datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
enforcement entities, officials, or other personnel regard-
ing the enforcement of the immigration laws.’’; 
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(b) LAW
ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of Federal, State, or local 
law, no Federal, State, or local government entity, and no 
individual, may prohibit, or in any way restrict, a Federal, 
State, or local government entity, official, or other per-
sonnel from undertaking any of the following law enforce-
ment activities with respect to information regarding the 
citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, the 
inadmissibility or deportability, or the custody status, of 
any individual: 
‘‘(1) Making inquiries to any individual in order 
to obtain such information regarding such individual 
or any other individuals reasonably suspected of 
being involved in a crime. 
‘‘(2) Notifying the Federal Government regard-
ing the presence of individuals reasonably suspected 
of being involved in a crime who are encountered by 
law enforcement officials or other personnel of a 
State or political subdivision of a State. 
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means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or 
other authorization— 
(A) provided by a Federal land manage-
ment agency; 
(B) to locate or modify a communications 
facility on covered land; and 
(C) for the primary purpose of authorizing 
the occupancy and use of such land for commu-
nications use. 
(6) COVERED LAND.—The term ‘‘covered land’’ 
means— 
(A) public lands; and 
(B) National Forest System land. 
(7) FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY.— 
The term ‘‘Federal land management agency’’ 
means each of the following: 
(A) The Bureau of Land Management. 
(B) The Forest Service. 
(8) NATIONAL
FOREST
SYSTEM.—The term 
‘‘National Forest System’’ has the meaning given 
that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Range-
land Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 
U.S.C. 1609(a)). 
(9) ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT.—The term ‘‘orga-
nizational unit’’ means— 
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rity detainer issued pursuant to subsection (d), that 
temporarily holds an alien in its custody pursuant to 
the terms of such detainer so that the alien may be 
taken into the custody of the Department of Home-
land Security, shall be considered to be acting under 
color of Federal authority for purposes of deter-
mining the liability, and immunity from suit, of the 
State or political subdivision of a State in a civil ac-
tion brought under Federal or State law and shall 
not be liable for their compliance with the detainer 
in any suit seeking any punitive, compensatory, or 
other monetary damages. 
‘‘(2) FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT
AS
DEFEND-
ANT.—In any civil action described in paragraph 
(1), the United States shall be the proper party 
named as the defendant in the action. 
‘‘(3) BAD FAITH EXCEPTION.—Paragraphs (1) 
and (2) shall not apply to any mistreatment of an 
individual by a State or a political subdivision of a 
State (and the officials and personnel of the State 
or subdivision acting in their official capacities), or 
a nongovernmental entity (and its personnel) con-
tracted by the State or political subdivision for the 
purpose of providing detention. 
‘‘(j) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.— 
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‘‘(1) CAUSE OF ACTION.—Any individual, or a 
spouse, parent, or child of that individual (if the in-
dividual is deceased), who is the victim of a murder, 
rape, or any felony, under State or Federal law, for 
which an alien has been convicted and sentenced to 
a term of imprisonment of at least 1 year, may 
bring an action against a State or political subdivi-
sion of a State in the appropriate Federal or State 
court if the State or political subdivision released the 
alien from custody prior to the commission of such 
crime as a consequence of the State or political sub-
division’s declining to honor a detainer issued pursu-
ant to subsection (d). 
‘‘(2) LIMITATION
ON
BRINGING
ACTION.—An 
action brought under this subsection may not be 
brought later than 10 years following the date on 
which the crime was committed, or the date on 
which the victim died as a result of such crime, 
whichever occurs later. 
‘‘(3) ATTORNEYS’ FEE AND OTHER COSTS.—In 
any action under this subsection the court shall 
award a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorneys’ 
fee as part of the costs, and include expert fees as 
part of the attorneys’ fee.’’. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1682 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Rec-
reational Lands Passes for family members of members 
of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving 
their country. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Benefits that Endure 
for Lifetimes Of Service Act’’ or ‘‘BELO’S Act’’. 
SEC. 2. LIFETIME PASSES. 
Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(D) Any individual who is a survivor enti-
tled to— 
‘‘(i) a death gratuity under section 
1475 of title 10, United States Code; or 
‘‘(ii) dependency and indemnity com-
pensation under chapter 13 of title 38, 
United States Code.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1682 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhance-
ment Act to provide for lifetime National Parks 
and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for fam-
ily members of members of the Armed Forces 
who lost their lives while serving their country.
I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1682 
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for 
lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for fam-
ily members of members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while 
serving their country. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. EVANS of Colorado (for himself and Mr. PANETTA) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Rec-
reational Lands Passes for family members of members 
of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving 
their country. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Benefits that Endure 
for Lifetimes Of Service Act’’ or ‘‘BELO’S Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. LIFETIME PASSES. 
Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(D) Any individual who is a survivor enti-
tled to— 
‘‘(i) a death gratuity under section 
1475 of title 10, United States Code; or 
‘‘(ii) dependency and indemnity com-
pensation under chapter 13 of title 38, 
United States Code.’’. 
Æ 
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IIB 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1682 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 14, 2025 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Rec-
reational Lands Passes for family members of members 
of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving 
their country. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Benefits that Endure 
for Lifetimes Of Service Act’’ or ‘‘BELO’S Act’’. 
SEC. 2. LIFETIME PASSES. 
Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(D) Any individual who is a survivor enti-
tled to— 
‘‘(i) a death gratuity under section 
1475 of title 10, United States Code; or 
‘‘(ii) dependency and indemnity com-
pensation under chapter 13 of title 38, 
United States Code.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. 
Attest: 
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, 
Clerk. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 28 
AN ACT 
To amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to 
provide that for purposes of determining compli-
ance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex 
shall be recognized based solely on a person’s re-
productive biology and genetics at birth.
HR 1716 RFS
spect to a natural person or a financial institution, 
as the case may be, if the President determines: 
(A) The funds described under paragraph 
(1)(A) were primarily acquired through legal 
and noncorrupt means. 
(B) The natural person has agreed to pro-
vide significant cooperation to the United 
States for an important national security pur-
pose with respect to China. 
(C) A financial institution has agreed to— 
(i) no longer maintain an account de-
scribed under paragraph (1)(B)(i); 
(ii) no longer provide significant fi-
nancial services to a natural person cov-
ered by the report; or 
(iii) provide significant cooperation to 
the United States for an important na-
tional security purpose with respect to 
China. 
(4) WAIVER.—The President may waive any re-
quirement described under paragraph (1) with re-
spect to a natural person or a financial institution 
upon reporting to the appropriate Members of Con-
gress that— 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1687 
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency 
of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. FULCHER (for himself, Ms. MALOY, and Ms. BOEBERT) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase 
the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Committing Leases 
for Energy Access Now Act’’ or the ‘‘CLEAN Act’’. 
SEC. 2. GEOTHERMAL LEASING. 
(a) ANNUAL LEASING.—Section 4(b) of the Geo-
thermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1003(b)) is amend-
ed— 
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(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘2 years’’ and 
inserting ‘‘year’’; 
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as 
paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and 
(3) after paragraph (2), by inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(3) REPLACEMENT
SALES.—If a lease sale 
under paragraph (1) for a year is canceled or de-
layed, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a 
replacement sale during the same year. 
‘‘(4) REQUIREMENT.—In conducting a lease 
sale under paragraph (2) in a State described in 
that paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall 
offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal 
development and utilization under the resource man-
agement plan in effect for the State.’’. 
(b) DEADLINES
FOR
CONSIDERATION
OF
GEO-
THERMAL DRILLING PERMITS.—Section 4 of the Geo-
thermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1003) is amended 
by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(h) DEADLINES
FOR CONSIDERATION
OF GEO-
THERMAL DRILLING PERMITS.— 
‘‘(1) NOTICE.—Not later than 30 days after the 
date on which the Secretary receives an application 
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for any geothermal drilling permit, the Secretary 
shall— 
‘‘(A) provide written notice to the appli-
cant that the application is complete; or 
‘‘(B) notify the applicant that information 
is missing and specify any information that is 
required to be submitted for the application to 
be complete. 
‘‘(2) ISSUANCE OF DECISION.—If the Secretary 
determines that an application for a geothermal 
drilling permit is complete under paragraph (1)(A), 
the Secretary shall issue a final decision on the ap-
plication not later than 30 days after the Secretary 
notifies the applicant that the application is com-
plete.’’. 
Æ 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1688 
To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of 
the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that 
title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affili-
ation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject 
to those provisions, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. GARCIA of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the ac-
countability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing 
certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, 
and without regard to the political affiliation, career 
status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject 
to those provisions, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Hatch Act Enforce-
ment Transparency and Accountability Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. ADDITION OF DEFINITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 12 of 
title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘§ 1219a. Definitions 
‘‘In this subchapter: 
‘‘(1) CAREER
EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘career 
employee’ means an individual who is— 
‘‘(A) an employee, as that term is defined 
in section 7322; and 
‘‘(B) not a noncareer employee. 
‘‘(2) COVERED ALLEGATION.—The term ‘cov-
ered allegation’ means an allegation concerning po-
litical activity prohibited under subchapter III of 
chapter 73. 
‘‘(3) NONCAREER EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘non-
career employee’ means an individual who is— 
‘‘(A) an employee, as defined in section 
2105, serving in a position in the executive 
branch; and 
‘‘(B)(i) serving in a position to which the 
President appointed the individual (without re-
gard to whether the advice and consent of the 
Senate was required with respect to that ap-
pointment), other than an individual who is— 
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(2) CONTENT.—The term ‘‘content’’ means any 
description of a film, including the script. 
(3) UNITED
STATES
COMPANY.—The term 
‘‘United States company’’ means a private entity in-
corporated under the laws of the United States or 
any jurisdiction within the United States. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1689 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for 
temporary protected status. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Ms. GILLEN (for herself, Mr. LAWLER, and Mrs. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate 
Haiti for temporary protected status. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PRO-
TECTED STATUS. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for tem-
porary protected status for a period of 18 months begin-
ning on August 3, 2025. 
Æ 
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the Social Security Act, without regard to 
subparagraph (F) of such section’’; 
(v) by striking ‘‘a diploma or equiva-
lent certificate from a secondary school (as 
defined in section 202(d)(7)(c)(i) of the 
Social Security Act)’’ and inserting ‘‘a di-
ploma, degree, or equivalent certificate 
from a secondary school or educational in-
stitution described in section 202(d)(7)(E) 
of the Social Security Act’’; and 
(vi) by striking ‘‘elementary or sec-
ondary school in which he is enrolled’’ and 
inserting ‘‘school or institution in which 
the child is enrolled’’. 
(2) Section 5(c)(7) of the Railroad Retirement 
Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 235(c)(7)) is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘full-time elementary or 
secondary school student’’ and inserting ‘‘full- 
time student at an educational institution’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘19’’ and inserting ‘‘22’’. 
(3) The amendments made by this subsection 
shall apply to benefits under the Railroad Retire-
ment Act of 1974 that are payable for months be-
ginning on or after January 1, 2026. 
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(ii) by striking ‘‘Trust Funds are’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Trust Fund is’’; 
(F) in the matter following paragraph (5), 
by striking ‘‘Trust Funds’’ each place it ap-
pears and inserting ‘‘Trust Fund’’; and 
(G) in the second sentence in the matter 
following paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘whether 
the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance 
Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur-
ance Trust Fund, individually and collectively, 
are’’ and inserting ‘‘whether the Social Security 
Trust Fund is’’. 
(3) INVESTMENTS.—Section 201 of such Act is 
amended in subsections (d) and (e) by striking 
‘‘Trust Funds’’ each place it appears and inserting 
‘‘Trust Fund’’. 
(4) CREDITING OF INTEREST AND PROCEEDS 
TO TRUST FUNDS.—Section 201(f) of such Act is 
amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘the Federal Old-Age and 
Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Fed-
eral Disability Insurance Trust Fund shall be 
credited to and form a part of the Federal Old- 
Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and 
the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, respec-
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501 
(1) PREVENTION
OF
TRAUMATIC
BRAIN
IN-
JURY.—Section 393B of the Public Health Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 280b–1c) is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘and 
prevalence’’ after ‘‘incidence’’; 
(B) in subsection (b)— 
(i) in paragraph (1), by inserting 
‘‘and reduction of associated injuries and 
fatalities’’ before the semicolon; 
(ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting 
‘‘and related risk factors’’ before the semi-
colon; and 
(iii) in paragraph (3)— 
(I) in the matter preceding sub-
paragraph (A), by striking ‘‘2020’’ 
each place it appears and inserting 
‘‘2030’’; and 
(II) in subparagraph (A)— 
(aa) in clause (i), by striking 
‘‘; and’’ and inserting a semi-
colon; 
(bb) by redesignating clause 
(ii) as clause (iv); 
(cc) by inserting after clause 
(i) the following: 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1691 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unreimbursed employee 
expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. GROTHMAN (for himself and Mr. HARRIS of Maryland) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unre-
imbursed employee expenses to be taken into account 
as miscellaneous itemized deductions. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Employee Business 
Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. UNREIMBURSED EMPLOYEE EXPENSES TAKEN 
INTO 
ACCOUNT 
AS 
MISCELLANEOUS 
ITEMIZED DEDUCTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 67(g) of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended— 
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(1) by striking ‘‘THROUGH 2025.—Notwith-
standing subsection (a)’’ and inserting the following; 
‘‘THROUGH 2027.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsection 
(a), and except to the extent provided in paragraph 
(2)’’, and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTION
FOR
UNREIMBURSED
FOOD, 
LODGING, TRAVEL, OR TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 
OF EMPLOYEES.—For such taxable years— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—An individual may 
take into account under subsection (a) 85 per-
cent of any miscellaneous itemized deductions 
for the taxable year which are unreimbursed 
food, lodging, travel, or transportation expenses 
paid or incurred by the individual in connection 
with the performance of services as an em-
ployee. 
‘‘(B) MODIFIED
FLOOR.—Subsection (a) 
shall be applied by substituting ‘1 percent’ for 
‘2 percent’.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall take effect as if included in section 
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11045 of Public Law 115–97 (commonly known as the 
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). 
(c) EXTENSION
OF STATUTE
OF LIMITATION
ON 
CREDIT OR REFUND.—If the period of limitation on a 
credit or refund resulting from the amendments made by 
subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period 
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund 
or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable 
to such amendments) may, nevertheless, be made or al-
lowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 
1-year period. 
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