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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9034 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Ms. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Burchett , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Moore of Alabama , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the salary of the Director of the United States Secret Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secret Service Accountability Act . 2. Limitation on Federal funds for salary of Secret Service director Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the salary or expenses of Kimberly Cheatle, the Director of the United States Secret Service.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. Carbajal (for himself and Mr. Waltz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, to expand eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ROTC and DEP Benefits Improvement Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the Armed Forces (a) Death gratuity Section 1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking for a period of more than 13 days . (b) Recovery, care, and disposition of remains Section 1481(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (11) Any person not otherwise covered by this section whose death entitles a survivor of such person to a death gratuity under section 1475 of this title. . (c) Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Section 1965 of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in paragraph (5)— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking field training or practice cruises and inserting advanced training (as such term is defined in section 2101 of title 10) ; (3) by redesignating subparagraph (D), as amended, as subparagraph (E); and (4) by inserting, after subparagraph (C), the following new subparagraph (D): (D) a Reserve— (i) not otherwise described in this paragraph; (ii) enlisted under section 513 of title 10; and (iii) without regard to duty status; and . (d) Assistance from a casualty assistance officer Section 633 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 ; 10 U.S.C. 1475 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) an individual not described in subparagraph (A) or (B) who is entitled to a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking spouses and dependents each place it appears and inserting survivors ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking spouses and other dependents of deceased members and inserting such survivors ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking the spouse and other dependents of a deceased member of the Armed Forces and inserting such a survivor . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to a death that occurs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9036 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. Carter of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for cancellation or repayment for Small Business Administration disaster loans, and for other purposes.

1. Cancellation or repayment for Small Business Administration disaster loans Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to statute of limitations) as paragraph (17); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: (17) Cancellation or repayment The Administrator may cancel or repay an amount of the balance of interest and principal due on a loan made under this subsection for a borrower described in such subparagraph beginning on the date which is one year after the day on which the disaster or emergency declaration for which such loan was secured has been issued or deemed to have been issued. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9038 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. Costa (for himself, Ms. Barragán , Mr. Carson , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Correa , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Nickel , Mr. Valadao , and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to modernize and enhance the fair distribution of the Postal Service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation and Improvement of Regional Fleets Act or the FAIR Fleets Act . 2. Modernization and fair distribution of Postal Service fleet (a) Postal policy Section 101 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) The Postal Service shall conduct an ongoing comprehensive assessment of Postal Service fleet vehicle distribution, implement a strategic plan to increase vehicle availability in underserved areas and all parts of the country, and modernize the fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles as soon as practicable. . (b) Annual report Section 403 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) Not later than December 31 of each year, the Postal Service shall submit an annual report to Congress and the Comptroller General on the distribution of the Postal Service fleet. Such report shall include detailed information on the following: (A) The current distribution of fleet vehicles by State and postal region. (B) Steps taken to enhance vehicle distribution in underserved areas. (C) Recommendations for further improvements. (2) For the purposes of this subsection and section 101(h)— (A) the term rural area is any territory, population, or housing unit located outside of urbanized areas and urban clusters (as those terms are defined by the Bureau of the Census); and (B) the term underserved area means any— (i) rural area; (ii) postal region of the Nation where at least 50 percent of Postal Service fleet vehicles are beyond their intended service life; (iii) county with limited postal facilities and mail delivery delays that exceed the national average of delays by at least 20 percent; (iv) urban neighborhood (as that term is defined by the Bureau of the Census) with a poverty rate above 20 percent; or (v) indigenous and Tribal lands. . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9042 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To provide for civilian agency artificial intelligence watermarks, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civilian Agency AI Watermark Act . 2. Civilian agency artificial intelligence watermark system (a) In general Not later than eight months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall seek to consult with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office regarding development of an artificial intelligence watermark and trademark system to identify Federal agency approved artificial intelligence applications for civilian agency use. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security each fiscal year to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9044 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for citizen engagement on the development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

1. Citizen engagement on development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct virtual and in-person listening sessions in various locations in the United States to provide a forum for discussion and consultation with appropriate representatives of States, territories, Tribal authorities, civil rights organizations, human rights organizations, women’s rights organizations, immigrant communities, faith communities, environmental protection organizations, agricultural businesses (including family and specialty farming and ranching entities), labor organizations, and academia regarding the development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence. (b) Further engagement The Secretary of Homeland Security shall encourage entities described in subsection (a) to conduct listening sessions similar to those described in such subsection, and report back to the Secretary regarding development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence. (c) Report Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a report on the attitudes, opinions, and beliefs of the American public regarding development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9045 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. McCormick (for himself, Mr. Loudermilk , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to exempt entities subject to taxation under section 528 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from certain beneficial ownership reporting requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Association Reporting Exemption Act . 2. Exemption Section 5336(a)(11)(B)(xix) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking or at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by adding or at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (IV) entity subject to taxation under section 528 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9046 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. McGarvey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform and enhance the pay of Board of Veterans’ Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and to increase the decision quality and claims processing speed of the Board, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act . 2. Board of veterans’ appeals attorney career enhancement Section 7101A(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Members ; and (2) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An individual employed by the Board as a non-supervisory attorney may be promoted to grade GS–15 of the General Schedule. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9050 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mrs. Peltola (for herself, Mr. Moylan , and Mr. Horsford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities.

1. Establishment of grant program for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities (a) Establishment Chapter 1 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting, after section 111A, the following new section: 111B. Grants for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities (a) Establishment The Secretary shall award grants to entities that provide transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities. (b) Eligible entities The following may be awarded a grant under this section: (1) A State veterans service agency. (2) A veterans service organization. (c) Use of funds A grant under this section may be used to— (1) assist a veteran who resides in a highly rural area to travel to a medical facility of the Department; or (2) otherwise assist in providing transportation in connection with the provision of health care to a veteran who resides in highly rural area. (d) Maximum amount The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $50,000. (e) No matching requirement An entity awarded a grant under this section shall not be required to provide matching funds as a condition for receiving such grant. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to carry out this section. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) The term highly rural area means an area located in— (A) a county in which fewer than seven individuals reside per square mile; or (B) Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico (not including the San Juan Census Designated Place), that the Secretary determines is not urban in character. (2) The term veterans service organization means an organization recognized by the Secretary under section 5902 of this title. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting, after the item relating to section 111A, the following new item: 111B. Grants for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9052 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2024 Mr. Schneider (for himself and Mr. LaHood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To extend the authority for the joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extension of Authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund Act of 2024 . 2. Extension of authority for joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund Section 1704(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 123 Stat. 2573), as most recently amended by section 104 of division E of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–180 ; 136 Stat. 2137), is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2025 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9053 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Crane (for himself and Mr. Rosendale ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require notification of lack of basis for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to have transmitted certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024 . 2. Notification of lack of basis for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to have transmitted certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, within 30 days of enactment of this Act, and in accordance with section 40901(e)(1)(D) of title 34, United States Code, notify the Attorney General that the transmittal by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, of personally identifiable information of a beneficiary, solely on the basis of a determination by the Secretary to pay benefits to a fiduciary for the use and benefit of the beneficiary under section 5502 of this title 38, United States Code, to any entity in the Department of Justice, for use by the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, was improper under the law because such individuals were not adjudicated as a mental defective under 18 U.S.C. 922(g) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9054 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Crane (for himself and Mr. Rosendale ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To prevent the use of unconstitutional gun confiscation laws against veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024 . 2. Prevention of use of unconstitutional gun confiscation laws against veterans (a) Prohibition No officer or employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall, in the course of their duties as an officer or employee of such Department, initiate, participate in, or advocate for the removal of a firearm in any proceedings relating to a State gun confiscation law. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term gun confiscation law means a State law that provides the authority for the removal of a firearm through a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order. (2) The term State has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9056 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mr. Moylan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance for veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Insurance Improvement Act . 2. Expansion of veterans life insurance program (a) In general Section 1922B of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking service-disabled ; (B) by striking paragraph (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (5)(A), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (5) and inserting paragraph (4) ; (2) in subsection (b), by striking the veteran has a service-connected disability and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting the following: the veteran submits an application for such insurance before the veteran attains 81 years of age. ; and (3) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii), by striking subsection (a)(5) and inserting subsection (a)(4) . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading Such section is further amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following: 1922B. Veterans Affairs life insurance . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 19 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1922B and inserting the following new item: 1922B. Veterans Affairs life insurance. . 3. Veterans’ mortgage life insurance reimbursement of administrative costs Section 2106(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): (2) For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall determine the administrative costs to the Department that, in the judgment of the Secretary, are properly allocable to the provision of insurance under this section and shall reimburse the General Operating Expenses appropriations account and the Information Technology Systems, Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations account of the Department in appropriate amounts for such administrative costs from amounts in the Veterans Insurance and Indemnities appropriation account. ; and (3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by striking such account and inserting the Veterans Insurance and Indemnities appropriation account . 4. Inclusion of Space Force in eligibility for TSGLI Section 1965(6) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting Space Force, after Marine Corps, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9057 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mr. Yakym ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2024 . 2. Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans Section 1541(f)(1)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking January 1, 2001 and inserting the date that is ten years and one day after the date of the termination of the Persian Gulf War, as prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9059 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Blumenauer 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 provide an excise tax credit for certain heavy trucks when operated in power take-off mode.

1. Excise tax credit for certain concrete pump trucks (a) In general Clause (iv) of section 6421(e)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking For purposes of clause (ii)(II), the use-based test and inserting “For purposes of clause (ii)(II)— (I) In general Except as provided in subclause (II), the use-based test , (2) by striking this clause and inserting this subclause , and (3) by adding at the end the following new subclauses: (II) Exception In the case of any mobile mounted concrete boom pump vehicle which does not meet the requirements of subclause (I), such vehicle shall be deemed to meet the use-based test, but the amount of the payment under subsection (a) with respect to gasoline used in such vehicle shall not exceed 55 percent of the amount determined by multiplying the number of gallons of gasoline used in such vehicle during the taxpayer’s taxable year by the rate at which tax was imposed on such gasoline under section 4081. (III) Mobile mounted concrete boom pump vehicle For purposes of this clause, the term mobile mounted concrete boom pump vehicle means a vehicle which is mobile machinery (as defined in section 4053(8)) on which the mounted machinery consists of a concrete boom pump and related subordinate parts, and which is operated in power take-off mode while not traveling. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel used in taxable years ending after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9060 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Carey (for himself, Ms. Kuster , and Ms. Tenney ) 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 extend the biodiesel fuels credit and the biodiesel mixture credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024 . 2. Extension of biodiesel and renewable diesel credit and biodiesel mixture credit (a) Extension of biodiesel and renewable diesel credit (1) In general Section 40A(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 . (2) Denial of double benefit Section 40A of such Code is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (g) (as amended) as subsection (h), and (B) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection: (g) Denial of Double Benefit In the case of any fuel with respect to which a credit is allowed under section 45Z(a) for any taxable year, the amount determined under this section with respect to such fuel shall be zero. . (b) Extension of biodiesel mixture credit (1) Extension of credit for fuels used for taxable purposes (A) In general Section 6426(c)(6) of such Code is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 . (B) Denial of double benefit Section 6426(c) of such code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Denial of double benefit In the case of any fuel with respect to which a credit is allowed under section 45Z(a) for any taxable year, the applicable amount determined under this paragraph (2) with respect to such fuel shall be zero. . (2) Extension of credit for fuels not used for taxable purposes Section 6427(e)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9061 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Ms. Chu (for herself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. DelBene , and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend section 436 of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act of 2024 . 2. Increased funding for retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 436(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629f(a) ) is amended by striking $345,000,000 and inserting $385,000,000 . (b) Reservation for retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers Section 436(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629f(b) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Support for monthly caseworker visits and inserting Support for caseworker recruitment and retention ; (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking $20,000,000 and inserting $60,000,000 ; and (3) in paragraph (4)(B)(i), by inserting , including with respect to ensuring the safety and well-being of caseworkers before the period. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9063 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Evans (for himself and Mr. Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote permanency for youth by strengthening support networks for children, youth, and families at risk of entering the child welfare system.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Legal Guardianship Inclusion Act . 2. Supplementation of definitions Section 431(a)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629a(a)(8) ) is amended— (1) by inserting and legal guardianships before out of the foster care system (2) by inserting and legal guardianships before promote ; (3) by striking process and inserting and legal guardianship processes ; and (4) by inserting and legal guardianships before the period at the end.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9064 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Frost (for himself and Mrs. González-Colón ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide financial assistance under sections 203, 205, and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5133 , 42 U.S.C. 5135 , 42 U.S.C. 5170c ) and section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4104c ) for home energy storage for single residence structures.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act . 2. FEMA home energy storage program (a) In general The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall provide financial assistance under sections 203, 205, and 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5133 , 42 U.S.C. 5135 , 42 U.S.C. 5170c ) and section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4104c ) for home energy storage for single residence structures. (b) Cost effectiveness In providing assistance under subsection (a), the Administrator shall only provide assistance for projects that are determined to be cost effective for disaster resilience. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Energy storage system The term energy storage system means any system, equipment, or technology that— (A) is capable of absorbing or converting energy, storing the energy for a period of time, and dispatching the energy; and (B) uses mechanical, electrochemical, thermal, electrolysis, or other processes to convert and store electric energy that was generated at an earlier time for use at a later time. (2) Home energy storage The term home energy storage means a fixed or portable energy storage system manufactured and sold for use in single residence structures. (3) Single residence structures The term single residence structures means— (A) a residential single-family building in which the total floor area devoted to non-residential uses is less than 50 percent of the building's total floor area; (B) a single-family residential unit in a duplex, fourplex, or other mutli-use building in which more than 50 percent of the floor area is for single-family residences; or (C) a single-family residential unit within a 2 to 4 family building, other-residential building, business, or non-residential building, in which commercial uses within the unit are limited to less than 50 percent of the unit's total floor area.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9065 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Gallego 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 include room air conditioners as qualified energy property for purposes of the energy efficient home improvement credit.

1. Room air conditioners as qualified energy property for purposes of the energy efficient home improvement credit (a) In general Section 25C(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (E) Any room air conditioner that meets the Energy Star Most Efficient criteria. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9066 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Gimenez (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require an assessment by the Department of Homeland Security regarding threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cuba Threat Assessment Act . 2. Assessment on threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba (a) Requirement Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for five years, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments or agencies as the Under Secretary determines appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment regarding threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba. (b) Coordination The threat assessments under subsection (a) — (1) shall be coordinated with the Office of the General Counsel, the Privacy Office, and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security prior to release outside the Department to ensure each such assessment complies with applicable law and protects individuals’ privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; and (2) may be informed by existing products, as appropriate. (c) Form The threat assessments under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security shall post on a publicly available website of the Department an unclassified portion of such assessments. (d) Briefing Not later than 30 days after the submission of each threat assessment under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing regarding each such assessment. The head of any other Federal relevant department or agency referred to in such subsection shall join the Under Secretary for any such briefing if any such committee determines such is appropriate. (e) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Homeland Security and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9072 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Mr. Pfluger (for himself and Mr. Gimenez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide candidates with a justification for candidate protection determinations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners Act or the Counter SNIPER Act . 2. Presidential candidate protection Section 3056 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) (1) In the case that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that any Presidential candidate requesting a protective detail or an increase in assigned protective detail resources is not eligible for such detail or increased resources for the purpose of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the candidate and the advisory committee, within 14 days after such a request is made, a written notice of the Secretary’s determination, indicating the criteria that such candidates failed to meet for such purpose. (2) Any Presidential candidate may submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security a written request to reconsider the determination described in paragraph (1), which may include facts to support that the criteria specified by the Secretary of Homeland Security have been met for the purpose of this section. (3) Not later than 14 days after a request for reconsideration is submitted under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall review such request and submit to the Presidential candidate a written notice of the Secretary’s final determination on whether the criteria have been met for the purpose of this section, and provide a copy of such final determination to the advisory committee. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9075 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2024 . 2. Fraudulent misrepresentation about receipt of a military medal or decoration (a) Increased penalty (1) Military Decorations or Medals Section 704(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking one year and inserting three years . (2) Congressional Medal of Honor Section 704(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1 year and inserting three years . (3) Combat badge Section 704(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1 year and inserting three years . (b) Study Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs and such other agency head as may be relevant, shall conduct a study to identify any monetary or government benefits obtained through a fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal as described by section 704(c)(2) or 704(d) of title 18, United States Code. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall report to Congress on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b) and policy recommendations to resolve issues identified in the study.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9079 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2024 Mr. Beyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant status to nurses working in certain facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees Visa Act of 2024 or the NURSE Visa Act of 2024 . 2. Requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses (a) Number of Visas Section 212(m)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking 500. The number of such visas issued for employment in each State in each fiscal year shall not exceed the following: and inserting 20,000. Such visas shall be issued to employ a nonimmigrant to perform nursing services in a shortage area (as designated by the the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration). ; and (2) by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C). (b) Provider staffing ratio required Section 212(m)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(m)(6) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) The facility has in place a policy with respect to a provider-to-patient staffing ratio. . (c) Regulations required Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of State shall issue regulations necessary to implement the amendments made by this section. (d) Applicability This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to a petition for a nonimmigrant visa issued pursuant to a petition granted under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2024 Mr. Brecheen (for himself, Mr. Nehls , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Self , Ms. Boebert , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Donalds , Ms. Tenney , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Bost , and Mr. Mills ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to implement a uniform fitness standard for Secret Service Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secret Service Readiness Act of 2024 . 2. Implementation of a uniform fitness standard for secret service special agents and uniformed division officers (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Secret Service shall implement sex-neutral fitness evaluation standards for Secret Service Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers. These standards may not be lower than the existing fitness standards for male applicants or current agents and officers. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Secret Service shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding the implementation of these standards.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9083 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2024 Mr. Latta (for himself and Ms. Matsui ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act or the SECURE Grid Act . 2. Consideration of the security of local distribution systems in State energy security plans Section 366 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6326 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: (3) Local distribution system The term local distribution system means any energy infrastructure owned and operated by an electric utility at a voltage of 35 kilovolts or less. ; (2) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by inserting , and suppliers to, after owners and operators of ; (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in clause (i), by inserting , including energy supply disruptions resulting from increased demand on the electric grid, deteriorating assets, and physical and cybersecurity threats after State ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) to adopt secure, innovative energy technology that assists in carrying out methods under clauses (i) and (ii); and ; (3) in subsection (c)— (A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) identify potential hazards to each energy sector or system, including— (A) weather-related threats and vulnerabilities; (B) risks and liabilities posed by human error or mismanagement; (C) attacks on the physical security of local distribution systems; and (D) cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) provide methods of responding to and mitigating potential hazards identified pursuant to paragraph (3), including— (A) public-private partnerships; (B) the use of different or new financing models; and (C) the adoption of secure, innovative energy technologies; ; (4) in subsection (d)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) supplying products necessary for the reliable and resilient function of the bulk-power system and local distribution systems; and ; (5) in subsection (h), by inserting , local distribution system, after electric utility ; and (6) by striking subsection (i).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9085 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2024 Mr. Meuser introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Small Business , 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 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications to how agencies conduct periodic reviews of agency rules, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024 . 2. Changes to periodic review of rules Section 610 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the fourth sentence— (i) by striking and for the review and inserting , for the review ; and (ii) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and for the solicitation of public comments on whether each such final rule should remain in effect ; and (B) in the fifth sentence— (i) by inserting that includes an explanation for the delay after in a statement ; and (ii) by striking by one year at a time for a total of not more than five years and inserting by not more than one year ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , including any analyses or summaries conducted by the agency under subsection (c) before the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (6) the cost of compliance and the number of paperwork hours the rule has required since the rule took effect. ; and (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in the second sentence— (i) by striking and the need for and inserting , the need for ; and (ii) by inserting , and an economic analysis of such rule, after such rule ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new sentence: Before conducting a review under this section, each agency shall produce a qualitative and quantitative summary of such comments that includes an analysis of such comments by the agency. .