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(2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(3) TRIBAL
LAND.—The term ‘‘Tribal land’’ 
means the approximately 40 acres (including the 
surface and subsurface estate, and mineral estate, 
and any and all improvements, structures, and per-
sonal property on those acres) on the Pine Ridge In-
dian Reservation in Oglala Lakota County, at Rural 
County Road 4, Wounded Knee, South Dakota, and 
generally depicted as ‘‘Area of Interest’’ on the map 
entitled ‘‘Wounded Knee Sacred Site and Memorial 
Land’’ and dated October 26, 2022, which is a seg-
ment of the December 29, 1890, Wounded Knee 
Massacre site. 
(4) TRIBES.—The term ‘‘Tribes’’ means the 
Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe 
of the Cheyenne River Reservation, both tribes being 
among the constituent tribes of the Great Sioux Na-
tion and signatories to the Fort Laramie Treaty of 
1868 between the United States of America and the 
Great Sioux Nation, 15 Stat. 635. 
SEC. 3. LAND HELD IN RESTRICTED FEE STATUS BY THE 
TRIBES. 
(a) ACTION BY SECRETARY.—Not later than 365 
days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—
(1) complete all actions, including documenta-
tion and minor corrections to the survey and legal 
description of Tribal land, necessary for the Tribal 
land to be held by the Tribes in restricted fee status; 
and 
(2) appropriately assign each applicable private 
and municipal utility and service right or agreement 
with regard to the Tribal land. 
(b) CONDITIONS.— 
(1) FEDERAL
LAWS
RELATING
TO
INDIAN 
LAND.—Except as otherwise provided in this Act, 
the Tribal land shall be subject to Federal laws re-
lating to Indian country, as defined by section 1151 
of title 18, United States Code and protected by the 
restriction against alienation in section 177 of title 
25, United States Code. 
(2) USE OF LAND.—The Tribal land shall be 
used for the purposes allowed by the document titled 
‘‘Covenant Between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the 
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’’ and dated October 21, 
2022. 
(3) ENCUMBRANCES AND AGREEMENTS.—The 
Tribal land shall remain subject to any private or 
municipal encumbrance, right-of-way, restriction,
easement of record, or utility service agreement in 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(4) GAMING.—Pursuant to the document titled 
‘‘Covenant Between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the 
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’’ and dated October 21, 
2022, the Tribal land shall not be used for gaming 
activity under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 
(25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). 
Passed the House of Representatives January 22, 
2025. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 165 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete 
all actions necessary for certain land to be held 
in restricted fee status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe 
and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and for other 
purposes.
IIB 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 165 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 23, 2025 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete all actions 
necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee 
status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River 
Sioux Tribe, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1679 
To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of 
other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an inter-
agency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global 
competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct invest-
ment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. EVANS of Colorado (for himself and Ms. KELLY of Illinois) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with 
the heads of other relevant Federal departments and 
agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report 
to Congress on ways to increase the global competitive-
ness of the United States in attracting foreign direct 
investment. 
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 ‘‘Global Investment in 
American Jobs Act of 2025’’. 
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Calendar No. 177 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 165 
[Report No. 119–72] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 23, 2025 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 
OCTOBER 2, 2025 
Reported by Ms. MURKOWSKI, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to complete all actions 
necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee 
status by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River 
Sioux Tribe, 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 ‘‘Wounded Knee Mas-
sacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
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(5) LIMITATIONS.—A State shall not receive 
more than 1 grant under this section at any time. 
(6) RETURN
OF
UNSPENT
GRANT
FUNDS.— 
Each State that receives a grant under this section 
shall return any unspent grant funds not later than 
6 months after the date on which the term for the 
grant ends. 
(b) GRANT PROGRAM.—A State that desires a grant 
under this section shall submit an application to the Sec-
retary at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information and assurances as the Secretary may require, 
including— 
(1) a description of the criteria a student must 
meet to demonstrate proficiency for the State Seal 
of Biliteracy in both languages, which— 
(A) shall include proficiency criteria for the 
2 productive skills of speaking and writing; and 
(B) may include proficiency criteria for the 
skills of reading and listening; 
(2) a detailed description of the State’s plan— 
(A) to ensure that English learners and 
former English learners are included in the 
State Seal of Biliteracy program; 
(B) to ensure equitable access to the State 
Seal of Biliteracy program for students with 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1661 
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter 
of equines for human consumption. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. NEHLS, Mr. BEYER, Mr. 
CISCOMANI, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. 
KIM, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. STEUBE, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. SMITH of New Jer-
sey, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. BARR, Mr. 
QUIGLEY, Mr. CAREY, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. THANEDAR, Mr. 
LALOTA, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CARTER of Louisiana, Ms. DAVIDS of 
Kansas, Ms. MENG, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. POCAN, Mrs. 
TRAHAN, Mr. MCGARVEY, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. STANSBURY, Ms. 
BUDZINSKI, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. STANTON, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. 
HARDER of California, Mr. MRVAN, Ms. CHU, Ms. SALINAS, Mr. 
HORSFORD, Mr. COHEN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. 
DOGGETT, Mr. CARSON, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. PEREZ, Ms. OMAR, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Ms. TOKUDA, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. 
GARCIA of California, Mr. SORENSEN, Mr. CORREA, Mr. LIEU, Mr. 
TORRES of New York, Mr. GOLDMAN of New York, Mr. FROST, Ms. 
TITUS, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. PETERS, Ms. HOYLE of Oregon, Mr. 
LAWLER, 
Mr. 
RYAN, 
Mr. 
SCHWEIKERT, 
Mr. 
TONKO, 
Mr. 
KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. BEATTY, 
Ms. 
JAYAPAL, 
Mrs. 
SYKES, 
Mr. 
NEAL, 
Ms. 
SHERRILL, 
Mr. 
HARIDOPOLOS, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. 
FOUSHEE, Mr. AMO, Mr. LATIMER, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. SCHOLTEN, Ms. 
DEAN of Pennsylvania, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. BARRAGA´N, 
Mr. CROW, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mrs. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, Mr. 
MAGAZINER, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. ROSS, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. 
NORTON, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. KEAN) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agri-
culture 
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A BILL 
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to 
prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption. 
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 ‘‘Save America’s For-
gotten Equines Act of 2025’’ or the ‘‘SAFE Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SLAUGHTER OF EQUINES FOR 
HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 
Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act 
of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2160) is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘DOGS 
AND
CATS’’ and inserting ‘‘DOGS, CATS, AND 
EQUINES’’; and 
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘a dog or cat’’ 
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘a dog, cat, or 
equine’’. 
Æ 
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138 
(2) $540,000,000 to address deferred mainte-
nance and repair needs of the National Nuclear Se-
curity Administration pursuant to section 3211 of 
the National Nuclear Security Administration Act 
(50 U.S.C. 2401); 
(3) $1,000,000,000 to accelerate the construc-
tion of National Nuclear Security Administration fa-
cilities pursuant to section 3211 of the National Nu-
clear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401); 
(4) $400,000,000 to accelerate the develop-
ment, procurement, and integration of the warhead 
for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile 
pursuant to section 3211 of the National Nuclear 
Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2401); 
(5) $500,000,000 to accelerate primary capa-
bility modernization pursuant to section 3211 of the 
National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 
U.S.C. 2401); 
(6) $500,000,000 to accelerate secondary capa-
bility modernization pursuant to section 3211 of the 
National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 
U.S.C. 2401); and 
(7) $100,000,000 to accelerate domestic ura-
nium enrichment centrifuge deployment for defense 
purposes pursuant to section 3211 of the National 
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(1) consult closely and regularly with stake-
holders, including private sector individuals and enti-
ties, and incorporate industry expertise; 
(2) collaborate with private sector stakeholders 
to identify prioritized, flexible, repeatable, perform-
ance-based, and cost-effective approaches to the de-
ployment of blockchain technology or other distrib-
uted 
ledger 
technology, 
applications 
built 
on 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(3) disseminate research and information per-
taining to the use of, and marketplace for, 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, applications built on blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; 
(4) develop standardized terminology for, and 
promote common understanding of, blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, appli-
cations built on blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(5) ensure the best practices described in sub-
section (c) facilitate the ease of use of blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, 
applications built on blockchain technology or other 
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ledger technology, applications built on blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; and 
(7) consider the needs and interests of both the 
private and public sector, including small businesses 
and Federal, State, and local governments. 
(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion may be construed to— 
(1) require a private entity to share information 
with the Secretary; 
(2) require a private entity to request assist-
ance from the Secretary; 
(3) require a private entity to implement any 
measure or recommendation suggested by the Sec-
retary in response to a request by the private entity; 
or 
(4) require the adoption of the best practices 
described in subsection (c). 
(f) CONSULTATION.—In implementing this section, 
the Secretary may, as appropriate, consult with the heads 
of relevant Federal agencies. 
(g) TERMINATION OF PROGRAM.—The Blockchain 
Deployment Program established pursuant to subsection 
(b)(3) shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary 
shall make public on the website of the Department of 
Commerce and submit to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report that includes— 
(1) a description of the activities of the Sec-
retary under this Act during the preceding year; 
(2) any recommendations by the Secretary for 
additional legislation to strengthen the competitive-
ness of the United States with respect to blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, 
applications built on blockchain technology or other 
distributed 
ledger 
technology, 
tokens, 
and 
tokenization; and 
(3) a description of any emerging risks and 
long-term trends with respect to blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, appli-
cations built on blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization. 
Æ 
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Union Calendar No. 47 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1664 
[Report No. 119–70] 
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to take actions necessary and appro-
priate to promote the competitiveness of the United States related to 
the deployment, use, application, and competitiveness of blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mrs. CAMMACK (for herself and Mr. SOTO) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
APRIL 24, 2025 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
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A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to take actions nec-
essary and appropriate to promote the competitiveness 
of the United States related to the deployment, use, 
application, and competitiveness of blockchain technology 
or other distributed ledger technology, and for other pur-
poses. 
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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 ‘‘Deploying American 
Blockchains Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY OR OTHER DIS-
TRIBUTED
LEDGER
TECHNOLOGY.—The 
term 
‘‘blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology’’ means a distributed digital database 
where data is— 
(A) shared across a network of computers 
to create a ledger of verified information among 
network participants; 
(B) linked using cryptography to maintain 
the integrity of the ledger and to execute other 
functions; and 
(C) distributed among network partici-
pants in an automated fashion to concurrently 
update network participants on the state of the 
ledger and other functions. 
(2) COVERED NONGOVERNMENTAL REPRESENT-
ATIVES.—The term ‘‘covered nongovernmental rep-
resentatives’’ means representatives as specified in 
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tion a link to each online portal established pursuant to 
subsection (a)(1). 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Assist-
ant Secretary’’ means the Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Communications and Information. 
(2) COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY.—The term 
‘‘communications facility’’ has the meaning given the 
term ‘‘communications facility installation’’ in sec-
tion 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(d)). 
(3) COMMUNICATIONS USE.—The term ‘‘com-
munications use’’ means the placement and oper-
ation of a communications facility. 
(4) COMMUNICATIONS USE AUTHORIZATION.— 
The term ‘‘communications use authorization’’ 
means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or 
other authorization— 
(A) provided by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior or the Secretary of Agriculture; 
(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 covered land for 
communications use. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1665 
To require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture 
to establish online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain 
Form 299s, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mrs. CAMMACK (for herself and Ms. MATSUI) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi-
tion to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for 
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To require the Department of the Interior and the Depart-
ment of Agriculture to establish online portals to accept, 
process, and dispose of certain Form 299s, 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 ‘‘Deploying Infrastruc-
ture with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Ap-
plications Act’’ or the ‘‘DIGITAL Applications Act’’. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1673 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Charles L. 
Blockson Post Office Building’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania (for herself, Mr. EVANS of Pennsylvania, Ms. 
SCANLON, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
FITZPATRICK, Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. SMUCKER, 
Mr. MEUSER, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, and Mr. 
BRESNAHAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsyl-
vania, as the ‘‘Charles L. Blockson Post Office Build-
ing’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CHARLES L. BLOCKSON POST OFFICE BUILD-
ING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norris-
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Union Calendar No. 416 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1665 
[Report No. 119–487, Parts I and II] 
To require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture 
to establish online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain 
Form 299s, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mrs. CAMMACK (for herself and Ms. MATSUI) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi-
tion to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for 
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 
Additional sponsors: Mrs. MCCLAIN DELANEY and Mr. LANDSMAN 
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 
Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources 
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 
Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the 
Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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A BILL 
To require the Department of the Interior and the Depart-
ment of Agriculture to establish online portals to accept, 
process, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other 
purposes. 
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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 ‘‘Deploying Infrastruc-
ture with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Ap-
plications Act’’ or the ‘‘DIGITAL Applications Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ONLINE PORTALS TO ACCEPT, 
PROCESS, AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN FORM 
299s. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF ONLINE PORTALS.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retaries concerned shall each establish, with respect 
to the relevant covered department, an online portal 
for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a 
Form 299 for communications use authorizations. 
(2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 3 business 
days after the date on which an online portal has 
been established by a Secretary pursuant to para-
graph (1), that Secretary shall notify the Assistant 
Secretary of the establishment of such portal. 
(b) AVAILABILITY OF ONLINE PORTALS.—The As-
sistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the Na-
tional Telecommunications and Information Administra-
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