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I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Sense Act of 2020 . 2. Cyber Sense (a) In general The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, as defined in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824o(a) ). (b) Program requirements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) establish a testing process under the Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, including products relating to industrial control systems and operational technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition systems; (2) for products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program, establish and maintain cybersecurity vulnerability reporting processes and a related database; (3) provide technical assistance to electric utilities, product manufacturers, and other electricity sector stakeholders to develop solutions to mitigate identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program; (4) biennially review products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and provide analysis with respect to how such products and technologies respond to and mitigate cyber threats; (5) develop guidance, that is informed by analysis and testing results under the Cyber Sense program, for electric utilities for procurement of products and technologies; (6) provide reasonable notice to the public, and solicit comments from the public, prior to establishing or revising the testing process under the Cyber Sense program; (7) oversee testing of products and technologies under the Cyber Sense program; and (8) consider incentives to encourage the use of analysis and results of testing under the Cyber Sense program in the design of products and technologies for use in the bulk-power system. (c) Disclosure of information Any cybersecurity vulnerability reported pursuant to a process established under subsection (b)(2), the disclosure of which the Secretary of Energy reasonably foresees would cause harm to critical electric infrastructure (as defined in section 215A of the Federal Power Act), shall be deemed to be critical electric infrastructure information for purposes of section 215A(d) of the Federal Power Act. (d) Federal Government liability Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the commencement of an action against the United States Government with respect to the testing of a product or technology under the Cyber Sense program.

Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Latta (for himself and Mr. McNerney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Sense Act of 2019 . 2. Cyber Sense (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, as defined in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824o(a) ). (b) Program requirements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) establish a testing process under the Cyber Sense program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system, including products relating to industrial control systems and operational technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition systems; (2) for products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program, establish and maintain cybersecurity vulnerability reporting processes and a related database; (3) provide technical assistance to electric utilities, product manufacturers, and other electricity sector stakeholders to develop solutions to mitigate identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program; (4) biennially review products and technologies tested under the Cyber Sense program for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and provide analysis with respect to how such products and technologies respond to and mitigate cyber threats; (5) develop guidance, that is informed by analysis and testing results under the Cyber Sense program, for electric utilities for procurement of products and technologies; (6) provide reasonable notice to the public, and solicit comments from the public, prior to establishing or revising the testing process under the Cyber Sense program; (7) oversee testing of products and technologies under the Cyber Sense program; and (8) consider incentives to encourage the use of analysis and results of testing under the Cyber Sense program in the design of products and technologies for use in the bulk-power system. (c) Disclosure of information Any cybersecurity vulnerability reported pursuant to a process established under subsection (b)(2), the disclosure of which the Secretary of Energy reasonably foresees would cause harm to critical electric infrastructure (as defined in section 215A of the Federal Power Act), shall be deemed to be critical electric infrastructure information for purposes of section 215A(d) of the Federal Power Act. (d) Federal Government liability Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the commencement of an action against the United States Government with respect to the testing of a product or technology under the Cyber Sense program.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.

Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Rush (for himself and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 362 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.

Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 203 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 362 [Report No. 116–255] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Rush (for himself and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce October 28, 2019 Additional sponsors: Mr. Van Drew and Mr. Fitzpatrick October 28, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. .

October 28, 2019 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. 364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for additional security requirements for Syrian and Iraqi refugees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Accountability for Emigres and Refugees Act of 2019 or the SAFER Act of 2019 . 2. Security requirements for Syrian and Iraqi refugees (a) In general Prior to admitting to the United States as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ) a covered alien, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of National Intelligence, shall ensure that the covered alien— (1) has taken and passed a lie detector test, as determined by the Secretary; (2) has submitted to the Secretary biometric identification information, including DNA, which the Secretary has compared against all relevant databases and determined that the covered alien has no known history of engaging in terrorist activity (as such term is defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv) )); and (3) does not pose a threat to the national security of the United States based on a background check that the Secretary conducts, which includes a review of the covered alien’s interactions on and posting of material to the Internet (including social media services), and for purposes of which, the alien has submitted to the Secretary such information as the Secretary determines necessary. (b) Covered alien The term covered alien means an alien applying for admission to the United States as a refugee who— (1) is a national of Iraq or Syria; (2) has no nationality and whose last habitual residence was in Iraq or Syria; or (3) has been present in Iraq or Syria at any time on or after March 1, 2011. (c) Sunset This Act shall cease to have effect on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 368 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Conaway introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, located at 1412 West Ohio Avenue, Midland, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, located at 1412 West Ohio Avenue, Midland, Texas (referred to in this section as the site ). (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 370 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Upton (for himself and Mr. Loebsack ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act . 2. Physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy’s functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program— (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. 3. Savings clause Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 371 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL Making appropriations for certain Federal employees working during the Government shutdown beginning on or about December 22, 2018, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay Our Protectors Act . 2. Payment of salaries of certain excepted Government employees There are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to pay, during the period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations beginning on or about December 22, 2018, the salaries and expenses of any officer or employee of the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Transportation and Security Administration, or the E-Verify program who is excepted from the furlough resulting from such lapse.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Ms. Brownley of California (for herself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Vela , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Soto , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Moore , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Rush , Mr. Hastings , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Moulton , and Ms. Roybal-Allard ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act . 2. Transportation Security Administration employees eligible to receive public safety officers’ death benefits Section 1204(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284(9) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) an employee of the Transportation Security Administration who is performing official duties of the Administration, if those official duties are related to protecting the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if they had been enacted on October 31, 2013.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 373 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Ms. Brownley of California 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 certain administrative or judicial review respecting the identification of primary care practitioners under part B of the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Medical Providers Act of 2019 . 2. Providing for certain administrative or judicial review respecting the identification of primary care practitioners under part B of the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1833(x)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(x)(4) ) is amended to read as follows: (4) Limitation on review (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), there shall be no administrative or judicial review under section 1869, 1878, or otherwise, respecting the identification of primary care practitioners under this subsection. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply in the case of administrative or judicial review under section 1869, 1878, or otherwise, of the issue of whether the Secretary (or an entity contracting with the Secretary) failed to identify an individual described in clause (i) of paragraph (2)(A) as a primary care practitioner by reason of coding error with respect to items and services furnished by such individual during an applicable prior period (as described in clause (ii) of such paragraph). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Byrne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To make continuing appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event that appropriations for Coast Guard pay in fiscal year 2019 expire and a new appropriations Act has not been enacted.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Always Ready Act of 2019 . 2. Continuing appropriations for members of the Coast Guard There are hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2019, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect— (1) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to members of the Coast Guard (as described in section 1 of title 14, United States Code), including the reserve component thereof, who perform active service or inactive-duty training during such period; (2) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to civilian employees of the Coast Guard; (3) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to contractors of the Coast Guard; (4) such sums as are necessary for— (A) the payment of a death gratuity under sections 1475 through 1477 and 1489 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; (B) the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services under section 481f of title 37, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; and (C) the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty, as authorized by section 403(l) of title 37, United States Code; and (5) such sums as are necessary to provide for Coast Guard retired pay, including such payments as are described in the provision regarding Coast Guard retired pay in title II of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ; 132 Stat. 348). 3. Termination Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) The enactment into law of an appropriation (including a continuing appropriation) for any purpose for which amounts are made available in section 2. (2) The enactment into law of the applicable regular or continuing appropriations resolution or other Act without any appropriation for such purpose. (3) October 1, 2019.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Authority reaffirmed (a) Reaffirmation Section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian Tribe ; and (2) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: In said sections, the term Indian tribe means any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe. . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), on the date of the enactment of that Act.

Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Cole (for himself and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Authority reaffirmed (a) Reaffirmation Section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian Tribe ; and (2) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: In said sections, the term Indian tribe means any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe. . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), on the date of the enactment of that Act.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs AN ACT To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Authority reaffirmed (a) Reaffirmation Section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning on June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian Tribe ; and (2) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: In said sections, the term Indian tribe means any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe. . (b) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), on the date of the enactment of that Act.

Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Mr. Zeldin , Ms. Meng , Mr. Rooney of Florida , and Mrs. Demings ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To establish new ZIP codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

1. Establishing new ZIP codes Not later than 270 days after enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code for, as nearly as practicable, each of the following communities: (1) Miami Lakes, Florida. (2) Flanders, Northampton, and Riverside in the Town of Southampton, New York. (3) Ocoee, Florida. (4) Oakland, Florida. (5) Glendale, New York. (6) Village of Estero, Florida.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 380 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Grothman (for himself and Mr. Pocan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.

1. Consideration of invasive species Section 18 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 811 ) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following: In prescribing a fishway, the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall consider the threat of invasive species. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 381 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Jeffries (for himself and Mr. Chabot ) 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 direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of General Services to modernize terms in certain regulations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Respect Act . 2. Amendments to regulations required (a) Secretary of Agriculture The Secretary of Agriculture shall amend section 1901.202(g) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, to— (1) strike Negro or Black and insert Black or African American ; (2) strike Spanish Surname and insert Hispanic ; and (3) strike Oriental and insert Asian American or Pacific Islander . (b) Administrator of General Services The Administrator of General Services shall amend section 906.2(k) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, to— (1) strike Negro , each place it appears, and insert Black or African American ; (2) strike paragraph (1) (the definition of Negro ) and insert the following: (1) Black or African American—is an individual having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa ; (3) strike Oriental , each place it appears, and insert Asian American or Pacific Islander ; (4) strike Eskimo , each place it appears, and insert Alaska Native ; and (5) strike Aleut , each place it appears, and insert Alaska Native . 3. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments required by this Act, shall be construed to affect Federal law, except with respect to the use of terms by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of General Services, respectively, to the regulations affected by this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the conveyance of the Custer County Airport, and for other purposes.

1. Custer County Airport conveyance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) County The term County means Custer County, South Dakota. (2) Federal land The term Federal land means all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 65.7 acres of National Forest System land, as generally depicted on the map. (3) Map The term map means the map entitled Custer County Airport Conveyance and dated October 19, 2017. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Land conveyance (1) In general Subject to the terms and conditions described in paragraph (2), if the County submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the Federal land for the market value, as determined by the appraisal under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall convey the Federal land to the County. (2) Terms and conditions The conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) subject to valid existing rights; (B) made by quitclaim deed; and (C) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (3) Appraisal (A) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the Federal land. (B) Standards The appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with— (i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (4) Map (A) Availability of map The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (B) Correction of errors The Secretary may correct any errors in the map. (5) Consideration As consideration for the conveyance under paragraph (1), the County shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the market value of the Federal land, as determined by the appraisal under paragraph (3). (6) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (7) Costs of conveyance As a condition on the conveyance under paragraph (1), the County shall pay to the Secretary all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (A) the appraisal under paragraph (3); and (B) the survey under paragraph (6). (8) Proceeds from the sale of land Any proceeds received by the Secretary from the conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act ) ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ); and (B) available to the Secretary until expended, without further appropriation, for the acquisition of inholdings in units of the National Forest System in the State of South Dakota.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Turner , Mr. Katko , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 . 2. Ensuring the prohibition of preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans Part I of subtitle F of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following section: 1503. Severability If subsection (a) of section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 1501(b), is to any extent illegal, unconstitutional, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, the validity and enforceability of sections 2701 through 2705 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg through 300gg–4), as added by section 1201, shall not be affected. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Jones , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the United States after being removed.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Kate’s Law or as the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2019 . 2. Increased penalties for reentry of removed aliens Section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1326 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter following paragraph (2) by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 6 years ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 and not more than 10 years, and may, in addition, be fined under title 18, United States Code ; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking fined under such title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both and inserting imprisoned not less than 5 and not more than 20 years and may, in addition, be fined under such title ; and (C) in paragraph (4), by striking fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both and inserting imprisoned for not less than 5 and not more than 10 years and may, in addition, be fined under such title .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Babin , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , and Mr. Gohmert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Sarah's Law . 2. Mandatory detention of certain aliens charged with a crime resulting in death or serious bodily injury Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking the comma at the end of each subparagraph and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking sentence and inserting sentenced ; and (ii) by striking , or and inserting a semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (D), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or ; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) (I) was not inspected and admitted into the United States; (II) held a nonimmigrant visa (or other documentation authorizing admission into the United States as a nonimmigrant) that has been revoked under section 221(i); or (III) is described in section 237(a)(1)(C)(i); and (ii) has been charged by a prosecuting authority in the United States with any crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18, United States Code) of another person, ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Notification requirement Upon encountering or gaining knowledge of an alien described in paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall make reasonable efforts— (A) to obtain information from law enforcement agencies and from other available sources regarding the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted; and (B) to provide the victim or, if the victim is deceased, a parent, guardian, spouse, or closest living relative of such victim, with information, on a timely and ongoing basis, including— (i) the alien’s full name, aliases, date of birth, and country of nationality; (ii) the alien’s immigration status and criminal history; (iii) the alien’s custody status and any changes related to the alien’s custody; and (iv) a description of any efforts by the United States Government to remove the alien from the United States. . 3. Savings provision Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, may be construed to limit the rights of crime victims under any other provision of law, including section 3771 of title 18, United States Code.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Lamborn (for himself, Mr. Neguse , and Mr. Tipton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

1. Map update; maximum acreage available for inclusion in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument The first section of Public Law 91–60 (83 Stat. 101) is amended— (1) by striking entitled Proposed Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument , numbered NM–FFB–7100, and dated March 1967, and more particularly described by metes and bounds in an attachment to that map, and inserting entitled Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Proposed Boundary Adjustment , numbered 171/132,544, and dated May 3, 2016, ; and (2) by striking six thousand acres and inserting 6,300 acres .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Loudermilk (for himself, Mr. Tipton , and Mr. Emmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To update thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act . 2. Updating thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports (a) Thresholds for certain currency transaction reports (1) In general Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revise regulations issued with respect to section 5313 of title 31, United States Code, to update each $10,000 threshold amount in such regulations to $30,000. (2) Threshold for reports relating to coins and currency received in nonfinancial trade or business Section 5331 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking $10,000 each place such term appears in heading or text and inserting $30,000 . (b) Thresholds for suspicious activity reports Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal department or agency that issues regulations with respect to reports on suspicious transactions described under section 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, shall update each $5,000 threshold amount in such regulations to $10,000 and each $2,000 threshold amount in such regulation to $3,000. (c) Updating the money services business definition thresholds Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revise section 1010.100(ff) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, to update each $1,000 threshold amount in such regulations to $3,000.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Cummings ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To provide transparency regarding waivers granted to individuals from the ethics requirements of Executive Order 13770 or any subsequent similar order, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2019 . 2. Procedure for waivers and authorizations relating to ethics requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 30 days after an officer or employee issues or approves a waiver or authorization pursuant to section 3 of Executive Order 13770 (82 Fed. Reg. 9333), or any subsequent similar order, such officer or employee shall— (1) transmit a written copy of such waiver or authorization to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics; and (2) make a written copy of such waiver or authorization available to the public on the website of the employing agency of the covered employee. (b) Retroactive application In the case of a waiver or authorization described in subsection (a) issued during the period beginning on January 20, 2017, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, the issuing officer or employee of such waiver or authorization shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Office of Government Ethics public availability Not later than 14 days after receiving a written copy of a waiver or authorization under subsection (a)(1), the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall make such waiver or authorization available to the public on the website of the Office of Government Ethics. (d) Definition of covered employee In this section, the term covered employee — (1) means a full-time, non-career Presidential or Vice Presidential appointee, non-career appointee in the Senior Executive Service (or other SES-type system), or an appointee to a position that has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of being of a confidential or policymaking character (Schedule C and other positions excepted under comparable criteria) in an executive agency; and (2) does not include any individual appointed as a member of the Senior Foreign Service or solely as a uniformed service commissioned officer.