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Servicemember Apprenticeship Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Apprenticeship Act 2. Skillbridge: study on apprenticeship programs (a) Study Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to covered members. (b) Recruitment The Secretary shall consult with officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the Secretary entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described in subsection (a) in areas where the Secretary determines few such positions are available to covered members. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered member (2) The term registered apprenticeship program National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. (3) The term Skillbridge

Summary: Servicemember Apprenticeship ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences.DOD must consult with officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate DOD entering into agreements with entities that offer apprenticeship programs in areas where DOD determines few positions are available to members of the Armed Forces.&nbsp;
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act 2. Clarification of organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs Section 321(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking in the Department in the Office of the Secretary September 6, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act&nbsp;This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)
Teacher Debt Relief Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain eligibility provisions for loan forgiveness for teachers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Debt Relief Act 2. Loan forgiveness for teachers The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (1) in section 428J(g)(2) ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(g)(2) (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); (2) in section 455(m) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) both this subsection and section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460 both this subsection and section 428K or 428L (3) in section 460(g)(2) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(g)(2) (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

Summary: Teacher Debt Relief ActThis bill allows an eligible teacher to use the same teaching service to qualify for both the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.&nbsp;
Stop Basel Endgame Act

To require the heads of certain agencies to withdraw a proposed rule relating to capital requirements applicable to large banking organizations and banking organizations with significant trading activity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Basel Endgame Act 2. Withdrawal of Regulatory Capital Rule (a) In general The head of each covered agency— (1) shall withdraw the proposed rule entitled Regulatory Capital Rule: Large Banking Organizations and Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity (2) may not take any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule described in paragraph (1) or any substantially similar rule. (b) Covered agency defined For purposes of this section, the term covered agency (1) The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. (2) The Federal Reserve System. (3) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Summary: Stop Basel Endgame ActThis bill requires the withdrawal of the proposed rule titled Regulatory Capital Rule: Large Banking Organizations and Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity. The proposed rule revises bank capital requirements and calculations, including by requiring banks to replace their use of internal credit risk models with a standardized approach generally in line with international standards set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The rule was proposed on September 18, 2023, by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.&nbsp;
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act


Summary: Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement ActThis bill allows federal agencies to expedite consideration of modifications to the Entity List. (The Entity List provides the names of foreign entities that are subject to export license requirements because they are threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy.)Specifically, the bill allows the Departments of State, Defense, or Energy (or other appropriate federal agencies) to submit proposals to the Department of Commerce for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List. Commerce must submit each proposal to the End-User Review Committee (which is responsible for creating and maintaining the Entity List). Generally, within 30 days of receiving a proposal, the committee must vote to approve or disapprove the proposal. (Commerce administers licensing and civil enforcement functions for dual-use exports through its Bureau of Industry and&nbsp;Security.)The bill creates a presumption of denial of licenses for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of any item (including software and technology) included on the Commerce Control List that is controlled for national security reasons to or in a country subject to an embargo, including an arms embargo, imposed by the United States or to any foreign person included on the Entity List. Commerce must notify Congress within 15 days of (1) determining not to apply a presumption of denial (in accordance with the bill), or (2) removing national security as the reason for a control on any item on the Commerce Control List.
Divided Families National Registry Act


Summary: Divided Families National Registry ActThis bill sets policy regarding families divided between North Korea and the United States. Specifically, the Department of State shall identify Korean American families who wish to be reunited with family members who live in North Korea and establish a national registry of information on those families to (1) facilitate future reunions, and (2) provide a repository of information about such families.Additionally, the State Department shall ensure that any direct dialogue with North Korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for Korean American families and their family members who live in North Korea.The State Department shall report to Congress periodically on the registry and on North Korean actions regarding potential reunions of divided families.
Pacific Partnership Act


Summary: Pacific Partnership ActThis bill establishes requirements related to U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands region. Specifically, the billrequires the President to periodically develop and submit to Congress a Strategy for Pacific Partnership, including overarching goals for U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands region;extends certain diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum;requires the President to report to Congress on the implementation of the Strategy for Pacific Partnership; andexpresses that the President should consult and coordinate with allies and partners in the Pacific Islands region with respect to programs that provide assistance to the region.
100 Year Canister Life Act

To direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations prohibiting the issuance of certain certificates and licenses without a finding that a certain system or facility can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 100 Year Canister Life Act 2. Spent nuclear fuel dry cask safety (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate final regulations, after providing notice and opportunity for public comment, prohibiting any Certificate of Compliance for a cask for a spent nuclear fuel dry storage system, or any specific license for a cask for a spent nuclear fuel dry storage facility, to be issued or renewed by the Commission without a finding that such system or facility can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years. (b) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Commission to change the term of an initial license, or a renewal of a license, issued under part 72 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Cask The term cask (2) Certificate of Compliance The term Certificate of Compliance (3) Commission The term Commission (4) Spent nuclear fuel The term spent nuclear fuel

Summary: 100 Year Canister Life ActThis bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue regulations that require casks used in dry storage systems for spent nuclear fuel (i.e., nuclear waste) to be capable of operating safely for at least 100 years. Specifically, the regulations must prohibit the NRC from issuing or renewing any certificate of compliance or license for a dry storage cask for spent nuclear fuel without a finding that the cask can safely operate with spent nuclear fuel for a period of at least 100 years. Under current NRC regulations, a cask must be designed to operate safely for the term&nbsp;proposed in the license, which may not exceed 40 years.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building."
Federal Parity for CASH Research Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impacts of seasonal and nonresident homeownership on data collected by the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Parity for Communities with Above Average Seasonal Homeownership Research Act Federal Parity for CASH Research Act 2. Study on impacts of seasonal and nonresident homeownership on census data (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, conduct a study on— (1) the effect of homeownership in communities by seasonal and non-permanent residents on the collection and accuracy of data in censuses and surveys conducted by the Bureau of the Census; and (2) the effect such data has on distribution of Federal funding to such communities. (b) Special focus In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall give special focus on rural Appalachia communities and coastal communities. (c) Recommendations If, in carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United State finds a negative effect between levels of seasonal and non-permanent resident homeownership and Federal funding distribution, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide recommendations with respect to remedying such negative effect.

Summary: Federal Parity for Communities with Above Average Seasonal Homeownership Research Act or the Federal Parity for CASH Research ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the impacts of seasonal and nonresident home ownership on data collected by the Bureau of the Census&nbsp;and the distribution of federal funding.In carrying out the study, the&nbsp;GAO must place special focus on rural Appalachia and coastal communities.If the GAO finds a negative effect between levels of seasonal and non-permanent resident home ownership and federal funding distribution, it must provide recommendations with respect to remedying the negative effect.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the "Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the "Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office."
Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2024

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2024 2. Prohibiting the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program Section 1848(q)(2)(C)(v)(III) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(2)(C)(v)(III) Such term does not include any activity consisting of the development of an anti-racism plan (as described in the rule entitled Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Provider Enrollment Regulation Updates; and Provider and Supplier Prepayment and Post-Payment Medical Review Requirements

Summary: Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2024 This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services from including the development of anti-racism plans (i.e., plans to address systemic racism in health care) as a qualifying clinical practice improvement activity under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), as described in a November 2021 rule. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health care professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)
Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2024

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2024 2. Homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students qualified for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit (a) In general Clause (i) of section 42(i)(3)(D) (II) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 7-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2) (III) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 5-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 2002(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2024This bill extends eligibility for the low-income housing tax credit to homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students during a specified time period.&nbsp;&nbsp;
HUD Transparency Act of 2024

To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Transparency Act of 2024 2. Congressional testimony Not later than October 1 of each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall appear before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and present testimony on the Office of Inspector General’s— (1) efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews; (3) actions to identify opportunities for the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to progress and succeed; (4) recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability; (5) assessment of the extent to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and (6) ongoing activities regarding any such additional work, as appropriate. July 15, 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: HUD Transparency Act of 2024This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually testify before Congress.Specifically, the office must testify regardingefforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse;ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews;actions to identify opportunities for HUD programs to progress and succeed;recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability;the extent to which HUD has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and&nbsp;ongoing activities regarding any such additional work.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the "Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center".


Summary: This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act 2. Detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Attorney General Secretary of Homeland Security (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking , or (C) in subparagraph (D), by adding or (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(A) or (C) or under section 212(a)(7); and (ii) is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer, ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Circumstances (A) In general The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1)(E) are that the law enforcement officer was assaulted— (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a law enforcement officer. (B) Definitions For purposes of paragraph (1)(E)— (i) the term assault (ii) the term law enforcement officer (I) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (II) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (III) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (3) Detainer The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien. . April 30, 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: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops ActThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the&nbsp;number of non-U.S. nationals detained&nbsp;under&nbsp;this bill.&nbsp;
GEO Act

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act GEO Act 2. Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 (h) Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing (1) Requirement to process applications Notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or any other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the applicable geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization, approve and issue, or deny, each such application not later than 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable Federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. (2) No new authority for Federal courts Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying any existing authority of a Federal court to vacate or provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization. (3) Definition of authorization In this subsection, the term authorization . June 27, 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: Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO ActThis bill expands&nbsp;the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases. Specifically, Interior must process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable federal laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act)&nbsp;unless a U.S. federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for&nbsp;the underlying lease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the "Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the "Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building."
TELL Act

To require that any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in the People’s Republic of China to disclose that such information is stored and maintained in the People’s Republic of China and whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to such information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act TELL Act 2. Country disclosure requirements (a) Disclosure requirements Any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in the People’s Republic of China shall disclose to any individual who downloads or otherwise uses such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following: (1) That such information is stored and maintained in the People’s Republic of China. (2) Whether the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese State-owned entity has access to such information. (b) False information It shall be unlawful for a person required to disclose information under subsection (a) to knowingly disclose false information under such subsection. 3. Enforcement (a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (b) Powers of Federal Trade Commission (1) In general The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (2) Privileges and immunities Any person that violates this Act shall be subject to the penalties, and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.

Summary: Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act or the TELL Act This bill requires any person that maintains a website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that maintains and stores information in China to conspicuously disclose certain information to individuals who download or otherwise use the website or application. The disclosures must specify (1) that such information is stored and maintained in&nbsp;China, and (2) whether the information is accessible by the Chinese Communist Party or a Chinese state-owned entity. The bill also provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building."
FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024


Summary: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 This bill temporarily extends specific Federal Aviation and Administration (FAA) programs and activities through May 10, 2024. For example, the bill extends the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot programs (e.g., the UAS Test Site Program and the UAS remote detection and identification pilot program), weather reporting programs, Remote Tower Pilot Program, and Essential Air Service 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024


Summary: Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. DIVISION A--EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 This division is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2024 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires. The CR provides funding through March 8, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 22, 2024. (Under the current CR, the first group of agencies is funded through March 1, 2024, and the remaining agencies are funded through March 8, 2024.) The CR generally funds most programs and activities at the FY2023 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS This division modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. (Sec. 101) This section revises the computation of the student aid index (SAI) for dependent students, which is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid. The SAI for a dependent student is calculated using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data for the student and their parents. The FAFSA Processing System calculates the parents' contribution from income and assets, the student's contribution from income, and the student's contribution from assets; the SAI is the sum of these three values. In particular, the section specifies that a student's available income shall not be less than -$1,500 for award year 2024-2025 and not less than $0 for award year 2025-2026 and each succeeding award year. The section also provides specified additional funds for Federal Pell Grants for FY2025 and each succeeding fiscal year. (Sec. 102) This section exempts the budgetary effects of this division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO Act), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.
Chinese-owned Applications Using The Information of Our Nation Act of 2023

To require any person that sells or distributes a mobile application that the Federal Government has prohibited for Government-owned devices to disclose that fact to any individual who downloads, updates, or otherwise uses such application, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese-owned Applications Using The Information of Our Nation Act of 2023 CAUTION Act of 2023 2. Disclosure requirements (a) In general Any person that sells or distributes a covered application that the Federal Government has prohibited the use of for information technology and required to be removed from such information technology under the No TikTok on Government Devices Act ( Public Law 117–328 (b) False information It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false information with respect to the disclosure required under this section. (c) Enforcement (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (2) Powers of the Federal Trade Commission (A) In general The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (B) Privileges and immunities Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (3) Authority preserved Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Effective date This section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered application The term covered application Public Law 117–328 (2) Individual The term individual (3) Information technology The term information technology Public Law 117–328 May 31, 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: Chinese-owned Applications Using The Information of Our Nation Act of 2023 or the CAUTION Act of 2023This bill requires any person who sells or distributes the social media application TikTok (or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited) to disclose, prior to download, that the use of the application is prohibited on devices owned by the federal government.The bill provides the Federal Trade Commission with authority to enforce this requirement.&nbsp;
Laken Riley Act


Summary: Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.
Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act 2. Ensuring implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of the Medicare program Section 1860D–4(o) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104 (1) In general Not later than January 1, 2027, a PDP sponsor of a prescription drug plan shall implement one or more electronic real-time benefit tools that meet the requirements described in paragraph (2). .

Summary: Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation ActThis bill sets a deadline by which Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors must implement an electronic, real-time benefit tool.&nbsp;Specifically, the bill requires PDP sponsors to implement at least one real-time benefit tool by January 1, 2027.
GSA Technology Accountability Act


Summary: GSA Technology Accountability ActThis bill requires the General Services Administration to report to Congress on projects funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and the Acquisition Services Fund. The reports must include various elements, such as a list of each project funded along with an explanation of the project and its cost.
Special District Grant Accessibility Act


Summary: Special District Grant Accessibility ActThis bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within 180 days that clarifies how a federal agency recognizes a special district as a unit of local government for the purpose of being eligible to receive federal financial assistance.Under the bill, a special district&nbsp; is a political subdivision of a state, with specified boundaries and significant budgetary autonomy or control, that was created by or pursuant to state law to perform limited and specific governmental or proprietary functions that distinguish it as a significantly separate entity from the administrative governance structure of any other form of local government unit within a state.The bill requires federal agencies to implement OMB's guidance within one year of the date it is issued.&nbsp;
Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act


Summary: Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting ActThis bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue regulations to mandate collecting, tracking, and publicly reporting information related to deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes involving vehicles transporting mail. &nbsp;The bill also requires (1) Postal Service employees and contractors to report within three days any traffic crash involving a vehicle used in the transportation of mail and resulting in injury or death, (2) the Postal Service to maintain an internal database that includes comprehensive information related to such injuries and deaths, and (3) the Postal Service to provide an annual report to the public summarizing such injuries and deaths.&nbsp;
Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024


Summary: Comment Integrity and Management Act of 2024This bill establishes requirements with respect to the submission of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the federal rulemaking process.Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to verify, to the greatest extent possible at the time a public comment is submitted, whether the comment has been submitted by a human being.An agency also must determine whether comments are mass comments and may publish on the docket only a single representative copy of such comments or a single copy of one variation of mass comments that use standardized but not identical language. If the agency publishes only a single copy of a mass comment, the agency also must indicate the number of mass comments submitted that were identical or substantively identical to the representative copy or variation that the agency published.Additionally, each agency must establish a policy with respect to the posting and consideration of computer-generated comments and mass-comments during the agency's rulemaking process.The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance for implementing the requirements of this bill, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the identification and effect of computer-generated comments in the rulemaking process.&nbsp;
VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act


Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act or the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to install and operate an on-site regulated medical waste treatment system at each VA facility that would benefit from such a system's cost savings. In order to identify which VA facilities would benefit, the VA must develop a uniform regulated medical waste cost analysis model to determine the cost savings associated with the use of an on-site regulated medical waste treatment system.
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary’s property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act 2. Liens, adjustments, and recoveries for medical assistance (a) Liens Section 1917(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(a) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking plan, except— plan, except, subject to paragraph (4)— (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking in the case of with respect to liens imposed before the date of the enactment of the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, in the case of (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, a State shall— (A) withdraw any lien imposed under paragraph (1)(B) that is in effect as of such date; and (B) notify each individual (or legal representative of such individual (or of such individual’s estate)) subject to such a lien so withdrawn of the withdrawal of such lien. . (b) Adjustments and recoveries Section 1917(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking except that except that, subject to paragraph (6), (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) Notwithstanding any preceding provision of this subsection, no adjustment or recovery of any medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of an individual under the State plan may be initiated, maintained, or collected on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. Not later than 90 days after such date, a State shall— (A) withdraw any lien in effect as of such date with respect to such medical assistance correctly paid; and (B) notify each individual (or legal representative of such individual (or of such individual’s estate)) subject to such a lien so withdrawn of the withdrawal of such lien and the prohibition on adjustment or recovery under this paragraph. .

Summary: Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act&nbsp;This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the&nbsp;withdrawals.
ROUTERS Act

To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act ROUTERS Act 2. Study of national security risks posed by certain routers and modems (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a covered country. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered country The term covered country (2) Secretary The term Secretary May 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS ActThis bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices that have been developed or manufactured by persons (i.e., individuals and entities)&nbsp;owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bullets Not Batteries Act

To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit the use of the authorities under title I and title III of such Act for electric vehicles or related technologies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bullets Not Batteries Act 2. Prohibition on the use of authorities for electric vehicles and related technology Section 104 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4514 (c) Electric vehicles and related technology The authorities provided under this title and title III may not be used with respect to— (1) electric vehicles; (2) electric vehicle batteries; (3) electric vehicle charging stations or other electric vehicle infrastructure; or (4) obtaining critical minerals that will be used for the manufacturing of any item described under paragraph (1), (2), or (3). .

Summary: Bullets Not Batteries ActThis bill limits the President's use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), which confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain&nbsp;authorities under the DPA with respect to electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure, or obtaining critical minerals for use in manufacturing of any such items.&nbsp;