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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Burlison (for himself, Mr. Nehls , Mr. Perry , Mr. Ogles , and Ms. Hageman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freights First Act . 2. Limitation of preference for Amtrak Section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Except in an emergency and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2) or in an emergency ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Limitation of preference Intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation provided by or for Amtrak shall not have preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer (for herself and Ms. Bonamici ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act . 2. Authorization of major medical facility projects of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023 (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2023 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of a community-based outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $395,000,000. (2) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $506,400,000. (3) Construction of a new health care center in El Paso, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000,000. (4) Seismic upgrade and specialty care improvements in Fort Harrison, Montana, in an amount not to exceed $88,600,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $490,000,000. (6) Construction of a new medical facility in Louisville, Kentucky, in an amount not to exceed $1,013,000,000. (7) Seismic retrofit and renovation, roadway and site improvements, construction of a new specialty care facility, demolition, and expansion of parking facilities in Portland, Oregon, in an amount not to exceed $523,000,000. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $3,716,000,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Cohen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Seats for All Act . 2. Passenger seat sizing (a) In general Chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 42305. Passenger seat sizing (a) Minimum dimensions of passenger seats Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft (including dimensions for the size, width, length, and pitch of seats), to ensure the safety and health of passengers, including with respect to emergency evacuations, the ability of passengers to execute the brace position, and passengers with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. (b) Interim prohibition on seat reduction During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the effective date of the regulations issued under subsection (a), an air carrier or foreign air carrier (as such terms are defined in section 40102) may not reduce the size, width, length, or pitch of the seats on any passenger aircraft of such carrier (including with respect to the dimensions of seat shoulder width, elbow width, the edge of the seat base to back of the seat in front, the edge of the seat base to the headrest of seat in front, foot clearance, and foot clearance envelope). (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an air carrier or foreign air carrier from altering the seating configuration of an aircraft if such configuration does not reduce the number of passenger seats in the economy class of service. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 42305. Passenger seat sizing. . (c) Repeal of 2018 minimum dimension provision Section 577 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 42301 note), and the item relating to such section in the table of contents under section 1(b) of such Act, are repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Crane (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , and Ms. Mace ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that educational institutions make available to eligible persons and veterans digital copies of official transcripts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act . 2. Requirement that educational institutions approved for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs provide digital official transcripts Section 3675(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) The educational institution makes available to each eligible person or veteran a copy of the person or veteran’s official transcript in a digital format. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3902 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Espaillat introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide for a set-aside for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for grants to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act . 2. Set-aside for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers Section 222(e) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6923(e) ) is amended to read as follows: (e) Funding (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2028. (2) Set-aside Of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall set aside not less than 10 percent to award grants under subsection (c) to eligible entities that serve socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (as defined in section 2501(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6923(a) )), in amounts of not less than $10,000 per grantee per fiscal year. . 3. Annual report on opportunities and outreach for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers Section 2501(k) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(k) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Annual reports Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act , and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry a report describing— (A) targeted farming opportunities, training, and outreach practices being carried out by the Secretary under this section; (B) a list of census tracts that the Secretary has provided technical assistance to under this section; (C) recommendations to Congress on how to enhance equity for socially disadvantaged, small farmers and ranchers; and (D) any other data the Secretary determines to be necessary to evaluate the benefits of the technical assistance provided, outreach efforts undertaken, and grants awarded under this section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act . 2. Crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers (a) Definition of beginning farmer or rancher Section 502(b)(3) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 ( 7 U.S.C. 1502(b)(3) ) is amended by striking 5 crop years and inserting 10 crop years . (b) Increase in assistance Section 508(e)(8) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 ( 7 U.S.C. 1508(e)(8) ) is amended— (1) by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: (A) In general Notwithstanding ; (2) by striking is 10 percentage points greater than and inserting is the amount of percentage points specified in subparagraph (B) greater than ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) Percentage points adjustments For purposes of subparagraph (A), the percentage points specified in this subparagraph are as follows: (i) For each of the first and second reinsurance years that a beginning farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher in the applicable policy or plan of insurance, 15 percentage points. (ii) For the third reinsurance year that a beginning farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher in the applicable policy or plan of insurance, 13 percentage points. (iii) For the fourth reinsurance year that a beginning farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher in the applicable policy or plan of insurance, 11 percentage points. (iv) For each of the fifth through tenth reinsurance years that a beginning farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher in the applicable policy or plan of insurance, 10 percentage points. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3905 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the Genome to Phenome Initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the AG2PI Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Understanding crop and livestock genomes (genes) and phenomes (traits) has been a significant roadblock in converting what we know about genetics into useful improvements in agriculturally important species. (2) Significant research is needed to fully characterize phenomes and how these plant and livestock traits relate to genes, disease resilience, and environmental factors. (3) This information will help farmers and ranchers determine the best combinations of genetics and management practices to improve the resilience, productivity, and profitability of their businesses. (4) Reauthorization of the Genome to Phenome Initiative to build on the work of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ) is critical. (5) In addition, reauthorization will help support a broad network of researchers, including data scientists, engineers, agricultural economists, and social scientists, and will help develop the most promising of the new concepts generated via the seed grant program into full-fledged research projects. (6) These efforts will ultimately promote efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems under current as well as future climactic conditions. 3. Reauthorization of Genome to Phenome Initiative Section 1671(f) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5924(f) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3907 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida (for herself and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2023 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) shared international development cooperation between the United States and Israel benefits the development efforts of the United States through the sharing of Israel’s unique expertise as seen in the work done by Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) as well as Israel’s humanitarian programs and robust civil society sector; (2) since the signing of a memorandum of understanding for global development cooperation between the United States Agency for International Development and MASHAV on August 21, 2019, the United States and Israel have collaborated on a number of initiatives in Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America across such sectors as water technology, agriculture, and education; (3) this ongoing cooperation harnesses the strengths of the United States and Israel in carrying out projects in developing countries and demonstrates the shared commitment of both the United States and Israel to international development, thereby furthering the policy of the United States to expand prospects for engagement and normalization between Israel and other countries; and (4) the United States should continue to partner with Israel to advance common goals on energy, agriculture, food security, democracy, human rights, governance, economic growth, trade, education, environment, global health, water, and sanitation, with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with other countries throughout the world. 3. Cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries Section 106(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151d(e) ) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (1) by striking $2,000,000 and inserting $4,000,000 ; and (2) by striking 2021 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2026 . 4. USAID report to Congress on expanding development cooperation Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall prepare and submit, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, a written report on— (1) the feasibility and advisability of expanding development projects under section 106(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include multilateral cooperation among the United States, Israel, and regional Arab partners that promote new development projects, including in Africa; and (2) the need for additional resources to do so.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3908 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Ms. Tlaib , and Ms. Brownley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act . 2. Special rules relating to professional sports leagues (a) In general Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (s) Special rules relating to professional sports leagues No organization or entity shall be treated as described in subsection (c)(6) if such organization or entity— (1) is a professional sports league, organization, or association, a substantial activity of which is to foster national or international professional sports competitions (including by managing league business affairs, officiating or providing referees, coordinating schedules, managing sponsorships or broadcast sales, operating loan programs for competition facilities, or overseeing player conduct). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3909 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. García of Illinois (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023 . 2. Improved all-cargo flight deck integrity measures (a) In general Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44741. All-cargo flight deck integrity measures (a) In general It shall be unlawful for an air carrier to operate a covered aircraft after January 1, 2027, in a covered operation unless such aircraft is equipped with a cockpit door that— (1) meets the requirements of section 25.795(a) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to intrusion resistance; and (2) remains locked while the aircraft is in flight, as directed by the pilot in command of such aircraft. (b) Effect of rulemaking The requirement of subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2027, regardless of whether the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such requirement. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered aircraft The term covered aircraft means an aircraft with a cockpit door under subsection (a)(1) on each new aircraft manufactured after January 1, 2027, for delivery used in all-cargo air transportation with a maximum certificated payload capacity that exceeds 6,500 pounds. (2) Covered operation The term covered operation means an operation in all-cargo air transportation under the provisions of part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44741. All-cargo flight deck integrity measures. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3910 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Grothman (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Dillon’s Law . 2. Preference for States that allow all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Preference (1) In general In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to any State that— (A) permits all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine to any individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (B) provides to the Secretary the certification described in paragraph (2). (2) Civil liability protection law The certification described in this paragraph is a certification made by the attorney general of the State that the State— (A) has a civil liability protection law; (B) has reviewed such law to determine the application of such law with regard to a trained individual who may administer epinephrine to another individual reasonably believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction; and (C) has concluded that such law provides adequate civil liability protection applicable to such a trained individual. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection creates a cause of action or in any other way increases or diminishes the liability of any person under any other law. (4) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term civil liability protection law means a State law offering liability protection to individuals who give aid on a voluntary basis in an emergency to an individual who is ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated. (B) The term trained individual means an individual— (i) who has received training in the administration of epinephrine; and (ii) whose training in the administration of epinephrine meets appropriate medical standards and has been approved by the State. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3912 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Slotkin , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the health coverage tax credit permanent.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act . 2. Permanent credit for health insurance costs (a) In general Section 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (1) In general The term eligible coverage month means any month if, as of the first day of such month, the taxpayer— (A) is an eligible individual, (B) is covered by qualified health insurance, the premium for which is paid by the taxpayer, (C) does not have other specified coverage, and (D) is not imprisoned under Federal, State, or local authority. . (b) Increase in credit percentage Section 35(a) of such Code is amended by striking 72.5 percent and inserting 80 percent . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 35(e)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by striking clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A) and inserting subparagraphs (C) and (D) of subsection (b)(1) . (2) Subsections (b) and (e)(1) of section 7527 of such Code are each amended by striking 72.5 percent and inserting 80 percent . (d) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage months beginning after December 31, 2021. (2) Transition rule Notwithstanding section 35(g)(11)(B)(i) of such Code, an election to apply section 35 of such Code to an eligible coverage month (as defined in section 35(b) of such Code) beginning after December 31, 2021, and before the beginning of the first taxable year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act— (A) may be made at any time on or after such date of enactment and before the later of— (i) the expiration of the 3-year period of limitation prescribed in section 6511(a) of such Code with respect to the taxable year for such coverage month, or (ii) any date specified in guidance issued by the Secretary, and (B) may be made on an amended return.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Lynch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit the use of certain concentration limit exceptions applicable to mergers involving a failed bank if there are other qualifying bids, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act . 2. Concentration limit exceptions only available when no other qualifying bids (a) Nationwide concentration limit with respect to deposits Section 44(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1831u(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the responsible agency receives more than one application under subsection (a)(1) for approval of a merger transaction involving the acquisition of the same bank in default or in danger of default or with respect to which the Corporation provides assistance under section 13(c), the responsible agency may only approve such an application without regard to subsection (b)(2)(A) if none of the other applications can be approved in compliance with subsection (b)(2)(A). . (b) Concentration limit with respect to consolidated liabilities Section 14(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1852(c) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) (and adjusting the margins accordingly); (2) by striking With the and inserting the following: (1) In general With the ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) Limitation If the Board receives more than one application for an acquisition of a bank in default or in danger of default or with respect to which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides assistance under section 13(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Board may only give consent under paragraph (1) to waive the concentration limit if none of the other applications can be approved without such consent. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3919 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Donalds , and Mr. Van Drew ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the ability to take into account the mental health of an applicant for asylum.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Claims Improvement Act of 2023 . 2. Mental health consideration (a) Asylum Section 208(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) For purposes of the consideration of a claim of asylum by an alien under this subsection, the mental health of the alien may not be taken into account. . (b) Withholding of removal Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) For purposes of a determination under this paragraph, the mental health of the alien may not be taken into account. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3920 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Nehls introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act . 2. Prioritizing removal of certain aliens In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 )), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) , (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225 ). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) , (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who— (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325(a) )); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who— (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3924 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passport Sanity Act . 2. Prohibition regarding certain gender designation on passports, passport cards, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State (a) In general The Secretary of State shall— (1) ensure each application for a covered document includes only the gender designations male and female; and (2) prohibit the issuing of a covered document that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation. (b) Covered document defined In this section, the term covered document means a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3929 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Wyoming County in the region covered by the Northern Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Northern Border Regional Commission expansion Section 15733(3) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting Wyoming, after Wayne, .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3930 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Tiffany (for himself, Mr. Ogles , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Perry , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Banks , Mr. Jackson of Texas , and Mr. Van Orden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act of 2023 or the MILK Act of 2023 . 2. Types of milk offered under the school lunch program Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking flavored and ; and (B) by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) shall offer students flavored milk; and .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the definition of school zone, to prohibit the transfer and possession of ghost guns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act of 2023 . 2. Gun Free School Zones Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (26)(B), by striking 1,000 feet and inserting 5,000 feet ; and (2) in paragraph (27), by inserting or an early childhood education program (as such term is defined in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) before the period. 3. Prohibiting ghost guns (a) In general Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) Ghost gun prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a ghost gun. . (b) Definition Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 2, is further amended by inserting after paragraph (37) the following: (38) The term ghost gun means a firearm that lacks a unique serial number engraved or cast on the frame or receiver of the firearm by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer in accordance with section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, and includes any combination of parts designed or intended to be assembled, or to be used in converting a device, into a firearm. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3933 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans in the course of preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TAP Promotion Act . 2. Presentation by a veterans service organization in TAP preseparation counseling (a) In general Section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (20) A presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Such presentation— (A) shall be standardized; (B) shall be previously reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (C) shall be submitted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives for review at least 90 days before implementation; (D) shall be presented by— (i) a national representative of a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of title 38; or (ii) if a national representative is unavailable, a State or local representative of such an organization authorized by the Secretary concerned to so present; (E) shall include information on how a veterans service organization may assist the member in filing a claim described in paragraph (19); (F) may not encourage the member to join a particular veterans service organization; and (G) may not exceed one hour in length. . (b) Annual report Not less than once each year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report— (1) that identifies each veterans service organization that presented under paragraph (20) of section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); (2) that contains the number of members of the Armed Forces who attended such presentations; and (3) that includes any recommendations of the Secretary regarding changes to such presentation or to such paragraph.
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3941 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Schools Not Shelters Act . 2. Prohibition on use of school and institution facilities to shelter certain aliens (a) In general As a condition on receipt of Federal financial assistance under any applicable program by a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education, the facilities of the school or institution may not be used to provide shelter or housing for specified aliens. (b) Construction Subsection (a) shall apply notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (D) of section 401(b)(1) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1611(b)(1) ) and paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 411(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1621(b) ). (c) Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) The term applicable program has the meaning given such term in section 400 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1221 ). (2) The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meaning given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (3) The term Federal financial assistance has the meaning given such term in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code. (4) The term institution of higher education — (A) has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ); and (B) does not include an institution that is not located in a State. (5) The term shelter or housing — (A) means emergency shelter or housing provided exclusively to specified aliens under order of the Federal Government, a State, or a unit of local government; and (B) does not include short-term emergency shelter made necessary by a specified disaster. (6) The term short-term means for a duration not to exceed 72 hours. (7) The term specified alien means an alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) )) who has not been admitted (as so defined). (8) The term specified disaster means— (A) a fire on public or private forest land or grassland described in section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 ); and (B) any fire, flood, explosion, hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, winddriven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought for which a disaster declaration is made by the Federal Government or a State. (9) The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Passed the House of Representatives July 19, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3941 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2023 Mr. Molinaro (for himself, Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Langworthy , and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Schools Not Shelters Act . 2. Prohibition on use of school facilities to shelter certain aliens (a) In general As a condition on receipt of Federal financial assistance under any applicable program by a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education, the facilities of the school or institution may not be used to provide shelter or housing for specified aliens. (b) Construction Subsection (a) shall apply notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (D) of section 401(b)(1) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1611(b)(1) ) and paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 411(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1621(b) ). (c) Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) The term applicable program has the meaning given such term in section 400 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1221 ). (2) The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meaning given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (3) The term Federal financial assistance has the meaning given such term in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code. (4) The term institution of higher education — (A) has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ); and (B) does not include an institution that is not located in a State. (5) The term shelter or housing — (A) means emergency shelter or housing provided exclusively to specified aliens under order of the Federal Government, a State, or a unit of local government; and (B) does not include short-term emergency shelter made necessary by a specified disaster. (6) The term specified alien means an alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) )) who has not been admitted (as so defined). (7) The term specified disaster means— (A) a fire on public or private forest land or grassland described in section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 ); and (B) any fire, flood, explosion, hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, winddriven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought for which a disaster declaration is made by the Federal Government or a State. (8) The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3941 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 20, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Schools Not Shelters Act . 2. Prohibition on use of school and institution facilities to shelter certain aliens (a) In general As a condition on receipt of Federal financial assistance under any applicable program by a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education, the facilities of the school or institution may not be used to provide shelter or housing for specified aliens. (b) Construction Subsection (a) shall apply notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (D) of section 401(b)(1) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1611(b)(1) ) and paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 411(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1621(b) ). (c) Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) The term applicable program has the meaning given such term in section 400 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1221 ). (2) The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meaning given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (3) The term Federal financial assistance has the meaning given such term in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code. (4) The term institution of higher education — (A) has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ); and (B) does not include an institution that is not located in a State. (5) The term shelter or housing — (A) means emergency shelter or housing provided exclusively to specified aliens under order of the Federal Government, a State, or a unit of local government; and (B) does not include short-term emergency shelter made necessary by a specified disaster. (6) The term short-term means for a duration not to exceed 72 hours. (7) The term specified alien means an alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) )) who has not been admitted (as so defined). (8) The term specified disaster means— (A) a fire on public or private forest land or grassland described in section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 ); and (B) any fire, flood, explosion, hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, winddriven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought for which a disaster declaration is made by the Federal Government or a State. (9) The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Passed the House of Representatives July 19, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3944 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office .

1. Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun 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 Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 3944 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office .

1. Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun 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 Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.