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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7985 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2022 Mrs. Murphy of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on the inflationary impact of certain tariffs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repeal Tariffs to Reduce Inflation Act of 2022 . 2. Inflationary impact report (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Commerce, and the International Trade Commission, and in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the inflationary impact of changes to the tariff rates applied to articles imported into the United States and of other United States trade restrictions imposed during the period beginning on January 1, 2018, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, including due to the expiration of preferential trade programs during such period. The report shall specifically include the assessment of the Secretary of the Treasury of the inflationary impact during such period of the following: (1) Tariffs and other trade restrictions imposed pursuant to the authority provided by section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 ). (2) Tariffs and other trade restrictions imposed pursuant to section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 ). (3) Tariffs and other trade restrictions imposed pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ( 19 U.S.C. 1862 ). (4) The expiration of the Generalized System of Preferences program on December 31, 2020 (authorized under 19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq. ). (b) Basis for impact modeling The estimates of inflationary impacts included in the report required by subsection (a) should reflect both— (1) the direct impact of tariffs and other trade restrictions on the landed cost of imported merchandise; and (2) the competitive impact of tariffs and other trade restrictions on the price of domestic merchandise that can substitute for imports.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2022 Ms. Porter (for herself and Mrs. Steel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Dr. John Cheng, a hero who died protecting others on May 15, 2022.

1. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Dr. John Cheng lived in Laguna Niguel, California, and worked as a family practice and sports medicine physician. (2) On May 15, 2022, Dr. Cheng was attending a reception at Geneva Presbyterian Church when a gunman motivated by political hatred against Taiwan entered the church and opened fire on the group of parishioners. (3) Dr. Cheng tackled the gunman, allowing other parishioners to subdue the gunman and tie him up with extension cords. (4) Dr. Cheng was shot several times during the struggle with the gunman, and he died from the injuries he sustained. (5) The heroic actions of Dr. Cheng saved the lives of up to 40 parishioners and were the final acts of service for a man who devoted his life to helping others as a doctor and volunteer in his community. 2. Congressional gold medal (a) Presentation authorization The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to Dr. John Cheng, a hero who died protecting others on May 15, 2022. (b) Design and striking For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Disposition of medal After the presentation described under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to Dr. John Cheng’s wife. (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medal under this Act, so that the sacrifice of Dr. Cheng can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. 3. Duplicate medals The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 4. National medals Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for the purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, shall be known and designated as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2022 Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Bera , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Harder of California , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Costa , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Chu , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Peters , Ms. Jacobs of California , Ms. Speier , Ms. Waters , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Aguilar , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Gomez , Mrs. Torres of California , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Kim of California , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Takano , Mr. Calvert , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Porter , Mr. Correa , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Issa , Mr. Vargas , and Ms. Sánchez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, shall be known and designated as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7988 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2022 Received AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 79125 Corporate Centre Drive in La Quinta, California, shall be known and designated as the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To expand and improve the advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Expanded Representation FOR Military families with Special Needs Act or the PERFORMS Act . 2. Advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs Section 563(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 10 U.S.C. 1781c note) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) Members The advisory panel shall consist of the following members, appointed by the Secretary of Defense: (A) Nine individuals from military families with special needs, with respect to which the Secretary shall ensure that— (i) one individual is the spouse of an enlisted member; (ii) one individual is the spouse of an officer in a grade below O–6; (iii) one individual is a junior enlisted member; (iv) one individual is a junior officer; (v) individuals reside in different geographic regions; (vi) one individual is a member serving at a remote installation or is a member of the family of such a member; and (vii) at least two individuals are members serving on active duty, each with a dependent who— (I) is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program; and (II) has an individualized education program. (B) One representative of the Defense Health Agency. (C) One representative of the Department of Defense Education Activity. (D) One representative of the Office of Special Needs of the Department of Defense. (E) One or more representatives of advocacy groups with missions relating to the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense. (F) One or more adult dependents enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Transparency and accessibility The advisory panel shall— (A) provide advice that is relevant, objective, and transparent; (B) ensure that any meetings or other proceedings of the advisory panel are accessible to the public; and (C) make available on a publicly accessible website— (i) meeting announcements; (ii) minutes of meetings; (iii) the names of council representatives; and (iv) regular updates on the progress of the panel in fulfilling the duties specified in paragraph (3). .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Fallon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require congressional authorization for the drawdown and sale of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act . 2. Drawdown and sale of petroleum products Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) Congressional authorization required The Secretary may not draw down and sell petroleum products in the Reserve unless the drawdown and sale is authorized by an Act of Congress or joint resolution in response to a national emergency. ; and (2) by repealing subsection (h).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Miss González-Colón (for herself, Mr. Soto , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Crist , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Espaillat , and Mrs. Radewagen ) 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 establish a floor in Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-for-service penetration and to make the Medicare Savings Program available in all jurisdictions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act . 2. Addressing disparities in Medicare Advantage benchmark levels based on penetration (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year and inserting subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Average geographic adjustment floor For 2024 and subsequent years, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For the purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment under subparagraph (A) by program instruction or otherwise. . (b) Ensuring plan payments flow to providers and patients Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Ensuring increased payments support care With respect to the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to the application of section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent shall be directed toward payment for basic benefits as defined in section 1852(a)(1)(B). . 3. Expanding the Medicare Savings Program to the territories Section 1905(p)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(p)(4) ) is amended by inserting for fiscal years through 2022 after Columbia) .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Banks (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Hern , Mr. Lamborn , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Buck , Mr. Steube , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Babin , Mr. Allen , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Waltz , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Rose , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Burchett , Mr. LaTurner , and Mr. Meuser ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act . 2. Imposition of additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (a) In general Section 6 of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–145 ; 22 U.S.C. 6901 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Additional matters to be included The President shall include in the report required by paragraph (1) an identification of— (A) each foreign person that knowingly provides material support to or for a person identified in such report; and (B) each foreign person that knowingly engages in a significant transaction relating to any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1). ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting subsection (a) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a)— (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply with respect to each report required by section 6(a) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 submitted before, on, or after such date of enactment.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mrs. Boebert (for herself, Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Posey , and Mr. Moolenaar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the construction or modification of facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Transferring GITMO Terrorists to America Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be used to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer of or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions any individual detained at Guantanamo. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) In general No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be used to construct or modify any facility in the United States, its territories, or possessions to house any individual detained at Guantanamo for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense. (b) Exception The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 4. Individual detained at Guantanamo defined In this Act, the term individual detained at Guantanamo means any individual located at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as of October 1, 2009, who— (1) is not a citizen of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) is— (A) in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense; or (B) otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the use of certain funds to improve flexibility in the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore Veterans Dignity Act of 2022 . 2. Authorization of use of certain funds for improved flexibility in assistance to homeless veterans Subtitle VII of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 2068. Flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (a) Use of funds The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out section 2011, 2012, 2031, or 2061 of this chapter to provide to homeless veterans and veterans participating in the program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) ), as the Secretary determines necessary, the following: (1) Assistance required for the safety and survival of the veteran (such as food, shelter, clothing, blankets, and hygiene items). (2) Transportation required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as transportation for appointments with service providers, the conduct of housing searches, and the obtainment of food and supplies). (3) Communications equipment and services (such as tablets, smartphones, disposable phones, and related service plans) required to support the stability and health of the veteran (such as through the maintenance of contact with service providers, prospective landlords, and family members). (4) Such other assistance as the Secretary determines necessary. (b) Homeless veterans on Department land (1) The Secretary may collaborate, to the extent practicable, with one or more organizations to manage the use of land of the Department for homeless veterans for living and sleeping. (2) Collaboration under paragraph (1) may include the provision by either the Secretary or the head of the organization concerned of food services and security for property, buildings, and other facilities owned or controlled by the Department. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Mast , Mr. Guest , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America Works Act of 2022 . 2. Restoring the work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 2301 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ; 7 U.S.C. 2011 note) is repealed. 3. Standardizing work requirements for able-bodied adults in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Exception Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an individual if the individual is— (A) under 18 or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child under 7 years of age; (D) otherwise exempt under subsection (d)(2); or (E) a pregnant woman. . 4. Standardizing enforcement of work requirements in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(4) ) is repealed. 5. Reforming work requirement exemptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(6) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E) by striking 12 percent and inserting 3 percent , and (2) in subparagraph (G) by inserting that begins before the date of the enactment of the America Works Act of 2022 after year the 2d place it appears. 6. Conforming amendments Section 16(h)(1))(E)(ii) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(E)(ii) is amended— (1) in subclause (II) by adding and at the end, (2) by striking subclause (III), and (3) by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (III).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Guthrie (for himself, Mr. Griffith , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to act upon pending submissions for new infant formula, to increase regulatory flexibility in the event of an infant formula shortage, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the More Options for Infants and Parents Act of 2022 . 2. Pending submissions for new infant formula Not later than 14 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall act upon any pending submissions from domestic manufacturers for new infant formula under section 412(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a(c) ). 3. Regulatory flexibility in the event of an infant formula shortage Section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Regulatory flexibility in the event of a shortage (1) List of products for substitution during a shortage The Secretary shall publish and keep up-to-date a list on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration detailing which infant formula products may be appropriate substitutes for infant formula products— (A) which the Secretary has determined to be in shortage or at risk of being in shortage; and (B) that are relied upon by infants and individuals with amino-acid and metabolic conditions. (2) Flexibilities The Secretary— (A) shall consider whether any infant formula products may be substituted for those in shortage; and (B) may waive any applicable requirements under section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a ) regarding labeling and nutrient content to facilitate such substitutions. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Khanna (for himself, Mr. Chabot , Ms. Titus , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Levin of Michigan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to revise the terminology used to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act . 2. Dignity for people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) of section 101(b) ( 22 U.S.C. 3901(b) ), by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability ; (2) in section 105 ( 22 U.S.C. 3905 ), by striking handicapping condition each place it appears and inserting disability ; (3) in subparagraph (A) of section 1002(11) ( 22 U.S.C. 4102(11) ), by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability ; and (4) in paragraph (4) of section 1015(b) ( 22 U.S.C. 4115(b) ), by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. LaTurner (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Mast , Mr. Guest , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Ellzey , and Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania ) 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 implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act . 2. Work requirements for able-bodied adults Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking and at the end of paragraph (86); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (87) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2023, not provide medical assistance with respect to a month to an able-bodied adult (as defined in subsection (tt)(2)) that has not met the work requirement described in subsection (tt)(1) for such month. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (tt) Work requirement for able-Bodied adults (1) Work requirement described For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the work requirement described in this subsection with respect to an able-bodied adult and a month is that such adult satisfies at least one of the following with respect to such month: (A) The adult works 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average. (B) The adult volunteers for 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average. (2) Able-bodied adult defined In this subsection the term able-bodied adult means any individual who is not— (A) under 18 years of age or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) pregnant; (D) the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child under 6 years of age; (E) the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child with a serious medical condition or disability, as determined by the State agency established or designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan; (F) receiving unemployment compensation under State or Federal law and, as applicable, complying with work requirements under such State or Federal law; or (G) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008). .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Bentz , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Westerman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.

1. Short title The Act may be cited as the Federal Columbia River Power System Certainty Act . 2. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) FCRPS The term FCRPS means those portions of the Federal Columbia River Power System that are the subject of the Supplemental Opinion. (2) Secretaries The term Secretaries means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation; (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Bonneville Power Administration; and (C) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Corps of Engineers. (3) Supplemental opinion The term Supplemental Opinion means the document titled Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision , and dated September 2020. 3. Operation of FCRPS The Secretaries shall operate the FCRPS in a manner consistent with the reasonable and prudent alternative set forth in the Supplemental Opinion. 4. Amendments to supplemental opinion (a) In general Notwithstanding section 3, the Secretaries may amend portions of the Supplemental Opinion and operate the FCRPS in accordance with such amendments if all of the Secretaries determine, in the sole discretion of each Secretary, that— (1) the amendment is necessary for public safety or transmission and grid reliability; or (2) the actions, operations, or other requirements that the amendment would remove are no longer warranted. (b) Restriction on amendments The process described in subsection (a) shall be the only method by which the Secretaries may operate the FCRPS in any way that is not consistent with the reasonable and prudent alternative set forth in the Supplemental Opinion. 5. Limitation on restricting FCRPS electrical generation; clarification (a) Restricting FCRPS electrical generation No structural modification, action, study, or engineering plan that restricts electrical generation at any FCRPS hydroelectric dam, or that limits navigation on the Snake River in the State of Washington, Oregon, or Idaho, shall proceed unless such proposal is specifically and expressly authorized by a Federal statute enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Clarification Nothing in this section affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretaries to conduct operation and maintenance activities or make capital improvements necessary to meet authorized project purposes of FCRPS facilities.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Ms. Sánchez (for herself and Mr. Ferguson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions, and for other purposes.

1. Deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts allowed during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions (a) In general Section 67(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: (1) In general Notwithstanding , and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts allowed during suspension In the case of any qualified funeral trust (as defined in section 685(b)) or cemetery perpetual care fund (described in section 642(i) and meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) thereof), subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to any deduction allowed for investment advisory expenses for a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. 2. Special rule for distributions by cemetery perpetual funds indexed to inflation (a) In general Section 642(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (i) Certain distributions by cemetery perpetual care funds (1) In general In the case of a cemetery perpetual care fund which— (A) was created pursuant to local law by a taxable cemetery corporation for the care and maintenance of cemetery property, and (B) is treated for the taxable year as a trust for purposes of this subchapter, any amount distributed by such fund for the care and maintenance of gravesites which have been purchased from the cemetery corporation before the beginning of the taxable year of the trust and with respect to which there is an obligation to furnish care and maintenance shall be considered to be a distribution solely for purposes of sections 651 and 661, but only to the extent that the aggregate amount so distributed during the taxable year does not exceed $25 multiplied by the aggregate number of such gravesites. (2) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year to which this subsection applies and which begins after 2022, the $25 amount in paragraph (1)(A) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2021 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2022 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Ms. Roybal-Allard ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2022 . 2. Grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 755 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e ) the following: 755A. Grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments and private organizations to reduce barriers to becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States for individuals who are— (1) lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (2) admitted as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; (3) granted asylum under section 208 of such Act; or (4) an immigrant otherwise authorized to be employed in the United States. (b) Use of funds A State, local, or Tribal government receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant to reduce barriers described in subsection (a), which may include— (1) paying the costs of— (A) education or training to become a nurse or allied health professional; and (B) licensing or certification, including the costs of preparing for and taking any examination applicable to the nursing or allied health profession selected by the individual; (2) providing a living stipend to individuals studying for such examination; (3) providing classes in English as a second language; and (4) assisting in obtaining overseas academic or training records. . 3. Eligibility of certain immigrants to serve in National Health Service Corps Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following: (j) Service by immigrants Notwithstanding any provision of law that would otherwise require a member of the National Health Service Corps to be a United States citizen or national, an individual described in section 755A(a) may be eligible— (1) to serve in the National Health Service Corps; and (2) to participate in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A or the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program under section 338B. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8025 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

1. Martin Olav Sabo Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 29, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 8025 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

1. Martin Olav Sabo Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8025 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2022 Ms. Omar (for herself, Mr. Phillips , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Emmer , Ms. Craig , Mrs. Fischbach , and Mr. Stauber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

1. Martin Olav Sabo Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8025 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30 (legislative day, November 29), 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

1. Martin Olav Sabo Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 29, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8026 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

1. Charles W. Lindberg Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 8026 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

1. Charles W. Lindberg Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8026 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2022 Ms. Omar (for herself, Mr. Phillips , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Emmer , Ms. Craig , Mrs. Fischbach , and Mr. Stauber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

1. Charles W. Lindberg Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .
II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8026 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2022 Received AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

1. Charles W. Lindberg Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8028 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2022 Mr. Baird introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along the Southern border of the United States to the governments of the States in which such materials are located, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2022 . 2. Transfer of barrier and roadway construction materials to State governments (a) Transfer of covered materials Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer, without reimbursement— (1) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in Texas to the Government of Texas; (2) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in Arizona to the Government of Arizona; (3) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in New Mexico to the Government of New Mexico; and (4) all covered materials located, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, in California to the Government of California. (b) Physical relocation of materials The Secretary of Homeland Security shall be responsible for the physical relocation of all covered materials transferred under this section to appropriate State-operated facilities. (c) Covered materials In this section, the term covered materials means all unused materials in the possession of the Federal Government that were purchased to construct roadways or physical barriers along the Southern border of the United States.