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II Calendar No. 498 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3698 [Report No. 118–219] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 10, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act . 2. References to individuals with intellectual disabilities (a) Jurisdiction of United States District Court Section 11–501(2)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking substantially retarded persons and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities . (b) Jurisdiction of Superior Court Section 11–921(a)(4)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking substantially retarded persons and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities . (c) Jurisdiction of Family Court Section 11–1101(a)(15), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking the at least moderately mentally retarded and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities .

September 10, 2024 Reported without amendment
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3699 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Ms. Hassan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act or the COACHES Act . 2. Updates to above-the-line deduction for educators (a) In general Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D)— (A) in the header, by adding and other instructional school personnel at the end, (B) by striking (other than nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education) , and (C) by striking in the classroom and inserting as part of instructional activity , and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting interscholastic sports administrator or coach, after counselor, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3700 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , and Mrs. Murray ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2024 . 2. Expansion of authority to furnish medical benefits Section 3629 of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 7384t ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) Orders by nurse practitioners and physician assistants For purposes of subsections (a) and (b), a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, acting within the scope of their practice under State law and in accordance with such regulations and instructions as the President deems necessary, may prescribe, recommend, or order services, appliances, and supplies for an individual receiving medical benefits under this section for an illness. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3703 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Hagerty introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a–8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether that proposal relates to a significant social policy issue.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rejecting Extremist Shareholder Proposals that Inhibit and Thwart Enterprise for Businesses Act or the RESPITE for Businesses Act . 2. Exclusions available regardless of significant social policy issue An issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a–8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, without regard to whether that shareholder proposal relates to a significant social policy issue.
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act or the Victims' VOICES Act . 2. Restitution for expenses of persons who have assumed the victim's rights Section 3663A(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Clarification In ordering restitution under this section, a court shall order the defendant to make restitution to a person who has assumed the victim’s rights under paragraph (2) to reimburse that person’s necessary and reasonable— (A) lost income, child care, transportation, and other expenses incurred during and directly related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense; (B) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim for necessary medical and related professional services and devices relating to physical, psychiatric, and psychological care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the law of the place of treatment; and (C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act or the Victims' VOICES Act . 2. Restitution for expenses of persons who have assumed the victim's rights Section 3663A(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Clarification In ordering restitution under this section, a court shall order the defendant to make restitution to a person who has assumed the victim’s rights under paragraph (2) to reimburse that person’s necessary and reasonable— (A) lost income, child care, transportation, and other expenses incurred during and directly related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense; (B) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim for necessary medical and related professional services and devices relating to physical, psychiatric, and psychological care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the law of the place of treatment; and (C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. .

Passed the Senate February 29, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Whitehouse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act or the Victims' VOICES Act . 2. Restitution for expenses of persons who have assumed the victim's rights Section 3663A(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Clarification In ordering restitution under this section, a court shall order the defendant to make restitution to a person who has assumed the victim’s rights under paragraph (2) to reimburse that person’s necessary and reasonable— (A) lost income, child care, transportation, and other expenses incurred during and directly related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense; (B) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim for necessary medical and related professional services and devices relating to physical, psychiatric, and psychological care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the law of the place of treatment; and (C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3708 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Lummis , and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.

1. Reprogramming of amounts appropriated for UNRWA (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all Federal funds that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, have been appropriated for, but not provided to, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East shall be made available for the construction of a permanent physical barrier along the southwest border of the United States. (b) Prohibition of future funding Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be provided to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3709 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Budd (for himself, Ms. Smith , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to add additional investment thresholds for an individual to qualify as an accredited investor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investment Opportunity Expansion Act . 2. Investment thresholds to qualify as an accredited investor Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) with respect to a proposed transaction, any individual whose aggregate investment, at the completion of such transaction, in securities with respect to which there has not been a public offering is not more than 10 percent of the greater of— (I) the net assets of the individual; or (II) the annual income of the individual. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Budd (for himself and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small company capital formation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2024 . 2. JOBS Act-related exemption Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $150,000,000, adjusted for inflation by the Commission every 2 years to the nearest $10,000 to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics ; and (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking such amount as and inserting: such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), as ; and (B) by striking such amount, it and inserting such amount, in addition to the adjustment for inflation provided for under such paragraph (2)(A), it .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Tester , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Innocent Victims Of Taxation After Fire Act . 2. Exclusion from gross income for compensation for losses or damages resulting from certain wildfires (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include any amount received by an individual as a qualified wildfire relief payment. (b) Qualified wildfire relief payment For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified wildfire relief payment means any amount received by or on behalf of an individual as compensation for losses, expenses, or damages (including compensation for additional living expenses, lost wages (other than compensation for lost wages paid by the employer which would have otherwise paid such wages), personal injury, death, or emotional distress) incurred as a result of a qualified wildfire disaster, but only to the extent the losses, expenses, or damages compensated by such payment are not compensated for by insurance or otherwise. (2) Qualified wildfire disaster The term qualified wildfire disaster means any federally declared disaster (as defined in section 165(i)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) declared, after December 31, 2014, as a result of any forest or range fire. (c) Denial of double benefit Notwithstanding any other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (1) no deduction or credit shall be allowed (to the person for whose benefit a qualified wildfire relief payment is made) for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under this section with respect to such expenditure, and (2) no increase in the basis or adjusted basis of any property shall result from any amount excluded under this subsection with respect to such property. (d) Limitation on application This section shall only apply to qualified wildfire relief payments received by the individual during taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2026.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3723 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To prohibit funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2024 . 2. Findings; statement of policy (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) substantial evidence exists that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (referred to in this Act as UNRWA ) aided Hamas terrorists in their attacks against Israel; (2) funds intended for the humanitarian relief of Palestinian civilians are being used to fund Hamas; and (3) UNRWA has proven through its actions to be at odds with the interests of the United States and its partners in the Middle East. (b) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to cooperate with or otherwise facilitate the interests of any entity affiliated with or assisting Hamas. 3. Prohibition on funding Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no funds previously appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 or any prior fiscal year for UNRWA may be made available. 4. Immigration ban (a) Prohibition on admission (1) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), any individual who is, or has ever been, affiliated with UNRWA may not be admitted to the United States. (2) Revocation of nonimmigrant visas The Secretary of Homeland Security shall revoke any nonimmigrant visa issued to any individual described in paragraph (1). (b) Exceptions The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the admittance of any individual that is required under the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947. (c) Conforming amendment Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (I), by inserting , which shall include any alien who is an officer, official, representative, or spokesperson of the Palestine Liberation Organization or of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) before the semicolon at the end; and (2) by striking the undesignated matter following subclause (IX). 5. Revocation of tax-exempt status For any taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of this Act, UNRWA USA— (1) shall not be treated as described in subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (2) shall not be exempt from taxation under subsection (a) of such section.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3724 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System as a tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Industrial Restrictions In Secret Act of 2024 or the No IRIS Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibition on use of assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System program Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use any assessment generated by the Integrated Risk Information System program of the Environmental Protection Agency as the primary data source— (1) to develop, finalize, or issue a rule or regulation; (2) to carry out any other regulatory action; or (3) to inform the National Air Toxics Assessment.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3729 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Mr. Tuberville introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act . 2. Eligibility requirements (a) Definition Section 220501(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (13) female means an individual who 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. (14) male means an individual who 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. (15) sex means an individual’s biological sex, either male or female. . (b) Eligibility Section 220522 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (18), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (19), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (20) prohibits a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3730 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Main Street Act of 2024 . 2. Investment in small business investment companies Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 682(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 5 percent and inserting 15 percent ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 5 percent and inserting 15 percent .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3735 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Hagerty , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to conflicts of interest associated with the use of predictive data analytics by broker-dealers and investment advisers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Innovation in Investment Act . 2. Prohibition against finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to conflicts of interest associated with the use of predictive data analytics by broker-dealers and investment advisers The Securities and Exchange Commission may not finalize, implement, or enforce— (1) the proposed rule of the Commission entitled Conflicts of Interest Associated With the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers (88 Fed. Reg. 53960 (August 9, 2023)); or (2) any rule that is substantially similar to the rule described in paragraph (1).
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024 . 2. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorization Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) ) is amended by striking fiscal year 2026 and inserting each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 .

Passed the Senate December 4, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Vance , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Young , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Brown , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Smith , Mr. Peters , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024 . 2. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorization Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (V), by striking and at the end; (2) in subclause (VI), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (VII) $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. .
II Calendar No. 366 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Vance , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Young , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Brown , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Smith , Mr. Peters , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works May 2, 2024 Reported by Mr. Carper , without amendment A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024 . 2. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorization Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (V), by striking and at the end; (2) in subclause (VI), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (VII) $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. .

May 2, 2024 Reported without amendment
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3741 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Schmitt , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act . 2. Prohibition on discrimination against pregnancy centers (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not finalize, implement, or enforce, with respect to expenditures for any pregnancy center, the modification to section 263.11 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as described in the proposed regulation set forth beginning on page 67697 of volume 88 of the Federal Register, or any substantially similar regulatory action. (b) Definition of pregnancy center In subsection (a), the term pregnancy center means any organization, such as a pregnancy resource center, pregnancy help center or organization, or pregnancy medical center, that— (1) supports protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child; and (2) offers resources and services to mothers, fathers, and families, including but not limited to relationship counseling, prenatal and pregnancy education, pregnancy testing, diapers, baby clothes, or material supports.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3743 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Schatz , Ms. Smith , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Warren , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Butler , and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

1. Treatment of transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations (a) In general Subsections (a) and (b) of section 84 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking political organization each place it appears and inserting specified organization . (b) Specified organization Section 84(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (c) Specified organization For purposes of this section, the term specified organization means— (1) any political organization (as defined in section 527(e)(1)), and (2) any organization described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c). . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The heading of section 84 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking political and inserting specified . (2) The item relating to section 84 in the table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 84. Transfer of appreciated property to specified organizations. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to transfer after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3745 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act . 2. Eligibility for reemployment services (a) In general Section 306(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 506(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking individuals referred to reemployment services as described in section 303(j) and inserting claimants for regular compensation, including claimants referred to reemployment services as described in section 303(j), ; and (2) by striking such individuals and inserting such claimants . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act . 2. Eligibility of spouses for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program Section 4103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and eligible persons after eligible veterans ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , and eligible persons, after Other eligible veterans ; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting and eligible persons after veterans each place it appears; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by inserting or eligible person after veteran each place it appears; and (ii) by inserting or eligible person’s after veteran’s ; (2) in subsection (d)(1)— (A) by inserting and eligible persons after eligible veterans each place it appears; and (B) by striking non-veteran-related ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Eligible person defined In this section, the term eligible person means— (1) any spouse described in section 4101(5) of this title; or (2) the spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces. .

Passed the Senate December 2, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Kelly , and Mr. Schmitt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act . 2. Eligibility of spouses for services under the disabled veterans’ outreach program Section 4103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and eligible persons after eligible veterans ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , and eligible persons, after Other eligible veterans ; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting and eligible persons after veterans each place it appears; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by inserting or eligible person after veteran each place it appears; and (ii) by inserting or eligible person’s after veteran’s ; (2) in subsection (d)(1)— (A) by inserting and eligible persons after eligible veterans each place it appears; and (B) by striking non-veteran-related ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Eligible person defined In this section, the term eligible person means— (1) any spouse described in section 4101(5) of this title; or (2) the spouse of any person who died while a member of the Armed Forces. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3747 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Welch , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Markey , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Fetterman , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act . 2. Disregarding campaign work performed by individuals with disabilities for purposes of Federally supported benefits (a) In general Any campaign work performed by a qualified individual, and any compensation received by such individual for such work, shall be disregarded for the purpose of determining such individual's eligibility for, and amount of, benefits or assistance under any Federal program or under any State or local program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Campaign work The term campaign work means work performed by an individual as a candidate for an elected Federal, State, or local office. (2) Qualified individual The term qualified individual means an individual who is entitled to a benefit under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. , 1381 et seq.) by reason of a disability.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3751 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Ossoff (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To expand and modify the grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act . 2. Expansion and modification of transportation grant program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 307 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 ; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting rural or before highly ; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting rural or before highly each place it appears; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B): (B) County veterans service organizations. ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Tribal organizations. ; (C) in paragraph (3), by striking A State veterans service agency or veterans service organization awarded and inserting A recipient of ; and (D) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following new paragraph (4): (4) Maximum amount (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $60,000. (B) Additional amount to purchase a vehicle The amount of a grant under this section to a recipient may be increased to an amount not to exceed $80,000 if the recipient is required to purchase a vehicle to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ) in carrying out this section. ; (3) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Rural; highly rural The terms rural and highly rural have the meanings given those terms under the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA) coding system of the Department of Agriculture. ; and (4) in subsection (d), by striking $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2022 and inserting such sums as may be necessary .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3752 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Budd , and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit requiring a pilot of an unmanned aircraft to hold a medical certificate as a condition for piloting such aircraft, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Qualifications for Pilots Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Unmanned aircraft pilots do not use their feet for things like rudder pedals to control their aircraft and therefore, amputees might be qualified to serve as remote pilot in command without special accommodation. (2) While flying, crewed aircraft pilots do not have ready access to quality medical care, whereas unmanned aircraft pilots and crew can directly and easily access both primary and emergency medical care. (3) The growing degree of automation in unmanned aircraft systems allows for differently abled persons to fully and completely exercise the full range of system capabilities at the same level as anyone else. 3. Prohibition on requiring a pilot of an unmanned aircraft to hold a medical certificate Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the Secretary of Transportation nor the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall require (by regulation or other action) that a pilot of an unmanned aircraft (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) hold a first-class, second-class, or third-class medical certificate issued under part 67 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as a condition for piloting such aircraft. 4. Medical qualifications In promulgating any rule establishing a regulatory pathway for certification or approval of unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in such section 44801) to enable commercial beyond visual line of sight operations and to the extent it is necessary to issue any new requirements pertaining to the medical qualifications of unmanned aircraft operators, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall consider the recommendations of the Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee relating to the development of tailored medical qualifications for unmanned aircraft pilots and other crew members.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3755 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Hagerty ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors to provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect State Housing Laws Act . 2. Notice Section 4024 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9058 ) is amended by striking subsection (c).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Carper , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To establish a new pilot program that would test coverage of outpatient observation services furnished outside a hospital under the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation Services Act of 2024 or the At HOME Services Act of 2024 . 2. Pilot program to include observation services in the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services in coordination with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shall establish a pilot program to test expanding the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative described in section 1866G of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–7 ) to allow a hospital to furnish outpatient observation services to an individual at home in accordance with such requirements as the Secretary shall specify. (b) Required notification Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not waive the requirements of section 1866(a)(1)(Y) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1)(Y) ) for hospitals participating in the pilot program.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3757 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To reauthorize the congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. National congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness Section 399V–2 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280g–13 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: (f) Stakeholder workshop (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 , the Secretary shall convene a workshop composed of subject matter experts, on adult patients living with congenital heart disease, to— (A) identify research gaps and opportunities related to the lifelong needs of congenital heart disease patients, including long-term health outcomes, quality of life, mental health, and health care utilization; (B) assess the workforce capacity in the United States of health care providers who treat adult patients living with congenital heart disease, and options to address any such shortages in such workforce, which may include strategies to expand fellowship training programs and support regional care centers; and (C) foster collaboration and dissemination of information across Federal agencies, health care providers, researchers, and patient organizations. (2) Composition The workshop described in paragraph (1) shall be led by the Secretary, and shall involve participants that include, as appropriate, stakeholders representing patient organizations, health care professionals, research entities, health insurance providers, accrediting organizations, and relevant Federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. (g) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 , the Secretary shall issue a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives on findings and recommendations of the Secretary with respect to strategies to advance research related to the lifelong needs of congenital heart disease patients and address workforce shortages of providers for adult patients living with congenital heart disease, and, as appropriate, progress made by the Secretary to implement such strategies and a plan for implementing such recommendations. ; and (3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking 2020 through 2024 and inserting 2025 through 2029 .
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. 3764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and 2024 and inserting 2025 and 2026 . (b) Extension of authorization Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2026 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and 2024 and inserting 2025 and 2026 . (b) Extension of authorization Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2026 .

Passed the Senate September 11, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and 2024 and inserting 2025 and 2026 . (b) Extension of authorization Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2026 .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2024 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Budd ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. Reauthorization of grants for emergency medical services for children Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) ) is amended by striking and $22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting $22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and $24,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 .