calendar year, the Secretary shall provide public notice that paragraph (1) applies with respect to such year. (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term applicable individual means an individual who provides the Secretary with— (A) the TIN (as defined in section 7701(a)(41) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of such individual; or (B) the social security number issued to such individual by the Social Security Administration. (4) This subsection shall not apply with respect to any Series I United States savings bond that is made available in paper form. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any calendar year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4953 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Lee (for himself, Ms. Lummis , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To repeal prescription drug price control provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Drug Innovation Act . 2. Repeal of prescription drug price control provisions Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the provisions of parts 1, 2, and 3 of subtitle B of title I of Public Law 117–169 are repealed and the provisions of law amended by such parts are restored as if such parts had never been enacted.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4954 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to make foreign persons ineligible for Farm Credit System institution financing, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farm Credit for Americans Act of 2022 . 2. Ineligibility of foreign persons for Farm Credit System institution financing Part G of title IV of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C. 2219 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 4.40. Ineligibility of foreign persons for Farm Credit System institution financing (a) In general Effective beginning on January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (b), a foreign person (as defined in section 9 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 ( 7 U.S.C. 3508 )) shall be ineligible for any credit or financial services provided by a Farm Credit System institution. (b) Exceptions The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) any credit provided pursuant to a written loan agreement entered into prior to January 1, 2024, or any financial services related to such credit; (2) any participation in a loan pursuant to section 1.5(12)(C), 2.2(13), or 3.1(11)(A) originated by a lender that is not a Farm Credit System institution; (3) any participation in a loan to a similar entity pursuant to section 3.1(11)(B)(i) or 4.18A; (4) any credit or financial services provided pursuant to section 3.7(b); (5) any investment made by a Farm Credit System institution pursuant to section 1.5(15), 2.2(10), 3.1(13)(A), or 8.11; (6) any note, bond, debenture, or other similar obligation issued by the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation pursuant to this Act; or (7) any security or obligation issued or guaranteed by the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation pursuant to this Act. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4956 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To modify the authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance.

1. Modification of authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance (a) Expansion of authority Subsection (a)(1) of section 407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking carry out and inserting provide ; and (B) by striking in a country and inserting to a country ; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking in which the activities are to be carried out and inserting to which the assistance is to be provided . (b) Expenses Subsection (c) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses of foreign personnel to attend training provided by the Department of Defense under this section. ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking $15,000,000 and inserting $20,000,000 . (c) Annual report Subsection (d) of such section is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking include in the annual report under section 401 of this title a separate discussion of and inserting submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on ; (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking in which and inserting to which ; and (B) by striking carried out and inserting provided ; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking carried out in and inserting provided to ; (4) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking in which and inserting to which ; and (B) by striking carried out and inserting provided ; and (5) in paragraph (4), by striking in carrying out such assistance in each such country and inserting in providing such assistance to each such country .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4957 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to establish sex-neutral high fitness standards for combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs).

1. Sex-neutral high fitness standards for Army combat Military Occupational Specialties Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall— (1) establish sex-neutral fitness standards for combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) that are higher than those for non-combat MOSs; and (2) provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Service of the House of Representatives describing— (A) the list of combat MOSs established for purposes of paragraph (1); and (B) the methodology used to determine whether to include a MOS on such list.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4958 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022 . 2. Extension of authority for financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(H) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2021 and 2022 and inserting 2021 through 2024 . 3. Extension of program for homeless services at additional locations Section 2033(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2022 and inserting September 30, 2024 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4960 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Hirono introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for operation of a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2022 . 2. Extension of authority for operation of Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes Section 315(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2022 and inserting September 30, 2023 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4961 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Blackburn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide limits on the reduction of Internal Revenue Service user fees.

1. Reduced user fees (a) Amendments Section 7528(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Rules relating to reduced fees (A) In general Any fee as reduced under paragraph (2)(A) shall not exceed 5 percent of the lowest fee charged under this subsection for any non-qualified person. (B) Applicability (i) In general The Secretary shall provide for a reduced fee under paragraph (2)(A) only for persons who are not non-qualified persons. (ii) Non-qualified person For purposes of this paragraph, with respect to any taxable year, the term non-qualified person means any person whose gross income for the taxable year is $5,000,000 or more. (C) Adjustment for Inflation (i) In general In the case of a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2022, the $5,000,000 amount in subparagraph (B) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such amount, multiplied by (II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting 2021 for 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. (ii) Rounding If any amount as adjusted under clause (i) is not a multiple of $10,000, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10,000. (D) Termination This paragraph shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fees charged after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4965 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Sullivan 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 remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

1. Removing the in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology (a) Removing in-Person requirements for mental health services furnished through telehealth Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) ) is amended to read as follows: (7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause. . (b) Mental health visits furnished by rural health clinics Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(y) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking to hospice patients ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B)) . (c) Mental health visits furnished by federally qualified health centers Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking to hospice patients ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B)) .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4966 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To permit voluntary economic activity.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Antitrust Freedom Act of 2022 . 2. Voluntary economic coordination by individuals The Sherman Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1 et seq. ), the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 12 et seq. ), and section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45 ) shall not be construed to prohibit, ban, or otherwise extend to any voluntary economic coordination, cooperation, agreement, or other association, compact, contract, or covenant entered into by or between any individual or group of individuals.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4969 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for charitable contributions for certain purposes relating to college athletics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act . 2. Disallowance of deduction for contributions for certain purposes relating to college athletics (a) In general Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsections (p) and (q) as subsections (q) and (r), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (o) the following new subsection: (p) Contributions for certain purposes relating to college athletics (1) In general No deduction shall be allowed for any contribution any portion of which is used by the donee to compensate 1 or more secondary or post-secondary school athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness by reason of their status as athletes. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any contribution made directly to an organization which is an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 25A(f)(2)). . (b) Conforming amendment Section 63(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 170(p) and inserting 170(q) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4970 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Cassidy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act . 2. Encouraging campus comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans Part L of title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1161l et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating section 826 as section 827; and (2) by inserting after section 825 the following new section: 826. Encouraging campus comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans (a) In general The Secretary shall make efforts to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans. Such efforts— (1) shall be conducted in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration); (2) shall align with— (A) the efforts of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, specifically the Center’s model of nine strategies that form a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention; (B) the 21st Century Cures Act ( Public Law 114–225 ); and (C) the programs authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201 note; Public Law 108–355 ); (3) shall take into consideration existing State efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention at institutions of higher education; and (4) may be carried out in collaboration with nonprofit organizations and other experts and stakeholders in the field of campus mental health and suicide prevention. (b) Reports The Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary, shall report to Congress on the efforts of the Secretary carried out under this section— (1) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act ; and (2) 3 years after the date of enactment of such Act. (c) Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating new statutory requirements for institutions of higher education or granting the Secretary new regulatory authority. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4973 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duties regarding asset classes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retirement Savings Modernization Act . 2. Fiduciary duties regarding asset classes under ERISA Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1104(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) (A) A fiduciary shall not be liable for a breach of fiduciary duties under this section solely for— (i) recommending, selecting, or monitoring any covered investment as an investment option for a plan; or (ii) causing the plan to make any payment or incur any expense, associated with such covered investment. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A): (i) The term covered investment — (I) means any direct or indirect investment; and (II) includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: (aa) Commodities. (bb) Debt, including public and private credit. (cc) Digital assets. (dd) Hedge funds. (ee) Infrastructure. (ff) Insured products and annuities. (gg) Private equity. (hh) Real assets. (ii) Real estate or real estate-related securities. (jj) Securities that are listed on a national securities exchange. (kk) Venture capital. (ll) An investment in any fund, commingled account, or pooled investment vehicle that invests in any investment, including but not limited to an investment described in items (aa) through (kk). (ii) The terms exchange and security have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ). (iii) The term national securities exchange means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f ). (C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing an exemption or safe harbor from the requirements of paragraph (1). .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4974 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Luján , and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 . 2. Registry (a) In general Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1259 ) is amended— (1) in the section header, by striking entered the united states prior to july 1, 1924 or january 1, 1972 ; and inserting are long-term residents of the united states ; and (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date; . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4975 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 . 2. Promotion of assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary (a) Notice to claimants of available assistance from recognized entities Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): (g) (1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that— (A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; (B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and (C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report— (i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and (ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. (2) In this subsection: (A) The term accredited entity means— (i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or (ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. (B) The term represent means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary. . (b) Online information regarding entities that assist claimants The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a).
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. 4978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 . 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 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 . 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 .

Passed the Senate December 19, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Smith , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 . 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 $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 and inserting $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4989 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Ms. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 . 2. Additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. (15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. . 3. Report on feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign entity of concern defined In this section, the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4651 ).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4990 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes.

1. Appalachian Development Highway System (a) In general Section 14501(a) of title 40, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking three thousand and ninety miles and inserting 3,105 miles . (b) Purpose The increase in mileage to the Appalachian Development Highway System made by the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4992 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to extend the maximum period for which a company can be an emerging growth company from 5 years to 10 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act of 2022 . 2. Definition of emerging growth company (a) Definitions (1) Securities Act of 1933 Section 2(a)(19)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(19)(B) ) is amended by striking fifth and inserting tenth . (2) Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 3(a)(80)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(80)(B) ) is amended by striking fifth and inserting tenth . (b) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities Exchange Commission shall issue an interim final rule carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Definitions In amending the definition of emerging growth company, as required under paragraph (1), the Securities Exchange Commission shall not make or solicit feedback on alterations to the definition of emerging growth company to narrow the definition or increase their regulatory obligations or restrictions of emerging growth companies.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4994 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Lankford introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from discontinuing Federal Reserve notes if a central bank digital currency is issued, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Digital Dollar Act . 2. Central bank digital currency (a) Federal Reserve notes Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by adding after the 17th undesignated paragraph ( 12 U.S.C. 467 ) the following: The Board of Governors may not discontinue issuing Federal Reserve notes if a central bank digital currency is issued. . (b) Coins Section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) Central bank digital currency The Secretary of the Treasury may not discontinue minting and issuing coins under this section if a central bank digital currency is issued. . (c) Not legal tender No central bank digital currency shall be considered legal tender under section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4999 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Recovery Act . 2. Temporary exemptions from Jones Act restrictions for vessels providing hurricane relief to Puerto Rico (a) Temporary exemption for Puerto Rican hurricane relief (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process (A) Request An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of exemption An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of— (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 ) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2).