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II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4202 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Markey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Warner , Mr. Moran , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to reports and recommendations made under the National Alzheimer's Project Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act . 2. Extension of project Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Professional judgment budget For fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall prepare and submit, directly to the President for review and transmittal to Congress, an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to the reports and recommendations made under this Act, including an estimate of the number and type of personnel needs for the National Institutes of Health. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4203 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Warner , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Markey , Mr. Moran , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To extend the National Alzheimer's Project.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NAPA Reauthorization Act . 2. Extension of project Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and coordination of and inserting on, and coordination of, ; (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: (A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease; ; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and ; (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by inserting , across public and private sectors, after Nation's progress ; and (B) by inserting , including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate before the period; (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: (xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. (xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. (xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (v)— (aa) by striking 2 researchers and inserting 3 researchers ; and (bb) by striking ; and and inserting , including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants; ; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: (vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ; (B) in paragraph (5)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking an initial evaluation and inserting annual evaluations ; and (II) by striking research, clinical and inserting research, risk reduction, public health, clinical ; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking initial ; (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking initial ; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking annually thereafter, an evaluation and inserting annual evaluations ; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 ; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 .
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties The working group shall— (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) No compensation The members of the working group shall serve on the working group on a voluntary basis. (f) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (g) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. (h) Sunset (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the working group shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Extension The Administrator may extend the date described in paragraph (1) if the Administrator determines an extension is appropriate.

Passed the Senate August 6, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties The working group shall— (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4206 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide awards to recognize State and local governments that improve the process of forming a new business, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting New Entrepreneurs and Workers By Undoing and Streamlining Inhibitors to Nascent Enterprises through Supporting Successful Efficiency Solutions Act or the Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act . 2. Awards for streamlining the process of business formation (a) In general The Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating section 49 ( 15 U.S.C. 631 note) as section 50; and (2) by inserting after section 48 ( 15 U.S.C. 657u ) the following: 49. Awards for streamlining the process of business formation (a) In general The Administrator shall, on an annual basis, provide 3 awards to recognize State and local governments that implement innovative and effective policies or tools to streamline processes related to the formation of small business concerns in their communities, of which— (1) 1 award shall be provided to a State or local government that represents a community of not less than 400,000 individuals; (2) 1 award shall be provided to a State or local government that represents a community of not less than 100,000 and less than 400,000 individuals; and (3) 1 award shall be provided to a State or local government that represents a community of less than 100,000 individuals. (b) Application A State or local government seeking an award under subsection (a) shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, containing such information, and in such manner as the Administrator may require. (c) Considerations In providing an award under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consider whether a State or local government streamlined the process described in subsection (a) by— (1) streamlining or reducing redundancies in paperwork, forms, or other written or online documents required to form a small business concern; (2) consolidating resources available to individuals looking to form a small business concern, such as through the creation of user-friendly online portals; (3) reducing duplication or inconsistencies in requirements between overlapping jurisdictions; or (4) innovatively making necessary procedures more streamlined or efficient. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To allow for one-time distributions from certain transportation fringe benefit accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act . 2. Treatment of certain distributions from transportation fringe benefit accounts (a) In general In the case of any qualified payment from a specified transportation fringe benefit account— (1) such qualified payment shall be includible in the gross income of the employee for the taxable year in which such qualified payment is made, and (2) the determination of whether any other payment from such account is a qualified transportation fringe for purposes of section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be determined without regard to such qualified payment. (b) Qualified payment For purposes of this section, the term qualified payment means a one-time payment made during the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act from a specified transportation fringe benefit account to the employee for whose benefit such account is maintained but only to the extent that such payment does not exceed the lesser of— (1) the highest balance of such account during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, or (2) the balance of such account on the date of such one-time payment. (c) Specified transportation fringe benefit account For purposes of this section, the term specified transportation fringe benefit account means, with respect to any employee, amounts set aside by such employee’s employer under a compensation reduction agreement which— (1) provides for payments to such employee of amounts which are excludible under section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as a qualified transportation fringe (determined after the application of subsection (a)), and (2) provides that unused amounts at the end of a month may be carried forward to the succeeding month (subject to such requirements or limitations as such agreement, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate, may provide).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4208 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mr. Sullivan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the appraisal requirements for certain loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022 . 2. Update of appraisal requirements for certain loans guaranteed by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Updated regulations or program requirements required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe updated regulations or program requirements to clarify when an appraisal is required, how an appraisal is to be conducted, and who is eligible to conduct an appraisal for purposes of a loan that is— (1) guaranteed under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (2) for any purpose described in section 3710(a) of such title. (b) Considerations In prescribing updated regulations or program requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider making changes applicable to— (1) certification requirements for appraisers; (2) minimum property requirements; (3) the process for selecting and reviewing comparable sales; (4) quality control processes; (5) the assisted appraisal processing program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (6) the use of waivers or other alternatives to existing appraisal processes. (c) Desk top appraisals In prescribing updated regulations or program requirements under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide guidance for the use of the authority under section 3731(b)(3) of title 38, United States Code, taking into consideration— (1) situations in which the use of such authority would provide cost savings for the borrower; and (2) situations in which a traditional appraisal requirement could cause a delay substantial enough to jeopardize the ability of a borrower to complete a transaction.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require the Food and Drug Administration to publish guidelines for parents to prepare baby formula at home.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mother and Baby Formula Safety Act . 2. Guidelines on preparing baby formula The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish on the website of the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for parents unable to obtain commercially available baby formula that include— (1) do-it-yourself instructions for preparing safe baby formulas at home; (2) resources for parents on how to find baby formula alternatives; and (3) other suggested alternatives.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4221 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2022 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Van Hollen , and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to achieve parity between the cost-of-living adjustment with respect to an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System and an annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal COLA Act . 2. Increase in COLA for FERS annuities (a) In general Section 8462 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding and at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by amending subsection (b)(1) to read as follows: (b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c), effective December 1 of each year, each annuity payable from the Fund having a commencing date not later than such December 1 shall be increased by the percent change in the price index for the base quarter of such year over the price index for the base quarter of the preceding year in which an adjustment under this subsection was made, adjusted to the nearest 1/10 of 1 percent. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to— (1) any cost-of-living adjustment under section 8462 of title 5, United States Code, made after the effective date described in subsection (b); and (2) any annuity covered by section 8462 of title 5, United States Code, commencing before, on, or after the effective date described in subsection (b).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2022 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Sullivan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To increase, effective as of December 1, 2022, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022 . 2. Increase in rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (a) Rate adjustment Effective on December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in effect on November 30, 2022, for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the provisions specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To be increased The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following: (1) Wartime disability compensation Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents Each of the dollar amounts under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance The dollar amount under section 1162 of such title. (4) Dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse Each of the dollar amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (5) Dependency and indemnity compensation to children Each of the dollar amounts under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase Each dollar amount described in subsection (b) shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ) are increased effective December 1, 2022, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i) ). (d) Special rule The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Public Law 85–857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. 3. Publication of adjusted rates The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as increased under that section, not later than the date on which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D) ) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2023.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4224 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2022 Mr. Cassidy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the expenditure of an equal amount on border security as on the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and to confiscate Russian assets and make such assets available for border security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make Border Security a Priority Act of 2022 . 2. Requirement to expend equal amount on border security as on Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall expend on efforts to enhance security along the southern land border of the United States an amount that is equal to the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Defense for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative for that fiscal year. 3. Confiscation of assets of Russian persons subject to sanctions; use of funds for border security (a) Confiscation (1) In general The President— (A) may confiscate and vest, through instructions or licenses or in such other manner as the President determines appropriate, property described in paragraph (2); (B) may liquidate or sell any of such property; and (C) shall deposit any funds confiscated and vested under subparagraph (A) and any funds resulting from the liquidation or sale of property under subparagraph (B) in the account established under subsection (b). (2) Property described Property described in this paragraph is funds and other property (including cryptocurrency)— (A) of Russian persons subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; and (B) subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) Vesting All right, title, and interest in funds and other property confiscated under paragraph (1) shall vest in the Government of the United States. (b) Establishment of account for confiscated property (1) In general The President shall establish a non-interest-bearing account to consist of the funds deposited into the account under subsection (a)(1)(C). (2) Use of funds The funds in the account established under paragraph (1) shall be available, without further appropriation, to the Secretary of Homeland Security for physical infrastructure and equipment for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enhance security along the southern land border of the United States as required by section 2. (c) Russian person defined In this section, the term Russian person means— (1) an individual who is a citizen or national of the Russian Federation; or (2) an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4226 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Ms. Hassan , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To designate baby formula as a scarce and critical material under the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022 . 2. Designation of infant formula as critical material Immediately upon the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall determine under subsection (b) of section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4511 ) that— (1) infant formula is scarce and a critical material essential to the national defense; and (2) the requirements of the national defense for infant formula cannot be met without exercising the authority provided by subsection (a) of that section. 3. Waiver by Food and Drug Administration (a) In general Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall implement a process under which the Secretary may issue waivers, with respect to an infant formula that is available for commercial use in the European Union, of the requirements of sections 412 and 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a ; 350d), and other applicable requirements of such Act, as appropriate, in order to allow for the introduction into interstate commerce of such infant formula in the United States. (b) Publication of guidelines The Secretary shall publish safety guidelines for each infant formula for which a waiver is issued under this section.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4227 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2022 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

1. Compliance with BLM permitting (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law but subject to any State requirements, a Bureau of Land Management drilling permit shall not be required under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ) or section 3164.1 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), for an action occurring within an oil and gas drilling or spacing unit if— (1) less than 50 percent of the minerals within the oil and gas drilling or spacing unit are minerals owned by the Federal Government; and (2) the Federal Government does not own or lease the surface estate within the area directly impacted by the action. (b) Notification Each State with an approved permit to drill or drilling plan that would impact or extract oil and gas owned by the Federal Government shall notify the Secretary of the Interior of the approved permit to drill or drilling plan not later than 45 days after the date on which the permit or plan is approved. (c) Royalties Nothing in this section affects the amount of royalties due to the Federal Government from the production of the Federal minerals within the oil and gas drilling or spacing unit.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2022 Mr. Kelly introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.

1. Recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Colorado River Basin Reclamation facilities (a) In general With respect to hydropower production from any Reclamation facility in the Colorado River Basin with hydropower as an authorized project purpose, the Secretary of the Interior shall not— (1) allocate to preference hydropower contractors who receive power from the applicable Reclamation facility any operations and maintenance costs for any period during which the applicable facility is not able to generate hydropower as a result of dry hydrologic conditions; or (2) recover from preference hydropower contractors construction costs for the Reclamation facility for any water year during which, for a period of more than 180 days, no power is produced by the applicable facility. (b) Nonreimbursable costs Any costs incurred by the United States under subsection (a) shall be nonreimbursable to the United States. (c) Effect Nothing in this section alters or affects any water right with respect to— (1) the United States; (2) any Indian Tribe, band, or community; (3) any State or political subdivision of a State; or (4) any person. (d) Funding In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration for each fiscal year, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary for the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration, respectively, to carry out authorized activities and obligations that would otherwise be carried out using amounts collected from preference hydropower contractors as payments for the costs described in subsection (a).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4233 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2022 Mr. Barrasso introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide for critical maintenance and repair of certain Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Platte River Basin Critical Maintenance and Repair Act . 2. Critical maintenance and repair Section 40904 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3204 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B)— (A) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; (B) by striking (B) a unit and inserting (B)(i) a unit ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (ii) in the case of reserved or transferred works located within the Platte River Basin, the reserved or transferred works had a structural failure in Bureau of Reclamation infrastructure resulting in a declaration of emergency by the applicable State during the 3-year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out that subsection $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4234 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2022 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Boozman ) 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 make improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Physicians for Underserved Areas Act . 2. Improvements to the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program after a hospital closes (a) In general Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(H)(vi) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II)— (A) by striking item (cc) and redesignating item (dd) as item (cc); and (B) in item (cc), as redesignated under subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking Fourth and inserting Third ; and (ii) by striking item (cc) and inserting item (bb) ; and (2) in subclause (III), by striking likelihood of filling and all that follows and inserting the following: “likelihood of— (aa) starting to utilize the positions made available under this clause within 2 years; and (bb) filling the positions made available under this clause within 5 years. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to the redistribution of residency slots with respect to hospitals that close on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.

1. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of serious drug felony ) as paragraph (58); and (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left.

Passed the Senate September 14, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions.

1. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of serious drug felony ) as paragraph (58); and (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4240 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, to broaden the scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act . 2. War crimes Section 2441 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Jurisdiction There is jurisdiction over an offense described in subsection (a) if— (1) the offense occurs in whole or in part within the United States; or (2) regardless of where the offense occurs— (A) the victim or offender is— (i) a national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (ii) a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, regardless of nationality; or (B) the offender is present in the United States, regardless of the nationality of the victim or offender. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (e) Nonapplicability of certain limitations In the case of an offense described in subsection (a), an indictment may be found or an information may be instituted at any time without limitation. (f) Certification requirement No prosecution for an offense described in subsection (a) shall be undertaken by the United States except on written certification of the Attorney General or a designee that a prosecution by the United States is in the public interest and necessary to secure substantial justice. .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) )) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 3 percent. (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4250 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) )) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 8 percent. (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4251 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

1. Point of order in the Senate against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) )) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and appeal Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022.
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4252 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To terminate duties and other restrictions on the importation of infant formula, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022 . 2. Termination of duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula (a) Duty-Free treatment of infant formula On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, infant formula classified under heading 1901.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limitation. (b) Importation of infant formula legal for sale in certain countries (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to infant formula from a country described in paragraph (2)— (A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection may not seize or otherwise enforce restrictions on the importation of such formula if such formula would meet the legal requirements for sale in that country; and (B) such formula is deemed to be in compliance with the requirements under section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a ). (2) Country described A country described in this paragraph is any of the following: (A) Australia. (B) Canada. (C) Israel. (D) Japan. (E) New Zealand. (F) The United Kingdom. (G) A member country of the European Union. (H) A member country of the European Economic Area. (c) Infant formula defined In this section, the term infant formula has the meaning given that term in section 201(z) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321(z) ).
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4253 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Romney (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Accountability Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress does not hide elephants in mouseholes; statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) Through strained readings of statute, liberal interest groups assert that a mass cancellation event would be legal. (3) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. 3. Prohibition on mass cancellation of student loans (a) Prohibition (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), under final regulations as in effect on May 11, 2022. (b) Definitions In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 292 et seq. ) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4254 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act . 2. Clarification of contents of registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and (8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a foreign government, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant. .

Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. Secretary
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4254 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act . 2. Clarification of contents of registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and (8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a foreign government, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant. .