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IB Union Calendar No. 257 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7764 [Report No. 117–343] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture June 3, 2022 Additional sponsor: Mr. Costa June 3, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Agriculture ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the environmental quality incentives program for implementation of a nutrient management practice, and for other purposes.

1. Additional nutrient management assistance (a) Payments During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on September 30, 2023, the Secretary of Agriculture shall provide payments under this section to producers that have entered into contracts with the Secretary under the environmental quality incentives program to implement the nutrient management practice. (b) Amount A payment to a producer under this section shall be in an amount that, in combination with the applicable payment under section 1240B(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(d) ), does not exceed 100 percent of the costs of implementing the nutrient management practice. (c) Funding (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $750,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. (2) Technical assistance The Secretary may use up to 5 percent of funds made available pursuant to paragraph (1) to provide technical assistance under this section. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Environmental quality incentives program The term environmental quality incentives program means the environmental quality incentives program established under subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. ). (2) Nutrient management practice The term nutrient management practice means the practice described in the conservation practice standard for nutrient management established by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, code 590, dated May, 2019, or any successor conservation practice standard for nutrient management established by the Natural Resources Conservation Service pursuant to title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. ).

June 3, 2022 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7766 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mrs. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Bergman , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Grothman , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Perry , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Steil , Mr. Buck , Mr. Moolenaar , and Mr. Emmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trust the Science Act . 2. Removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on November 3, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 69778). 3. No judicial review Reissuance of the final rule under section 2 shall not be subject to judicial review.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7768 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mrs. Fischbach , Ms. Spanberger , and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , 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 affirm that the Farm Credit Administration is the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act . 2. Affirmation that the Farm Credit Administration is the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System Section 5.7 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection may not issue, implement, or continue in effect any policy or guidance issued after January 1, 2021, to the extent that the policy or guidance affects the Farm Credit Administration, Farm Credit System, or Board. . 3. Conforming amendment Section 704B(h)(1) of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691c–2(h)(1) ) is amended by inserting “, and that is not supervised by the Farm Credit Administration” before the period.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7771 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

1. Study on cost of compliance with permit requirements (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344), including— (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of study The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of— (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7772 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Norman , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Posey , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Gohmert , and Mr. Biggs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Safety and Security Act of 2022 . 2. Suspension of entry of aliens (a) Authority To suspend entry of aliens at borders of the United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, in his discretion, that the suspension of the entry of covered aliens at an international land or maritime border of the United States is necessary in order to achieve operational control over such border, the Secretary may prohibit, in whole or in part, the entry of covered aliens at such border for such period of time as the Secretary determines is necessary for such purpose. (b) Required suspension of entry of aliens Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prohibit the entry of covered aliens for any period during which the Secretary cannot— (1) detain such covered aliens as required under section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B) ); or (2) place such covered aliens in a program consistent with section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C) ). (c) Enforcement by State attorneys general The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of a subsection (b) that affects such State or its residents, may bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate United States district court to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Except as otherwise provided, the terms have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ). (2) The term covered alien means an alien seeking entry to the United States who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(7) ). (3) The term operational control has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Secure the Fence Act of 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1701 note).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Tonko , and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to reports and recommendations made under the National Alzheimer’s Project Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act . 2. Extension of project Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Professional judgment budget For fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall prepare and submit, directly to the President for review and transmittal to Congress, an annual budget estimate for the initiatives of the National Institutes of Health pursuant to the reports and recommendations made under this Act, including an estimate of the number and type of personnel needs for the National Institutes of Health. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2022 Mr. Tonko (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the National Alzheimer’s Project.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NAPA Reauthorization Act . 2. Extension of project Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11225 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and coordination of and inserting on, and coordination of, ; (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: (A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease; ; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and ; (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by inserting , across public and private sectors, after Nation's progress ; and (B) by inserting , including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate before the period; (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: (xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. (xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. (xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (v)— (aa) by striking 2 researchers and inserting 3 researchers ; and (bb) by striking ; and and inserting , including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants; ; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: (vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ; (B) in paragraph (5)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking an initial evaluation and inserting annual evaluations ; and (II) by striking research, clinical and inserting research, risk reduction, public health, clinical ; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking initial ; (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking initial ; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking annually thereafter, an evaluation and inserting annual evaluations ; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 ; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting and reduce disparities before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking 2025 and inserting 2035 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7778 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit misuse of the Department of Homeland Security seal, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Seal Protection Act . 2. Prohibition on misuse of the Department of Homeland Security seal Subsection (a) of section 875 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 455 ) is amended to read as follows: (a) Seal (1) In general The Department shall have a seal, the design of which shall be subject to the approval of the President. (2) Protection of seal Except with the written permission of the Secretary, no person may knowingly use the seal, or any colorable imitation thereof, of the Department in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that the Department or any organizational component or element of the Department has approved, endorsed, or authorized such use. (3) Construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to restrict the use of the seal of the Department by officers and employees of the Department in their course of their official duties. (4) Existing design Notwithstanding paragraph (1), nothing in this subsection renders unlawful the use of any seal of the Department the design of which was lawful as of the date of the enactment of this subsection. .
IB Union Calendar No. 348 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7778 [Report No. 117–446] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security July 28, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 16, 2022 A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit misuse of the Department of Homeland Security seal, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Seal Protection Act of 2022 . 2. Prohibition on misuse of the Department of Homeland Security seal Subsection (a) of section 875 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 455 ) is amended to read as follows: (a) Seal (1) In general The Department shall have a seal, the design of which shall be subject to the approval of the President. (2) Protection of seal Except with the written permission of the Secretary, no person may knowingly use the seal, or any colorable imitation thereof, of the Department in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that the Department or any organizational component or element of the Department has approved, endorsed, or authorized such use. (3) Construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to restrict the use of the seal of the Department by officers and employees of the Department in their course of their official duties. (4) Existing design Notwithstanding paragraph (1), nothing in this subsection renders unlawful the use of any seal of the Department the design of which was lawful as of the date of the enactment of this subsection. .

July 28, 2022 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Mr. Pfluger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act . 2. Limitations on Confucius Institutes’ host schools (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern The term Chinese entity of concern means any university or college in the People’s Republic of China that— (A) is involved in the implementation of military-civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius Institute The term Confucius Institute means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ). (4) Relationship The term relationship means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on institutions of higher education Beginning with the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution of higher education (referred to in this section as an “institution”) which has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security, unless the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and such Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern, as the case may be. Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , 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 designate baby formula as a scarce and critical material under the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Urgently Feeding America’s Babies Act of 2022 . 2. Designation of infant formula as critical material Immediately upon the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall determine under subsection (b) of section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4511 ) that— (1) infant formula is scarce and a critical material essential to the national defense; and (2) the requirements of the national defense for infant formula cannot be met without exercising the authority provided by subsection (a) of that section. 3. Waiver by Food and Drug Administration (a) In general Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall implement a process under which the Secretary may issue waivers, with respect to an infant formula that is available for commercial use in the European Union, of the requirements of sections 412 and 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 350a ; 350d), and other applicable requirements of such Act, as appropriate, in order to allow for the introduction into interstate commerce of such infant formula in the United States. (b) Publication of guidelines The Secretary shall publish safety guidelines for each infant formula for which a waiver is issued under this section.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7783 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Ms. Davids of Kansas (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Welch , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending America’s Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 . 2. Extension of FCC auction authority Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(11) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2022 and inserting March 31, 2024 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7785 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Mr. Kilmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to recognize digital skills and digital literacy as critical adult education and literacy objectives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Digital Skills Act . 2. Definitions Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (14) through (71) as paragraphs (15) through (72), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (13) the following: (14) Digital literacy skills The term digital literacy skills has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9101 ). . 3. Adult digital literacy skills (a) Purpose Section 202 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3271 ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills (including digital literacy skills) necessary for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation in all aspects of adult life; ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; and (B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) digital literacy skills; and . (b) Definitions Section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) develop and use digital technology skills; and ; (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting , digital skills activities offered in conjunction with other adult education and literacy activities after family literacy activities ; (3) in paragraph (9), by adding at the end the following: (E) Digital literacy activities to enable parents or family members to develop and use digital literacy skills to support their children’s learning. ; and (4) in paragraph (13), by striking and solve problems, and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting solve problems and use digital technology at levels of proficiency necessary to function effectively as an employee, a parent or a family member, and a member of society. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2022 Ms. Titus (for herself and Mr. DeFazio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties The working group shall— (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT Making emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for Salaries and Expenses , $28,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be available to address the current shortage of FDA-regulated infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States and to prevent future shortages, including such steps as may be necessary to prevent fraudulent products from entering the United States market: Provided , That the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate on a weekly basis on obligations of funding under this heading in this Act to address the shortage of infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. General Provisions—This Act 101. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 102. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022. This Act may be cited as the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Ms. DeLauro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 Making emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for Salaries and Expenses , $28,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be available to address the current shortage of FDA-regulated infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States and to prevent future shortages, including such steps as may be necessary to prevent fraudulent products from entering the United States market: Provided , That the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate on a weekly basis on obligations of funding under this heading in this Act to address the shortage of infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. General Provisions—This Act 101. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 102. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022. This Act may be cited as the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 .
II Calendar No. 374 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7790 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19 (legislative day, May 17), 2022 Received; read the first time May 19, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT Making emergency supplemental appropriations to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely: Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for Salaries and Expenses , $28,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be available to address the current shortage of FDA-regulated infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States and to prevent future shortages, including such steps as may be necessary to prevent fraudulent products from entering the United States market: Provided , That the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate on a weekly basis on obligations of funding under this heading in this Act to address the shortage of infant formula and certain medical foods in the United States: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. General Provisions—This Act 101. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 102. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022. This Act may be cited as the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

May 19, 2022 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID–19.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022 . 2. Jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID–19 In a Federal civil action that includes a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID–19 and a request for damages, the court shall instruct a jury that— (1) the liability standard is the reasonable person standard, (2) a person is negligent if the person either does something that a reasonably careful person would not do in the same situation, or fails to do something that a reasonably careful person would do, in the same situation, (3) the act of opening a business, by itself, shall be considered to be reasonable as a matter of law, and (4) the negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7796 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Ms. Bourdeaux introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Corps of Engineers to carry out a review of recreational hazards at Buford Dam, Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lake Lanier and Upper Chattahoochee Safety Act . 2. Review of recreational hazards at Buford Dam, Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall— (1) carry out a review of potential threats to human life and safety from use of designated recreational areas at the Buford Dam, Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia, authorized by section 1 of the Act of July 24, 1946 (chapter 595, 60 Stat. 635); and (2) install such technologies and other measures, including sirens, strobe lights, and signage, that the Secretary, based on the review carried out under paragraph (1), determines necessary for alerting the public of hazardous water conditions or to otherwise minimize or eliminate any identified threats to human life and safety.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for other purposes.

1. Study on estuary habitat restoration project (a) Study on Florida Central Gulf Coast Shellfish and Seagrass Estuary Habitat Project Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out a study, and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, a report on projects and activities through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to restore Florida Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat. (b) Requirements In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with independent expert scientists and other regional stakeholders with expertise and experience to assist the Secretary; and (2) coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies providing oversight for both short and long-term monitoring of the estuary habitat activities. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain available until expended.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida (for himself, Mr. Long , Mr. Norman , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Babin , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Cline , Mr. Mast , Mr. Banks , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Clyde , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Good of Virginia , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit sale or transactions relating to human fetal tissue.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Abortion Industry’s Lucrative Loopholes Act . 2. Prohibiting sale or transactions relating to human fetal tissue Section 498B(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 289–2(e) ) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following new paragraph: (3) The term valuable consideration includes— (A) any payment made or debt incurred; (B) any gift, honorarium, or recognition of value bestowed; (C) any price, charge, or fee which is waived, forgiven, reduced, or indefinitely delayed; (D) any loan or debt which is canceled or otherwise forgiven; (E) the transfer of any item from one person to another or provision of any service or granting of any opportunity for which a charge is customarily made, without charge or for a reduced charge; and (F) any payments associated with the transportation, implantation, processing, preservation, quality control, or storage of human fetal tissue. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To improve the infant formula supply chain, and for other purposes.

1. Temporary suspension of tariffs During the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no duty shall be imposed with respect to the importation of any infant formula product. 2. Study on feasibility of infant formula distribution centers remaining open for 24 hours a day The Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) study the feasibility of food infant formula distribution centers remaining open for 24 hours a day and any corresponding impacts to supply chains, including to determine whether keeping such centers open 24 hours a day would contribute to increasing the flow of goods and products to store shelves and final points of sale; and (2) not later 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, complete such study and submit to the Congress a report on the results of such study.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York 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 remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Michelle Alyssa Go Act . 2. Removal of age exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases (a) In general Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended, in the first sentence, in the matter following paragraph (31)— (1) by striking such term does not include— and all that follows through (A) any and inserting such term does not include any ; (2) by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Conforming amendments To permit medical assistance for IMD patients under 65 years of age Title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 1902(a)— (A) in paragraph (20)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 65 years of age or older ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking 65 years of age or older ; and (B) in paragraph (21) by striking 65 years of age or older ; (2) in section 1905(a)(14), by striking 65 years of age or over ; and (3) in section 1919(e)(7)(B)(i)(I), by striking 65 years of age or older . 3. Required standards for IMDs Section 1905(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(i) ) is amended to read as follows: (i) Institution for mental diseases The term institution for mental diseases means a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution that— (1) is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons with mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care, and related services; and (2) meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for mental health programs (and, in the case of an institution for mental diseases that provides treatment for substance use disorders, meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for substance use disorder programs, such as the latest standards set forth by the American Society of Addiction Medicine), approved by the Secretary, including standards that establish the types of services offered, hours of clinical care, and staffing credentials for such an institution, and any other standards as the Secretary may require. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to State plans beginning on such date.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow qualified current or former law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Security Act of 2022 . 2. Purchase of service weapons by qualified current or former law enforcement officers (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), an agency shall offer for sale at fair market value a single, functional firearm, which would otherwise be destroyed, to an individual— (1) who is— (A) a law enforcement officer employed by and in good standing with such agency; or (B) a former law enforcement officer separated from the employ of such agency for reasons other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance; and (2) to whom such agency most recently issued such firearm. (b) Background check required (1) In general An agency may not sell a firearm to an individual under subsection (a) of this section until the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 ) has notified the agency that receipt of a firearm by the individual would not violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law, unless paragraph (1) of section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, would not apply to the transfer by reason of paragraph (3) of such section 922(t) if the agency were a licensee. (2) Communication between a Federal agency and NICS For the purpose of the sale of a firearm under subsection (a) of this section, an agency may contact the national instant criminal background check system in the same manner as a licensee is authorized to contact the system under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 ), for information on whether receipt of a firearm by a prospective buyer would violate section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law, and the system may respond to such contact as if the agency were a licensee. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given such term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Firearm The term firearm means a pistol or revolver. (3) Good standing The term good standing means, with respect to an individual who is a law enforcement officer, that the individual— (A) is not currently the subject of any disciplinary action by the employing agency of such individual, which could result in permanent loss of police powers and removal from such agency; and (B) is not prohibited by Federal law from receiving a firearm. (4) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer has the meaning given such term under section 8401 of title 5, United States Code. (5) Licensee The term licensee has the meaning given such term in section 103(j)(1) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901(j)(1) ).