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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2024 Ms. Sewell (for herself and Mr. Kim of New Jersey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

1. Pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a five-year pilot program under which the Secretary shall treat pregnancy as a qualifying event under section 1099(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, for enrollment in TRICARE Select by an eligible beneficiary. (b) Initial briefing Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection (a). (c) Annual report Not later than one year after the Secretary commences the pilot program under subsection (a), and annually thereafter for the next four years, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program. Each such report shall include the number of covered enrollment changes, disaggregated by— (1) month, beginning with January 2026; and (2) whether the eligible beneficiary made such covered enrollment change— (A) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the uniformed services who separated from active duty; (B) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the uniformed services who returned to active duty; (C) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the uniformed services who separated from active duty; (D) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the uniformed services who returned to active duty; or (E) based on the treatment, under the pilot program, of pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered enrollment change means a change to a previous election by an eligible beneficiary under subsection (b)(1) of section 1099 of title 10, United States Code, to enroll in a health care plan designated under subsection (c) of such section. (2) The term eligible beneficiary means an individual who is eligible to enroll in TRICARE Select under section 1075(b) of title 10, United States Code. (3) The terms TRICARE program and TRICARE Select have the meanings given such terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code. (4) The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2024 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide that aliens who are not qualified aliens are ineligible for certain assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FEMA for America First Act of 2024 . 2. Eligibility of aliens for assistance Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 431. Eligibility of aliens for assistance (a) In general With respect to an alien otherwise eligible for any assistance provided to individuals under this Act, only a qualified alien shall be eligible for such assistance. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) In general Except as otherwise provided, the terms used have the same meaning given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ). (2) Qualified alien The term qualified alien has the meaning given such term in section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1641 ), except that such term does not include— (A) an alien who— (i) is granted asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ); and (ii) has not sought adjustment to the status of alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 209(b) of such Act; (B) a refugee who— (i) is admitted to the United States under section 207 of such Act; and (ii) has not sought adjustment to the status of alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section 209(a) of such Act; or (C) an alien who is paroled into the United States under section 212(d)(5) of such Act. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Ms. Underwood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to include fertility treatment and care as an essential health benefit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Coverage for Inclusive and Valued Families Act of 2024 or the Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2024 . 2. Including fertility treatment and care as an essential health benefit (a) In general Section 1302(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting paragraphs (2) and (6) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) Fertility treatment and care. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Fertility treatment and care defined For purposes of paragraph (1)(K), the term fertility treatment and care means the following medically appropriate items and services furnished to an individual regardless of whether such individual has a diagnosis of infertility: (A) Preservation of human oocytes, sperm, or embryos for later reproductive use. (B) Artificial insemination, including intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination, and intrauterine insemination. (C) Assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization and other treatments or procedures in which reproductive genetic material, such as oocytes, sperm, fertilized eggs, and embryos, are handled, when clinically appropriate. (D) Genetic testing of embryos. (E) Medications prescribed or obtained over-the-counter, as indicated for fertility. (F) Gamete donation. (G) Such other information, referrals, treatments, procedures, medications, laboratory testing, technologies, and services relating to fertility as the Secretary determines appropriate. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on House Administration , and the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to require the reporting of periodic transaction reports not later than 15 days after receiving notification of the requirement to report a transaction but in no case later than 30 days after such transaction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Stock Disclosure Act . 2. Periodic transaction reports (a) Periodic transaction reports (1) In general Section 13105(l) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by— (A) striking 30 days and inserting 15 days ; and (B) striking 45 days and inserting 30 days . (2) Application The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall begin to apply 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Technical correction Such section is further amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking section 13104(a)(5)(B and inserting section 13104(a)(5)(B) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

1. Priority for individuals with certain professional experience in appointments to Board of Veterans’ Appeals Subsection (a) of section 7101A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) In recommending individuals to the Secretary to serve as members of the Board, the Chairman shall give priority to individuals with three or more years of legal professional experience in areas that pertain to the laws administered by the Secretary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10140 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mr. Costa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

1. Additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act (a) Authorization of appropriations To implement Settlement Section 10009 of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1355) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking $250,000,000 and inserting $750,000,000 ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking $250,000,000 and inserting $750,000,000 . (b) Authorization of appropriations for Friant Division improvements Section 10203(c) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1367) is amended by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $75,000,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mr. Palmer (for himself, Mr. Donalds , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Perry , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Kim of California , and Mrs. Luna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transfer certain amounts to the Disaster Relief Fund.

1. Transfer of unobligated amounts to Disaster Relief Fund (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall transfer any unobligated amounts provided to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any Act for COVID–19 relief to the Disaster Relief Fund. (b) Rescission of earmarked funds Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator shall have the authority to transfer any amounts provided to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to recover from a major disaster declaration that have passed the initial period of performance for the disaster declaration for which the funds were provided to the Disaster Relief Fund.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Schiff , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Lieu , and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To increase the percentage of authorized units that a public housing agency may use for PHA project-based assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Access Improvement Act . 2. PHA project-based assistance (a) In general Section 8(o)(13)(B) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)(B) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking 20 percent and inserting 30 percent ; and (2) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking A public housing agency may and inserting the following: (I) With respect to homeless persons and families A public housing agency may ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (II) As approved by the Secretary Notwithstanding clause (i) and subclause (II), the Secretary may, at the request of a public housing agency, allow such public housing agency to use additional units for project-based assistance under this paragraph. . (b) Rulemaking The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 90 days after the date on which the amendments made by subsection (a) take effect, issue such rules and guidance as the Secretary determines necessary to carry out section 8(o)(13)(B)(ii)(II) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by subsection (a). (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Issa , Ms. Boebert , Ms. Tenney , and Mr. Rulli ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the definitions of firearm silencer and firearm muffler in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence Act of 2024 or the PARTS Act of 2024 . 2. Firearm silencers and firearm mufflers Section 921(a)(25) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (25) The terms firearm silencer and firearm muffler mean— (A) any device designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended— (i) to silence, muffle, or diminish the auditory report of a portable firearm; and (ii) to be attached to a portable firearm, directly or through a mount, adaptor, or other device that is not a firearm silencer or firearm muffler; or (B) the outer tube or other single part of any device that— (i) provides the primary housing or is the primary structure for internal sound-reduction components designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to silence, muffle, or diminish the auditory report of a portable firearm; and (ii) attaches to a portable firearm, directly or through a mount, adaptor, or other device that is not a firearm silencer or firearm muffler. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2024 Mrs. Ramirez (for herself and Mr. Levin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans.

1. Authority to make grants to entities that assist homeless veterans: expansion; criteria (a) Expansion Section 2011 of title 38, United States Code is amended, in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (5) Assistance in obtaining any benefit under laws administered by the Secretary for which the veteran may be eligible. (6) Assistance in obtaining and coordinating other benefits— (A) under Federal, State, or local law; or (B) from a private nonprofit organization or consumer cooperative, as such terms are defined in section 2044 of this title. . (b) Criteria Such section is further amended, in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting (including conversion of units to permanent housing) after alteration of existing facilities .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10152 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Mr. Ezell (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To allow the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into agreements with private and commercial entities and State governments to provide certain supplies, support, and services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act or the COMETS Act . 2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration agreements with private and commercial entities and State governments to provide certain supplies, support, and services Section 20113 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Agreements with commercial entities and State governments The Administration— (1) may enter into an agreement with a private or commercial entity or a State government to provide the entity or State government with supplies, support, and services related to private, commercial, or State government space activities carried on at a property owned or operated by the Administration; and (2) on request by such an entity or State government, may include such supplies, support, and services in the requirements of the Administration if— (A) the Administrator determines that the inclusion of such supplies, support, or services in such requirements— (i) is in the best interest of the Federal Government; (ii) does not interfere with the requirements of the Administration; and (iii) does not compete with the commercial space activities of other such entities or State governments; and (B) the Administration has full reimbursable funding from the entity or State government that requested such supplies, support, and services before making any obligation for the delivery of the supplies, support, or services under an Administration procurement contract or any other agreement. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10154 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Ms. Malliotakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit destroying or damaging ballot boxes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ballot Box Protection Act . 2. Destruction of ballot boxes prohibited Section 12 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10308 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Whoever destroys or damages an in-person, secured, and clearly labeled boxes at which individuals may drop off voted ballots in an election for Federal office with the intent to destroy or damage a voted ballot— (1) if no voted ballot is damaged or destroyed, shall be fined not more $20,000 for each such box, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; or (2) if a voted ballot is damaged or destroyed, shall be fined not more than $20,000 for each such voted ballot, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. ; and (3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, is amended by adding at the end the following: Whoever conspires to violate the provisions of subsection (c) of this section shall be punished as provided under such subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal certain provisions relating to the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.

1. Acceptance and use of contributions Section 1241(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3841(f) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking for public-Private partnerships ; (2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Authority to establish contribution accounts Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may establish a sub-account for each conservation program administered by the Secretary under subtitle D to accept contributions of non-Federal funds to support the purposes of the program. ; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking a covered program shall be deposited into the account and inserting a conservation program administered by the Secretary under subtitle D shall be deposited into the sub-account ; and (4) by striking paragraphs (3) through (10).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center .

1. Designation of Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (a) In general The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center established under section 2(a) of Public Law 105–290 (112 Stat. 2783) in Casper, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2(a) of Public Law 105–290 (112 Stat. 2783) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center and inserting the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Lee of Florida (for herself and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act . 2. Addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Correctional officer The term correctional officer has the meaning given the term in section 4051 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Inspector General The term Inspector General means the Inspector General of the Department of Justice. (3) Incarcerated individual The term incarcerated individual has the meaning given the term prisoner in section 4051 of title 18, United States Code. (4) Sexual assault The term sexual assault means an act described in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 920 of title 10, United States Code. (5) Sexual harassment The term sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that explicitly or implicitly affect an individual’s employment, unreasonably interfere with an individual’s work performance, or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. (b) Review and analysis (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General shall carry out a comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated by incarcerated individuals against a correctional officer or other employee of the Bureau of Prisons. (2) Analysis The review and analysis required under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of punishments for sexual harassment and sexual assault as of the date of enactment of this Act in facilities controlled by the Bureau of Prisons, including data on the use of such punishments during the 5-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after completing the review and analysis under subsection (b)(1), the Inspector General shall submit to the Attorney General and to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that summarizes the findings of the review and analysis. (d) Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after receiving the report under subsection (c), the Attorney General shall promulgate a rule adopting national standards for prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated by an incarcerated individual against a correctional officer or other employee of the Bureau of Prisons.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Lee of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act . 2. Prohibited provision of a phone Section 1791(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) in the case of a violation of subsection (a)(1), imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both, if the object is specified in subsection (d)(1)(F) of this section; ; and (3) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by inserting , in the case of a violation of subsection (a)(2), before (d)(1)(F) . 3. Review of policies Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall— (1) conduct a review of the policies of the Bureau of Prisons pertaining to inmates who make, possess, obtain, or attempt to make or obtain a prohibited object, as defined in section 1791(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code; and (2) update those policies as needed to improve protections for incarcerated individuals and staff.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10163 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2024 Ms. Salinas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act with respect to the eligible activities under the Continuum of Care Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing to Homes Act of 2024 . 2. Expansion of eligible activities under Continuum of Care Program; report (a) Amendments The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 401, by adding at the end the following: (36) Furniture bank The term furniture bank means a registered charity, nonprofit organization, or social enterprise that provides household furnishings to individuals and families who are in need, including homeless individuals and families, at little to no cost to such individuals and families. ; and (2) in section 423— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) by redesignating the second paragraph (13) (relating to projects in rural areas) as paragraph (14); and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (15) Payment to a furniture bank for the costs of providing household furnishings, including delivery, installation, and assembly, for individuals and families who— (A) are currently homeless; (B) were homeless in the prior six months and are currently residing in permanent housing; or (C) were homeless and are currently residing in permanent supportive housing. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (h) Ownership of household furnishings With respect to subsection (a)(15), any household furnishings provided to an individual or family shall become the sole property of such individual or family. . (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to the Congress a report on the impact of payments to furniture banks for the costs of delivery, installation, and assembly of household furnishings for homeless individuals and families, as described in section 423(a)(15) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11383(a)(15) ). (2) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term furniture bank has the meaning given such term in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11360 ); and (B) the term homeless has the meaning given such term in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302(a) ). (c) Repeal This Act and the amendments made by this Act, except for the amendment made by section 2(a)(2)(A)(i), are repealed on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2024 Mr. Beyer (for himself, Mr. Lieu , Mr. Carson , Mr. Casten , Mr. Correa , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Norton , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Titus , Ms. Tokuda , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Tonko , and Ms. Lofgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to make security clearance determinations and access determinations for political appointees in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Security Clearance Review Act . 2. Security clearance determinations and access determinations by Director of FBI for political appointees in Executive Office of the President Section 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 50 U.S.C. 3341 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Political appointees in the Executive Office of the President (1) Appointment and access to classified information Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (A) a political appointee may not be employed in, detailed to, or assigned to, the Executive Office of the President unless such employment, detail, or assignment is clearly consistent with national security; and (B) any political appointee employed in, detailed to, or assigned to, the Executive Office of the President may not have a security clearance, or access any classified information, unless such security clearance is granted, or access determination is made, by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) Determination and notification (A) If the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation denies, suspends, or revokes a security clearance or access to classified information under paragraph (1), the Director shall notify the President and the appropriate committees of Congress of such determination on the date such determination is made. (B) If the President nullifies, reverses, modifies, or otherwise fails to recognize any denial, suspension, or revocation of a security clearance or access to classified information determination made by the Director under paragraph (1), not later than 30 days thereafter, the President shall submit an explanation (in writing) of the reasons for such nullification, reversal, modification, or failure to recognize to the appropriate committees of Congress. (3) Political appointee defined In this subsection, the term political appointee has the meaning given that term in section 4(a)(4) of the Edward Ted Kaufman and Michael Leavitt Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–136 ). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2024 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Kildee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.

1. Coordinator for engagement for PFAS-impacted defense communities (a) Establishment Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall designate an official of the Department of Defense as the Coordinator for Engagement with Defense Communities Affected by PFAS . (b) Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Coordinator designated under subsection (a) are— (1) to improve the outreach, education, and communication efforts of the Department with respect to current or former defense communities located in the United States that have been affected by the contamination or leakage of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (referred to in this section as PFAS ); and (2) to serve as a dedicated liaison between the Department of State and local governments, advocacy organizations, and individual citizens in the current and former defense communities where the Department has ongoing or incomplete PFAS remediation projects. (c) Definition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances For the purposes of this section, the terms perfluoroalkyl substance and polyfluoroalkyl substance have the meanings given such terms in section 333(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 3531; 10 U.S.C. 3062 note).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2024 Mr. Hern (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Lucas , Mrs. Bice , and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ____ Act of 2024 . 2. Designation of James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center (a) Designation The medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs under construction as of the date of the enactment of this Act at 440 South Houston Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, shall after such date of enactment be known and designated as the James Mountain Inhofe Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center . (b) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the medical center referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10176 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

1. Land and interests of the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (a) In General Subject to subsections (b) and (c), notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (including any agent or instrumentality of the Tribe) (referred to in this section as the Tribe ), may transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey, without further authorization or approval, all or any part of the Tribe’s interest in any real property that is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe. (b) Effect of section Nothing in this section is intended to authorize the Tribe to transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey, any lands, or any interest in any lands, that are held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe. (c) Liability The United States shall not be held liable to any party (including the Tribe or any agent or instrumentality of the Tribe) for any term of, or any loss resulting from the term of any transfer, lease, encumbrance, or conveyance of land made pursuant to this Act unless the United States or an agent or instrumentality of the United States is a party to the transaction or the United States would be liable pursuant to any other provision of law. This subsection shall not apply to land transferred or conveyed by the Tribe to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Pfluger , Mrs. Cammack , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.

1. Prohibition on requiring authorizations for undersea fiber optic cables previously authorized by Federal or State agencies The National Marine Sanctuary Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 310 the following: 310A. Prohibition on requiring authorizations for undersea fiber optic cables previously authorized by Federal or State agencies (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary may not prohibit or require any authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if a license, lease, or permit issued by a Federal or State agency authorizing such installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery is in effect. (b) Interagency cooperation The Secretary may direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to engage in interagency cooperation under section 304(d) in any Federal agency action described in that section and involving the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Chu , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Kildee , and Mr. Horsford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act . 2. Prohibition on the imposition of import duties and quotas from presidential authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) The authority granted to the President by this section does not include the authority to impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on articles entering the United States. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10185 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself and Mr. Kim of New Jersey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.

1. Authority to contribute to innovation fund Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2350s. Authority to contribute to innovation fund (a) Authority To contribute to nato innovation fund Within amounts authorized by law for such purpose during the 10-year period following the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the Secretary of Defense may contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund a total amount of no more than $200,000,000. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term NATO means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) The term NATO Innovation Fund means the multi-sovereign, investment venture capital fund of NATO that provides secure investment in dual-use, high-impact technology. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Rulli , and Ms. Greene of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit individuals from accessing or using single-sex facilities on Federal property other than those corresponding to their biological sex, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act . 2. Prohibition on the use of single-sex facilities on federal property other than those corresponding to the biological sex of an individual (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subsection (c), no person may access or use a single-sex facility on Federal property, other than those corresponding to the biological sex of such person. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) Single-sex facility The term single-sex facility means a space intended for the use of one biological sex (male or female), including a— (A) restroom; (B) locker room; or (C) changing room. (2) Federal property The term Federal property means any building, land, or other real property owned, leased, or occupied by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (including the Department of Defense and the United States Postal Service), or any other instrumentality wholly owned by the United States, or by any department or agency of the District of Columbia or any territory or possession of the United States. (3) Biological sex The term biological sex means the biological determination as to whether an individual is male or female, as such terms are defined in this section. (4) Female The term female means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization. (5) Male The term male means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization. (c) Exception The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to— (1) emergency medical personnel responding to a medical emergency; or (2) law enforcement officers in active pursuit of a suspect, or as part of an active investigation.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2024 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cuellar , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Carter of Texas , Ms. Granger , and Mr. Green of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to study the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024 . 2. Study on feasibility of establishing Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island (a) In general The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall carry out a study that examines the feasibility of establishing a museum for the purposes of the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs relating to the historical significance of June 19, 1865, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day , to be located on Galveston Island, Texas. (b) Study requirements The study conducted under subsection (a) shall be carried out in consultation with elected officials of Galveston County and the State of Texas and community leaders from Galveston Island, and shall include an examination of— (1) the costs associated with the construction and operation of the museum; (2) whether the museum should be established as part of the National Museum of African American History and Culture; (3) potential sites on Galveston Island for construction of the museum; and (4) such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Deadline for completion The Secretary shall complete the study under subsection (a) not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Report Not later than 30 days after completing the study under subsection (c) , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that includes the results of the feasibility study conducted under subsection (a) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2024 Ms. Waters (for herself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Norton , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Carson , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Velázquez , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Thanedar , Ms. Adams , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Lee of California , and Ms. Garcia of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act . 2. Grants regarding treatment of diabetes in minority communities Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 330P (42 U.S.C. 330P 254c–22) the following: 330Q. Grants regarding treatment of diabetes in minority communities (a) In general The Secretary may make grants to public and nonprofit private health care providers for the purpose of providing treatment for diabetes in minority communities. (b) Recipients of grants The public and nonprofit private health care providers to whom grants may be made under subsection (a) include physicians, podiatrists, community-based organizations, health care organizations, community health centers, and State, local, and tribal health departments. (c) Scope of treatment activities The Secretary shall ensure that grants under subsection (a) cover a variety of diabetes-related health care services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications of diabetes. (d) Appropriate cultural context A condition for the receipt of a grant under subsection (a) is that the applicant involved agrees that, in the program carried out with the grant, services will be provided in the languages most appropriate for, and with consideration for the cultural backgrounds of, the individuals for whom the services are provided. (e) Outreach services A condition for the receipt of a grant under subsection (a) is that the applicant involved agrees to provide outreach activities to inform the public of the services of the program, and to provide offsite information on diabetes. (f) Application for grant A grant may be made under subsection (a) only if an application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary and the application is in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this section. (g) Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2030. .