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II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. King (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) 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 improve the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023 . 2. Improvements to Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee Section 320 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training and such other officers and employees of the Department of Labor as the Secretary of Labor may designate; and (D) such officers and employees of other Executive agencies as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense jointly determine, with the consent of the heads of the Executive agencies of such officers and employees, necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the Committee. ; (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) The co-chairs of the Committee are the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. ; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee and inserting Transition Executive Committee ; (3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Develop, implement, and oversee such other joint actions, initiatives, programs, and policies as the two Secretaries determine appropriate and consistent with the purpose of the Committee. ; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Job Training and Post-Service Placement and inserting Transition ; (B) in the matter before paragraph (1)— (i) by striking Job Training and Post-Service Placement and inserting Transition ; and (ii) by inserting , in addition to such other activities as may assigned to the committee under subsection (d)(6) after shall ; and (C) in paragraph (2), by inserting , transition from life in the Armed Forces to civilian life, after job training .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2269 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023 . 2. Permits and agreements with electrical utilities (a) In general In any special use permit or easement on National Forest System land provided to an electrical utility, the Secretary of Agriculture may provide permission to cut and remove trees or other vegetation from within the vicinity of distribution lines or transmission lines without requiring a separate timber sale, if that cutting and removal is consistent with— (1) the applicable land and resource management plan; and (2) other applicable environmental laws (including regulations). (b) Use of proceeds A special use permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in subsection (a) shall include a requirement that, if the applicable electrical utility sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement, the electrical utility shall provide to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, any proceeds received from the sale, less any transportation costs incurred in the sale. (c) Effect Nothing in subsection (b) shall require the sale of any material removed under a permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in subsection (a).
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. 2274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

1. Dessie A. Bebout Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

1. Dessie A. Bebout Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

Passed the Senate April 23, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Lummis , and Mr. Carper ) 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 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

1. Dessie A. Bebout Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .
II Calendar No. 321 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Lummis , and Mr. Carper ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs February 6, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

1. Dessie A. Bebout Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office .

February 6, 2024 Reported without amendment
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. King (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To provide for opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from the Armed Forces with community-based organizations and related entities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Welcome Home Veterans Act of 2023 . 2. Opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from the Armed Forces with community-based organizations and related entities Section 570F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 ; 10 U.S.C. 1142 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking out the form to indicate an email address and inserting the following: “out the form to indicate— (1) an email address; and ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) if the individual would like to opt-out of the transmittal of the individual’s information to and through a State veterans agency as described in subsection (a). ; and (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Opt-Out of information sharing Information on an individual shall be transmitted to and through a State veterans agency as described in subsection (a) unless the individual indicates pursuant to subsection (c)(2) that the individual would like to opt out of such transmittal. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2283 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins , and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a contract for the procurement of cookware, utensils, carpets, or furniture that contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). 3. Priority procurement of products not containing PFAS The head of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of products, where available, that do not contain PFAS. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Executive agency defined The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (2) PFAS The term PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has not fewer than 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom.
II Calendar No. 256 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2283 [Report No. 118–118] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2023 Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Moran , and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs November 30, 2023 Reported by Mr. Peters , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a contract for the procurement of cookware, utensils, carpets, or furniture that contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). 3. Priority procurement of products not containing PFAS The head of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of products, where available, that do not contain PFAS. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Executive agency defined The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (2) PFAS The term PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has not fewer than 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a new contract for the procurement of a covered item that contains perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). 3. Priority procurement of products not containing pfas The head of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of covered items, where available and practicable, that do not contain harmful perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Executive agency defined The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (2) Covered items The term covered items means— (A) nonstick cookware and cooking utensils; and (B) furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings.

November 30, 2023 Reported with an amendment
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2298 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: PP Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program 3061. Grants for adverse childhood experiences response teams (a) Grants authorized From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall make grants to States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and neighborhood or community-based organizations to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma. (b) Use of funds Amounts received under a grant under this section may be used to establish an adverse childhood experiences response team, including by— (1) establishing protocols to follow when encountering a child or youth exposed to trauma to facilitate access to services; (2) developing referral partnership agreements with behavioral health providers, substance treatment facilities, and recovery services for family members of children exposed to trauma; (3) integrating law enforcement, mental health, and crisis services to respond to situations where children have been exposed to trauma; (4) implementing comprehensive programs and practices to support children exposed to trauma; (5) identifying barriers for children to access trauma-informed care in their communities; (6) providing training in trauma-informed care to emergency response providers, victim service providers, child protective service professionals, educational institutions, and other community partners; (7) supporting cross-system planning and collaboration among officers and employees who work in law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services, correctional reentry programs, emergency medical services, health care services, public health, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support; and (8) providing technical assistance to communities, organizations, and public agencies on how to prevent and mitigate the impact of exposure to trauma and violence. (c) Application A State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or neighborhood or community-based organization desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Attorney General may reasonably require. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (29) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part PP $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Coons , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Smith , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Welch , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Warren , Mr. Casey , Mr. Brown , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Ossoff , and Mr. Booker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act . 2. Prohibition on imposition of death sentence (a) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may be sentenced to death or put to death on or after the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law. (b) Persons Sentenced Before Date of Enactment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person sentenced to death before the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law shall be resentenced.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2300 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Vance , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

1. Reporting on spending for national emergencies (a) Full disclosure of Federal funds Section 3(b)(1) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, for each national emergency declared by the President under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 )— (i) the amount— (I) of budget authority appropriated; (II) that is obligated; (III) of unobligated balances; and (IV) of any other budgetary resources; and (ii) from which accounts and in what amount appropriations are obligated and outlays are made— (I) by object class; and (II) for each program activity. . (b) Data standards (1) In general Section 4(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended— (A) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (8) include unique identifiers for Federal funds made available or expended with respect to each national emergency declared by the President under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 ). . (2) Updates Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Treasury shall update the data standards established under section 4(a) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) to comply with the amendments made by this section.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Casey (for himself 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 amend the Public Health Service Act to support dual or concurrent enrollment programs in allied health.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allied Health Opportunity Act . 2. Awards for allied health and other disciplines Section 755(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking to individuals who have baccalaureate degrees in health-related sciences ; (2) in the flush text at the end of subparagraph (I), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (3) in subparagraph (J), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (K) those that establish or support a dual or concurrent enrollment program (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) if the dual or concurrent enrollment program— (i) provides outreach on allied health careers requiring an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree, to all high schools served by the local educational agency that is a partner in the partnership offering the dual or concurrent enrollment program; (ii) provides information to high school students about the training requirements and expected salary of allied health professions; and (iii) provides academic and financial aid counseling to students who participate in the dual or concurrent enrollment program. . 3. Supporting dual or concurrent enrollment in the health careers opportunity program Section 739(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 293c(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (J) providing academic and financial aid counseling to support participation in a dual or concurrent enrollment program (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) that leads to an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree in the health professions or academic credits that can be transferred, as indicated through an articulation agreement between 2 or more community colleges or universities, to obtain an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree in the health professions. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2306 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Luján (for himself and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act to repeal the authorization for the provision of flat grave markers at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act . 2. Grave markers at Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico (a) In general Section 612 of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act ( 38 U.S.C. 2404 note; Public Law 106–117 ) is repealed. (b) Replacement of flat grave markers Not later than January 1, 2028, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall replace each flat grave marker at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico, with an upright grave marker. (c) Future grave markers Any grave marker provided at the Santa Fe National Cemetery after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be an upright grave marker. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2307 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To support and strengthen the fighter aircraft capabilities of the Air Force, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023 . 2. Minimum number of aircraft and fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (l) (1) The aircraft inventory of the Air National Guard shall include not fewer than 25 fighter aircraft squadrons each of which shall have a minimum of 18 primary aircraft authorized. (2) The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) with respect to individual aircraft if the Secretary— (A) certifies to the congressional defense committees that compliance with such requirements is not feasible due to extraordinary circumstances; and (B) includes with such certification an explanation of such circumstances. . 3. Plan on fighter force recapitalization (a) Plan required The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard, shall develop a fighter aircraft recapitalization plan that provides for— (1) the replacement and modernization of Air National Guard fighter squadrons at a rate that shall ensure the full, one-for-one, recapitalization of Air National Guard fighter squadrons by the end of fiscal year 2034; and (2) the fielding of the Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems in the Air National Guard. (b) Submittal to Congress Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan developed under subsection (a). (c) Congressional defense committees defined In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2310 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit agencies from using the term Latinx in official communications or forms.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect for Hispanic Americans Act . 2. Prohibition on use of Latinx (a) Agency defined In this section, the term agency has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Prohibition The head of an agency and any employee of the agency may not use the term Latinx in any official communication or form of the agency.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2312 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Ernst , and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services as members of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and to require the Committee to consider the security of the food and agriculture systems of the United States as a factor to be considered when determining to take action with respect to foreign investment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Security is National Security Act of 2023 . 2. Consideration of food insecurity in determinations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Section 721(f) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4565(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (10), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: (11) the potential effects of the proposed or pending transaction on the security of the food and agriculture systems of the United States, including any effects on the availability of, access to, or safety and quality of food; and . 3. Inclusion of Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Section 721(k)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4565(k)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H), (I), and (J) as subparagraphs (J), (K), and (L), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following: (H) The Secretary of Agriculture. (I) The Secretary of Health and Human Services. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2316 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Ossoff , and Mr. Warnock ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish research and extension grant priorities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2023 . 2. Research and extension priorities Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (21) Advanced mechanized harvester technologies research and extension (A) In general Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating technologies to mechanize agricultural processes. (B) Emphasis In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on mechanizing the process for harvesting specialty crops. (22) Agricultural application of artificial intelligence research and extension (A) In general Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating agricultural uses of artificial intelligence. (B) Emphasis In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may place emphasis on uses of artificial intelligence that improve specialty crop production. (23) Invasive species research and extension Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) to develop and apply methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals, including through methods of biocontrol. (24) Aquaculture research and extension Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) to develop and apply aquaculture methods, including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2322 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Luján (for himself and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To provide additional funds to States for administration of certain nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2023 . 2. Additional funds for administrative costs (a) Commodity supplemental food program In addition to amounts otherwise made available to State agencies to pay administrative costs incurred by State agencies to carry out section 5 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 ( 7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 93–86 ), 70 percent of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 3 shall be provided for those administrative costs. (b) State plans under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 In addition to amounts otherwise made available to States to pay administrative costs incurred by States to carry out State plans under section 202A of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 7503 ), 20 percent of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 3 shall be provided for those administrative costs. (c) Seniors farmers’ market nutrition program In addition to amounts otherwise made available to the Secretary of Agriculture for administrative costs to carry out section 4402 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 3007 ), 10 percent of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 3 shall be provided for those administrative costs. 3. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Cardin 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 address the receipt of grant funds by employees of the United States Naval Academy, and for other purposes.

1. Receipt of grant funds by United States Naval Academy employees Section 8452 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d): (d) Notwithstanding section 5533 of title 5, employees of the Naval Academy who are on leave without pay, due to the regular 10-month pay schedule and not due to discipline or other reasons, are eligible to receive funds, including for salary and fringe benefit payments, from grant funds provided by Federal agencies other than the Naval Academy, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the Department of Energy, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2329 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2023 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Budd ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To establish an emerging pathogen preparedness program within the Food and Drug Administration to improve regulatory oversight of medical countermeasures for future pandemics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emerging Pathogen Preparedness Program Authorization Act . 2. Emerging pathogens preparedness program (a) In general Section 565 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Emerging pathogens preparedness program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program to facilitate the development, review, licensure, approval, and clearance of countermeasures, and products that could potentially be countermeasures, under the jurisdiction of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. (2) Activities The activities of the program established under paragraph (1) may include, either directly or by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, the following: (A) Any activities described in subsection (b). (B) Activities to advance scientific research related to the development of tools, standards, and approaches to assess the safety, efficacy, quality, and performance of countermeasures. (C) Activities to maintain or enhance surveillance programs that monitor countermeasures. (D) Activities to help ensure blood safety and availability. (E) Prioritizing the research and development of platform vaccine technologies to support an emergency use authorization request under section 564 or an application under 351(a) of the Public Health Service Act. (F) Such other activities as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter the authority of the Secretary to license, approve, clear, or authorize countermeasures, including biological products, pursuant to section 351 of the Public Health Service Act or section 505 or 564 of this Act, including standards of evidence and applicable conditions for licensure, approval, clearance, or authorization. . (b) Authorization of appropriations To carry out subsection (j) of section 565 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4 ), as added by subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2330 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Rosen , Mr. Budd , and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide business loans to finance business software or cloud computing services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Advancement Act . 2. Additional uses for Small Business Administration business loans Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (38) Business software or cloud computing The Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2337 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Cardin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act . 2. Effluent limitations for wastewater, spills, and runoff from plastic polymer production facilities, plastic molding and forming facilities, and other point sources associated with the transport and packaging of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator ) shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that— (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 )) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in— (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 ) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 )) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1322(p) ) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 )) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2338 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide an additional $30,000,000 for the testing of hypersonic weapon systems with the B–1 bomber, and for other purposes.

1. Additional funding for testing of hypersonic weapon systems with B–1 bomber (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for the testing of hypersonic weapon systems with the B–1 bomber $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (b) Supplement, not supplant The amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the purpose described in that subsection.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To extend the prohibition on certain reductions to the B–1 bomber aircraft squadrons.

1. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B–1 bomber aircraft squadrons Section 133(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 ( Public Law 117–81 ; 135 Stat. 1574) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2026 .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2342 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition of recognition of Assad regime (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) not to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad due to the Assad regime’s prior and ongoing crimes against the Syrian people, including failure to meet the criteria outlined in section 7431(a) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (title LXXIV of Public Law 116–92 ; 22 U.S.C. 8791 note); (2) to actively oppose recognition or normalization of relations by other governments with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar Al-Assad, including by fully implementing the mandatory primary and secondary sanctions in the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 and Executive Order 13894 (84 Fed. Reg. 55851; relating to blocking property and suspending entry of certain persons contributing to the situation in Syria); and (3) to use the full range of authorities, including those provided under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 and Executive Order 13894, to deter reconstruction activities in areas under the control of Bashar al-Assad. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal official or employee may take any action, and no Federal funds may be made available, to recognize or otherwise imply, in any manner, United States recognition of Bashar al-Assad or any Government in Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2351 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Padilla (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act . 2. Aviation excise fuel taxes (a) In general Section 47107(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2) by striking local taxes and inserting local excise taxes ; (2) in paragraph (3) by striking State tax and inserting State excise tax ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) This subsection does not apply to State or local general sales taxes nor to State or local generally applicable sales taxes. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 47133 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking Local taxes and inserting Local excise taxes ; (2) in subsection (b), by striking local taxes and inserting local excise taxes ; (3) in subsection (c) by striking State tax and inserting State excise tax ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (d) Limitation on applicability This subsection shall not apply to— (1) State or local general sales taxes; or (2) State or local generally applicable sales taxes. .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2352 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Ms. Murkowski 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 exclude micro-grants for food security from gross income.

1. Micro-grants for food security excluded from gross income (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new subsection: 139J. Micro-grants for food security (a) In general In the case of an eligible entity (as defined in subsection (b)(1) of section 4206 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 7518 )), gross income shall not include any subgrant or other financial assistance received by such eligible entity under such section of such Act. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: Sec. 139J. Micro-grants for food security. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2353 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Luján (for himself and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To provide for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act . 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of wildland fires resulting from management activities conducted by the Department of Agriculture on National Forest System land are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of remediating direct and indirect damages under authorized Federal recovery programs. 3. Cost-share waiver for rehabilitation from wildland fires (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered matching requirement The term covered matching requirement means a requirement under a program of the Secretary for wildland fire recovery for a State, Indian Tribe, locality, or individual to provide matching funds, in cash, for a project. (2) Covered wildland fire The term covered wildland fire means a wildland fire that the Secretary determines to be a result of management activities conducted by the Secretary on National Forest System land. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) Wildland fire (A) In general The term wildland fire means any non-structure fire that occurs in vegetation or natural fuels. (B) Inclusions The term wildland fire includes wildfire, prescribed fire, and any direct or indirect damage resulting in watershed impairment. (b) Waiver Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may waive any covered matching requirement for a project in response to a covered wildland fire that is in an area affected by that covered wildland fire.