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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6816 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Hern (for himself, Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Walberg , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Alford , Mr. Babin , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Cline , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Owens , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Allen , Mr. Moran , Mr. Edwards , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Baird , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Lesko , and Mr. Dunn of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act . 2. Prohibition on availability of funds (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds may be made available under an applicable program to any elementary school or secondary school that— (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center directly or indirectly supported by the Government of the People's Republic of China (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom ); or (3) otherwise receives support from an individual or entity acting directly or indirectly on behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. (b) Effective date The prohibition under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Notice to affected schools Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall provide notice to elementary and secondary schools of the requirements of this Act together with guidance for achieving compliance with such requirements. (d) Definitions In this Act: (1) Applicable program The term applicable program has the meaning given that term in section 400(c)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1221(c)(1) ). (2) ESEA Terms The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 require the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Energy to submit a report to Congress on occupations and career paths affected by changes in energy production and critical manufacturing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workforce Solutions Act . 2. Report on workforce Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Energy shall, jointly, submit to Congress, on an annual basis, an economic analysis of occupations and career paths impacted by changes in the energy and critical manufacturing industries, including information on— (1) growth; (2) entry-level occupations; (3) pre-requisites for occupations; (4) living wage salaries; (5) career paths; (6) barriers that prevent individuals in under-served communities from acquiring employment in new occupations and career paths in such industries; and (7) how digital technology advancements are impacting the critical manufacturing industry.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6820 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Evans , Mr. Carson , and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove the exclusion of certain small business concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Contracting Fairness Act . 2. Disadvantaged business enterprises Section 11101(e)(2)(A) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 449) is amended to read as follows: (A) Small business concern The term small business concern means a small business concern (as the term is used in section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Khanna (for himself, Ms. Mace , Ms. Porter , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 44, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Archives and Records Administration Modernization Act or the NARA Modernization Act . 2. Amendments Title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 710, by striking his approval and inserting approval by the President ; (2) in section 711, by striking he shall and inserting the Director shall ; (3) in section 2108— (A) by striking transferred to him and inserting transferred to the Archivist ; (B) by striking appear to him and inserting appear to the head of the Federal agency ; (C) by striking his custody and inserting the custody of the head of the Federal agency ; (D) by striking he concurs, and inserting the Archivist concurs ; (E) by striking his successor in function , each place it appears, and inserting the successor in function of the head of the agency ; and (F) by striking he determines and inserting the Archivist determines ; (4) in section 2109— (A) by striking to him and inserting to the Archivist ; and (B) by striking He may and inserting The Archivist may ; (5) in section 2110— (A) by striking he considers and inserting the Archivist considers ; and (B) by striking his custody and inserting the custody of the Archivist ; (6) in section 2112— (A) by striking he may , each place it appears, and inserting the Archivist may ; (B) by striking in him and inserting in the Archivist ; (C) by striking his custody and inserting the custody of the Archivist ; and (D) by striking his control and inserting the control of the Archivist ; (7) in section 2307, by striking his designee and inserting the designee of the Archivist ; (8) in section 2903, by striking by him and inserting by the Archivist ; (9) in section 3308, by striking he may and inserting the Archivist may ; (10) in section 3310, by striking he considers and inserting the Archivist considers ; and (11) in section 3311— (A) by striking his legal custody and inserting the legal custody of the head of the agency of the United States Government ; (B) by striking his opinion and inserting the opinion of such head of such agency ; (C) by striking he shall and inserting such official shall ; and (D) by striking he disposed and inserting such official disposed .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Massie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Attorney General to submit to the Congress a report that includes the demographic data of persons determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NICS Data Reporting Act . 2. NICS report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that includes, with respect to the preceding year, the demographic data of persons who were determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, average annual income, and English language proficiency, if available.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Meuser (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Sessions , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to raise the offering amount threshold for when issuers using the crowdfunding exemption are required to file financial statements reviewed by a public accountant who is independent of the issuer, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support Act of 2023 or the ACCESS Act of 2023 . 2. Offering threshold for reviews by public accountant (a) In general Section 4A(b)(1)(D) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d–1(b)(1)(D) ) is amended by striking $100,000 each place such term appears and inserting $250,000 . (b) Technical correction Section 4A of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77d–1 ) is amended— (1) by striking section 4(6) each place such term appears and inserting section 4(a)(6) ; and (2) by striking section 4(6)(B) each place such term appears and inserting section 4(a)(6)(B) .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

1. Designation (a) Designation The visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, currently located at 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, is designated as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other document of the United States to the visitor center designated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 6826 AN ACT To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

1. Designation (a) Designation The visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, currently located at 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, is designated as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other document of the United States to the visitor center designated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Mfume (for himself, Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. Harris , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Trone , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Ivey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

1. Designation (a) Designation The visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, currently located at 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, is designated as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other document of the United States to the visitor center designated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6826 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2024 Received AN ACT To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

1. Designation (a) Designation The visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, currently located at 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, is designated as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other document of the United States to the visitor center designated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 623 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6826 [Report No. 118–738] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Mfume (for himself, Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. Harris , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Trone , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Ivey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources November 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

1. Designation (a) Designation The visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, currently located at 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, is designated as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other document of the United States to the visitor center designated by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center.

November 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Molinaro (for himself and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase commodity assistance under the summer food service program.

1. Commodity assistance under the summer food service program Section 13(h) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1761(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The value of donated foods distributed to service institutions pursuant to this subsection shall be equal to the national average value of donated foods determined under section 6(c)(1)(A).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Waltz , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To reauthorize the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VERDAD Reauthorization Act . 2. Extension of sanctions imposed with respect to Venezuela (a) Russian-Venezuelan threat mitigation act Section 165(c)(6) of the Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9753(c)(6) ) is amended by striking the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 31, 2025 . (b) Venezuelan arms restriction act Section 166(e) of the Venezuelan Arms Restriction Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9754(e) ) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) December 31, 2025; or . (c) Verdad act of 2019 Section 183(b) of the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019 ( 22 U.S.C. 9763 ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2025 . (d) Venezuela defense of human rights and civil society act of 2014 Section 5(e) of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–278 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2025 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Ms. Stevens (for herself, Mr. Posey , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Ms. Tlaib ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2023 or the PROTECT Act of 2023 . 2. Listing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants (a) Listing Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ). (b) Sources categories Not later than 365 days after the final rule is issued pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the list under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1) ) to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to such final rule.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6838 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CTE Awareness Act . 2. Disclosure on Department of Education website The Secretary of Education (acting through the Office of Federal Student Aid) shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish on the public website of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education information on— (A) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rate; and (B) opportunities in each State— (i) to pursue such programs; and (ii) for funding to pursue such programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ); and (2) continuously update and maintain the information published under paragraph (1) to ensure that such information continues to be relevant. 3. Disclosure on FAFSA application Section 494(a)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1098h(a)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking and at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) career and technical education programs (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 )) are a viable alternative to a 4-year degree, and include, to ensure such individuals are made aware of such programs and related career paths at the beginning of the application— (I) a one-page summary of the most recent information provided under section 2(1) of the CTE Awareness Act ; and (II) an acknowledgment signature box; and . 4. Definitions The terms career and technical education and State have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2023 Mr. Hill (for himself and Mr. Sherman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iran SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2023 . 2. Special Drawing Rights exchange prohibition (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Islamic Republic of Iran. (b) Advocacy The Secretary of the Treasury shall— (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Islamic Republic of Iran; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6843 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area expansion Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of Public Law 109–338 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking and Ascension Parish and inserting Ascension, and Lafourche Parish ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 14 and inserting 15 .

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 6843 AN ACT To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area expansion Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of Public Law 109–338 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking and Ascension Parish and inserting Ascension, and Lafourche Parish ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 14 and inserting 15 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6843 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2023 Mr. Scalise (for himself, Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Carter of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area expansion Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of Public Law 109–338 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking and Ascension Parish and inserting Ascension, and Lafourche Parish ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 14 and inserting 15 .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6843 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2024 Received AN ACT To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area expansion Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of Public Law 109–338 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking and Ascension Parish and inserting Ascension, and Lafourche Parish ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 14 and inserting 15 .

Passed the House of Representatives December 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 621 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6843 [Report No. 118–736] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2023 Mr. Scalise (for himself, Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Carter of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources November 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

1. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area expansion Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of Public Law 109–338 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking and Ascension Parish and inserting Ascension, and Lafourche Parish ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking 14 and inserting 15 .

November 14, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2023 Ms. Tenney 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 prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering into contracts with PDP sponsors of prescription drug plans that have a contract with certain pharmacy benefits managers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring PBM Competition Act . 2. Prohibiting the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering into contracts with PDP sponsors of prescription drug plans that have a contract with certain pharmacy benefits managers Section 1860D–12(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–112(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Prohibition on entering into contracts with PDP sponsors that have a contract with a certain pharmacy benefits managers (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall not enter into, or renew, a contract with a PDP sponsor for the offering of a prescription drug plan in a PDP region for a year if such sponsor has a contract for such year with a pharmacy benefits manager that, directly or indirectly, or through one or more intermediaries, owns, controls, or otherwise has a financial interest in, a pharmacy. (B) Authority to delay requirement The Secretary may delay the requirement in subparagraph (A) by not more than 2 years. (C) Pharmacy benefits manager defined For purposes of this paragraph, the term pharmacy benefits manager means any entity (or any affiliate, subsidiary, or agent of such entity) that, pursuant to an agreement with a PDP sponsor, either directly or through an intermediary acts as a price negotiator or group purchaser on behalf of such sponsor, or manages the prescription drug benefits provided by such sponsor, including the processing and paying claims for covered part D drugs, performing drug utilization review, processing drug prior authorization requests, adjudicating appeals or grievances related to covered part D drugs, contracting with network pharmacies, controlling the cost of such drugs, or providing any services related to managing such drug benefits. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2023 Mr. Thanedar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require officials of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing on the implementation of category management memorandum, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act . 2. Briefing on the implementation of category management memorandum (a) Briefing required Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense shall jointly provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of the memorandum by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment entitled Achieving Small Business Goals through Category Management Practices and dated January 27, 2023. (b) Contents Each briefing required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The effects of the implementation of the memorandum described in subsection (a) on contracting opportunities for small businesses. (2) The tools and data analysis that are being used to support small business concerns in procurement decisions to increase small business opportunities. (3) The strategic efforts that have been taken to achieve the small business participation goals of the Department of Defense through the use of existing and open market contracts to reach a mix of new entrants, seasoned 8(a) companies, and other small disadvantaged businesses. (4) The opportunities that have been identified to transition from bundled or consolidated contracts without small business participation to contracts with small business participation or to use small business set-aside competition. (5) The metrics the Department of Defense has established to measure the effects of the implementation of the memorandum described in subsection (a) on opportunities for small businesses to contract with the Department. (6) The success stories of small business participation with the Department of Defense that the Department has identified and is sharing in industry engagements. (7) The sufficiency of the educational resources identified in the memorandum described in subsection (a). (8) Any recommendations on additional steps the Department of Defense can take to maximize small business participation with the Department through category management practices. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committees on Armed Services and Small Business of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committees on Armed Services and on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2023 Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition relating to ideological oaths and similar statements Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) (A) The institution will not— (i) compel, require, induce, or solicit a student enrolled at the institution, an employee or contractor of the institution, or an applicant for admission to or employment or contracting at the institution to— (I) endorse an ideology that promotes the differential treatment of an individual or group of individuals based on race, color, or ethnicity; or (II) provide a statement indicating the person’s— (aa) race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, except to the minimum extent needed record any necessary demographic information; (bb) views on, experience with, or past or planned contributions to efforts involving diversity, equity, and inclusion, marginalized groups, antiracism, social justice, intersectionality, or related concepts; or (cc) views on or experience with race, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other immutable characteristics; or (ii) provide preferential consideration to a student enrolled at the institution, an employee or contractor of the institution, or an applicant for admission to or employment or contracting at the institution on the basis of the person’s unsolicited statement in support of an ideology described in clause (i)(I). (B) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed— (i) to restrict academic research or coursework; (ii) to prevent a person from providing to an institution of higher education the information described in subparagraph (A) on the person’s own initiative separate from any specific requirement or request from the institution; or (iii) to prevent an institution from requiring an applicant for admission to or employment or contracting at the institution to— (I) disclose or discuss the content of the applicant’s research or artistic creations; (II) certify compliance with State and Federal antidiscrimination law; or (III) discuss pedagogical approaches or experience with students with learning disabilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2023 Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the establishment of a Civilian Climate Corps, American Climate Corps, or any similar program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cancelling Climate Crusaders Act . 2. Prohibiting a Civilian Climate Corps (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any executive action, the Corporation for National and Community Service (in this Act referred to as the Corporation ) shall not establish a Civilian Climate Corps, American Climate Corps, or any similar program as described in Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619, relating to tackling the climate crisis). (b) Prohibited activities The Corporation shall not establish any program, direct any entity to create such a program, or provide guidance to any partnering entity to engage in any of the following activities: (1) Promoting environmental justice. (2) Restoring roads to natural conditions. (3) Remediating and reclaiming devastated lands left by extractive industries. (4) Organizing community-based resiliency coalitions and working groups. (5) Developing farm to institution distribution models. (6) Conducting energy audits. (7) Advising citizens on climate policy. (8) Educating students through school and youth programs. (9) Improving pollution monitoring.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2023 Mr. Edwards (for himself and Mr. Norman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit certain funding to sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cooperation with ICE Act . 2. Prohibition on sanctuary city receipt of SSP funds (a) In general The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall revise the eligibility requirements for the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) of the Agency (or any related successor program) to render a sanctuary jurisdiction ineligible to receive Federal funding under such program. (b) Limitation on liability for certain officers and employees who comply with lawful requests made by DHS An officer or employee of a sanctuary jurisdiction may not be held liable under Federal, State, or local law, for— (1) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (2) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (c) Definition For purposes of this section, the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (1) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (2) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act . 2. National Commemorative Site (a) Designation Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, is hereby designated as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site (referred to in this section as the Commemorative Site ). (b) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, including the Mayor of New York City or the Mayor’s designee, for interpretive and educational purposes related to the Commemorative Site, including installing a plaque, interpretive exhibit, or other marker, as appropriate, at the Commemorative Site, with the written consent of the owner of the Commemorative Site, to memorialize the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and to provide recognition of the historic role of Holcombe Rucker Park in the development of the game of basketball and of many of its most talented players. (2) Effect of designation The Commemorative Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof, including prohibiting any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner (including any owner of the Commemorative Site) with respect to the property of the owner; (B) affects the administration of the Commemorative Site by New York City or the State of New York; or (C) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 6852 AN ACT To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act . 2. National Commemorative Site (a) Designation Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, is hereby designated as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site (referred to in this section as the Commemorative Site ). (b) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, including the Mayor of New York City or the Mayor’s designee, for interpretive and educational purposes related to the Commemorative Site, including installing a plaque, interpretive exhibit, or other marker, as appropriate, at the Commemorative Site, with the written consent of the owner of the Commemorative Site, to memorialize the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and to provide recognition of the historic role of Holcombe Rucker Park in the development of the game of basketball and of many of its most talented players. (2) Effect of designation The Commemorative Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof, including prohibiting any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner (including any owner of the Commemorative Site) with respect to the property of the owner; (B) affects the administration of the Commemorative Site by New York City or the State of New York; or (C) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6852 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act . 2. National Commemorative Site (a) Designation Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, is hereby designated as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site (referred to in this section as the Commemorative Site ). (b) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, including the Mayor of New York City or the Mayor’s designee, for interpretive and educational purposes related to the Commemorative Site, including installing a plaque, interpretive exhibit, or other marker, as appropriate, at the Commemorative Site, with the written consent of the owner of the Commemorative Site, to memorialize the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and to provide recognition of the historic role of Holcombe Rucker Park in the development of the game of basketball and of many of its most talented players. (2) Effect of designation The Commemorative Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof, including prohibiting any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner (including any owner of the Commemorative Site) with respect to the property of the owner; (B) affects the administration of the Commemorative Site by New York City or the State of New York; or (C) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 568 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6852 [Report No. 118–672] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2023 Mr. Espaillat introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 12, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Moylan September 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on December 19, 2023 A BILL To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act . 2. National Commemorative Site (a) Designation Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, is hereby designated as the Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site (referred to in this section as the Commemorative Site ). (b) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities, including the Mayor of New York City or the Mayor’s designee, for interpretive and educational purposes related to the Commemorative Site, including installing a plaque, interpretive exhibit, or other marker, as appropriate, at the Commemorative Site, with the written consent of the owner of the Commemorative Site, to memorialize the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and to provide recognition of the historic role of Holcombe Rucker Park in the development of the game of basketball and of many of its most talented players. (2) Effect of designation The Commemorative Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof, including prohibiting any actions that may otherwise be taken by a property owner (including any owner of the Commemorative Site) with respect to the property of the owner; (B) affects the administration of the Commemorative Site by New York City or the State of New York; or (C) authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise.

September 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed