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I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Ms. Waters introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the reporting of certain improvements in the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The INCSR Improvement Act . 2. Improvements by countries in combating narcotics-related money laundering Section 489(a)(7) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)(7) ) is amended— (1) in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (3)(D) and inserting paragraph (3)(C) ; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Where the information is available, examples of improvements in each country related to the findings described in each of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (C), such as— (i) actions taken by the country due to each country’s adoption of law and regulations considered essential to prevent narcotics-related money laundering; (ii) enhanced enforcement actions taken by the country, such as regulatory penalties, criminal prosecutions and convictions, and asset seizures and forfeitures; (iii) status changes in international financial crime-related evaluations; (iv) other descriptions that are representative of efforts to enhance the prevention of narcotics-related money laundering; and (v) if applicable, bilateral, multilateral, and regional initiatives which have been undertaken to prevent narcotics-related money laundering. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Mr. Bera (for himself and Mr. Bucshon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the House of Representatives, and the Senate should commit to take administrative and legislative actions to— (1) ensure financial stability and predictability in the Medicare physician payment system; (2) promote and reward value-based care innovation; and (3) safeguard timely access to high-quality care by advancing health equity and reducing disparities. 3. Extension of support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes Section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(iv)(V), by striking or 2022 and inserting , 2022, or 2023 ; and (2) in subsection (t)— (A) in the heading, by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022, and 2023 ; (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022, and 2023 ; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) such services furnished on or after January 1, 2023, and before January 1, 2024, by 4.42 percent. ; and (C) in paragraph (2)(C)— (i) in the heading, by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022 and 2023 ; and (ii) by striking or 2022 each place it appears and inserting , 2022, or 2023 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to eliminate the repatriation loan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2022 . 2. Elimination of repatriation loans by Department of State Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii), by striking , on a reimbursable basis to the maximum extent practicable, with such reimbursements to be credited to the applicable Department of State appropriation and to remain available until expended, except that no reimbursement under this clause shall be paid that is greater than the amount the person evacuated would have been charged for a reasonable commercial air fare immediately prior to the events giving rise to the evacuation ; and (2) by striking subsection (d).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide an individual with an eligible medical condition access to an employee restroom facilities of a retail establishment under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restroom Access Act of 2022 . 2. Medically necessary restroom access (a) In general Any retail establishment that has a restroom facility that is not usually accessible to the public shall allow a customer to use that facility during business hours of such retail establishment if— (1) the customer suffers from an eligible medical condition; (2) the customer presents an identification card as described by subsection (b); (3) two or more employees of the retail establishment are working at the time the customer requests use of the restroom facility; (4) the restroom facility is not located in an area where providing access would create an obvious health or safety risk to the customer; and (5) a public restroom is not available to the customer at the time at which they seek to use such restroom. (b) Identification card Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall establish a system to create and distribute an identification card to an individual for whom a medical professional has certified has an eligible medical condition. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Customer The term customer means an individual who is lawfully on the premises of a retail establishment. (2) Eligible medical condition The term eligible medical condition means— (A) any inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome; (B) the use of an ostomy device; or (C) any other diagnosed medical condition, including pregnancy, that would require immediate access to a restroom facility. (3) Medical professional The term medical professional means a physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant, nurse, or nurse practitioner qualified to diagnose an eligible medical condition. (4) Retail establishment The term retail establishment means a place of business open to the public for the sale of goods or services moving in or affecting interstate commerce.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States Supreme Court Building or grounds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Fencing at the United States Supreme Court Act . 2. Prohibiting use of funds for permanent fencing around United States Supreme Court Building or grounds No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around— (1) the perimeter of the United States Supreme Court Building; or (2) the perimeter of the Supreme Court grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 6101(b) of title 40, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Mr. Obernolte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand certain rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act . 2. Inclusion of non-degree flight training in certain rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities Section 3101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (6) by adding at the end the following: A rehabilitation program may include a program that includes flight training and does not lead to a degree.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Mr. Smith of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act, to establish within the Office of Minority Health, the position of Outreach Coordinator, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This title may be cited as the Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act . 2. Outreach coordinator Section 1707(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Outreach coordinator (A) In general In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish within the Office, the position of Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator shall be appointed by the Secretary, and shall report directly to the Director in the Office of Minority Health. (B) Duties The duties of the Outreach Coordinator shall consist of assisting community-based organizations navigate the application for, and any associated conditions on the receipt of, funding available to nongovernmental organizations under grant programs administered by the Secretary. (C) Priority In providing assistance under subparagraph (B), the Outreach Coordinator shall give priority to community-based organizations that— (i) have had a significant impact on the community served by the organization involved, with respect to providing culturally competent and culturally specific care; (ii) demonstrate a connection to marginalized groups in the community served by the organization involved; and (iii) have less experience in applying for an receiving funding described in subparagraph (B). . 3. Assistance to community-based organizations Section 1707(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Assistance to community-based organizations The Deputy Assistant Secretary shall award grants to State and local public health entities for purposes of— (A) coordinating with community-based organizations for the purposes of public health messaging and assisting in carrying out programs administered by the Secretary; (B) hiring and training employees of such entities; (C) subgranting funds to community-based organizations to carry out programs to promote health priorities in marginalized communities; and (D) providing technical assistance to such organizations to meet reporting requirements under grant programs administered by the Secretary. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8816 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022 Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mr. Chabot , Ms. Kuster , and Mr. Reschenthaler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022 . 2. Reauthorization Section 107(a)(10) of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 ( 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)(10) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2024 .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2022 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years during periods in which schools are in session, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act or the TEENS Act . 2. Child labor hours and exemptions Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) ) is amended— (1) by striking virture and inserting virtue ; and (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , except that in no case may the Secretary provide that employment of such employees is deemed to constitute oppressive child labor due to the number of hours an employee works if such employee— (1) in a week during any part of which school is in session, works 24 hours or less; and (2) begins work at a time that is not earlier than 7:00 a.m. (in the time zone in which the employment is performed) and ends work at a time that is not later than 9:00 p.m. (in such time zone). .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2022 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Timmons ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To permit the Chief Administrative Officer to pay salaries in or under the House of Representatives twice per month in certain cases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Staff Salary Schedule Improvement Act . 2. Updating the process for paying salaries of the House of Representatives Section 116(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002 ( 2 U.S.C. 4551 ) is amended— (1) by striking The usual day and inserting (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the usual day ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) If directed by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer may pay salaries in or under the House of Representatives twice per month, or on the basis of such other schedule, as such Committee may promulgate by regulation. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2022 Ms. Speier (for herself and Mr. DeSaulnier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize certain claims for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice onboard certain naval vessels, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seaman Danyelle Luckey Military Medical Accountability Amendment Act of 2022 . 2. Authorization of certain claims for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice onboard certain naval vessels (a) Authorization Section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting or onboard a covered naval vessel of the United States that, at the time of such occurrence, was not engaged in combat operations after facility ; and (2) in subsection (i)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Covered naval vessel The term covered naval vessel means an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship. . (b) Applicability; filing period for certain claims (1) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to claims that accrue— (A) during the period described in paragraph (2)(B); or (B) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Filing period (A) In general Any claim regarding an act or omission constituting medical malpractice onboard a navel vessel as specified in section 2733a(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)) that accrues during the period described in subparagraph (B) and is filed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act— (i) shall be deemed to be filed within the time period specified in section 2733a(b)(4) of such title; and (ii) notwithstanding section 2735 of such title, may be allowed, settled, and paid under section 2733a(a) of such title. (B) Period described The period described in this subparagraph is the period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Levin of California (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) 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 XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.

1. Ensuring nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities Section 1124(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–3(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Updated regulations Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall revise the regulations promulgated pursuant to subparagraph (A) to require, effective on the date that is 90 days after the date on which such revised regulations are published in the Federal Register, a facility to include in reports required under this section the information described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(II) with respect to managing employees who are medical directors of such facility. Beginning 6 months after such revised regulations are so published, the Secretary shall make such information so reported with respect to medical directors of a facility publicly available on the Nursing Home Compare website under section 1819(i) (or a successor website). ; and (2) in paragraph (5)(C), by inserting and shall include a medical director of such facility before the period at the end.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Norman , Mr. Babin , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Roy , Mr. Buck , Mr. Keller , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Banks , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Lamborn , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Harris , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Rose , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Cloud , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. McKinley , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Cawthorn , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Mann , Mr. Bost , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Steube , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Posey , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Guest , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Mast , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Long , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Balderson , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Cline , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Aderholt , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Allen , Mr. Estes , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Baird , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Fleischmann , and Mrs. McClain ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , and 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 prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relating to reproductive health services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act or the Protect the UNBORN Act . 2. Prohibitions on implementation of Executive order relating to reproductive health services (a) Federal agencies No head of a Federal agency may carry out— (1) Executive Order 14076 entitled Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services and issued on July 8, 2022; or (2) Executive Order 14079 entitled Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services and issued on August 3, 2022. (b) Use of funds No Federal funds, including any funds made available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ( Public Law 117–103 ), may be used to implement, administer, or enforce— (1) Executive Order 14076 entitled Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services and issued on July 8, 2022; or (2) Executive Order 14079 entitled Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services and issued on August 3, 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Owens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to exempt certain small companies that utilize foreign exchange from certain capital and margin requirements in order to enhance opportunities for small businesses to improve trade and export markets, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Possibilities and Opportunities to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022 or the EXPORT Act of 2022 . 2. Applicability of capital and margin requirements to counterparties Section 4s(e)(4) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6s(e)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking counterparty qualifies and inserting the following: counterparty— (A) qualifies ; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) is a money transmitter (as defined in section 1010.100(ff)(5) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) that— (i) is regulated by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States for financial adequacy; (ii) is registered in accordance with section 1022.380 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (iii) enters only into swaps exclusively for the purpose of offsetting risks generated from foreign currency contracts with an entity that is not a financial end user (as defined in section 23.151 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation); and (iv) has total assets of $1,000,000,000 or less on the last day of its most recent fiscal year. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8837 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Allred 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 students to take the saver’s credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act . 2. Credit for elective deferrals and IRA contributions allowed to individuals who are full-time students (a) In general Section 25B(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking and full time students , (2) by striking include— and all that follows through the period and inserting include any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual's taxable year begins. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Mast , Mr. Rouzer , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. Budd ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act . 2. Fentanyl distribution resulting in death punished as felony murder Section 1111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting , distributing fentanyl after child abuse ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking (b) Within and inserting (b) (1) Within ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Whoever is guilty of murder in the first degree by distributing fentanyl shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ; and (3) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (6) through (8), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the terms controlled substance , distribute , and distributor have the meanings given the terms in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ); (5) distributing fentanyl means to distribute a controlled substance— (A) involving 2 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or .5 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide; (B) that results in death from the use of such mixture or substance; and (C) knowing or having reason to know contains a detectable amount of such mixture or substance. .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Harris , and Mr. Biggs ) 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 unreimbursed employee expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2022 . 2. Unreimbursed employee expenses taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deduction (a) In general Section 67(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence for any such taxable year, an individual may take into account under subsection (a) 85 percent of any miscellaneous itemized deductions for the taxable year which are unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by the individual in connection with the performance of services as an employee. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 11045 of Public Law 115–97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). (c) Extension of statute of limitation on credit or refund If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendments made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendments) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from issuing a permit for the Delta Conveyance Project, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Delta Tunnels Act . 2. Prohibition on Delta Conveyance Project permit The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, may not issue a permit under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 ) relating to the Delta Conveyance Project referred to in the document published by the California Department of Water Resources on January 15, 2020, entitled Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself, Ms. Pingree , and Mr. Graves of Missouri ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require as a condition of satisfying the definition of an approved medical residency training program for purposes of payments under Medicare for costs related to graduate medical education for hospitals operating such a program to submit information to encourage more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in the residency application and review process, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access In Residency Act or the FAIR Act . 2. Encouraging more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process (a) In general Section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(5)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: Such term shall not include a program operated by a hospital, with respect to a year (beginning with 2023), unless such hospital submits to the Secretary for such year— (i) the number of applicants for residency in such program who are from osteopathic medical schools and the number who are from allopathic medical schools; (ii) the number of such applicants who were accepted into such program from each of such types of medical school; and (iii) an affirmation that— (I) the hospital accepts applicants for such program from both osteopathic and allopathic medical schools; and (II) if an examination score is required for acceptance in such program, the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX–USA) and the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) are equally accepted. . (b) Publication The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish on a public website the information described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 1886(h)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act, and the affirmation described in clause (iii) of such section, submitted by each approved medical residency training program for each year (beginning with 2023).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8853 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. Kustoff (for himself, Mr. LaHood , and Mr. Schweikert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to prevent the excise tax on repurchase of corporate stock from taking effect.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act . 2. Repeal of excise tax on repurchase of corporate stock (a) In general The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–169 ) is amended by striking section 10201. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8854 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Pappas , and Mr. Larsen of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate for allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022 . 2. Increase in rate for allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel Section 111(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by striking 41.5 cents and inserting 45.5 cents .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8857 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make certain changes with respect to the approval of abbreviated applications for the approval of new animal drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Generic Animal Drug Advancement Act . 2. Changes to process for approval of abbreviated applications for the approval of new animal drugs Section 512 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)(4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking section 512(b)(1) and inserting paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) ; (2) in subsection (n)(1)(F)— (A) by striking or because the new animal drug and inserting because the new animal drug ; (B) by striking manufacturers; and inserting manufacturers, or because the new animal drug is not shown to be bioequivalent to all of the species for which the approved new animal drug is approved for use ; and (3) by amending subsection (o) to read as follows: (o) For purposes of this section— (1) the term bioequivalent means, in establishing whether a new animal drug is bioequivalent to an approved new animal drug— (A) demonstrating bioequivalence in at least one major species for which the approved new animal drug is approved for use; or (B) in the case that an approved new animal drug is not approved for use in any major species, demonstrating bioequivalence in at least one species for which the approved new animal drug is approved for use; and (2) the term patent means a patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8867 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Ms. Speier (for herself, Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. Chu , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Moulton , Mrs. Hayes , and Mr. Khanna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish a cause of action with respect to reproductive health services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Abortion Facilities from Extremists for Patients Act or the SAFE for Patients Act . 2. Cause of action with respect to reproductive health services (a) Cause of action Any person may bring a civil action against any person who— (1) intentionally damages or destroys the property of a facility that provides reproductive health services, or attempts to do so, because such facility provides reproductive health services; (2) by force or threat of force or by physical obstruction intentionally harasses, injures, intimidates, or interferes with a person because that person is providing or obtaining reproductive health services; or (3) knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets the performance of an action described pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2). (b) Award of damages If a claimant prevails on an action brought under subsection (a), the court shall award— (1) injunctive relief sufficient to prevent the defendant from further violation of subsection (a) or engaging in acts that aid or abet a violation of subsection (a); (2) statutory damages in an amount of not less than $10,000 per violation of subsection (a); and (3) costs and attorney’s fees. (c) Not a defense Notwithstanding any other law, the following shall not be a defense for a violation of subsection (a): (1) Ignorance or mistake of law. (2) A defendant’s belief that the requirements of this section are unconstitutional or were unconstitutional. (3) A defendant’s reliance on any court decision that has been overruled on appeal or by a subsequent court, even if that court decision had not been overruled when the defendant engaged in conduct that violates this section. (4) A defendant’s reliance on any State or Federal court decision that is not binding on the court in which the action has been brought. (5) Non-mutual issue preclusion or non-mutual claim preclusion. (d) Statute of limitations A person may bring an action under this section not later than the four years after the date on which the violation of subsection (a) occurred. (e) Reproductive health services defined In this section, the term reproductive health services shall have the meaning given such term in section 248 of title 18, United States Code.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Mrs. Steel (for herself, Mrs. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Meng , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Craig , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Trone , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Van Drew , Ms. Wild , Ms. Manning , Mr. Fallon , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , the Judiciary , Ways and Means , and Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022 . 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) requires the imposition of sanctions with respect to Iran’s illicit weapons programs, conventional weapons and ballistic missile development, and support for terrorism, including Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps. (2) The Government of Iran has acquired destabilizing conventional weapons systems from the Russian Federation and other malign actors, and is funneling weapons and financial support to its terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East, threatening allies and partners of the United States, such as Israel. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to fully implement and enforce the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note). 4. Repeal of sunset Section 13 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking ; sunset ; (2) by striking (a) Effective date .— ; and (3) by striking subsection (b).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8869 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2022 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2022 or the SEVER Act of 2022 . 2. Denial of visas to certain representatives to United Nations Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 ( Public Law 101–246 ; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended by striking ; and and inserting , or is subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on September 15, 2022; and .
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8875 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3701(b)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking full-time National Guard duty and inserting active service . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8875 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2022 Mr. Ryan of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3701(b)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking full-time National Guard duty and inserting active service .
IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8875 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility of members of the National Guard for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3701(b)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking full-time National Guard duty and inserting active service . 3. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2022 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Ms. Barragán , and Ms. Kuster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the extent to which the substitution of interchangeable biological products may be impeded by differences between the system for determining a biological product to be interchangeable and the system for assigning therapeutic equivalence ratings to drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biologics Competition Act of 2022 . 2. Study on certain impediments to the substitution of interchangeable biological products Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (1) complete a study to evaluate the extent to which the substitution of interchangeable biological products licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) may be impeded by differences between the system for determining a biological product to be interchangeable under section 351(k)(4) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(4) ) and the system for assigning therapeutic equivalence ratings to drugs approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ); (2) submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study under paragraph (1); and (3) update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(9)(A) ) (commonly referred to as the Purple Book ) to implement such changes as the Secretary deems necessary to harmonize the approach for communicating the substitutability of interchangeable biological products with the approach for communicating therapeutic equivalence ratings assigned to drugs, with the goals of— (A) minimizing impediments to the substitution of interchangeable biological products; and (B) maintaining the distinct pathways by which biological products are licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) and drugs are approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ).
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2022 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Donalds , and Mrs. Flores ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Higher Education Accountability Tax Act . 2. Modification of excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities (a) Increase in rate of tax Section 4968(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 1.4 percent and inserting 10 percent . (b) Additional increase in rate of tax for institutions with increases in net price (1) In general Section 4968(a) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting (20 percent in the case of a net-price-increase institution) after 10 percent . (2) Net-price-increase institution Section 4968(b) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Net-price-increase institution The term net-price-increase institution means any applicable educational institution for any taxable year if, during the 3-taxable-year period ending with the taxable year immediately preceding such taxable year, the net price of such institution increased at a rate which exceeds the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index (as defined in section 1(f)(5)) for such period. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term net price has the meaning given such term by section 132(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1986 ( 20 U.S.C. 1015a(a)(3) ) except that such price shall be determined by taking into account all first-time, full-time undergraduate students at the institution (in addition to such students who receive student aid). . (c) Expansion of institutions subject to tax Section 4968(b)(1)(D) of such Code is amended by striking $500,000 and inserting $250,000 . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.