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II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4721 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11 (legislative day, July 10), 2024 Mr. Ossoff (for himself, Mr. Rounds , and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To make dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024 . 2. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the Armed Forces for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools (a) In general Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2164a the following new section: 2164b. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members for enrollment in schools operated by Department of Defense Education Activity (a) In general A dependent of a covered member is eligible to enroll in a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity without regard to— (1) whether the dependent was enrolled in such a school on the date of the death of the member; or (2) the proximity of the school in which the dependent seeks enrollment to the location where the dependent resided on the date of the death of the member. (b) Tuition-Free, space-Available enrollment Enrollment of a dependent of a covered member in a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity shall be on a tuition-free and space-available basis. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered member The term covered member means a member of the armed forces who died while serving on active duty or active Guard and Reserve duty. (2) School operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity The term school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity means— (A) a Department of Defense domestic dependent elementary or secondary school established under section 2164 of this title; or (B) any elementary or secondary school for dependents of members of the armed forces operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 108 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2164a the following new item: 2164b. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members for enrollment in schools operated by Department of Defense Education Activity. . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the eligibility of dependents of individuals described in subsection (j)(2) of section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, for enrollment in a Department of Defense education program provided by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to subsection (a) of that section.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4725 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11 (legislative day, July 10), 2024 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act . 2. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to go upon any property that— (1) is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; and (2) has been clearly marked as closed or restricted. (b) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) shall— (1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both; (2) in the case of the second offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both; and (3) in the case of the third or subsequent offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections for chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. .
II Calendar No. 438 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4727 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11 (legislative day, July 10), 2024 Mr. Schmitt (for himself, Mr. Cramer , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Braun , Mr. Budd , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Paul ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time July 23, 2024 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2024 or SOPRA . 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary and inserting (a) To the extent necessary ; (2) in subsection (a), as so designated— (A) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and ; (B) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action the following and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, rules made by agencies, and interpretative rules, general statements of policy, and all other agency guidance documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section ; and (3) by striking The reviewing court shall— and inserting the following: (b) The reviewing court shall— ; and (4) by striking In making the foregoing determinations and inserting the following: (c) In making the foregoing determinations .

July 23, 2024 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4730 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit with respect to electrochromic glass.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dynamic Glass 2.0 Act . 2. Extension of energy credit for electrochromic glass (a) In general Section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking , or electrochromic glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure , (2) in clause (x), by striking or , (3) in clause (xi), by inserting or after the comma at the end, and (4) by adding at the end the following new clause: (xii) electrochromic glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2033, . (b) Conforming amendment Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i)(III) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (3)(A)(ii) and inserting clause (ii) or (xii) of paragraph (3)(A) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4731 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for food-based interventions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disease Intervention through Nutrition Education Act or the DINE Act . 2. Food-based interventions (a) Definition of disease prevention and health promotion services Section 102(14) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3002(14) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting screening for eligibility for Federal and non-Federal (including community-based) food is medicine programs and before routine ; (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , including referrals to Federal and non-Federal (including community-based) food is medicine programs, if appropriate after caregivers ; and (3) in subparagraph (D), by inserting (including from medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions) after improved nutrition . (b) Administration of nutrition services Section 205(a)(2)(A) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3016(a)(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (vi), by inserting , including the use of innovative approaches, including food-based interventions, such as produce prescriptions after systems ; and (2) in clause (viii), by inserting and innovative approaches, including intervention programs, such as produce prescriptions, after including strategies . (c) Nutrition education Section 214(2)(C) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3020e(2)(C) ) is amended— (1) by inserting interventions and after other ; and (2) by inserting and referral to food-based intervention programs after and counseling .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4734 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Casey , Mr. Welch , and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to ensure services for home modifications under part B of title III of such Act may be used for certain purposes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act . 2. Home modifications Section 321 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3030d ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(4)— (A) by striking or (D) and inserting (D) ; and (B) by striking Urban Development; and inserting Urban Development; (E) to provide the homes of older individuals with air-quality monitors and air-quality improvements, including through ventilation upgrades and indoor pollutant source reductions like home electrification and integrated pest management, to mitigate poor indoor air quality caused by gas appliances, pesticide application, and air pollutants (as defined in section 302 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7602 )); (F) to assist older individuals in modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency, prioritizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, indoor pollution, and toxic substances; or (G) to assist older individuals in obtaining assistance for utility and power expenditures through a program under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 ( 42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ) or any other program administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Energy; ; (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Services authorized under subsection (a)(4) include such services with respect to homes that are— (1) multi-family dwellings; (2) rental homes, including rental units; or (3) occupied by an older individual living with another resident who is not an older individual. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4737 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building .

1. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Secretary of State Madeleine Albright 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 Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building .
VI 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).

1. Permanent residence status for Vichai Sae Tung (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees. (b) Reduction of number of available visas Upon the granting of permanent residence to Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4740 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Family Futures Act of 2024 . 2. Debt not treated as capital asset for applicable insurance companies (a) Exclusion from capital assets Section 1221(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (7); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (8) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) any note, bond, debenture, or other evidence of indebtedness held by an applicable insurance company. . (b) Applicable insurance company defined Section 1221(b) of such Code is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Applicable insurance company For purposes of subsection (a)(9), the term applicable insurance company means, with respect to any taxable year— (A) any insurance company other than an insurance company— (i) with respect to which an election is in effect under section 831(b)(2)(A)(iii) or 835(a) for such taxable year, (ii) which is a foreign corporation described in section 842, or (iii) which is an organization to which section 833 applies for such taxable year, or (B) a face-amount certificate company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to dispositions after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Transition rule For taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, a taxpayer may treat a capital loss carryover properly attributable to the disposition of an asset described in section 1221(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)) prior to such date as a net operating loss carryover.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4741 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Kelly ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America Act or the PLASMA Act . 2. Phase-in for plasma-derived products under manufacturer discount program Section 1860D–14C(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–114c(g)(4)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and (C) and inserting , (C), and (D) ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Phase-in for plasma-derived products (i) In general In the case of an applicable drug that is a plasma-derived product (as defined in clause (ii)), and that is marketed as of the date of enactment of this subparagraph and dispensed for an applicable beneficiary, the term discounted price means the specified plasma-derived product percent (as defined in clause (iii)) of the negotiated price of the applicable drug of the manufacturer. (ii) Plasma-derived product In this subparagraph, the term plasma-derived product means an applicable drug that is a biological product that is derived from human whole blood or plasma. (iii) Specified plasma-derived product percent In this subparagraph, the term specified plasma-derived product percent means, with respect to a year— (I) for an applicable drug that is as a plasma-derived product dispensed for an applicable beneficiary who has not incurred costs, as determined in accordance with section 1860D–2(b)(4)(C), for covered part D drugs in the year that are equal to or exceed the annual out-of-pocket threshold specified in section 1860D–2(b)(4)(B)(i) for the year, the percent specified under subparagraph (B)(iii)(I) for such year; and (II) for an applicable drug that is as a plasma-derived product dispensed for an applicable beneficiary who has incurred costs, as determined in accordance with section 1860D–2(b)(4)(C), for covered part D drugs in the year that are equal to or exceed the annual out-of-pocket threshold specified in section 1860D–2(b)(4)(B)(i) for the year, the percent specified under subparagraph (B)(iii)(II) for such year. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4748 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Transition Support Act of 2024 . 2. Outreach to members of the Armed Forces under the Solid Start program (a) In general Section 6320(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life and after needs of ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by inserting with the Department of Defense after coordinate efforts ; and (ii) by inserting members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life and after to assist ; (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting transitioning members and after reach out to ; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting transitioning members and after to connect . (b) Activities of the Solid Start program Section 6320(b)(1) of such title is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting with priority for members between 120 and 210 days before separation, after separating from the Armed Forces, ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (K), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraphs: (B) collecting suicide prevention policies, points of contact, and referral protocols of the Department of Defense to inform transitioning members of the Armed Forces who are in crisis of such resources; (C) calling each transitioning member of the Armed Forces, regardless of separation type or characterization of service, at least one time not earlier than 210 days and not later than 120 days before the separation of the member from the Armed Forces— (i) to inform the member of the benefits delivery at discharge program; and (ii) to provide contact information for a local representative recognized under section 5902 or agent or attorney recognized under section 5904 who may assist the member in compiling and filing the member’s claim for disability compensation; (D) communicating with transitioning members of the Armed Forces through other means if calling each member as described in subparagraph (C) has not resulted in contact before exceeding the maximum number of call attempts as the Secretary may specify; ; (4) in subparagraph (G), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by inserting transitioning member's and after the needs of each ; (5) in subparagraph (H), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by inserting transitioning members of the Armed Forces and after prioritizing outreach to ; and (6) in subparagraph (I), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by inserting transitioning women members of the Armed Forces and after providing .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4751 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , Mr. Welch , and Mr. Whitehouse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish and clarify the applicable statute of limitations for seeking remedy for a legal wrong due to agency action, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agency Stability Restoration Act of 2024 . 2. Right of review (a) In general Section 702 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking A person and inserting the following: (a) In general A person ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Statute of limitations Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, a person bringing an action under this section shall bring that action not later than 6 years after the date of the final agency action with respect to which the person seeks judicial review. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 2401(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting or section 702(b) of title 5 after title 41 .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4754 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To terminate the obligation to repay bonuses of former members of the Armed Forces separated for refusing the COVID–19 vaccine.

1. Termination of obligation to repay bonuses of members separated for refusing COVID–19 vaccine (a) In general A former member of the Armed Forces who was separated from the Armed Forces because the former member refused to obtain a COVID–19 vaccine shall be released for any obligation to repay any bonus received by the former member. (b) Reimbursment of repayments A former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) who, before the date of the enactment of this Act, repaid any portion of a bonus described in that subsection shall be reimbursed for such repayment.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2024 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Budd , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To subject aliens convicted of certain crimes to expedited removal from the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act . 2. Immigration consequences for unlawful protest-related activities (a) In general Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) Unlawful protest-related activities Any alien who is convicted of a crime— (i) related to the alien’s conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) or at a facility in the United States operated by a religious institution; (ii) involving the defacement, vandalism, or destruction of a Federal memorial or monument, including any veterans memorial referred to in Executive Order 13934 of July 3, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 41165; relating to Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes); or (iii) involving the intentional obstruction of any highway, road, bridge, or tunnel, is deportable. . (b) Cancellation of visa; removal If any alien is convicted of a deportable crime described in section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by subsection (a)— (1) any visa issued to such alien shall immediately be cancelled; and (2) not later than 60 days after such conviction, such alien shall be removed from the United States.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4758 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2024 Mr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on using artificial intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and operations of depots, shipyards, and other manufacturing facilities run by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

1. Department of Defense pilot program on use of artificial intelligence (a) Pilot program required Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence carrying out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using artificial intelligence-enabled software to optimize the workflow and operations for— (1) depots, shipyards, or other manufacturing facilities run by the Department of Defense; and (2) contract administration for the Department, including the adjudication and review of contracts managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency. (b) Software In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) use best in breed software platforms; (2) consider industry best practices in the selection of software programs; (3) be implemented based on human centered design practices to best identify the business needs for improvement; and (4) demonstrate connection to enterprise platforms of record with relevant data sources. (c) Minimum expenditures In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall expend or obligate not less than $35,000,000. (d) Consultation The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, and Secretary of the Air Force. (e) Report Not later than one year after the date of the commencement of the pilot program pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report containing the following information: (1) An evaluation of each software platform used in the pilot program. (2) An analysis of how workflows and operations were modified as part of the pilot program. (3) A quantitative assessment of the impact the software had at each of the locations in which the pilot program was carried out.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4768 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2024 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To require an evaluation of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Department of Agriculture.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nutrition Services Improvement Plan Act . 2. GAO study of Nutrition Services Incentive Program (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to evaluate the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Department of Agriculture under section 311 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3030a ) (referred to in this section as the Program ). (b) Inclusions The study under this section shall include an assessment of the ability of the Program— (1) to engage and support local farms in supplying food products for nutrition services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ); and (2) to support produce prescription programs and medically tailored meals for older individuals (as defined in section 102 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3002 )). (c) Factors for consideration In conducting the study under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall take into consideration— (1) the impact of the Program on local farms participating in the Program; (2) the demand for the Program from local farms; and (3) effects on the health of older individuals (as so defined) as a result of the provision of fresh produce under the Program.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4772 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NFIP Extension Act of 2024 . 2. Reauthorization (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2025 . (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2025 . (c) Retroactive effective date If this Act is enacted after September 30, 2024, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on September 30, 2024.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4774 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To provide for the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024 . 2. PFAS health effects assessment, recommendations, and guidance (a) Periodic assessment and recommendations (1) Agreement The Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (in this section referred to as the Director ) shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (or another appropriate entity if the National Academies declines to enter into such agreement) under which the National Academies or the other appropriate entity agrees— (A) to assess the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (in this section referred to as PFAS ) that can be measured in human tissues; (B) to formulate clinical recommendations on addressing such health effects; (C) not later than 2 years after the date of entry into such agreement, to complete the initial assessment under subparagraph (A) and formulate the initial recommendations under subparagraph (B); and (D) to update the most recent assessment and recommendations under this paragraph— (i) every 5 years; or (ii) more frequently as determined necessary by the Director based on an assessment of the science. (2) Consultation In carrying out the assessments under paragraph (1), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or other appropriate entity shall engage with PFAS exposed communities and solicit input from members of such communities regarding their experiences with PFAS exposure, testing, and clinical follow-up. (3) Timing of entry into agreement The Director shall enter into the agreement required by paragraph (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Up-to-Date guidance Based on the results of the most recent assessment and recommendations under subsection (a), the Director, in consultation with the entity with which the Director enters into the agreement under subsection (a), shall— (1) not later than 5 years after the date of entry into the agreement required by subsection (a)— (A) issue up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing the health effects of PFAS; (B) post such guidance on the public website of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; and (C) disseminate such guidance to State and local public health authorities and appropriate health care professionals; and (2) every 5 years thereafter, or more frequently as determined necessary by the Director based on an assessment of the science, issue, post, and disseminate up-to-date guidance as described in paragraph (1).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4778 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Thune ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs permanent.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employer Participation in Repayment Act . 2. Exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs made permanent (a) In general Section 127(c)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking in the case of payments made before January 1, 2026, . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4780 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Employees in the Guard and Reserve Act . 2. Increase in days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees (a) In general Section 6323(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: Leave under this subsection accrues for an employee or individual at the rate of 40 days per fiscal year and, to the extent that it is not used in a fiscal year, accumulates for use in succeeding fiscal years until it totals not more than 20 days at the beginning of any fiscal year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2025.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Welch , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict direct-to-consumer drug advertising.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024 . 2. Direct-to-consumer drug advertising The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 301 ( 21 U.S.C. 331 ), by adding at the end the following: (jjj) The conduct of direct-to-consumer advertising of a drug in violation of section 506M. ; and (2) in chapter V, by inserting after section 506L ( 21 U.S.C. 356l ) the following: 506M. Direct-to-consumer drug advertising (a) Prohibitions (1) First 3 years (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), no person shall conduct direct-to-consumer advertising, including on a social media platform, of a drug approved under section 505(c) before the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of such approval. (B) Waiver The Secretary may waive the application of subparagraph (A) to a drug during the third year of the 3-year period described in such subparagraph if— (i) the sponsor of the drug submits an application to the Secretary pursuant to subparagraph (C); and (ii) the Secretary, after considering the application and any accompanying materials, determines that direct-to-consumer advertising of the drug would have an affirmative value to public health. (C) Application for waiver To seek a waiver under subparagraph (B), the sponsor of a drug shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Subsequent years The Secretary may prohibit direct-to-consumer advertising, including on social media platforms, of a drug during the period beginning at the end of the 3-year period described in paragraph (1)(A) if the Secretary determines that the drug has significant adverse health effects based on post-approval studies, risk-benefit analyses, adverse event reports, the scientific literature, any clinical or observational studies, or any other appropriate resource. (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall revise the regulations promulgated under this Act governing drug advertisements to the extent necessary to implement this section. (c) Rule of construction This section shall not be construed to diminish the authority of the Secretary to prohibit or regulate direct-to-consumer advertising of drugs, including on social media platforms, under any other provision of law. (d) Effective date This section applies only with respect to a drug approved under section 505(c) on or after the date that is 1 year before the date of enactment of this section. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4786 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by persons that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

1. Cancellation of oil or gas leases held by persons that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of Federal law (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal oil and gas lease The term Federal oil and gas lease means an oil and gas lease issued or authorized by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to applicable Federal law. (2) OPEC country The term OPEC country means Algeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, or Venezuela. (3) OPEC plus country The term OPEC plus country means Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan, or Sudan. (b) Finding by the Federal Trade Commission If the Federal Trade Commission issues a final order that finds that a person that holds a Federal oil and gas lease coordinated with an OPEC country or an OPEC plus country to manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of section 1 of the Sherman Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1 ) or the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 12 et seq. )— (1) the Secretary of the Interior shall, to the extent allowable by law— (A) cancel each Federal oil and gas lease held by that person; and (B) not renew or extend any Federal oil and gas lease held by that person; and (2) that person may not bid on any Federal oil and gas lease beginning on the date on which the Federal Trade Commission issues the final order.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4791 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mrs. Fischer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act . 2. Consideration of continuity of health care under Veterans Community Care Program Section 1703(d)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Continuity of care. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4794 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Coons , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act . 2. Changes to social security terminology Not later than January 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that, in any rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Social Security Administration, whether online or in print— (1) the term early eligibility age is replaced with the term minimum monthly benefit age ; (2) the terms full retirement age and normal retirement age are replaced with the term standard monthly benefit age ; and (3) the term delayed retirement credit shall not be used and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age up to which delayed retirement credits can be received shall be replaced with the term maximum monthly benefit age .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4798 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide a combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew who conduct combat operations, and require a study to identify opportunities to provide more support services to, and greater recognition of, their combat accomplishments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2024 . 2. Combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments shall establish a status identifier of equivalent merit as a combat status identifier for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crew who conduct combat operations. 3. Study on combat accomplishments of remotely piloted aircraft crew (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study to identify opportunities to provide more support services to, and greater recognition of, combat accomplishments of RPA crew. (b) Elements The study required under subsection (a) shall— (1) explore methods for identifying those members of a RPA crew who conduct combat operations; (2) review the manner of documentation for RPA crew conducting combat operations; (3) propose decorations and awards for combat operations available to RPA crew; (4) assess whether to award campaign medals for RPA crew conducting combat operations in a named campaign; and (5) examine whether post-separation health (including mental health) care is available to RPA crew who conduct combat operations.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4801 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharge of coerced indebtedness from gross income.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Relief for Coerced Debt Act of 2024 . 2. Exclusion of discharged of coerced indebtedness (a) In general Section 108 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Treatment of discharge of coerced indebtedness (1) In general In the case of an individual, gross income does not include any amount which (but for this subsection) would be includible in gross income by reason of the discharge (in whole or in part) of coerced indebtedness. (2) Coerced indebtedness For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general Indebtedness of an individual shall be treated as coerced indebtedness if— (i) the indebtedness, or any portion thereof, was incurred— (I) as the result of the unknowing and unauthorized use of personal identifying information of the individual, or (II) by reason of economic abuse, intimidation, harassment, threat of force, force, fraud, deception, coercion, undue influence, or other similar means, and (ii) the individual is relieved of personal liability for the debt or any obligation to the creditor or other claimants pursuant to a court judgement. (B) Economic abuse The term economic abuse means behavior, without regard to the relationship context in which such behavior occurs, which is otherwise described in section 40002(a)(13) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and includes interference with the individual's ability to work. (3) Reporting and filing requirements The Secretary shall ensure that no additional reporting or filing requirements are imposed on the individual with respect to the exclusion under this subsection. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to discharges of indebtedness after December 31, 2023.
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office .

1. First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski 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 First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office .

Passed the Senate December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2024 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office .

1. First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski 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 First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office .