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PROTECT Taiwan Act


Summary: Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, after the President informs Congress, various federal agencies must take all necessary steps to exclude China's representatives from the activities of specified international organizations, including the Group of 20, the Financial Stability Board, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The President may waive these requirements if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.
Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024 2. Changes in the baseline Section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 907(C)) is amended in the second sentence of paragraph (1) by inserting excluding resources designated as an emergency requirement and any resources provided in supplemental appropriation laws, current year,

Summary: Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.) Specifically, the bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to exclude (1) resources designated as an emergency requirement, and (2) resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws.&nbsp;
Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the service that working dogs provide to society. The designs of the coins minted under this bill shall be emblematic of the contributions of working dogs to society, including in detection, military service, therapy, and assistance. Treasury may issue coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2025. All sales of coins shall include a surcharge, which shall be paid to America's VetDogs for general expenses associated with the fulfillment of its mission.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program. 1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) (1) by striking The State (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). . July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill requires state Medicaid programs to check, as part of the provider enrollment and reenrollment process, whether providers were terminated from participating in the Medicare program, any other state Medicaid program, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) using certain databases (e.g.,&nbsp;the Data EXchange system). The bill requires states to continue to check these databases on at least a monthly basis after providers are enrolled.
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

To protect benefits provided under Social Security, Medicare, and any other program of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act 2. Supermajority vote required to cut benefits administered by Social Security Administration or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (a) Supermajority vote requirement A bill or joint resolution, or any amendment offered to a bill or joint resolution, which contains any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any existing benefit provided or administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may not be considered in the House of Representatives or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members present and voting agree to a motion to consider the bill, joint resolution, or amendment with the provision included. (b) Exception for payments to Medicare advantage plans Subsection (a) does not apply to any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any payment made to a Medicare Advantage plan under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 et seq. 3. Determination of reduction of benefits During the consideration of a bill, joint resolution, or amendment in the House of Representatives or Senate, any determination regarding whether a provision in the bill, joint resolution, or amendment would, if enacted, result in a reduction described in section 2(a) or a reduction or increase described in section 2(b) shall be made solely on the basis of a determination made by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration.

Summary: Protect Social Security and Medicare Act This bill restricts the consideration of legislation if it contains any provision that reduces retirement, health, or other benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services. Such legislation may not be considered in the House or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members agree to consider it. However, the restriction does not apply to the consideration of any provision that reduces payments to Medicare Advantage plans if the provision also increases the amount of payments made for other purposes under Medicare. For this exception to apply, the amount of the increase must be equal to or greater than the amount of the reduction.
Police Our Border Act

To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Our Border Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Our Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day in order to protect our country and serve their communities. (2) According to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, 136 law enforcement officers died in the line-of-duty in 2023. (3) Congress should do everything in its power to support law enforcement officers at every level and in every part of our nation. (4) The southwest border crisis created by the Biden Administration has made every state a border state. (5) The Biden border crisis has placed a burden on law enforcement agencies across the nation and has placed a significant strain on the resources that are critical to keeping communities safe. (6) Law enforcement officers in every state are put in life-threatening scenarios as a direct result of the open borders. (7) Law enforcement has been forced to deal with the influx of fentanyl and many officers are exposed to the drug while on duty. (8) It is in the best interest of law enforcement officers and the communities they serve for Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, strong border security legislation. 3. Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the impact the Biden border crisis is having on law enforcement officers at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level, including— (1) the estimated dollar amount of all resources devoted to addressing the Biden border crisis, and the extent to which such resources are not available to law enforcement agencies; (2) the exposure of law enforcement officers to fentanyl resulting from encounters with illegal aliens at the border and in the United States; (3) injuries to law enforcement officers based on a connection to the Biden border crisis or exposure to fentanyl; and (4) the morale of law enforcement officers. May 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Police Our Border ActThis bill requires the Department of Justice to report on the impact of the Biden Administration's border policies on law&nbsp;enforcement officers at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels.&nbsp;
Remote Access Security Act


Summary: Remote Access Security ActThis bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or (2) any other form of access specified in regulations promulgated by the Department of Commerce.The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), which is implemented through the Export Administration Regulations, provides a permanent statutory basis for controlling the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military&nbsp;parts and components. This bill applies export controls under&nbsp;ECRA to remote access of items, thereby allowing Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), subsection (q) (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) subsection (q) 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Summary: Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who&nbsp;also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023.
Showing Up for Students Act

To appropriate funds for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Showing Up for Students Act 2. Funding for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education In addition to amounts otherwise made available, there is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for expenses necessary for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, as established under section 203 of the Department of Education Organization Act ( 20 U.S.C. 3413

Summary: Showing Up for Students ActThis bill provides additional appropriations for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.&nbsp;
Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024 2. Exemption from recognition of gain or loss from sale of certain coins or bullion (a) In general Subchapter O of chapter 1 V Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion Sec. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion No gain or loss shall be recognized on the sale or exchange of— (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Secretary at any time, or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter O of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to part IV the following new item: Part V—Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales or exchanges after December 31, 2024.

Summary: Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024This bill exempts gains or losses from the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion from recognition for income tax purposes. The exemption applies to gains or losses from the sale or exchange of (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Department of the Treasury; or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots that are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form.&nbsp;
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II


Summary: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part IIThis bill temporarily extends specific Federal Aviation and Administration (FAA) programs and activities through May 17, 2024.For example, the bill extends the FAAUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot programs (e.g., the UAS Test Site Program and the UAS remote detection and identification pilot program),weather reporting programs, andRemote Tower Pilot Program.The bill also extends the authorization for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). (This program provides grants for planning, development, and noise compatibility projects at or associated with certain public-use airports.)Further, the bill extends through May 17, 2024, the FAA's authority for expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and to collect various taxes and fees to fund the AATF, including taxes on aviation fuel and airline tickets. (The AATF is the primary funding source for all major FAA accounts that fund federal aviation programs, with the remainder coming from general fund appropriations.)The bill also extends through May 17, 2024, the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat to certain facilities or assets from a UAS. These include certain facilities that are located in the United States and identified as high-risk and a potential target for unlawful UAS activity.&nbsp;
Taxpayer Data Protection Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Data Protection Act 2. Increase in penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information (a) In general Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 7213(a) $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than 5 years $250,000, or imprisonment of not more than 10 years (b) Disclosures of return information of multiple taxpayers treated as multiple violations Section 7213(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Disclosures of return information of multiple taxpayers treated as multiple violations For purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5), a separate violation occurs with respect to each taxpayer whose return or return information is disclosed in violation of any such paragraph. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. June 28, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Taxpayer Data Protection Act This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of&nbsp; taxpayer information.
BIOSECURE Act


Summary: BIOSECURE ActThis bill prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary.Specifically, federal agencies and recipients of federal funds (e.g., grantees) may not procure or use any biotechnology equipment or service that is from a biotechnology company of concern and may not contract with any entities that do so. A&nbsp;biotechnology company of concern is an entity that is under the control of a foreign adversary and that poses a risk to national security based on its research or multiomic data collection (e.g., collection of genomic information).The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must, in coordination with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other specified agencies, develop a list of prohibited companies; the list must include five particular companies, as specified in the bill. OMB and DOD&nbsp;may approve waivers of these restrictions on an as-needed basis, which are valid for up to one year and may be extended once for an additional 180 days.In addition, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on the national security risks posed by (1) multiomic data collection by foreign adversaries in connection with biotechnology equipment or services, and (2) biotechnology companies that have such data.
Improper Payments Transparency Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improper Payments Transparency Act 2. Including improper payment information in Presidents budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) information with respect to improper payment (as such term is defined in section 3351) amounts and rates for programs and activities at each executive agency required to submit improper payment reports under subchapter IV of chapter 33, including— (A) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation with respect to why any improper payment amounts and rates occurred and trends of— (i) each program and activity whose improper payment amount and rates have increased or decreased on average over the previous three years; and (ii) each program and activity whose improper payment amount and rates did not change over such years; and (B) what corrective actions, including any such action in any corrective action plan under section 3352(d), with respect to such programs and activities are incomplete, and steps the executive agency will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues. .

Summary: Improper Payments Transparency ActThis bill requires the President's annual budget to include specified information regarding improper payment amounts and rates for programs and activities at certain federal agencies. (An improper payment&nbsp;is any payment that should not have been made or that was made in an incorrect amount, including an overpayment or underpayment, under a statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirement.)Specifically, the President's budget must include (1) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation of why any improper payment amounts and&nbsp;rates occurred and related trends for programs and activities; and (2) corrective actions and steps the agencies will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues.&nbsp;
Tribal Adoption Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Adoption Parity Act 2. Recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether child has special needs (a) In general Section 23(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Indian tribal government a State (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Indian tribal government such State (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tribal Adoption Parity ActThis bill allows Indian tribal governments to determine whether a child has special needs for purposes of the adoption tax credit.&nbsp;
BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 2. Better utilizing infrastructure for lasting development of veterans businesses (a) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 (2) Veteran The term veteran (3) Veteran owned small business concern The term veteran owned small business concern small business concern owned and controlled by veterans (b) Amounts for veteran owned small business concerns Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 chapter 53 (c) Uniform criteria The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary— (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program.

Summary: Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 or the BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024This bill requires a specified percentage of certain federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses. Further, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must&nbsp;establish minimum requirements and criteria&nbsp;for states to use in (1) certifying businesses that qualify as a veteran-owned small business; and (2)&nbsp;reporting to DOT on veteran-owned small business awards, commitments, and achievement.&nbsp;
Israel Security Assistance Support Act


Summary: Israel Security Assistance Support ActThis bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.Additionally, DOD and the State Department shall ensure prompt delivery of all defense articles and services expected to be delivered to Israel in FY2024 and FY2025.&nbsp;Unobligated funds for operation and maintenance for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, diplomatic programs for the Office of the Secretary of State, and the National Security Council may not be spent until each office certifies to Congress that any withheld defense articles or services are delivered to Israel. DOD and the State Department must obligate any remaining funds for assistance to Israel.DOD and the State Department must periodically report to Congress on defense articles and services provided to Israel.
Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act

To require the annual budget submission of the President to Congress and the annual concurrent resolution on the budget provide an estimate of certain additional information per each taxpayer, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act 2. Requirement in President’s budget submission and concurrent budget resolution (a) President’s budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) for the prior fiscal year, current fiscal year, the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, and ensuing fiscal years, an estimate of the pro rata amount for each taxpayer who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year of the debt held by the public and gross Federal debt. . (b) Budget resolution Section 301(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 632(a) In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (1) through (7), each concurrent resolution on the budget shall include, for the prior fiscal year, current fiscal year, the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of the current calendar year, and ensuing fiscal years, an estimate of the pro rata amount of the gross Federal debt for each taxpayer who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during any such fiscal year. 3. Federal budget information included with employee’s Form W-2 (a) In general Section 6051 (h) Federal budget information At the bottom of the employee’s copy of the form prescribed for furnishing the statements required pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall include, with respect to the most recently completed fiscal year, the following information: (1) Total Federal Government revenue, outlays, and deficit. (2) The total gross Federal debt. (3) An estimate of the pro rata amount of the gross Federal debt for taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year. Such information shall be presented in a manner calculated to be understood by the average individual and shall be preceded by a conspicuous statement clarifying that dollar amounts are for informational purposes only and do not represent any amount owed. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to statements required to be furnished with respect to remuneration paid after December 31, 2023.

Summary: Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act&nbsp;This bill requires the President's budget submission and the concurrent budget resolution to provide an estimate of the pro rata amount for each taxpayer of the public debt. It also requires information relating to&nbsp;federal government revenue, outlays, and deficit and related information to be included on a taxpayers's W-2 form.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023


Summary: China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China. Some areas of focus for this advocacy are (1) Chinese exchange rate arrangements, including any indirect foreign exchange market intervention through Chinese financial institutions or state-owned enterprises; (2) enhanced multilateral and bilateral surveillance by the IMF; and (3) stronger consideration of China's performance as a responsible stakeholder in the international monetary system when evaluating quota and voting shares at the IMF. The requirements of the bill expire seven years and 30 days after the date of the bill's enactment or earlier if China meets certain conditions regarding its exchange rate policies.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan. 1. Deduction for contributions to 529 plan (a) In general Section 529 (f) Deduction for contributions (1) In general In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year an amount equal to so much of the sum of the aggregate contributions made to a qualified tuition program as does not exceed $10,000. (2) Eligible individual For purposes of this subsection, the term eligible individual . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts contributed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows a tax deduction for contributions to a qualified tuition program (known as 529 plans) up to $10,000 in a taxable year. Taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 in a&nbsp;taxable year are not eligible for the deduction.&nbsp;
Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act of 2024

To appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act of 2024 2. Disaster relief fund (a) In general Out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2023 $7,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for necessary expenses to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) Emergency designation (1) In general The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) (2) Designation in house and senate The amounts provided by this section are designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and section 1(e) of H. Res. 1151 (117th Congress), as engrossed in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2022.

Summary: Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act of 2024This bill provides $7 billion in emergency funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to major disasters. &nbsp;
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin. 1. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 64 6316A. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin (a) In general The Secretary shall develop and implement a method to allow for the payment with bitcoin of any tax imposed on an individual under this title. (b) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to receive payment by bitcoin, including regulations that— (1) specify when payment by such means will be considered received, (2) require the immediate conversion of any bitcoin amount received to its dollar equivalent at the conclusion of any transaction, (3) identify types of nontax matters related to payment by such means that are to be resolved by persons ultimately liable for payment and financial intermediaries, without the involvement of the Secretary, and (4) ensure that tax matters will be resolved by the Secretary, without the involvement of financial intermediaries. (c) Authority To enter into contracts (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts to obtain services related to receiving payment by bitcoin. (2) Fees Rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2) of section 6311(d) shall apply, determined without regard to the first sentence of such paragraph. (d) Ultimate liability; liability of banks; confidentiality Rules similar to the rules of subsections (b), (c), and (e) of section 6311 shall apply. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 64 Sec. 6316A. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin. (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date which is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to develop and implement a method to allow for payment of certain excise taxes with bitcoin.&nbsp;It also authorizes Treasury to enter into contracts to obtain services with payment by bitcoin.&nbsp;
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act


Summary: Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris. The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects. Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation. The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community. In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes.
No Tax on Tips Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the application of the income tax on cash tips through a deduction allowed to all individual taxpayers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax on Tips Act 2. Deduction for cash tips (a) In general (1) Deduction allowed Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 224. Cash tips There shall be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to the cash tips received during the taxable year that are included on statements furnished to the employer pursuant to section 6053(a). . (2) Conforming amendment The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by redesignating the item relating to section 224 as relating to section 225 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new item: Sec. 224. Cash tips. . (b) Deduction allowed to non-Itemizers Section 63(b) and and (5) the deduction provided in section 224. . (c) Non-Application of certain limitations for itemizers (1) Deduction not treated as a miscellaneous itemized deduction Section 67(b) and , and (13) the deduction under section 224 (relating to cash tips). . (2) Deduction not taken into account under overall limitation Section 68(c) and , and (4) the deduction under section 224 (relating to cash tips). . (d) Withholding The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall modify the tables and procedures prescribed under section 3402(a) (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Summary: No Tax on Tips ActThis bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line tax deduction) for cash tips received by a taxpayer.&nbsp;
Community Association Reporting Exemption Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to exempt entities subject to taxation under section 528 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Association Reporting Exemption Act 2. Exemption Section 5336(a)(11)(B)(xix) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking or (2) in subclause (III), by adding or (3) by adding at the end the following: (IV) entity subject to taxation under section 528 .

Summary: Community Association Reporting Exemption ActThis bill exempts certain tax-exempt homeowners associations from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.&nbsp;
Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2024

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make notices of intent to operate under section 501(c)(4) publicly available in the same manner as applications for exemption from tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2024 2. Disclosure of notices of intent to operate under 501 (c) (a) In general Section 506 (g) Disclosure of notices and requests Any notice under subsection (a), and any request under subsection (f), shall be treated for purposes of section 6104 as an application for exemption from taxation under section 501(a). . (b) Conforming amendment Section 506(f) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence thereof. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to notices submitted after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Increased Transparency in 501(c)(4) Organizations Act of 2024This bill requires tax-exempt social welfare organizations under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code to make notices of intent to operate under that section publicly available in the same manner as applications for tax exemptions made by other nonprofit organizations.&nbsp;
IRS Overreach Prevention Act

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from implementing or continuing a free, public electronic tax return-filing service option. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRS Overreach Prevention Act 2. Prohibition of free direct file programs The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) may not continue the Direct File program of the Internal Revenue Service, and may not develop or provide to taxpayers any successor program which provides a free, public electronic return-filing service option.

Summary: IRS Overreach Prevention Act&nbsp;This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from continuing its Direct File program or from developing or providing to taxpayers any successor program that provides a free, public electronic return-filing service option.&nbsp;
Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(3) organizations from providing direct funding to State attorneys general. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act 2. 501( c (a) In general Section 501(c)(3) (1) by striking and which does not participate which does not participate (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and which does not provide direct funding to any attorney general of a State for the purpose of a lawsuit, investigation, or remuneration of personnel. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to funding provided in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Summary: Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act&nbsp;This bill prohibits a tax-exempt charitable organization from providing direct funding to state attorneys general for the purpose of a lawsuit, investigation, or remuneration of personnel.
Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act of 2024

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain temporary provisions relating to the child tax credit permanent, to make such credit fully refundable, and to increase the corporate tax rate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act of 2024 2. Increase in child tax credit (a) Amount of credit increased Section 24(a) $1,000 $2,000 (b) Repeal of limitations Section 24 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (b). (c) Credit made fully refundable Section 24(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (d) Credit refundable So much of the credit allowed to a taxpayer under subsection (a) as is determined without regard to subsection (h) shall be treated as a credit allowed to such taxpayer under subpart C. . (d) Repeal on certain special rules for taxable years 2018 through 2025 Section 24(h) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (5), and (6). (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. 3. Increase in corporate tax rate (a) In general Section 11(b) 21 percent 28 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Summary: Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act of 2024This bill revises the child tax credit by increasing its allowable amount from $1,000 to $2,000. It also repeals income eligibility limits for such credit and makes the credit fully refundable.&nbsp;As an offset to this bill's revenue effect, the corporate income tax rate is increased from 21% to 28%.&nbsp;
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024


Summary: Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (CFIUS oversees the national security risks of certain foreign investment in the United States. CFIUS has the authority to review covered transactions, which include&nbsp;mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business; certain investments in businesses involved in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data; and certain real estate transactions.)Specifically, the bill directs CFIUS to, after receiving notification from USDA, determine (1) whether a reportable agricultural land transaction is a covered transaction, and (2) whether CFIUS should initiate a national security review or take another action with respect to the transaction.&nbsp;Reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction (1) that USDA has reason to believe is a covered transaction; (2) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran; and (3) with respect to which a foreign person is required to submit a report to USDA regarding their agricultural land transactions.The bill also expands the membership of CFIUS to include the Secretary of Agriculture on covered transactions that involve agricultural land, agricultural biotechnology, or the agriculture industry (e.g., agricultural transportation, storage, and processing).
Eliminate the IPO List Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of an inpatient-only list in designating hospital outpatient services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate the IPO List Act 2. Prohibiting the use of an inpatient-only list in designating hospital outpatient services under the Medicare program Section 1833(t)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1) (C) Prohibition on use of an inpatient-only list In designating outpatient hospital services pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i), the Secretary may not refuse to so designate such a service based solely on the Secretary’s determination that such service may only be safely furnished in an inpatient setting. .

Summary: Eliminate the IPO List Act This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services from refusing to designate a service as a covered hospital outpatient service under Medicare based solely on its determination that the service can only be safely furnished in an inpatient setting.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023

To repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152

Summary: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit,&nbsp;for purposes of&nbsp;Medicare participation,&nbsp;self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded&nbsp;physician-owned hospitals.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office."