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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself and Mr. Nunes ) 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 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during the review of hospital outpatient payment rates under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Transparency Act of 2019 or the ASC Payment Transparency Act of 2019 . 2. Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Representation (a) ASC representative The second sentence of section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(9)(A) ) is amended by inserting and at least one ambulatory surgical center representative after an appropriate selection of representatives of providers . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to advisory panels consulted on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Reasons for excluding additional procedures from ASC approved list Section 1833(i)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(i)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In updating such lists for application in years beginning with the second year beginning after the date of the enactment of this sentence, for each procedure that was not proposed to be included in such lists in the proposed rule with respect to such lists and that was subsequently requested to be included in such lists during the public comment period with respect to such proposed rule and that is not included in the final rule updating such lists, the Secretary shall cite in such final rule the specific criteria in paragraph (b) or (c) of section 416.166 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), based on which the procedure was excluded. If paragraph (b) of such section is cited for exclusion of a procedure, the Secretary shall identify the peer-reviewed research, if any, or the evidence upon which such determination is based. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Ms. Adams (for herself, Ms. Pingree , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Titus , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow certain funds to be used for incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Transit Art Resources Act or the STAR Act . 2. Allowing art (a) In general Section 5323(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by inserting or after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (b) No special rule Section 5309 of such title is amended by striking subsection (p).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3439 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Beyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XI of the Social Security Act to extend appropriations and transfers to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and to extend certain health insurance fees for such transfers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access To Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment Act or the PATIENT Act . 2. Extending appropriations and transfers to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund; extension of certain health insurance fees (a) In general (1) Internal Revenue Code Section 9511 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(E), by striking 2014 and all that follows through 2019 and inserting 2014 through 2026 ; (B) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 ; and (C) in subsection (f), by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (2) Title XI of the Social Security Act Section 1183(a)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e–2(a)(2) ) is amended by striking 2014 and all that follows through 2019 and inserting 2014 through 2026 . (b) Extension of certain health insurance fees (1) Health insurance policies Section 4375(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (2) Self-insured health plans Section 4376(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (c) PCORI research priorities Section 1181(d)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e(d)(1)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such national priorities shall include research with respect to substance use (including opioid use disorders), mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. .
IB Union Calendar No. 579 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3439 [Report No. 116–696, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Beyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 December 24, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic December 24, 2020 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 24, 2019) A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XI of the Social Security Act to extend appropriations and transfers to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund and to extend certain health insurance fees for such transfers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access To Information for Effective & Necessary Treatment and Services Act or the PATIENTS Act . 2. Extending appropriations and transfers to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund; extension of certain health insurance fees (a) In general (1) Internal Revenue Code Section 9511 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(E), by striking 2014 and all that follows through 2019 and inserting 2014 through 2026 ; (B) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 ; and (C) in subsection (f), by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (2) Title XI of the Social Security Act Section 1183(a)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e–2(a)(2) ) is amended by striking 2014 and all that follows through 2019 and inserting 2014 through 2026 . (b) Extension of certain health insurance fees (1) Health insurance policies Section 4375(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (2) Self-insured health plans Section 4376(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2026 . (c) PCORI research priorities Section 1181(d)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e(d)(1)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such national priorities shall include research with respect to substance use (including opioid use disorders), mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality. .

December 24, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment December 24, 2020 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3440 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , 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 amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the rates of pay of Members of Congress during a fiscal year if Congress has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year, to repeal the automatic appropriation of funds for the salaries of Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Do Your Job Act . 2. Reduction in rates of pay for Members of Congress for failure to agree to budget resolution (a) Reduction Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) If, by the first day of a fiscal year, both Houses of Congress have not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget pursuant to section 301 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 for such fiscal year, the annual rate of pay for each of the positions described in paragraph (1) for pay periods occurring during such fiscal year shall be equal to 90 percent of the annual rate of pay for such position for the most recent pay period preceding such fiscal year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to pay periods occurring after the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2020. 3. Repeal of automatic appropriation of salaries of Members of Congress (a) Repeal Effective with respect to each fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, section 130(c) of Public Law 97–51 ( 2 U.S.C. 4502 ) is repealed. (b) Conforming amendment Section 601(a)(1) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(1) ) is amended by striking The annual rate of pay and inserting Subject to the availability of appropriations, the annual rate of pay .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Collins of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Chabot , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Steube , Mr. Cline , Mr. Armstrong , and Mr. Buck ) 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 aliens who engage in improper interference in a United States election are inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes Act or the DETER Act . 2. Defined term Section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (53) The term improper interference in a United States election means conduct by an alien that— (A) (i) violates Federal criminal, voting rights, or campaign finance law; or (ii) is performed by any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of a foreign government or criminal enterprise; and (B) includes any covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful act or attempted act, undertaken with the purpose or effect of undermining public confidence in election processes or institutions, or influencing, undermining confidence in, or altering the result or reported result of, a general or primary Federal, State, or local election or caucus, including— (i) the campaign of a candidate; or (ii) a ballot measure, including an amendment, a bond issue, an initiative, a recall, a referral, or a referendum. . 3. Improper interference in United States elections (a) Inadmissibility Section 212(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (H) Improper interference in a United States election Any alien who a consular officer, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or the Attorney General knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, is seeking admission to the United States to engage in improper interference in a United States election, or has engaged in improper interference in a United States election, is inadmissible. . (b) Deportability Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Improper interference in a United States election Any alien who has engaged, is engaged, or at any time after admission engages in improper interference in a United States election is deportable. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3445 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Ms. Finkenauer (for herself and Mr. Smith of Nebraska ) 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 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 amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the work geographic index floor under the Medicare program.

1. Extension of the work geographic index floor under the Medicare program Section 1848(e)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(E) ) is amended by striking 2020 and inserting 2023 .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. Tonko , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Welch , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Lee of California , and Mr. Luján ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States healthcare system.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Health Funding Restoration Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Prevention and Public Health Fund (section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–11 ) was designed to provide for expanded and sustained national investment in prevention and public health programs to improve health and help restrain the rate of growth in private and public health care costs . (2) Funding under such section is essential to core efforts at the Department of Health and Human Services and in local and State health departments to prevent and control the spread of infectious disease, and prevent injuries and the development of chronic conditions. (3) Prevention and Public Health Fund dollars support evidence-based investments in tobacco use prevention and cessation, nutrition, mental health, childhood lead poisoning prevention, elder care initiatives, and immunizations, among other prevention initiatives. Funding gives States and communities the flexibility to respond to public health threats that may be unique to their communities. (4) Such prevention efforts have shown to be effective. Funding increases for community based public health programs reduce infant deaths and preventable deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Every dollar spent on prevention saves nearly $6 in health spending and every dollar spent on childhood vaccines saves $16.50 in future health care costs. (5) Investments in prevention reduce the cost of health care in the United States. $2,900,000,000 in investments in community-based disease prevention is estimated to save $16,500,000,000 annually within 5 years. (6) Cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund and other public health prevention efforts undermine efforts to create an affordable and accessible health care system, and a better quality life for Americans. (7) Restoring Prevention and Public Health Fund funding to $2,000,000,000 annually will allow the Fund to invest in more innovative, evidence-based public health programs and maintain and expand investments in programs with demonstrated success. 3. Prevention and public health fund Section 4002(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–11(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end and ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (5) through (9) and inserting the following: (5) for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, $2,000,000,000. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3449 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require that in a notice of proposed rule making for a new rule, the notice shall identify two rules which the agency intends to repeal.

1. Requirement to repeal two rules before making a new rule Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) in the case of a notice of proposed rule making for a new rule, except in the case of a new rule which is required by statute, an identification of two rules that the agency intends to repeal, including the date on which the agency began the rule making process in order to repeal such rules. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3450 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Roy (for himself and Mr. Bost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.

1. Prohibition on Secretary of Veterans Affairs transmittal of certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not transmit to any entity in the Department of Justice, for use by the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, personally identifying information on veterans and other beneficiaries, solely on the basis of a determination by the Secretary under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, that a person has a service-connected disability.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3453 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Suozzi (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Ms. Waters , and Mr. Smith of New Jersey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Education and Labor , 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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

1. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) Creation of trust fund There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (referred to in this section as the Trust Fund ), consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credit to such Trust Fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b). (b) Transfers to Trust Fund There are hereby appropriated to the Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the amounts contributed under section 6097. (c) Expenditures Amounts in the Trust Fund shall be available, without further appropriations, as follows: (1) Fifty percent to the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research regarding the treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s disease pursuant to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Act of 1992. (2) Fifty percent to the Administration on Aging for education, counseling, respite, and other supportive services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 for the benefit of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and of their families, caregivers, and health care professionals. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9512. Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . 2. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: IX Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Sec. 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund 6097. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund Every individual may elect, at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by chapter 1, to contribute a whole dollar amount to be paid over to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for such subchapter A of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Part IX. Contribution to the Alzheimer’s Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2019.
V 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre.

1. Permanent resident status for Ingrid Encalada Latorre (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Ingrid Encalada Latorre shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Ingrid Encalada Latorre enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ingrid Encalada Latorre, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ingrid Encalada Latorre shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. King of New York (for himself, Mr. Suozzi , and Mr. Engel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To direct the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp honoring the 1969 New York Mets on the 50th Anniversary of their World Series victory.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 1969 New York Mets Stamp Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The New York Mets, having proudly represented the State of New York in professional baseball since 1962, won their first World Series title in 1969. (2) The 1969 New York Mets overcame a stumbling 7 years since their creation to win 100 games. (3) The 1969 New York Mets bested the Chicago Cubs led by 3 future Hall-of-Famers to win the Eastern Division. (4) The 1969 New York Mets somehow swept an Atlanta Braves team led by Hammerin’ Hank Aaron to win their first National League Championship. (5) The 1969 New York Mets masterfully managed to defeat the intimidating American League Champion Baltimore Orioles, led by the fearsome Robinson duo of Frank and Brooks, in 5 games. (6) The 1969 New York Mets’ victory was so unexpected they came to be nicknamed the Miracle Mets . (7) A country struggling through the Vietnam War was given optimism by the characters that were the 1969 New York Mets, whose success provided New York City with a much needed opportunity to celebrate. (8) Ex-Marines Tom The Franchise Seaver and Gil Hodges steeled the team through thick and thin to bring a championship to a city in desperate need. (9) The slugging of the likes of Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky, Ron Swoboda, Cleon Jones, and Donn Clendenon led the unrivaled offense of the 1969 New York Mets. (10) The arms of the likes of Tom The Franchise Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan, Jim McAndrew, Tug McGraw, and Gary Gentry worked to overpower hitters for the 1969 New York Mets. (11) The leadership of Gil Hodges of the 1969 New York Mets will forever be unrivaled in Major League Baseball history. (12) 50 years later the effect of the 1969 New York Mets on the city of New York, the State of New York, and the entire country has not been forgotten. (13) The 1969 New York Mets continue to serve as a reminder of why baseball will forever be America’s pastime. 3. 1969 New York Mets stamp (a) In general In order to honor the 1969 New York Mets upon the 50th anniversary of their World Series victory, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose that depicts the 1969 New York Mets. (b) Definition of definitive stamp For the purposes of this Act, the term forever stamp means a definitive stamp that— (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to one ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for that purpose even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (c) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (a) shall be issued as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3465 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act . 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate America’s commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (c) Prohibition on use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the fallen journalists memorial foundation The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 3465 AN ACT To authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act . 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate America’s commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (c) Prohibition on use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the fallen journalists memorial foundation The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3465 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act . 2. Authorization to establish commemorative work (a) In general The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate America’s commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (c) Prohibition on use of federal funds (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the fallen journalists memorial foundation The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) In general If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3466 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. Estes (for himself and Ms. Sewell of Alabama ) 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 clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to rescind identifying numbers of tax return preparers.

1. Clarification of authority of Secretary of Treasury to rescind identifying numbers of tax return preparers Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: (e) Authority To rescind identifying number of tax return preparer (1) In general The Secretary may rescind an identifying number issued under subsection (a)(4) if— (A) after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable (as such terms are used in subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code), and (B) rescinding the identifying number would promote compliance with the requirements of this title and effective tax administration. (2) Records If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including— (A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination, and (B) the reasons for the rescission. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Crist , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Ms. Haaland , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Soto , and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Pay for All Act of 2019 . 2. Sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity Section 6(d)(4) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(d)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) by striking subsection, the term and inserting the following: subsection— (A) the term ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) the term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth; (C) the term sex includes— (i) a sex stereotype; (ii) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (iii) sexual orientation or gender identity; and (iv) sex characteristics, including intersex traits; and (D) the term sexual orientation includes homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. Langevin (for himself, Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Cartwright ) 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 provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offshore wind.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act or the Offshore WIND Act . 2. Energy credit for qualified offshore wind facilities (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)— (A) in subclause (III), by striking and at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V) qualified offshore wind property, and ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (vi), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (vii), by adding or at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii) qualified offshore wind property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2026, . (b) Qualified offshore wind property Subsection (c) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Qualified offshore wind property (A) In general The term qualified offshore wind property means an offshore facility using wind to produce electricity. (B) Offshore facility The term offshore facility means any facility located in the inland navigable waters of the United States, including the Great Lakes, or in the coastal waters of the United States, including the territorial seas of the United States, the exclusive economic zone of the United States, and the outer Continental Shelf of the United States. (C) Exception for qualified small wind energy property The term qualified offshore wind property shall not include any property described in paragraph (4). (D) Special rule In the case of any property described in subparagraph (A) which was placed in service after December 31, 2016, and for which a credit under this section was allowed by reason of subsection (a)(5) in any taxable year which ends before or includes the date of the enactment of the Offshore WIND Act , notwithstanding any election under such subsection (a)(5), such property may be treated at the election of the taxpayer as qualified offshore wind property (and not as qualified property which is part of a qualified investment credit facility) for— (i) taxable years including or beginning after such date of enactment, and (ii) any taxable years ending before such date of enactment, including by filing an amended return. Notwithstanding section 6501, an amended return may be filed for purposes of clause (ii) for any taxable year described in such clause. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. Luetkemeyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to include truck combinations in the definition of automobile transporter for purposes of certain length limitations.

1. Length limitations for automobile transporters Section 31111(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and truck tractors attached to trailers designed for the transportation of assembled highway vehicles after camper units .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3478 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2019 Mr. Neguse 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 modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case the acquisition of an existing building.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2019 or the Affordable HOUSE Act . 2. Modification of previous ownership rules; limitation on acquisition basis (a) Limitation on acquisition basis (1) In general Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii) after service . (2) Limitation Section 42(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking for purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis and inserting the following: For purposes of subparagraph (A)— (i) In general The adjusted basis , and (B) by adding at the end the following new clauses: (ii) Buildings in service within previous 10 years If the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer’s basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of— (I) the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and (II) the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller’s basis. (iii) Adjustment With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such amount, multiplied by (II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building. . (3) Conforming amendments Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking for subparagraph (B) in the heading, and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii) . (b) Modification of placed in service rule Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2018.