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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8066 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2024 Mr. Emmer (for himself, Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Crawford , and Mr. Westerman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ammunition Supply Chain Act . 2. Report on United States supply of nitrocellulose (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Congress remains concerned about the domestic supply and production of nitrocellulose. (2) Any failure or supply shortage could restrict ammunition manufacturing for large and small calibers, harming the commercial marketplace and placing the war fighters at risk. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a report on the United States supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing. (2) Scope The report required under paragraph (1) should address the following topics: (A) Improving the sourcing of smokeless gunpowder necessary for the production of ammunition, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production. (B) Protecting against single points of failure across ammunition supply chain facilities, including primary and secondary locations. (C) Reducing the risk of disruptions caused by global demand for ammunition and ammunition smokeless powder across commercial and non-commercial markets. (D) Utilizing the private and commercial sector’s sourcing, manufacturing, and production capacity and expertise to the greatest extent practicable to broaden points of production and private sector investment.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8068 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2024 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Cloud , Ms. Mace , Mr. Norman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024 . 2. Changes in the baseline Section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 907(C)) is amended in the second sentence of paragraph (1) by inserting excluding resources designated as an emergency requirement and any resources provided in supplemental appropriation laws, after current year, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8081 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Crockett , Mrs. Beatty , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act or the DISGRACED Former Protectees Act . 2. Denying certain felons secret service protection Section 3056(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking declined. and inserting declined. The protection authorized in paragraphs (1) through (8) shall terminate for any person upon sentencing following conviction for a Federal or State offense that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8082 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Smith of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide that certain actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act . 2 Preservation of rights of state and local governments Actions by the Federal Communications Commission in Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment (83 Fed. Reg. 51867) and the Federal Communications Commission’s Declaratory Ruling in Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (FCC 18–111) shall have no force or effect.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8083 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Banks (for himself, Mr. Meuser , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Babin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit Federal funding for National Public Radio, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defund NPR Act . 2. Prohibition on Federal funding for National Public Radio (a) In general After the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may, directly or indirectly, be made available to or used to support an organization described in subsection (b), including through the payment of dues to or the purchase of programming from such organization by a public broadcast station using Federal funds received by such station. (b) Organizations described The organizations described in this subsection are— (1) the organization known, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, as National Public Radio ; and (2) any successor organization to the organization described in paragraph (1).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8084 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act or the LIVE Beneficiaries Act . 2. Verification of certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87)(D) the following new paragraph: (88) provide that the State shall comply with the quarterly eligibility verification requirements under subsection (uu). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Quarterly verification of certain eligibility criteria For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the quarterly eligibility verification requirements, beginning January 1, 2025, are as follows: (1) Quarterly screening to verify enrollee status The State shall, on a quarterly basis, review the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether any individuals enrolled for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) are deceased. (2) Disenrollment under State plan If the State determines that an individual enrolled for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) is deceased, the State shall disenroll such individual from the State plan (or waiver of such plan) and shall discontinue any payments for medical assistance under this title made on behalf of such individual (other than payments for any items or services furnished to such individual prior to the death of such individual). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8087 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Espaillat (for himself, Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Carson , Mr. Sablan , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Evans , and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Section 302(g)(1) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4282(g)(1) ) is amended by inserting and $65,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2035 after fiscal years 2021 through 2025 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8088 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Finstad (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act of 2024 . 2. Reimbursement of applicants for uniform military service for co-pays of medical appointments required as part of MEPS process The Secretary of Defense is authorized to reimburse applicants for uniformed military service for up to $100 per applicant for co-payment costs incurred by such applicants for medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8089 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8089 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Mike Garcia of California (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2025, as part of the enrollment (or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8089 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 506 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8089 [Report No. 118–608] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Mike Garcia of California (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 19, 2024 A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. .

July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8094 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Kean of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain asset recovery rules.

1. Modification of certain asset recovery rules Section 1917(b)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(b)(1)(A) ) is amended by inserting unless, at the option of the State, after the death of the individual the home of such individual is transferred to another individual who is eligible for medical assistance under this title or has an income below 138 percent of the Federal poverty level after paid on behalf of the individual .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8095 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Horsford , and Mr. LaHood ) 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 extend the energy credit with respect to electrochromic glass.

1. Extension of energy credit for electrochromic glass (a) In general Section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking , or electrochromic glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure , (2) in clause (x), by striking or . (3) in clause (xi), by inserting or after the comma at the end, and (4) by adding at the end the following new clause: (xii) electrochromic glass which uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2033, . (b) Conforming amendment Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i)(III) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (3)(A)(ii) and inserting clause (ii) or (xii) of paragraph (3) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8096 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Khanna (for himself, Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Bush , Mr. Carson , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Adams , Ms. Omar , Mr. García of Illinois , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Schakowsky , Mrs. Ramirez , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Norton , Mr. Bowman , Mrs. Hayes , and Mr. Pocan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Future of Water Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibition of trading in water and water rights for future delivery (a) Commodity Exchange Act Section 1a(9) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1a(9) ) is amended— (1) by striking ( 7 U.S.C. 13–1 )) and and inserting ( 7 U.S.C. 13–1 )), ; (2) by inserting water or water rights (or any index, measure, value, or data related to water or water rights), and after receipts), and ; and (3) by striking receipts) in which and inserting receipts, and water or water rights, or any index, measure, value, or data related to water or water rights) in which . (b) Public Law 85–839 The first section of Public Law 85–839 ( 7 U.S.C. 13–1 ) is amended in the first sentence of subsection (a)— (1) by inserting water or water rights (or any index, measure, value, or data related to water or water rights), after sale of ; and (2) by striking receipts) and inserting receipts), .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8097 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Ms. Maloy (for herself and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the RECA Extension Act of 2024 . 2. Reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (a) In general Section 3(d) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( Public Law 101–426 ; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting The Fund shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of the RECA Extension Act of 2024 . . (b) Limitation on claims Section 8(a) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( Public Law 101–426 ; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by striking the RECA Extension Act of 2022 and inserting the RECA Extension Act of 2024 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2024 Mr. Torres of New York (for himself and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to assess the costs and benefits of requiring the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Credit Report Enhancement Directive Act or the CRED Act . 2. Analysis of costs and benefits required (a) In general The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall conduct an analysis of the costs and benefits of a requirement that the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores from the national consumer reporting agencies if the enterprise conditions the purchase of a residential mortgage loan on the delivery of a borrower’s credit score. (b) Requirements In conducting the analysis required under subsection (a), the Director should consider potential— (1) cost savings for mortgage borrowers; (2) changes in access to mortgage credit for consumers that may result from reviewing two, rather than three, credit reports and credit scores; (3) compliance and operating costs for mortgage lenders and servicers, the three national credit reporting agencies, and the enterprises; and (4) legal exposures for mortgage lenders and servicers that result from selecting two, rather than three, credit reports and credit scores. (c) Public comment (1) In general The Director shall publish the analysis required under this section in the Federal Register and invite public comment on the analysis for 90 days. (2) Restriction The Director may not establish a requirement that the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores from the national consumer reporting agencies if the enterprise conditions the purchase of a residential mortgage loan on the delivery of a borrower’s credit score until the public comment period is closed. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. (2) Consumer report The term consumer report has the meaning given that term in section 603(d) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a(d) . (3) Credit score The term credit score has the meaning given that term in section 302(b)(7)(A)(i) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)(A)(i) ). (4) National consumer reporting agency The term national consumer reporting agency means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a(p) . (5) Residential mortgage The term residential mortgage has the meaning given that term in section 302(h) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1451(h) ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2024 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Ms. Jacobs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To extend the reporting requirements under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elie Wiesel Genocide And Atrocities Prevention Extension Act . 2. Extension of reporting requirements under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 Section 5(a) of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–441 ; 132 Stat. 5587) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking six years and inserting 12 years .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8107 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024 . 2. Removing certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities (a) Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV) ) is amended by striking , but less than 65, . (b) Section 1905(v)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(v)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking , but less than 65, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8108 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Kaptur ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

1. Medicaid State plan requirement for determining residency of military families Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2028, provide that in determining eligibility for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) for an individual (or dependent of such individual) who is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and is, by reason of such service, temporarily relocated to a State other than such State, if such individual (or dependent) remains a legal resident of such State and was, at the time of the relocation, receiving home and community-based services described in section 9817(a)(2)(B) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the State shall deem such individual (or dependent) to be a resident of such State for purposes of this title. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Balderson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Money Follows the Person Permanency Act of 2024 . 2. Permanent extension of Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration Section 6071(h)(1)(L) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a note) is amended by striking each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027 and inserting fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. James ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State option to extend protection against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024 . 2. Making permanent the State option to extend protection against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1924(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5(h)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking (at the option of the State) is described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) and inserting the following: is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based services provided under subsection (c), (d), or (i) of section 1915, under a waiver approved under section 1115, or who is eligible for such medical assistance by reason of being determined eligible under section 1902(a)(10)(C) or by reason of section 1902(f) or otherwise on the basis of a reduction of income based on costs incurred for medical or other remedial care, or who is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based attendant services and supports under section 1915(k) . (b) Conforming amendment Section 2404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2027 and inserting the date of enactment of the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024 .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Program Improvement Act . 2. Ensuring the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2026, provide for a process to regularly obtain address information for individuals enrolled under such plan (or a waiver of such plan) from reliable data sources (as described in section 435.919(f)(1)(iii) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) and act on any changes to such an address based on such information in accordance with such section (or successor regulation), except that this paragraph shall only apply in the case of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. . (b) Application to CHIP Section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (U) as subparagraphs (I) through (V), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: (H) Section 1902(a)(88) (relating to regularly obtaining address information for enrollees). . (c) Ensuring transmission of address information from managed care organizations Section 1932 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Transmission of address information Beginning January 1, 2026, each contract under a State plan with a managed care entity under section 1903(m) shall provide that the entity transmits to the State any address information for an individual enrolled with the entity that is provided to such entity directly from, or verified by such entity directly with, such individual. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Cartwright ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Program Improvement Act . 2. Ensuring the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2026, provide for a process to regularly obtain address information for individuals enrolled under such plan (or a waiver of such plan) from reliable data sources (as described in section 435.919 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) and act on any changes to such an address based on such information in accordance with such section (or successor regulation). . (b) Ensuring transmission of address information from managed care organizations Section 1932 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Transmission of address information Beginning January 1, 2026, each contract under a State plan with a managed care entity under section 1903(m) shall provide that the entity transmits to the State any address information for an individual enrolled with the entity that is provided to such entity directly from, or verified by such entity directly with, such individual. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Program Improvement Act . 2. Ensuring the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2026, provide for a process to regularly obtain address information for individuals enrolled under such plan (or a waiver of such plan) from reliable data sources (as described in section 435.919(f)(1)(iii) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) and act on any changes to such an address based on such information in accordance with such section (or successor regulation), except that this paragraph shall only apply in the case of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. . (b) Application to CHIP Section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (U) as subparagraphs (I) through (V), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: (H) Section 1902(a)(88) (relating to regularly obtaining address information for enrollees). . (c) Ensuring transmission of address information from managed care organizations Section 1932 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Transmission of address information Beginning January 1, 2026, each contract under a State plan with a managed care entity under section 1903(m) shall provide that the entity transmits to the State any address information for an individual enrolled with the entity that is provided to such entity directly from, or verified by such entity directly with, such individual. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 504 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8111 [Report No. 118–605] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Cartwright ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 23, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Davis of North Carolina July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 23, 2024 A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Program Improvement Act . 2. Ensuring the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2026, provide for a process to regularly obtain address information for individuals enrolled under such plan (or a waiver of such plan) from reliable data sources (as described in section 435.919(f)(1)(iii) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) and act on any changes to such an address based on such information in accordance with such section (or successor regulation), except that this paragraph shall only apply in the case of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. . (b) Application to CHIP Section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (U) as subparagraphs (I) through (V), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: (H) Section 1902(a)(88) (relating to regularly obtaining address information for enrollees). . (c) Ensuring transmission of address information from managed care organizations Section 1932 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Transmission of address information Beginning January 1, 2026, each contract under a State plan with a managed care entity under section 1903(m) shall provide that the entity transmits to the State any address information for an individual enrolled with the entity that is provided to such entity directly from, or verified by such entity directly with, such individual. .

July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2025, as part of the enrollment (or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, any other State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or any State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8112 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 505 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8112 [Report No. 118–606] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 13, 2024 A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). .

July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8114 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mrs. Cammack introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services.

1. Prohibition on finalizing proposed rule to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not— (1) finalize, implement, or enforce the portion of the proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services titled Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (88 Fed. Reg. 27960 (May 3, 2023)) related to the proposed requirement at section 441.302(k)(3)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations that at least 80 percent of all payments made under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) with respect to homemaker services, home health aide services, and personal care services furnished under a waiver under section 1915(c) of such Act be spent on compensation for direct care workers (as such terms are used for purposes of such proposed rule); or (2) promulgate, implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to any other substantially similar rule that would require a minimum percentage of such payments for such services be spent on such compensation for direct care workers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Sarbanes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid.

1. Allowing for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903(m)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396(m)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (G) and inserting (G), and (I) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) (i) In lieu of applying the payment prohibition under subparagraph (A) for a violation of any requirement described in such subparagraph, the Secretary may defer or disallow a portion of a payment to a State described in such subparagraph (as determined appropriate by the Secretary) if the Secretary finds that such a deferral or disallowance more appropriately reflects the scope of such violation than application of such prohibition. (ii) If the Secretary determines subsequent to a deferral or disallowance of a portion of a payment under clause (i) for a violation by an entity of any requirement described in subparagraph (A) that such deferral or disallowance was insufficient to bring such entity into compliance with such requirement, the Secretary may apply the payment prohibition under subparagraph (A). . (b) Treatment of certain State managed care requirements Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) in the case the State elects the option to use managed care under section 1932, provide for compliance with the requirements of such section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania (for herself and Mr. Nehls ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Wasteful and Outdated Medical Training on Animals Act . 2. Limitation on use of Federal funds for live tissue training Section 530C(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Limitation on use of funds for live tissue training (A) In general No Federal funds available to the Attorney General may be used to conduct, contract for, or otherwise support, live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel, unless the Attorney General issues a written, nondelegable determination that such training is medically necessary and cannot be replicated by simulators and other human-based training methods. (B) Definitions In this paragraph— (i) the term Federal funds includes direct and indirect Federal financial assistance; (ii) the term human-based training methods means medical training methodologies that do not use animals, including human patient simulators, task trainers, and cadavers; and (iii) the term live tissue training means training procedures that inflict wounds and injuries on live animals to teach personnel to treat human casualties. .