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Public Law 118–133: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the “Dessie A. Bebout Post Office”. Public Law 133 Public Law 118–133 138 Stat. 1645 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–133—NOV. 25, 2024 138 STAT. 1645 Public Law 118–133 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the “Dessie A. Bebout Post Office”. Nov. 25, 2024 [ S. 2274 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESSIE A. BEBOUT POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the “Dessie A. Bebout Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Dessie A. Bebout Post Office”. Approved November 25, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2274 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 12, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–134: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Public Law 134 Public Law 118–134 138 Stat. 1646 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-09 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–134—NOV. 25, 2024 138 STAT. 1646 Public Law 118–134 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Nov. 25, 2024 [ S. 3126 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Mark Our Place Act. SECTION 1. 38 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Mark Our Place Act ”. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED HEADSTONE, MARKER, OR MEDALLION FOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) In General .— Section 2306(d)(5)(C) of title 38, United States Code , is amended — (1) by striking clause (i); (2) in clause (ii), by inserting “ (except that subparagraph (B)(i) of such paragraph shall not apply) ” after “ paragraph (4) ”; and (3) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively. (b) Technical Correction .— Section 2306(d)(5) of such title is amended by striking “ section 491 ” both places it appears and inserting “ section 2732 ”. Approved November 25, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3126 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): May 1, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 18, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–135: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the “First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building”. Public Law 135 Public Law 118–135 138 Stat. 1647 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–135—Nov. 25, 2024 138 STAT. 1647 Public Law 118–135 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the “First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building”. Nov. 25, 2024 [ S. 3267 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FIRST LIEUTENANT THOMAS MICHAEL MARTIN POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, shall be known and designated as the “First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building”. Approved November 25, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3267 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 12, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–136: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as the “John Charles Traub Post Office”. Public Law 136 Public Law 118–136 138 Stat. 1648 2024-11-25 2024-11-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–136—NOV. 25, 2024 138 STAT. 1648 Public Law 118–136 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as the “John Charles Traub Post Office”. Nov. 25, 2024 [ S. 3419 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOHN CHARLES TRAUB POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “John Charles Traub Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “John Charles Traub Post Office”. Approved November 25, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3419 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 12, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–137: To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. Public Law 137 Public Law 118–137 138 Stat. 1649 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-17 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–137—DEC. 1, 2024 138 STAT. 1649 Public Law 118–137 118th Congress

An Act To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. Dec. 1, 2024 [ H.R. 1505 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION.   Section 211 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105–277 ; 112 Stat. 2681 –88) is amended — (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting “ or entity of the executive branch ” after “ U.S. court ”; (B) by striking “ by a designated national ”; and (C) by inserting before the period “ that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated unless the original owner of the mark, trade name, or commercial name, or the bonafide successor-in-interest has expressly consented ”; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by inserting “ or entity of the executive branch ” after “ U.S. court ”; and (B) by striking “ by a designated national or its successor-in-interest ”; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: “(d) Applicability. Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall apply only if the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time when the person or entity acquired the rights asserted that the mark, trade name, or commercial name was the same as or substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated.” ; and 138 STAT. 1650 (5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking “ In this section: ” and all that follows through “ (2) The term ” and inserting “ In this section, the term ”. Approved December 1, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1505 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–232 ( Comm. on the Judiciary ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–139: To designate the Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection located at 101 Km 18.5 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, as the “Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit”. Public Law 139 Public Law 118–139 138 Stat. 1655 2024-12-11 2024-12-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-18 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–139—DEC. 11, 2024 138 STAT. 1655 Public Law 118–139 118th Congress

An Act To designate the Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection located at 101 Km 18.5 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, as the “Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit”. Dec. 11, 2024 [ H.R. 5302 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Michel O. Maceda Memorial Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.    This Act may be cited as the “ Michel O. Maceda Memorial Act ”. SEC. 2. FINDINGS.    Congress finds the following: (1) Marine Interdiction Agent Michel O. Maceda served honorably in the United States Army as a wheeled vehicle mechanic prior to joining the United States Border Patrol as an Agent in Douglas, Arizona, in April 2016. (2) Agent Maceda became a Marine Interdiction Agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, in 2021. (3) On November 17, 2022, Agent Maceda and 2 other agents were conducting a drug interdiction stop off the coast of Puerto Rico, during which the agents boarded the target vessel. (4) During the stop, Agent Maceda was mortally wounded when 1 of the occupants of the vessel shot the boarding agents with a firearm. (5) Agent Maceda is survived by his daughter, brother, and parents. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION.   The Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection located at 101 Km 18.5 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, shall forever be known and designated as the “Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit”. SEC. 4. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the marine unit referred 138 STAT. 1656 to in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit”. Approved December 11, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5302 ( S. 3181 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–542 , Pt. 1 ( Comm. on Homeland Security ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 24, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–141: To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the “James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Public Law 141 Public Law 118–141 138 Stat. 1660 2024-12-11 2024-12-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-18 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–141—DEC. 11, 2024 138 STAT. 1660 Public Law 118–141 118th Congress

An Act To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the “James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Dec. 11, 2024 [ H.R. 5799 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. FINDINGS.    Congress finds the following: (1) A native of San Antonio, Texas, Border Patrol Agent James R. Dominguez— (A) proudly and honorably served his country as an agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 12 years; (B) began his service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2000; and (C) graduated as part of the 434th session of the Border Patrol Academy. (2) Agent Dominguez served at the Uvalde Station in the Del Rio Sector. (3) On July 19, 2012, Agent Dominguez stopped to clear debris from the roadway that posed risks to road and community safety along Highway 90 near Cline, Texas. While on scene, Agent Dominguez was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Dominguez is survived by his wife and 4 children. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION.   The checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint”. SEC. 4. REFERENCES.    Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the checkpoint described 138 STAT. 1661 in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Approved December 11, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5799 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): May 21, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–142: To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and for other purposes. Public Law 142 Public Law 118–142 138 Stat. 1662 2024-12-11 2024-12-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-19 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–142—DEC. 11, 2024 138 STAT. 1662 Public Law 118–142 118th Congress

An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and for other purposes. Dec. 11, 2024 [ H.R. 7218 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM FOR PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS.   Section 398B(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280c–5(e) ) is amended by inserting “ and $33,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 ” before the period at the end. Approved December 11, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7218 ( S. 3775 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–515 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 17, considered and passed House. Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–145: To establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA. Public Law 145 Public Law 118–145 138 Stat. 1671 2024-12-11 2024-12-11 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-19 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–145—DEC. 11, 2024 138 STAT. 1671 Public Law 118–145 118th Congress

An Act To establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA. Dec. 11, 2024 [ H.R. 8932 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, FAFSA Deadline Act. SECTION 1. 20 USC 1001 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ FAFSA Deadline Act ”. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF EARLIER APPLICATION PROCESSING CYCLE.   Section 483(d)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(d)(4) ) is amended by striking “ not later than January 1 of the applicant’s planned year of enrollment, to the maximum extent practicable, on or around October 1 prior to the applicant’s planned year of enrollment ” and inserting “ not later than October 1 prior to the applicant’s planned year of enrollment ”. SEC. 3. CERTIFICATION AND TESTIMONY REQUIREMENTS.   Section 483(d)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(d)(4) ) is further amended— (1) by striking “ The Secretary ” and inserting the following: “(A) In general .— The Secretary” ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) Certification and testimony requirements .— The Secretary shall, with respect to each application processing cycle, prior to the initiation of such processing cycle— “(i) on a date that is not later than September 1— “(I) certify to the authorizing committees that the Department will meet the October 1 deadline specified in subparagraph (A) for such processing cycle; or “(II) certify to such committees that the Department will not meet such deadline; and “(ii) in the case of a certification described in clause (i)(II), on a date that is not later than September 30, testify before the authorizing committees on— “(I) the anticipated failure to meet such deadline; and 138 STAT. 1672 “(II) the financial impact such failure will have on students and families.” . Approved December 11, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 8932 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–695 ( Comm. on Education and the Workforce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Nov. 15, considered and passed House. Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–146: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces. Public Law 146 Public Law 118–146 138 Stat. 1673 2024-12-12 2024-12-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-30 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–146—DEC. 12, 2024 138 STAT. 1673 Public Law 118–146 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces. Dec. 12, 2024 [ H.R. 1432 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act. SECTION 1. 26 USC 1 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act ” or as the “ VETT Act ”. SEC. 2. DEDUCTIBILITY OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General .— Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 26 USC 170 . is amended by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: “(6) An organization described in section 501(c)(19) that is a federally chartered corporation.” . (b) Percentage Limitation .— Section 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “ or ” at the end of clause (viii), by adding “ or ” at the end of clause (ix), and by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: “(x) an organization described in section 501(c)(19) that is a federally chartered corporation,” . (c) 26 USC 170 note . Effective Date .— The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved December 12, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1432 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–351 ( Comm. on Ways and Means ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 17, considered and passed House. Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–147: To reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018. Public Law 147 Public Law 118–147 138 Stat. 1674 2024-12-12 2024-12-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-19 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–147—DEC. 12, 2024 138 STAT. 1674 Public Law 118–147 118th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018. Dec. 12, 2024 [ H.R. 3821 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. Time periods. REAUTHORIZATION OF VOLUNTARY REGISTRY FOR FIREFIGHTER CANCER INCIDENCE.   Section 2(h) of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 ( 42 U.S.C. 280e–5(h) ) is amended by striking “ $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2022 ” and inserting “ $5,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 ”. Approved December 12, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3821 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–247 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 5, 6, considered and passed House. Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–151: To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes. Public Law 151 Public Law 118–151 138 Stat. 1685 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-30 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–151—DEC. 17, 2024 138 STAT. 1685 Public Law 118–151 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes. Dec. 17, 2024 [ S. 3960 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Patents and trademarks. GOOD FAITH EXCEPTION TO THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINES.    Title 35, United States Code , is amended — (1) in section 41(j), by inserting “ , unless the entity shows that the assertion was made in good faith, ” before “ be subject ”; and (2) in section 123(f), by inserting “ , unless the entity shows that the certification was made in good faith, ” before “ be subject ”. Approved December 17, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3960 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): June 20, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 3, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–152: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance, and for other purposes. Public Law 152 Public Law 118–152 138 Stat. 1686 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-12-30 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–152—DEC. 17, 2024 138 STAT. 1686 Public Law 118–152 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance, and for other purposes. Dec. 17, 2024 [ S. 50 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 33 USC 1251 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. Florida. PENSACOLA AND PERDIDO BAYS.   Section 320(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1330(a)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking “ and Lower Columbia River, Oregon and Washington ” and inserting “ Lower Columbia River, Oregon and Washington; and Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida ”. SEC. 3. Time periods. INELIGIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025.   With respect to the amendment made by section 2, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use for the implementation of that amendment, including, with respect to Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida, convening a management conference, developing or carrying out a comprehensive conservation and management plan, or providing grants under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1330 )— (1) any amounts appropriated to carry out the national estuary program under that section for fiscal year 2024; or 138 STAT. 1687 (2) unless the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2025 is at least $850,000 more than the total amount appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2023, any amounts appropriated to carry out that program for fiscal year 2025. Approved December 17, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 50 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 12, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 9, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–154: To designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the “National Medal of Honor Highway”, and for other purposes. Public Law 154 Public Law 118–154 138 Stat. 1691 2024-12-17 2024-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-14 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–154—DEC. 17, 2024 138 STAT. 1691 Public Law 118–154 118th Congress

An Act To designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the “National Medal of Honor Highway”, and for other purposes. Dec. 17, 2024 [ S. 1478 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY. (a) Purpose .— The purposes of this Act are— (1) to honor all current and future Medal of Honor recipients; and (2) to recognize the valor and service of those Medal of Honor recipients. (b) 49 USC 31112 note . Designation .— United States Route 20 in each of the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts shall be known and designated as the “National Medal of Honor Highway”. (c) 49 USC 31112 note . References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the highway referred to in subsection (b) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “National Medal of Honor Highway”. Approved December 17, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1478 ( H.R. 3149 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–781 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ) accompanying H.R. 3149 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 9, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–163: To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. Public Law 163 Public Law 118–163 138 Stat. 2578 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-15 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–163—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2578 Public Law 118–163 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 1727 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act. SECTION 1. 16 USC 410y note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act ”. SEC. 2. CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK COMMISSION.   Section 6(g) of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act ( 16 U.S.C. 410y–4(g) ) is amended by striking “ 40 ” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “ on October 1, 2031. ”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1727 ( S. 924 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–363 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–143 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 924 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Feb. 5, 6, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–166: To extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029. Public Law 166 Public Law 118–166 138 Stat. 2583 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-15 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–166—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2583 Public Law 118–166 118th Congress

An Act To extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 3324 ] fees through fiscal year 2029.   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHASTA-TRINITY MARINA FEES.   Section 422 of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 ( Public Law 110–161 ; 121 Stat. 2149 ) as amended, is further amended by striking “ and each subsequent fiscal year through fiscal year 2019 ” and inserting “ and each subsequent fiscal year through fiscal year 2029 ”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3324 ( S. 3046 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–188 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–179 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 3046 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Sept. 12, 13, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–169: To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes. Public Law 169 Public Law 118–169 138 Stat. 2588 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-15 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–169—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2588 Public Law 118–169 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 4094 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act ”. SEC. 2. WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE BASIN.   Title II of the Central Utah Project Completion Act ( Public Law 102–575 ; 106 Stat. 4605 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “SEC. 213. WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE BASIN. “(a) In General .— The Secretary may use any unexpended budget authority provided under subsections (a)(2) and (c) of section 202 for the conduct of water conservation measures within the Great Salt Lake basin in accordance with section 207. “(b) Compliance With Definite Plan Report .— Any water conservation measure conducted under subsection (a) shall be considered to be compliant with the Definite Plan Report completed under section 205(a).” . Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4094 ( S. 1955 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–666 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–166 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 1955 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 24, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–170: To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. Public Law 170 Public Law 118–170 138 Stat. 2589 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-15 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–170—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2589 Public Law 118–170 118th Congress

An Act To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 4385 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Drought Preparedness Act. SECTION 1. 43 USC 2201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Drought Preparedness Act ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. (a) Drought Program .— Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking “ 2022 ” and inserting “ 2028 ”. (b) Authorization of Appropriations .— Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking “ 2022 ” and inserting “ 2028 ”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4385 ( S. 4242 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–365 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Feb. 5, considered and passed House. Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–175: To designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center. Public Law 175 Public Law 118–175 138 Stat. 2604 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-23 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–175—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2604 Public Law 118–175 118th Congress

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. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 6826 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Maryland. 16 USC 437 note . 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. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6826 ( S. 3544 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–738 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–177: To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Public Law 177 Public Law 118–177 138 Stat. 2611 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-22 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–177—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2611 Public Law 118–177 118th Congress

An Act To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 6843 ] National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA EXPANSION.   Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of 54 USC 120102 note . 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 ”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6843 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–736 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–178: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. Public Law 178 Public Law 118–178 138 Stat. 2612 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-09 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–178—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2612 Public Law 118–178 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 6960 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. Time periods. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.   Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) ) is amended by striking “ and $22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 ” and inserting “ $22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and $24,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 ”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6960 ( S. 3765 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–488 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): May 14, 15, considered and passed House. Dec. 10, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–179: To amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama. Public Law 179 Public Law 118–179 138 Stat. 2613 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-23 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–179—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2613 Public Law 118–179 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 28, United States Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 7177 ] Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama.   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN DIVISIONS IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA.    Section 81(a) of title 28, United States Code , is amended — (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “ seven ” and inserting “ five ”; (2) in paragraph (1), by striking “ and Lauderdale ” and inserting “ Lauderdale, and Lawrence ”; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking “ Lawrence, ”; (B) by inserting after “ Madison, ” the following: “ Marshall, ”; and (C) by striking “ and Decatur ”; (4) in paragraph (4), by striking “ Clay, Cleburne, ” and inserting “ Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, DeKalb, Etowah, Saint Clair, ”; (5) in paragraph (5), by striking “ Greene, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa ” and inserting “ Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston ”; (6) by striking paragraph (6); and (7) by striking paragraph (7). Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7177 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–184: To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Public Law 184 Public Law 118–184 138 Stat. 2628 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-23 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–184—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2628 Public Law 118–184 118th Congress

An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Dec. 23, 2024 [ H.R. 8219 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act. Hawaii. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act ”. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.   In this Act: (1) Secretary .— The term “ Secretary ” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) State .— The term “ State ” means the State of Hawaii. (3) Study area .— The term “ study area ” means the census-designated place of Lahaina in Maui County in the State. SEC. 3. LAHAINA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY.   The Secretary, in coordination with the County of Maui and in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall carry out, in accordance with section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code , a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the “Lahaina National Heritage Area”. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 8219 ( S. 4259 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–770 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 3, 4, considered and passed House. Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–189: To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions. Public Law 189 Public Law 118–189 138 Stat. 2652 2024-12-23 2024-12-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2025-01-22 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–189—DEC. 23, 2024 138 STAT. 2652 Public Law 118–189 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions. Dec. 23, 2024 [ S. 223 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.    Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ) is amended — (1) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (2) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of “ serious drug felony ”) as paragraph (58); and (3) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left. Approved December 23, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 223 ( H.R. 455 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–681 , Pt. 1 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ) accompanying H.R. 455 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Feb. 1, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 16, considered and passed House.

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