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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Social Security Fair-
ness Act of 2023’’. 
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVI-
SION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(k) of the Social Secu-
rity Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking para-
graph (5). 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub-
sections (k)(5) and (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(q)’’. 
(2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘subsections 
(k)(5) and (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (q)’’. 
(3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub-
section (k)(5), subsection (q),’’ and inserting ‘‘sub-
section (q)’’. 
(4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘subsection 
(k)(5), subsection (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(q)’’.
SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 215 of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); 
(2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); 
and 
(3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsections (e)(2) 
and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are 
each amended by striking ‘‘section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), 
or 215(f)(9)(B)’’ in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and in-
serting ‘‘paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)’’. 
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall apply with 
respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title 
II of the Social Security Act for months after December 
2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Secu-
rity Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust 
primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take 
into account the amendments made by section 3. 
Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 
2024. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 82 
AN ACT 
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to re-
peal the Government pension offset and windfall 
elimination provisions.
I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 82 
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government 
pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 9, 2023 
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for himself, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. COMER, Mr. 
GARAMENDI, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, and Ms. 
BROWNLEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 
Government pension offset and windfall elimination pro-
visions. 
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 ‘‘Social Security Fair-
ness Act of 2023’’. 
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SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVI-
SION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(k) of the Social Secu-
rity Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking para-
graph (5). 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub-
sections (k)(5) and (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(q)’’. 
(2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘subsections 
(k)(5) and (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (q)’’. 
(3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub-
section (k)(5), subsection (q),’’ and inserting ‘‘sub-
section (q)’’. 
(4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘subsection 
(k)(5), subsection (q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(q)’’. 
SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 215 of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); 
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(2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); 
and 
(3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsections (e)(2) 
and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are 
each amended by striking ‘‘section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), 
or 215(f)(9)(B)’’ in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and in-
serting ‘‘paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)’’. 
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall apply with 
respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title 
II of the Social Security Act for months after December 
2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Secu-
rity Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust 
primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take 
into account the amendments made by section 3. 
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II 
Calendar No. 693 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 82 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 
Received 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 
Read the first time 
DECEMBER 11, 2024 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 
Government pension offset and windfall elimination pro-
visions. 
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 ‘‘Social Security Fair-
ness Act of 2023’’. 
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(2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); 
and 
(3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Subsections (e)(2) 
and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are 
each amended by striking ‘‘section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), 
or 215(f)(9)(B)’’ in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and in-
serting ‘‘paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)’’. 
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall apply with 
respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title 
II of the Social Security Act for months after December 
2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Secu-
rity Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust 
primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take 
into account the amendments made by section 3. 
Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 
2024. 
Attest: 
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 693 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 82 
AN ACT 
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to re-
peal the Government pension offset and windfall 
elimination provisions. 
DECEMBER 11, 2024 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8306 
To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2024 
Mr. GOOD of Virginia (for himself, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. OGLES, Mr. HIGGINS of 
Louisiana, Mr. BABIN, Mr. ROSENDALE, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, and 
Mr. NORMAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms 
accessories. 
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 ‘‘Silencers Help Us Save 
Hearing Act’’ or the ‘‘SHUSH Act’’. 
SEC. 2. EQUAL TREATMENT OF SILENCERS AND FIREARMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5845(a) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘(7) any 
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described in this subparagraph is a hospital 
that— 
‘‘(i) is a sole community hospital (as 
defined in section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)), a 
medicare dependent, small rural hospital 
(as defined in section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv)), a 
low-volume hospital that in 2021 receives a 
payment 
adjustment 
under 
section 
1886(d)(12), a subsection (d) hospital (as 
defined in section 1886(d)(1)(B)) that has 
fewer than 50 beds, or, subject to the limi-
tation under subparagraph (G)(i)(I), is a 
facility described in subparagraph (G)(ii); 
‘‘(ii) is located in a rural area, as de-
fined in section 1886(d)(2)(D); 
‘‘(iii)(I) is located— 
‘‘(aa) in a county that has a per-
centage of individuals with income 
that is below 150 percent of the pov-
erty line that is higher than the na-
tional or statewide average in 2020; 
or 
‘‘(bb) in a health professional 
shortage area (as defined in section 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8307 
To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service 
of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts 
of the United States military during World War II may be located 
on the National Mall, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2024 
Ms. GRANGER (for herself and Mrs. DINGELL) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice 
and service of the women who worked on the home 
front to support the efforts of the United States military 
during World War II may be located on the National 
Mall, 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 ‘‘Women Who Worked 
on the Home Front Memorial Location Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds as follows: 
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(1) During World War II, more than 18 million 
women answered the call during a global crisis to 
hold down the home front by working as pilots, engi-
neers, mechanics, code breakers, and more. These 
women built planes, tanks, munitions, and various 
other pieces of equipment needed to aid in the war 
effort. 
(2) Section 702 of division DD of the Consoli-
dated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 
note; Public Law 117–328) authorized the Women 
Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to es-
tablish a memorial on Federal land in the District 
of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the 
service and sacrifice to the United States of the 
women who worked on the home front during World 
War II. 
(3) Locating the commemorative work on the 
National Mall would be a respectful extension of the 
enduring legacy of the women who worked on the 
home front during World War II. 
SEC. 3. LOCATION OF MEMORIAL. 
Notwithstanding section 8908 of title 40, United 
States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate 
the commitment and service of the women who worked on 
the home front during World War II authorized by section 
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(1) AMERICAN
WORKFORCE
CONTRACT.—The 
term ‘‘American workforce contract’’ means a con-
tract approved by the Director, and entered into by 
an employer and a prospective trainee under section 
4(b)(6). 
(2) AMERICAN
WORKFORCE
PROGRAM.—The 
term ‘‘American workforce program’’ means a pro-
gram established under section 4(a) that provides, 
for each participating trainee, a paid, full-time posi-
tion in which the trainee is engaged in— 
(A) structured on-the-job work, as speci-
fied by the American workforce contract in-
volved; and 
(B) educational workforce training de-
scribed in section 4(f), as specified by the 
American workforce contract. 
(3) COMPETENCY-BASED
CREDENTIAL.—The 
term ‘‘competency-based credential’’ means a cre-
dential awarded on the basis of a performance-based 
test that— 
(A) is taken to demonstrate proficiency in 
knowledge and abilities essential to the industry 
or occupation; and 
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702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328), 
may be located within— 
(1) Area I, as depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Envi-
rons’’, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 
2003; or 
(2) the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) 
of title 40, United States Code). 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8308 
To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2024 
Mr. HARDER of California (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. 
VALADAO, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. PANETTA) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 
2003. 
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 ‘‘Nutria Eradication 
and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024’’. 
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NUTRIA ERADICATION AND 
CONTROL ACT OF 2003. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(e) of the Nutria Eradi-
cation and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 8102(e)) is 
amended by striking ‘‘2025’’ and inserting ‘‘2030’’. 
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(b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 3(a) of the 
Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 
8102(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘ ‘Secretary’),’’ and in-
serting ‘‘ ‘Secretary’)’’. 
Æ 
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IIB 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8308 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 18 (legislative day, DECEMBER 16), 2024 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works 
AN ACT 
To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 
2003. 
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 ‘‘Nutria Eradication 
and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024’’. 
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NUTRIA ERADICATION AND 
CONTROL ACT OF 2003. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(e) of the Nutria Eradi-
cation and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 8102(e)) is 
amended by striking ‘‘2025’’ and inserting ‘‘2030’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 3(a) of the 
Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 
8102(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘ ‘Secretary’),’’ and in-
serting ‘‘ ‘Secretary’)’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 
2024. 
Attest: 
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, 
Clerk. 
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IB 
Union Calendar No. 694 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8308 
[Report No. 118–849] 
To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2024 
Mr. HARDER of California (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. 
VALADAO, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. PANETTA) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 
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 reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 
2003. 
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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 ‘‘Nutria Eradication 
and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024’’. 
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NUTRIA ERADICATION AND 
CONTROL ACT OF 2003. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(e) of the Nutria Eradi-
cation and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 8102(e)) is 
amended by striking ‘‘2025’’ and inserting ‘‘2030’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 3(a) of the 
Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 
8102(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘ ‘Secretary’),’’ and in-
serting ‘‘ ‘Secretary’)’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 694 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8308 
[Report No. 118–849] 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control 
Act of 2003. 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8310 
To require strategies on United States policy towards the Democratic Republic 
of the Congo, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2024 
Mr. JAMES (for himself and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To require strategies on United States policy towards the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 ‘‘Bipartisan Building 
Relationships and Increasing Democratic Governance 
through Engagement to DRC Act of 2024’’ or the ‘‘Bipar-
tisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
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(1) The United States recognized the Demo-
cratic Republic of the Congo (hereafter referred to 
as ‘‘the DRC’’) on June 30, 1960. 
(2) The DRC has long suffered from armed 
conflicts and threats to its territorial integrity, in-
cluding by the March 23 Movement (hereafter re-
ferred to as ‘‘M23’’), ISIS–DRC, also known as the 
Allied 
Democratic 
Forces, 
and 
the 
Forces 
De´mocratiques de Liberation du Rwanda (hereafter 
referred to as ‘‘FDLR’’). 
(3) Political stability in the DRC is crucial to 
economic growth and development in the country. 
The DRC’s instability is further exacerbated by im-
punity, endemic corruption, exploitation of its nat-
ural resources, armed conflict, and human rights 
abuses. 
(4) The DRC held presidential, legislative, pro-
vincial, and municipal council elections in December 
2023, that were marred by irregularities, logistical 
difficulties and delays. 
(5) The United Nations Stabilization Mission in 
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereafter re-
ferred to as ‘‘MONUSCO’’), first deployed in 1999, 
is scheduled to draw down. 
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such a contract that has not been disapproved 
by the Director shall be considered to be ap-
proved on the 32nd day after the date of that 
receipt. A proposed American workforce con-
tract may only be disapproved for failing to 
meet the requirements of this Act. If such a 
proposed contract is disapproved, the Director 
shall describe the reason, with a citation to the 
requirement not met, and a recommendation for 
how the proposed contract shall be amended to 
comply with this Act. 
(5) REVIEW
OF
RESUBMISSION.—If an em-
ployer and individual submit a proposed contract 
under paragraph (1) that is not approved under 
paragraph (4), the employer and individual may re-
submit the amended proposed contract for review as 
described in paragraph (4). For purposes of para-
graph (4)(B), the reference to the date of receipt 
shall be considered to be the date of receipt of the 
resubmitted proposed contract. 
(6) ENTRY INTO CONTRACT.—Once a proposed 
contract has been approved under paragraph (4) or 
(5), the individual and employer involved may enter 
into the contract and initiate the workforce project. 
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(7) CURRENT
EMPLOYEES.—A participating 
employer may enter into an American workforce con-
tract with, and enroll into their workforce project, 
an employee who holds a position with the employer 
if the employer agrees to— 
(A) maintain employment for that em-
ployee at the employee’s wage or salary on the 
date of enrollment, or a higher wage or salary; 
and 
(B) provide an increase to the employee’s 
annual wage or salary, if the employee success-
fully completes the workforce project, that is 
equal to not less than 25 percent of the value 
of the educational workforce subsidy provided 
for the project. 
(c) WORKFORCE EDUCATION SUBSIDIES.—Not ear-
lier than the date on which an individual and employer 
enter into an American workforce contract approved by 
the Director, the Director shall provide an education work-
force subsidy to the employer operating the workforce 
project. Each of the following rules shall apply to the 
workforce education subsidy and the trainee involved and 
employer: 
(1) The workforce education subsidy may be 
used to subsidize the cost of educational workforce 
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