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of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Finance of the Senate regard-
ing the annual list of devices described in 
clause (i), including a copy of such list, a 
description of the devices that were consid-
ered for inclusion on such list, and the rea-
sons for including or excluding such devices 
from such list.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this 
section shall apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, 
producer, or importer after the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
SEC. 4. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN LESS-THAN-LETHAL PRO-
JECTILE DEVICES FROM NATIONAL FIRE-
ARMS ACT. 
Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
is amended by striking ‘‘an antique firearm or’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘any antique firearm, any less-than-lethal projectile de-
vice (as defined in section 4182(d)(2)), any device referred 
to in section 4182(d)(1)(B), or’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 749 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3269 
[Report No. 118–917, Part I] 
A BILL 
To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for 
advancements in technology and less-than-lethal 
weapons, and for other purposes. 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with 
an amendment 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Committee on the Judiciary discharged; committed to the 
Committee of the Whole House on the State of the 
Union and ordered to be printed 
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SEC. 2. SELLER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROHIBITED FROM 
BEING 
TREATED 
AS 
TAXPAYER 
PLACING 
SUCH VEHICLE IN SERVICE IF VEHICLE SOLD 
TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30D(f)(3) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘but only 
if’’ and all that follows and inserting the following: ‘‘but 
only if— 
‘‘(A) such person clearly discloses to such 
person or entity in a document the amount of 
any credit allowable under subsection (a) with 
respect to such vehicle (determined without re-
gard to subsection (c)), 
‘‘(B) such person or entity is not the Fed-
eral Government or an agency or representative 
thereof, and 
‘‘(C) such person or entity is not a State 
government or a locality, agency, or representa-
tive thereof. 
For purposes of subsection (c), property to which 
this paragraph applies shall be treated as of a char-
acter subject to an allowance for depreciation.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this section. 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3270 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently increase the 
standard deduction. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Mrs. STEEL (for herself, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. KUSTOFF, Ms. VAN 
DUYNE, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, 
Mr. FEENSTRA, and Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently 
increase the standard deduction. 
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 ‘‘Permanent Tax Cuts 
for American Families Act of 2023’’. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN STANDARD DEDUCTION MADE PERMA-
NENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 63(c)(2) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— 
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(1) by striking ‘‘$4,400’’ in subparagraph (B) 
and inserting ‘‘$18,000’’, and 
(2) by striking ‘‘$3,000’’ in subparagraph (C) 
and inserting ‘‘$12,000’’. 
(b) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—Section 63(c)(4) of 
such Code is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(4) ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each dollar amount in 
paragraph (2)(B), (2)(C), or (5) or subsection 
(f) shall be increased by an amount equal to— 
‘‘(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by 
‘‘(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment de-
termined under section 1(f)(3) for the cal-
endar year in which the taxable year be-
gins, determined by substituting for ‘2016’ 
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof— 
‘‘(I) in the case of the dollar 
amounts 
contained 
in 
paragraph 
(2)(B) or (2)(C), ‘2017’, 
‘‘(II) in the case of the dollar 
amounts 
contained 
in 
paragraph 
(5)(A) or subsection (f), ‘1987’, and 
‘‘(III) in the case of the dollar 
amount 
contained 
in 
paragraph 
(5)(B), ‘1997’. 
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‘‘(B) ROUNDING.—If any increase under 
this clause is not a multiple of $50, such in-
crease shall be rounded to the next lowest mul-
tiple of $50.’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 63(c) of 
such Code is amended by striking paragraph (7). 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3271 
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and 
dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute 
overtime compensation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Ms. STEFANIK (for herself, Mr. HARDER of California, and Mrs. HINSON) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude 
child and dependent care services and payments from 
the rate used to compute overtime compensation. 
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 ‘‘Empowering Employer 
Child and Elder Care Solutions Act’’. 
SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF CHILD CARE IN COMPUTING OVER-
TIME COMPENSATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(e) of the Fair Labor 
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207(e)) is amended— 
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nurses took part in the Anzio campaign, caring for 
more than 33,000 patients behind enemy lines. 
(7) Enlisted nurses acclimated quickly to dif-
ficult and dangerous conditions with a minimum of 
complaints, and were essential members of the field 
armies. 
(8) The presence of nurses at the front im-
proved morale because soldiers realized that they 
would receive skilled care in the event they were 
wounded. 
(9) Thanks largely to the efforts of these 
nurses, fewer than 4 percent of the American sol-
diers who received medical care in the field or under-
went evacuation died from wounds or disease. 
(10) After the war, broad public health mis-
sions required that enlisted nurses supervise commu-
nicable disease measures as former enemy countries 
were reorganized. In Hiroshima, these officers cared 
for victims of the atomic bombs. In Munich, they 
prevented mass epidemic in refugee camps. Enlisted 
nurses even provided prenatal, infant, and mental 
health care in other former-enemy territories. 
(11) Nurses received 1,619 medals, citations, 
and commendations during the war, reflecting the 
courage and dedication of all who served. Sixteen 
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(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘payments or 
reimbursements for child or dependent care serv-
ices;’’ after ‘‘by the employer;’’; 
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 
end; 
(3) in paragraph (8)(D)(ii), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(9) the value of any child or dependent care 
services provided by an employer.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to overtime com-
pensation required to be paid for workweeks beginning on 
or after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3273 
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity in the Armed 
Forces, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Mr. STEUBE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure, 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 committee concerned 
A BILL 
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity 
in the Armed Forces, 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 ‘‘Eliminate DEI in the 
Military Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DIVERSITY, 
EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ACTIVITIES IN THE 
MILITARY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—No Federal funds may be obli-
gated or expended for any DEI activity of— 
(1) an Armed Force; 
(2) a national service academy; or 
(3) the Department of Defense. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘DEI activity’’ includes, with re-
spect to diversity, equity, and inclusion— 
(A) a training; 
(B) a program; 
(C) educational material; 
(D) a position of employment; and 
(E) an appointment. 
(2) The term ‘‘national service academy’’ means 
the United States Military Academy, the United 
States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force 
Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, 
or the United States Merchant Marine Academy. 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3274 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month 
State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship 
do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces 
serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Ms. STRICKLAND (for herself and Ms. SALAZAR) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide 
that the 3-month State residency requirement for appli-
cants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with re-
spect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving 
on active duty at a location in the United States, 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 ‘‘Ensuring Security for 
Military Spouses Act’’. 
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SEC. 
2. 
NO 
STATE 
RESIDENCY 
REQUIREMENT 
FOR 
SPOUSES 
OF 
MEMBERS 
OF 
THE 
ARMED 
FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY AT A LO-
CATION IN THE UNITED STATES. 
Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1430) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(f) In the case of a person lawfully admitted for per-
manent residence in the United States who is the spouse 
of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty 
at a location in the United States, the requirement under 
subsection (a) of this section and under section 316(a) 
that a person have resided within the State or the Service 
district in the United States in which the applicant filed 
his application for at least three months shall not apply.’’. 
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I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3275 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address dam-
age from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Mrs. TORRES of California introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition 
to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary 
of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator 
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to estab-
lish a pilot grant program to address damage from 
mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, 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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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mudslide Recovery 
Act’’. 
SEC. 2. MUDSLIDE RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned 
shall jointly establish a pilot grant program to make 
grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipients to im-
plement innovative solutions to repair the damage caused 
by mudslides that occur after a wildland fire. 
(b) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible for a grant under 
this section, an eligible recipient shall submit to the Secre-
taries concerned an application at such time, in such man-
ner, and containing such information as the Secretaries 
concerned jointly determine is appropriate. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: 
(1) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT.—The term ‘‘eligible 
recipient’’ means— 
(A) a State, an Indian Tribe, or a forestry 
agency of a State or Indian Tribe; 
(B) a local government; 
(C) a fire department; and 
(D) a non-profit organization, including a 
homeowner association that assists communities 
located in an area with a risk of wildland fires. 
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‘‘(i) underserved producers; 
‘‘(ii) limited resource farmers or 
ranchers, as defined by the Secretary; 
‘‘(iii) producers on a certified organic 
farm; and 
‘‘(iv) local farmers. 
‘‘(5) REPORTS.— 
‘‘(A) RECORDKEEPING
REQUIRED.—Each 
eligible school food authority awarded a grant 
under this subsection shall keep records of the 
100 percent plant-based food options served 
pursuant to this subsection as the Secretary de-
termines appropriate. 
‘‘(B) REPORT REQUIRED BY SCHOOL FOOD 
AUTHORITIES.—Not later than 1 year after re-
ceiving a grant under this subsection, and an-
nually for the duration of the grant term de-
scribed in paragraph (2)(A), a school food au-
thority shall submit to the Secretary a report 
on the pilot grant program, including informa-
tion on— 
‘‘(i) the number of 100 percent plant- 
based food options that the school food au-
thority served during the grant period 
compared with the preceding school year; 
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(2) 
SECRETARIES
CONCERNED.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretaries concerned’’ means the Secretary of the 
Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
acting through the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency. 
(3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means any 
State of the United States, the District of Columbia, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other 
territory or possession of the United States. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030. 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Energy Emergency 
Leadership Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO ASSISTANT SECRE-
TARIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 203 of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
‘‘(12) Energy emergency and energy security 
functions, including— 
‘‘(A) responsibilities with respect to infra-
structure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, sup-
ply, and emergency planning, coordination, re-
sponse, and restoration; and 
‘‘(B) upon request of a State, local, or 
tribal government or energy sector entity, and 
in consultation with other Federal agencies as 
appropriate, provision of technical assistance, 
support, and response capabilities with respect 
to energy security threats, risks, and inci-
dents.’’. 
(b) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Energy shall 
ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in sec-
tion 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organiza-
tion Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordina-
tion with relevant Federal agencies. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 
2024. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3277 
AN ACT 
To amend the Department of Energy Organization 
Act with respect to functions assigned to Assist-
ant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3277 
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to 
functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2023 
Mr. WALBERG (for himself and Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with 
respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, 
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 ‘‘Energy Emergency 
Leadership Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO ASSISTANT SECRE-
TARIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 203 of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
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7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
‘‘(12) Energy emergency and energy security 
functions, including— 
‘‘(A) responsibilities with respect to infra-
structure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, sup-
ply, and emergency planning, coordination, re-
sponse, and restoration; and 
‘‘(B) upon request of a State, local, or 
tribal government or energy sector entity, and 
in consultation with other Federal agencies as 
appropriate, provision of technical assistance, 
support, and response capabilities with respect 
to energy security threats, risks, and inci-
dents.’’. 
(b) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Energy shall 
ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in sec-
tion 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organiza-
tion Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordina-
tion with relevant Federal agencies. 
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II 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3277 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 6, 2024 
Received 
AN ACT 
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with 
respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, 
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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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Energy Emergency 
Leadership Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO ASSISTANT SECRE-
TARIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 203 of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 
7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
‘‘(12) Energy emergency and energy security 
functions, including— 
‘‘(A) responsibilities with respect to infra-
structure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, sup-
ply, and emergency planning, coordination, re-
sponse, and restoration; and 
‘‘(B) upon request of a State, local, or 
tribal government or energy sector entity, and 
in consultation with other Federal agencies as 
appropriate, provision of technical assistance, 
support, and response capabilities with respect 
to energy security threats, risks, and inci- 
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such changes to the Administrator and relevant 
offices within the Administration. 
‘‘(D) Ensure that reporting, processing, or 
dispute resolution mechanisms within the Ad-
ministration are transparent and accessible to 
the public, and facilitate the use of such report-
ing, processing, or dispute resolution mecha-
nisms, when appropriate. 
‘‘(E) Perform other duties as prescribed by 
the Assistant Administrator. 
‘‘(4) DISCRETION ON COORDINATION AND RE-
VIEW.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Ombudsman shall 
determine whether to coordinate a review of a 
covered submission in order to provide a re-
sponse, coordinate the reconsideration of an ad-
ministrative action, or take no additional action. 
In making a determination under this subpara-
graph, the Ombudsman shall consider— 
‘‘(i) whether there are reporting, proc-
essing, or dispute resolution mechanisms 
that have not been exhausted or that may 
be more appropriate for dealing with, in-
vestigating, and responding to such cov-
ered submission;
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dents.’’. 
(b) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Energy shall 
ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in sec-
tion 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organiza-
tion Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordina-
tion with relevant Federal agencies. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 
2024. 
Attest: 
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, 
Clerk. 
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