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116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 221 In the Senate of the United States, December 16, 2020. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 221) entitled An Act to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that, since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–332 ) was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. 3. Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism Section 59(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2731(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the heading, by striking Appointment and inserting Nomination ; (ii) by striking the first sentence; (iii) in the second sentence, by striking If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint and inserting If the President determines that such is appropriate, the President may nominate ; and (iv) in the third sentence, by striking The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment and inserting Such officer or employee may not retain the position (or the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the nomination ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Duties The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the United States Government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries. (4) Rank and status of ambassador The Special Envoy shall have the rank of ambassador. (5) Qualifications The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism. .

Secretary
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 221 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. 3. Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2731 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the heading, by striking Appointment and inserting Nomination ; (ii) by striking the first sentence; (iii) in the second sentence, by striking If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint and inserting If the President determines that such is appropriate, the President may nominate ; and (iv) in the third sentence, by striking The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment and inserting Such officer or employee may not retain the position (or the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the nomination ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Duties The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the United States Government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries. (4) Rank and status of ambassador The Special Envoy shall have the rank of ambassador. (5) Qualifications The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of— (A) combating anti-Semitism; (B) religious freedom; or (C) law enforcement. . (b) Nomination Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 120 after any such position becomes vacant, the President shall nominate the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism under section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.

Passed the House of Representatives January 11, 2019. Karen L. Haas, 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. 221 AN ACT To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that, since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–332 ) was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. 3. Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism Section 59(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2731(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the heading, by striking Appointment and inserting Nomination ; (ii) by striking the first sentence; (iii) in the second sentence, by striking If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint and inserting If the President determines that such is appropriate, the President may nominate ; and (iv) in the third sentence, by striking The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment and inserting Such officer or employee may not retain the position (or the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the nomination ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Duties The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the United States Government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries. (4) Rank and status of ambassador The Special Envoy shall have the rank of ambassador. (5) Qualifications The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 221 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Schneider , Mr. Engel , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Zeldin , Mrs. Lowey , and Ms. Granger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. 3. Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2731 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the heading, by striking Appointment and inserting Nomination ; (ii) by striking the first sentence; (iii) in the second sentence, by striking If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint and inserting If the President determines that such is appropriate, the President may nominate ; and (iv) in the third sentence, by striking The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment and inserting Such officer or employee may not retain the position (or the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the nomination ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Duties The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the United States Government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries. (4) Rank and status of ambassador The Special Envoy shall have the rank of ambassador. (5) Qualifications The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of— (A) combating anti-Semitism; (B) religious freedom; or (C) law enforcement. . (b) Nomination Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 120 after any such position becomes vacant, the President shall nominate the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism under section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 221 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 14, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act . 2. Finding Congress finds that since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. 3. Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2731 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the heading, by striking Appointment and inserting Nomination ; (ii) by striking the first sentence; (iii) in the second sentence, by striking If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint and inserting If the President determines that such is appropriate, the President may nominate ; and (iv) in the third sentence, by striking The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment and inserting Such officer or employee may not retain the position (or the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the nomination ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Duties The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the United States Government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries. (4) Rank and status of ambassador The Special Envoy shall have the rank of ambassador. (5) Qualifications The Special Envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of— (A) combating anti-Semitism; (B) religious freedom; or (C) law enforcement. . (b) Nomination Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 120 after any such position becomes vacant, the President shall nominate the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism under section 59 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.

Passed the House of Representatives January 11, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 222 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Thornberry (for himself and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To repeal the Federal estate and gift taxes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2019 . 2. Repeal of estate and gift taxes (a) In general Subtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes) is hereby repealed. (b) Effective date The repeal made by subsection (a) shall apply to estates of decedents dying, gifts made, and generation-skipping transfers made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 224 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Ms. Velázquez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To amend section 1908 of title 41, United States Code, to exempt certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to an acquisition-related dollar threshold.

1. Exemption of certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to the acquisition-related dollar threshold Subparagraph (B) of section 1908(b)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by inserting 3131 to 3134, after sections .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to include best in class designations in the annual report on small business goals prepared by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019 . 2. Inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals Section 15(h) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Best in class small business participation reporting (A) Addendum The Administrator, in addition to the requirements under paragraph (2), shall include in the report required by such paragraph, for each best in class designation— (i) the total amount of spending Governmentwide in such designation; (ii) the number of small business concerns awarded contracts and the dollar amount of such contracts awarded within each such designation to each of the following— (I) qualified HUBZone small business concerns; (II) small business concerns owned and controlled by women; (III) small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; and (IV) small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. (B) Best in class defined The term best in class has the meaning given such term by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (C) Effective date The Administrator shall report on the information described by subparagraph (A) beginning on the date that such information is available in the Federal Procurement Data System, the System for Award Management, or any successor to such systems. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 9, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to include best in class designations in the annual report on small business goals prepared by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019 . 2. Inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals Section 15(h) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Best in class small business participation reporting (A) Addendum The Administrator, in addition to the requirements under paragraph (2), shall include in the report required by such paragraph, for each best in class designation— (i) the total amount of spending Governmentwide in such designation; (ii) the number of small business concerns awarded contracts and the dollar amount of such contracts awarded within each such designation to each of the following— (I) qualified HUBZone small business concerns; (II) small business concerns owned and controlled by women; (III) small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; and (IV) small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. (B) Best in class defined The term best in class has the meaning given such term by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (C) Effective date The Administrator shall report on the information described by subparagraph (A) beginning on the date that such information is available in the Federal Procurement Data System, the System for Award Management, or any successor to such systems. .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 226 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to include best in class designations in the annual report on small business goals prepared by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019 . 2. Inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals Section 15(h) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Best in class small business participation reporting (A) Addendum The Administrator, in addition to the requirements under paragraph (2), shall include in the report required by such paragraph, for each best in class designation— (i) the total amount of spending Governmentwide in such designation; (ii) the number of small business concerns awarded contracts and the dollar amount of such contracts awarded within each such designation to each of the following— (I) qualified HUBZone small business concerns; (II) small business concerns owned and controlled by women; (III) small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; and (IV) small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. (B) Best in class defined The term best in class has the meaning given such term by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (C) Effective date The Administrator shall report on the information described by subparagraph (A) beginning on the date that such information is available in the Federal Procurement Data System, the System for Award Management, or any successor to such systems. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 9, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Serrano , and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize programs and activities to support transportation options in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019 . 2. Surface transportation block grant program Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Transportation alternatives for areas undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure The Secretary shall issue regulations to ensure that States give preference to eligible projects under this section that— (1) are located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure, including Federal-aid highways, federally owned roads open for public travel, passenger rail facilities, and public transportation facilities; and (2) will provide transportation alternatives related to the full or partial closure of the transportation infrastructure in such areas. . 3. Grant Program (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall carry out a grant program to support community efforts to invest in transportation alternatives. (b) Award of grants Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants under the program on a competitive basis. (c) Preference In awarding the grants, the Secretary shall give preference to projects located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure, including Federal-aid highways, federally owned roads open for public travel, passenger rail facilities, and public transportation facilities. (d) Eligible entities The following entities shall be eligible to receive grants under the program: (1) State and local governments. (2) Metropolitan planning organizations. (3) Rural planning organizations. (e) Eligible activities Amounts received in grants under the program may be used to plan for, facilitate, and provide initial support for any of the following activities: (1) Transportation demand management programs, including support for transportation management associations. (2) Carpool or telecommuting projects. (3) Planning, design, acquisition of rights-of-way, construction, improvement, and management of streets, pathways, and public transportation facilities to facilitate expanded bicycle and pedestrian mobility and access. (f) Application To receive a grant under the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner as the Secretary prescribes. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out this section.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 230 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. McNerney , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Norton , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Gabbard , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Welch , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Lipinski , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Speier , Mr. Payne , Ms. McCollum , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Meng , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. DeSaulnier , and Ms. Lofgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban Toxic Pesticides Act of 2019 . 2. Cancellation of registration of Chlorpyrifos (a) In general Pursuant to section 6(b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136d(b) ), effective on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) chlorpyrifos shall be deemed to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment due in part to dietary risks to humans posed by residues of that pesticide chemical on food; (2) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall cancel the registration of all uses of chlorpyrifos; and (3) following such cancellation, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(l)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 346a(l)(2) ), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of chlorpyrifos or any pesticide chemical residue that results from its use, in or on food. (b) Use of existing stocks Notwithstanding section 6(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136d(a) ), effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the continued sale and use of existing stocks of chlorpyrifos is prohibited. (c) Reregistration Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not reregister chlorpyrifos under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136a–1 ).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 233 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Walberg (for himself and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of Medicaid patient abuse and neglect in any setting, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Patient Abuse Prevention Act . 2. Clarifying authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of Medicaid patient abuse and neglect in any setting (a) In general Section 1903(q)(4)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(q)(4)(A)(ii) ) is amended by inserting after patients residing in board and care facilities the following: and of patients (who are receiving medical assistance under the State plan under this title) in a noninstitutional or other setting . (b) Availability of funding Section 1903(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(6) ) is amended, in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking (as found necessary by the Secretary for the elimination of fraud in the provision and administration of medical assistance provided under the State plan) .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 235 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Ms. Wilson of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Comfortable and safe temperature level in Federally assisted housing (a) Public housing and project-Based assistance The United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 8(o)(13) ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13) ), by adding at the end the following: (P) Maintaining temperature level in units The Secretary may require the owner of a dwelling unit receiving assistance under a housing assistance payment contract under this paragraph to ensure that the dwelling unit maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. ; and (2) in section 9 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437g ), by adding at the end the following: (p) Use of funds To maintain temperate level in units With respect to a public housing dwelling unit, the Secretary may use amounts in the Capital Fund or the Operating Fund to ensure that the dwelling unit maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. . (b) Supportive housing for the elderly Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701q ) is amended by striking the first and second subsections (m) and inserting the following: (m) Maintaining temperature in units The Secretary may require the owner of housing assisted under this section to ensure that each unit in that housing maintains a comfortable and safe temperature level ranging from 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. .
V 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor during the Battle of the Bulge (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 3741 of such title to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for the acts of valor during World War II described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of Valor Described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of James Megellas on January 28, 1945, in Herresbach, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge when, as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division, he led a surprise and devastating attack on a much larger advancing enemy force, killing and capturing a large number and causing others to flee, single-handedly destroying an attacking German Mark V tank with two hand-held grenades, and then leading his men in clearing and seizing Herresbach.
V 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 239 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Smith of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture.

1. Adjustment of status for certain aliens who were aboard the golden venture (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of each alien referred to in subsection (b) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the alien— (1) applies for such adjustment; (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year and is physically present in the United States on the date the application for such adjustment is filed; (3) is admissible to the United States as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), except that, for the purposes of determining admissibility under this paragraph, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) and subparagraphs (A), (D), and (E) of paragraph (6) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ) shall not apply; and (4) pays a fee (determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security) for the processing of such application. (b) Aliens eligible for adjustment of status The adjustment of status provided for under subsection (a) shall apply to the following aliens: (1) Dong Su Gi. (2) Zhou Xin Siong. (3) Zheng Shi Ji. (4) Liu Bao Jin. (5) Liu Jia Wen. (6) Chen Xue Dian. (7) Wang Dar Hua. (8) Lin Rui Kang. (9) Ni Zhou Hua. (c) Offset in number of visas available Upon each granting to an alien of the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section, 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ) 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (d) Application of Immigration and Nationality Act provisions The definitions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) shall apply in the administration of this section. The fact that an alien may be eligible to be granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking such status under any other provision of law for which the alien may be eligible.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 241 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mr. Williams introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Bank Service Company Act to provide improvements with respect to State banking agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2019 . 2. Bank Service Company Act improvements The Bank Service Company Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 1(b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) the term State banking agency shall have the same meaning given the term State Bank Supervisor under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; ; (2) in section 5(a), by inserting , in consultation with the State banking agency, after banking agency ; and (3) in section 7— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in the first sentence, by inserting or State banking agency after appropriate Federal banking agency ; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking Federal banking agency that supervises any other shareholder or member and inserting Federal or State banking agency that supervises any other shareholder or member ; (B) in subsection (c)— (i) by inserting or a State banking agency after appropriate Federal banking agency ; (ii) by striking such agency each place such term appears and inserting such Federal or State agency ; (C) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); (D) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Availability of information Information obtained pursuant to the regulation and examination of service providers under this section or applicable State law may be furnished by and accessible to Federal and State agencies to the same extent that supervisory information concerning depository institutions is authorized to be furnished to and required to be accessible by Federal and State agencies under section 7(a)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1817(a)(2) ) or State law, as applicable. (e) Coordination with State Banking Agencies Where a State bank is principal shareholder or principal member of a bank service company or where a State bank is any other shareholder or member of the bank service company, the appropriate Federal banking agency, in carrying out examinations authorized by this section, shall— (1) provide reasonable and timely notice to the State banking agency; and (2) to the fullest extent possible, coordinate and avoid duplication of examination activities, reporting requirements, and requests for information. ; (E) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by inserting , in consultation with State banking agencies, after appropriate Federal banking agencies ; and (F) by adding at the end the following: (g) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as granting authority for a State banking agency to examine a bank service company where no such authority exists in State law. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Ms. Jayapal (for herself, Mr. Pocan , Mr. Khanna , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Pingree , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Serrano , and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 repeal the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

1. Repealer The Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 931 et seq.) is repealed.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mr. LaMalfa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 exempt certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combustion Avoidance along Rural Roads Act or the CARR Act . 2. Exemption of certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements (a) In general Wildfire mitigation activities of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may be carried out without regard to the provisions of law specified in subsection (b). (b) Provisions of law specified The provisions of law specified in this section are all Federal, State, or other laws, regulations, and legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following laws: (1) Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (2) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (c) Wildfire mitigation activity For purposes of this section, the term wildfire mitigation activity — (1) is an activity conducted on Federal land that is— (A) under the administration of the Director of the National Park System, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) within 300 feet of any permanent or temporary road, as measured from the center of such road; and (2) includes forest thinning, hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burning, and vegetation management.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Reschenthaler , and Mr. Meuser ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal provisions relating only to the Allegheny National Forest.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019 . 2. Repeal of provisions regarding the Allegheny National Forest (a) Repeal Subsection (o) of section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226 ) and section 2508 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–486 ; 106 Stat. 3108) are repealed. (b) Notice requirement not affected Nothing in this Act shall be construed or interpreted— (1) to limit, modify, or otherwise affect the existing requirement to provide in writing 60-day advance notice of specific activities in accordance with the order dated December 16, 1980, in the case United States of America v. Minard Run Oil Company, 1980 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9570 (W.D. Pa., Dec. 16, 1980); or (2) to limit existing authority of the Forest Service under provisions of law codified in section 551 of title 16, United States Code. (c) Permitting authority not affected Nothing in this Act shall be construed or interpreted to alter, repeal, or otherwise limit the existing authority of the Forest Service to permit the harvest or sale of timber derived from the Allegheny National Forest.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mr. Calvert (for himself, Ms. Titus , and Mr. Buchanan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 to improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act or the FACT Act . 2. Reporting requirements; provision of information (a) Report contents (1) In general Paragraph (7) of section 3(e) of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 285l–3(e) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the paragraph the following: , to include a description of the progress on the development, validation, acceptance, and utilization of alternative test methods (including animal use data by species, number, and test type) for toxicological testing conducted, supported, or required by, or submitted to, each Federal agency listed in subsection (c) during the reporting period . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) applies with respect to reports that are made available to the public on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Provision of information Section 4 of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 285l–4 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Provision of information Each Federal agency carrying out a program described in subsection (a), or its specific regulatory unit or units, shall provide ICCVAM with information needed to carry out this Act. .
116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.R. 251 In the Senate of the United States, January 16, 2019. Amendments:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 251) entitled An Act to extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following On page 2, line 10, striking  6 years  and insert 5 years and 3 months .

Amend the title so as to read: An Act to extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. .

Secretary
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act . 2. Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–254 ; 6 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 6 years .

Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen H. R. 251 AN ACT To extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act . 2. Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–254 ; 6 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 5 years and 3 months .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Walden , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Shimkus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act . 2. Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–254 ; 6 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 6 years .
II Calendar No. 8 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 251 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2019 Received; read the first time January 10, 2019 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act . 2. Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security Section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–254 ; 6 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended by striking 4 years and inserting 6 years .

Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

January 10, 2019 Read the second time and placed on the calendar