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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7546 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for 
wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 
Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself and Ms. PRESSLEY) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse-
quently 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under 
the Medicare program, 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. PROVIDING COVERAGE FOR WIGS AS DURABLE 
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE MEDI-
CARE PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1861(n) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(n)) is amended by adding 
at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘Such term also 
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includes cranial prostheses furnished to an individual, but 
only where the dermatologist, oncologist, or attending phy-
sician of the individual certifies in writing the medical ne-
cessity of such prostheses as part of a proposed course 
of rehabilitative treatment or for hair loss caused by a 
health condition, including autoimmune diseases, cancer, 
or chemotherapy.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1862(a)(1) 
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is 
amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; 
(2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semi-
colon and inserting ‘‘, and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(Q) in the case of cranial prostheses (as described 
in section 1861(n)), which are not certified in the manner 
described in such section;’’. 
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consolidated financial statements for 
such year, or 
‘‘(II) for purposes of subpara-
graph (A)(i), as determined in the 
books and records of the international 
financial reporting group which are 
used in preparing such statements if 
not determined in such statements. 
‘‘(ii) TREATMENT
OF
DISREGARDED 
ENTITIES.—The EBITDA of any domestic 
corporation shall not fail to include the 
EBITDA of any entity which is dis-
regarded for purposes of this chapter. 
‘‘(iii) TREATMENT
OF
INTRA-GROUP 
DISTRIBUTIONS.—The EBITDA of any do-
mestic corporation shall be determined 
without regard to any distribution received 
by such corporation from any other mem-
ber of the international financial reporting 
group. 
‘‘(E) SPECIAL RULES FOR NON-POSITIVE 
EBITDA.— 
‘‘(i) NON-POSITIVE GROUP EBITDA.— 
In the case of any international financial 
reporting group the EBITDA of which is 
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(4) to develop and recommend to the Chair-
person national policies to foster and promote the 
understanding of African American history, the 
preservation of African American culture, and the 
celebration of African Americans as contributors to 
the country’s economic, cultural, and political suc-
cess; and 
(5) to make and furnish such studies, reports 
thereon, and recommendations with respect to mat-
ters of cultural preservation and African American 
history as the Chairperson may request. 
(d) APPLICABILITY OF FACA.—Section 1013(a)(2) 
of title 5, United States Code (relating to the termination 
of advisory committees), shall not apply to the Council. 
(e) TERMINATION.—The Council shall terminate 10 
years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Investing in Main 
Street Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT 
COMPANIES. 
Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act 
of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 682(b)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 
2025. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 754 
AN ACT 
To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 
1958 to increase the amount that may be in-
vested in small business investment companies.
I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 754 
To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount 
that may be invested in small business investment companies. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2025 
Ms. CHU (for herself, Mr. FINSTAD, Mrs. MCIVER, and Mr. GARBARINO) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small 
Business 
A BILL 
To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to 
increase the amount that may be invested in small busi-
ness investment companies. 
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 ‘‘Investing in Main 
Street Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT 
COMPANIES. 
Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act 
of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 682(b)) is amended— 
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(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’. 
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IIB 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 754 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
Urban Affairs 
AN ACT 
To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to 
increase the amount that may be invested in small busi-
ness investment companies. 
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 ‘‘Investing in Main 
Street Act of 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT 
COMPANIES. 
Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act 
of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 682(b)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘5 percent’’ 
and inserting ‘‘15 percent’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 
2025. 
Attest: 
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, 
Clerk. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7550 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 
deduction for seniors, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 
Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS (for herself, Mrs. LUNA, and Mr. BILIRAKIS) 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 make 
permanent the deduction for seniors, 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 ‘‘Permanent Tax Relief 
for Seniors Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR SENIORS MADE PERMANENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 151(d)(5)(C)(i) of the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘In 
the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 
2029, there’’ and inserting ‘‘There’’. 
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2026. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7551 
To prohibit the head of a Federal agency from entering into an agreement 
with an entity that discriminates against Federal law enforcement, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 
Mr. MILLS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To prohibit the head of a Federal agency from entering 
into an agreement with an entity that discriminates 
against Federal law enforcement, 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 ‘‘Halting Inappropriate 
Limits Targeting Officers Now Act’’ or the ‘‘HILTON 
Act’’. 
SEC. 2. CONTRACTS PROHIBITED. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The head of a Federal agency 
may not enter into an agreement for a covered service if 
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such covered service is provided by an entity that, during 
the preceding 1-year period— 
(1) refused a Federal law enforcement officer a 
covered service and stated that such refusal was due 
to an official duty of such officer; or 
(2) had in place a policy that expressly per-
mitted refusal of a covered service to a Federal law 
enforcement officer due to an official duty of such 
officer. 
(b) WAIVER
AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding sub-
section (a), the head of a Federal agency may waive the 
application of such subsection to an entity if, in the deter-
mination of such head— 
(1) with respect to a necessary covered service, 
there is no other entity available to provide a com-
parable service within a 50-mile radius; or 
(2) such entity is a parent company of an entity 
that refused covered services under subsection (a), 
and such parent company takes sufficient remedial 
action against such entity. 
(c) ENTITIES UNDER COMMON CONTROL.—All enti-
ties which are members of the same controlled group of 
corporations (within the meaning of section 52(a) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and all entities under 
common control (within the meaning of section 52(b) of 
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such Code) shall be treated as 1 entity for purposes of 
this section. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COVERED
SERVICE.—The term ‘‘covered 
service’’ means each of the following services: 
(A) Lodging. 
(B) Transportation. 
(C) Food and beverage. 
(D) Healthcare. 
(E) Vehicle rental. 
(F) Property rental. 
(G) Storage. 
(2) FEDERAL
AGENCY.—The term ‘‘Federal 
agency’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘executive 
agency’’ in section 133 of the title 41, United States 
Code. 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 755 
To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the 
definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2025 
Mr. CISCOMANI (for himself, Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona, Mr. CRANE, Mr. 
NEWHOUSE, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. LEE of Nevada, Mr. STANTON, Ms. 
MALOY, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. PETTERSEN, and Mr. BIGGS of Arizona) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical mate-
rials in the definition of critical mineral, 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 ‘‘Critical Mineral Con-
sistency Act of 2025’’. 
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SEC. 2. CRITICAL MATERIALS INCLUDED AS CRITICAL MIN-
ERALS. 
Section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 
1606) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), to read as follows: 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘critical 
mineral’ means— 
‘‘(i) any mineral, element, substance, 
or material designated as critical by the 
Secretary under subsection (c); or 
‘‘(ii) a critical material as determined 
by the Secretary of Energy under para-
graph (2)(A).’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)(5), by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(C) INCLUSION
OF
CRITICAL
MATE-
RIALS.—Not later than 45 days after the date 
on which the Secretary of Energy determines a 
non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or mate-
rial to be a critical material under subsection 
(a)(2)(A), the Secretary shall update the list of 
critical minerals published under paragraph (3) 
to include such critical material.’’. 
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‘‘(i) the stock of such corporation is 
regularly traded on an established securi-
ties market, or 
‘‘(ii) the aggregate gross assets of 
such corporation (or any predecessor there-
of), including assets under management 
for investors, whether held directly or indi-
rectly, at any time during the taxable year 
or 
any 
preceding 
taxable 
year 
is 
$50,000,000 or more. 
‘‘(B) GENERAL
EXCEPTION.—A corpora-
tion shall not be treated as described in this 
paragraph if— 
‘‘(i) such corporation was treated as a 
corporation described in this paragraph in 
a preceding taxable year, 
‘‘(ii) such corporation— 
‘‘(I) is not regularly traded on an 
established securities market, and 
‘‘(II) has, and is reasonably ex-
pected to continue to have, aggregate 
gross assets (including assets under 
management for investors, whether 
held directly or indirectly) of less than 
$50,000,000, and 
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SEC. 4. PREEMPTION. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any 
provision of State law to the extent that such State law 
establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater pa-
rental notification requirements or intervention rights re-
garding abortion than those provided under this Act. 
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. 
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The provisions of this Act 
shall take effect upon its enactment. 
(b) SEVERABILITY.—The provisions of this Act shall 
be severable. If any provision of this Act, or any applica-
tion thereof, is found unconstitutional, that finding shall 
not affect any provision or application of the Act not so 
adjudicated. 
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(A) supports investigation and risk man-
agement related to ransomware attacks in the 
public and private sectors; 
(B) strengthens cybersecurity technology 
in the financial sector; and 
(C) reduces overall cyber risk in the finan-
cial sector by assessing the security posture of 
a financial institution, assisting a financial in-
stitution with regulatory compliance, and pro-
viding recommendations to a financial institu-
tion for recovery after a ransomware attack and 
prevention of any future attacks. 
(3) FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘fi-
nancial institution’’ has the meaning given that term 
under section 5312(a) of title 31, United States 
Code. 
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SEC. 3. PROHIBITIONS; PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVER-
TISING SPENDING. 
(a) PROHIBITIONS.—Except as provided in sub-
section (c), and unless otherwise expressly authorized by 
law— 
(1) an agency or other entity of the Federal 
Government may not use Federal funds to purchase 
or otherwise acquire or distribute swag; and 
(2) an agency or other entity of the Federal 
Government may not use Federal funds to manufac-
ture or use a mascot to promote an agency, organi-
zation, program, or agenda. 
(b) PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING SPEND-
ING.—Each agency shall, as part of the annual budget jus-
tification submitted to Congress, report on the public rela-
tions and advertising spending of the agency for the pre-
ceding fiscal year, which may include an estimate of the 
return on investment for the agency. 
(c) EXCEPTIONS.— 
(1) SWAG.—Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply 
with respect to— 
(A) an agency program that supports the 
mission and objectives of the agency that is ini-
tiating the public relations or advertising spend-
ing, provided that the spending generates a 
positive return on investment for the agency; 
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‘‘(iv) for expenses associated with admin-
istering section 287(g).’’. 
SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS ON SECRETARY. 
(a) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT.—Not later 
than December 31 of the first fiscal year that begins after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 
December 31 of each year thereafter, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall publish an annual performance 
report on the program under section 287(g) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) that in-
cludes at least the following information: 
(1) The number of aliens apprehended and 
screened by law enforcement through the program. 
(2) The number of aliens removed from the 
United States as a result of the program. 
(3) The number of aliens described in para-
graph (1) who were not removed and an explanation 
for why they were not removed. 
(4) The methods being used to conduct over-
sight of each law enforcement agency participating 
under the program. 
(5) The number of law enforcement agencies in 
compliance with the program’s training require-
ments. 
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(6) The number of complaints filed against law 
enforcement agencies claiming they did not comply 
their written agreement entered into under such sec-
tion. 
(7) The number of law enforcement agencies 
that had such written agreement terminated. 
(8) The reasons for such termination. 
(b) ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PLAN.—Not later than 
December 31 of the first fiscal year that begins after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than De-
cember 31 of each year thereafter, the Secretary of Home-
land Security shall publish an annual recruitment plan 
with respect to the program under section 287(g) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) that 
includes at least the following information: 
(1) Annual goals for the next five years for re-
cruitment of new States and political subdivisions of 
States to participate in the program. 
(2) The number of new States and political sub-
divisions of States participating in the program each 
year. 
(3) A description of the outreach to States and 
political subdivisions of States conducted for the 
program and the other methods used to achieve re-
cruitment goals. 
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(4) The number of requests for agreements re-
ceived, approved, denied, and pending approval. 
(c) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Home-
land Security shall publish a notice of rulemaking with 
respect to the training requirements under section 
287(g)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1357(g)(6)), as added by section 2(5). 
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I 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7574 
To provide for the reorganization and realignment of the Engagement, Liai-
son, and Outreach Office of the Department of Homeland Security, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 
Mr. EVANS of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Homeland Security 
A BILL 
To provide for the reorganization and realignment of the 
Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Office of the De-
partment of Homeland Security, 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 ‘‘ELO Realignment and 
Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026’’. 
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SEC. 2. PLAN FOR REORGANIZATION AND REALIGNMENT 
OF DHS ENGAGEMENT, LIAISON, AND OUT-
REACH OFFICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall sub-
mit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a comprehen-
sive plan to carry out the following: 
(1) An identification of redundant or non-essen-
tial positions, programs, or functions within the En-
gagement, Liaison, and Outreach office, including 
how reorganization of the Office will address such 
redundant or non-essential positions, programs, or 
functions. 
(2) Realign the essential functions and per-
sonnel of the ELO Office within the Partner En-
gagement directorate of I&A. 
(3) Improve the management and coordination 
of strategic relationships with priority law enforce-
ment agencies, including by carrying out the fol-
lowing: 
(A) Establishing clear communication pro-
tocols. 
(B) Centralizing points of contact for law 
enforcement engagement. 
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(B) recruitment relating to— 
(i) enlistment or employment with the 
Armed Forces; or 
(ii) employment with the Federal Gov-
ernment; or 
(C) an item distributed by the Bureau of 
the Census to assist the Bureau in conducting 
a census of the population of the United States. 
(2) MASCOTS.—Subsection (a)(2) shall not 
apply with respect to— 
(A) a mascot that is declared the property 
of the United States under a provision of law, 
including under section 2 of Public Law 93–318 
(16 U.S.C. 580p–1); or 
(B) a mascot used— 
(i) for the purpose of recruitment of 
individuals to enlist in the Armed Forces 
of the United States; or 
(ii) in support of a military academy 
athletic team. 
(d) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Of-
fice of Management and Budget shall issue regulations to 
carry out this Act. 
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