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‘‘(II) ELECTRODE
ACTIVE
PRE-
CURSOR MATERIAL.—The term ‘elec-
trode active precursor material’ means 
any of the following materials which 
are of a sufficient grade to meet the 
purity specifications of, and are in-
tended to supply, the electrode active 
materials 
market: 
Cobalt 
sulfate, 
manganese sulfate, iron sulfate, lith-
ium hydroxide, silicon, phosphoric 
acid, iron phosphate, nickel man-
ganese cobalt oxide, silane, synthetic 
or natural graphite pitch, or lithium 
carbonate.’’. 
(d) CERTAIN SILICON TREATED
AS APPLICABLE 
CRITICAL MATERIAL.—Section 45X(c)(6) of such Code is 
amended by redesignating subparagraphs (V) through 
(AA) as subparagraphs (W) through (BB), respectively, 
and by inserting after subparagraph (V) the following new 
subparagraph: 
‘‘(V) SILICON.—Silicon which is silicon or 
silicon composite used as an electrode active 
material in battery anodes.’’. 
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(e) EXTENSION OF PHASE OUT FOR APPLICABLE 
CRITICAL
MINERALS
OTHER
THAN
METALLURGICAL 
COAL.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 45X(b)(3)(C)(i) of 
such Code is amended by striking ‘‘2030’’ and in-
serting ‘‘2041’’. 
(2) 
PHASEOUT
PERCENTAGES.—Section 
45X(b)(3)(C)(ii) of such Code is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘2031’’ in subclause (I) 
and inserting ‘‘2042’’, 
(B) by striking ‘‘2032’’ in subclause (II) 
and inserting ‘‘2043’’, 
(C) by striking ‘‘2033’’ in subclause (III) 
and inserting ‘‘2044’’, and 
(D) by striking ‘‘2033’’ in subclause (IV) 
and inserting ‘‘2044’’. 
(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to components produced and sold 
after December 31, 2026. 
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‘‘(C) The hospital includes with any bill for 
payment with respect to items or services fur-
nished by the hospital to an individual— 
‘‘(i) the minimum eligibility require-
ments described in subparagraph (A)(ii) 
with respect to the charity care or financial 
assistance policy of the hospital; 
‘‘(ii) notice of the medical debt collec-
tion limitations described in paragraph (3), 
including the repayment program described 
in subparagraph (C)(ii) of such paragraph; 
and 
‘‘(iii) instructions for the individual to 
submit to the hospital any information 
that would be necessary for the hospital to 
make a determination with respect to the 
household income of such individual at the 
time such items or services were furnished 
for purposes of carrying out subparagraph 
(D) of such paragraph. 
‘‘(3) MEDICAL
DEBT
COLLECTION
LIMITA-
TIONS.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the limita-
tions described in this paragraph are, with respect to 
a hospital and medical debt owed to the hospital by 
an individual, that— 
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‘‘(i) soil health management innova-
tions; and 
‘‘(ii) scientific and technological ad-
vancements. 
‘‘(5) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for 
the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2032.’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7476 
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize 
certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 
Mr. TAYLOR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development 
Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, 
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 ‘‘Water Infrastructure 
Assistance Reauthorization Act’’. 
SEC. 2. WATER, WASTE DISPOSAL, AND WASTEWATER FA-
CILITY GRANTS. 
Section 306(a)(2)(B)(vii) of the Consolidated Farm 
and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(2)(B)(vii)) 
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is amended by striking ‘‘2019 through 2023’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2026 through 2031’’. 
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‘‘(A) the hospital does not seek to place a 
lien on or foreclose upon the home of such indi-
vidual in order to collect such medical debt; 
‘‘(B) the hospital does not seek to garnish 
the wages of such individual in order to collect 
such medical debt; 
‘‘(C) subject to subparagraph (D)(ii), the 
hospital does not sell or assign such medical 
debt to a debt collector unless— 
‘‘(i) more than 1 year has elapsed 
since the date on which payment for such 
items or services was due; 
‘‘(ii) the hospital makes available to 
the individual a repayment program under 
which the individual may make minimum 
monthly payments (provided that each 
such payment does not exceed 4 percent of 
the gross monthly income of such indi-
vidual) toward the medical debt, and such 
individual fails to make 4 or more consecu-
tive monthly payments under such repay-
ment program or otherwise declines to par-
ticipate in such repayment program; and 
‘‘(iii) such debt collector agrees to 
abide by the limitations described in sub-
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7477 
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities registered under 
such Act from engaging in transactions involving sporting event or ca-
sino-style gaming contracts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 
Ms. TITUS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities 
registered under such Act from engaging in transactions 
involving sporting event or casino-style gaming contracts. 
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 ‘‘Fair Markets and 
Sports Integrity Act’’. 
SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO SPORTING EVENT 
AND GAMING CONTRACTS. 
Section 4c of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 
6c) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(h) SPORTING EVENT
AND GAMING CONTRACT 
PROHIBITION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A registered entity may not 
list for trading, facilitate, or clear any agreement, 
contract, or transaction that is based on, references, 
or derives its value from, or otherwise involves— 
‘‘(A) any sporting event or athletic com-
petition; or 
‘‘(B) any casino-style game. 
‘‘(2) DEFINITIONS.—In paragraph (1): 
‘‘(A) CASINO-STYLE GAME.—The term ‘ca-
sino-style game’ means any game customarily 
offered in casinos or gambling establishments, 
including slot machines, blackjack, roulette, 
craps, poker, bingo, lotteries, or any digital or 
simulated version of such games. 
‘‘(B) SPORTING EVENT OR ATHLETIC COM-
PETITION.—The term ‘sporting event or athletic 
competition’ means any live, simulated, or vir-
tual event involving physical or mental skill or 
athletic performance in which 1 or more partici-
pants or teams compete or face a challenge and 
an outcome, score, or statistical measure is de-
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termined, including amateur, intercollegiate, or 
professional sports.’’. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7479 
To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding 
opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 
Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for herself, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. 
MCIVER, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. BUDZINSKI, Mr. AMO, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 
Mr. THANEDAR, Mr. GOLDMAN of New York, Mrs. MCCLAIN DELANEY, 
Mr. CARSON, Ms. NORTON, and Mrs. GRIJALVA) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and 
regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication 
and employee training. 
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 ‘‘Workplace Overdose 
Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act’’ or the ‘‘WORK to Save 
Lives Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. NON-MANDATORY GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS 
CONCERNING OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL 
MEDICATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, act-
ing through the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis-
tration, shall issue nonmandatory guidance to employers 
on— 
(1) acquiring and maintaining opioid overdose 
reversal medication; and 
(2) offering voluntary training to employees on 
an annual basis on the usage of such medication. 
(b) EMPLOYER DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘employer’’ has the meaning given such term in section 
3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 
U.S.C. 652), except that such term does not include the 
United States Postal Service. 
SEC. 3. MANDATORY REGULATIONS FOR FEDERAL AGEN-
CIES CONCERNING OPIOID OVERDOSE RE-
VERSAL MEDICATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, act-
ing through the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis-
tration, shall issue regulations to require each Federal 
agency to— 
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(1) acquire and maintain opioid overdose rever-
sal medication; and 
(2) offering voluntary training to employees on 
an annual basis on the usage of such medication. 
(b) FEDERAL AGENCY DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ means any agency or instru-
mentality of the Federal Government, including the Vet-
erans Health Administration, notwithstanding section 
7425(b) of title 38, United States Code. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 747 
To impose sanctions with respect to Chinese producers of synthetic opioids 
and opioid precursors, to hold Chinese officials accountable for the spread 
of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2025 
Mr. BARR (for himself, Mr. NUNN of Iowa, and Mr. MURPHY) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and 
Government Reform, and 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 impose sanctions with respect to Chinese producers of 
synthetic opioids and opioid precursors, to hold Chinese 
officials accountable for the spread of illicit fentanyl, 
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 ‘‘Stop Chinese Fentanyl 
Act of 2025’’. 
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(1) engage stakeholders, including academia, 
nonprofits, industry, small business, entrepreneurs, 
and government to facilitate patient-centered innova-
tions in Lyme disease care; 
(2) foster breakthroughs in health education 
and public awareness initiatives focused on Lyme 
disease patients; and 
(3) 
accelerate 
development 
of 
next-gen 
diagnostics that are rapid and patient focused. 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services $5,000,000 to carry 
out prize competitions (as defined in section 24 of the Ste-
venson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 
U.S.C. 3719)) to accelerate innovation in the prevention, 
diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7480 
To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for 
prevailing rate employees by 4.1 percent, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 
Mr. WALKINSHAW (for himself, Ms. CHU, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. SUBRAMANYAM, 
Ms. NORTON, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. ELFRETH, Mr. IVEY, Ms. MCCLELLAN, 
Ms. TITUS, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. BUDZINSKI, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CLEAVER, 
Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. HOYER, Ms. OMAR, Ms. SIMON, Ms. DEGETTE, 
and Mr. MCGOVERN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems 
and for prevailing rate employees by 4.1 percent, 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 ‘‘Federal Adjustment 
of Income Rates Act’’ or the ‘‘FAIR Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT TO RATES OF PAY. 
(a) STATUTORY PAY SYSTEMS.—For calendar year 
2027, the percentage adjustment under section 5303 of 
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 
OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector 
General for operations and support, $257,599,000, of 
which $20,000,000 shall be for additional inspections and 
oversight of detention facilities and shall remain available 
until September 30, 2027, and of which $12,814,000 shall 
be for oversight of the execution of funds provided in Pub-
lic Law 119–21: Provided, That not to exceed $300,000 
may be used for certain confidential operational expenses, 
including the payment of informants, to be expended at 
the direction of the Inspector General. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
SEC. 101. (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall submit a report not later than October 15, 2026, 
to the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland 
Security listing all grants and contracts awarded by any 
means other than full and open competition during fiscal 
years 2025 or 2026. 
(b) The Inspector General shall review the report re-
quired by subsection (a) to assess departmental compli-
ance with applicable laws and regulations and report the 
results of that review to the Committees on Appropriations 
of the House of Representatives and the Senate not later 
than February 15, 2027. 
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title 5, United States Code, in the rates of basic pay under 
the statutory pay systems (as defined in section 5302 of 
title 5, United States Code) shall be 3.1 percent. 
(b) 
PREVAILING
RATE
EMPLOYEES.—Notwith-
standing the wage survey requirements under section 
5343(b) of title 5, United States Code, for fiscal year 
2027, the rates of basic pay (as in effect on the last day 
of fiscal year 2026 under section 5343(a) of such title) 
for prevailing rate employees in each wage area and the 
rates of basic pay under sections 5348 and 5349 of such 
title shall be increased by 3.1 percent. 
SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT TO LOCALITY PAY. 
For calendar year 2027, the percentage adjustment 
under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, shall 
be an increase of 1 percent. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7483 
To prohibit certain senior Federal officers or acting officers from carrying 
out the duties of other Federal positions, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 
Ms. ANSARI (for herself and Mr. GARCIA of California) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
A BILL 
To prohibit certain senior Federal officers or acting officers 
from carrying out the duties of other Federal positions, 
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 ‘‘Dual Hatting Limita-
tion Act of 2026’’. 
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vance the departure location, departure time, and arrival 
location. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7482 
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund prize 
competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and 
treatment of Lyme disease, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. DOGGETT) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
to fund prize competitions to accelerate innovation in 
the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme dis-
ease, 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 ‘‘LymeX Authorization 
Act’’. 
SEC. 2. POLICY. 
It is the policy of the United States to— 
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119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7484 
To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to adjust certain thresholds 
for inflation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 
Mr. BARR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to adjust 
certain thresholds for inflation. 
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 ‘‘Community Bank Re-
lief Act’’. 
SEC. 2. REASONABLE FEES AND RULES FOR PAYMENT 
CARD TRANSACTIONS. 
Section 921(a)(6) of the Electronic Fund Transfer 
Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o–2(a)(6)) is amended— 
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(1) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as sub-
paragraph (C); and 
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(B) INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—Except as pro-
vided in clause (ii), not later than July 1, 
2026, and not later than January 15 of 
every year thereafter, the amount de-
scribed in subparagraph (A) shall be ad-
justed by the annual percentage increase in 
the Consumer Price Index for the month of 
October. 
‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION.—Prior to the first 
adjustment made under clause (i), the 
Board shall adjust the amount described in 
subparagraph (A) by the percentage by 
which— 
‘‘(I) the Consumer Price Index 
for October 2025, exceeds 
‘‘(II) the Consumer Price Index 
for October 2009.’’. 
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119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7485 
To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display 
the flag of the Republic of China. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 
Mr. BARR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 
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 permit visiting dignitaries and service members from 
Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China. 
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 ‘‘Taiwan Symbols of 
Sovereignty Act of 2026’’ or the ‘‘Taiwan SOS Act of 
2026’’. 
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SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO PERMIT DIGNITARIES AND SERV-
ICE MEMBERS FROM TAIWAN TO DISPLAY 
THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State and the 
Secretary of Defense shall permit members of the Armed 
Forces and Government representatives from the Republic 
of China (Taiwan) or the Taipei Economic and Cultural 
Representative Office (TECRO) to display, for the official 
purposes set forth in subsection (b), symbols of Republic 
of China sovereignty, including— 
(1) the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan); 
and 
(2) the corresponding emblems or insignia of 
military units. 
(b) OFFICIAL PURPOSES.—The official purposes re-
ferred to in subsection (a) are— 
(1) the wearing of official uniforms; 
(2) conducting government hosted ceremonies 
or functions; and 
(3) appearances on Department of State and 
Department of Defense social media accounts pro-
moting engagements with Taiwan. 
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