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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit Federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Federal Fleet Act . 2. Prohibition on the purchase or lease of vehicles that are not zero-emissions vehicles by Federal agencies (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in paragraph (2), the head of a Federal agency may not purchase or lease a non-tactical passenger vehicle from a non-Federal entity unless that vehicle is a zero-emission vehicle. (b) Exemption The head of a Federal agency may purchase or lease a non-tactical passenger vehicle from a non-Federal entity that is not a zero-emission vehicle if the head determines that, with respect to a particular circumstance, using a zero-emission vehicle will not be technically feasible. (c) Application The prohibition established under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to purchases made and leases entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definitions In this Act: (1) Zero-emission vehicle The term zero-emission vehicle means a passenger vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant, precursor pollutant, or greenhouse gas, other than water vapor, in any mode of operation or condition, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Federal agency The term Federal Agency means an establishment in the legislative, judicial, or executive branch of the Federal Government.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Fry , Mr. Gosar , Mrs. Boebert , and Mrs. Luna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to deliver a report on the economic effects of the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Biden Blunder Act or the BBB Act . 2. Inquiry into the effects of the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan on inflation (a) Report on the relationship between equipment abandoned in Afghanistan and inflation (1) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the economic effects of the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan. Such study shall include a determination of whether destroying, surrendering, or abandoning equipment and property of the United States in Afghanistan during such withdrawal had any inflationary effects in the United States. (2) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that includes the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Request for President to transmit a statement about the relationship between equipment abandoned in Afghanistan and inflation Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President is requested to transmit to Congress a written statement containing the opinion of the President regard the extent to which destroying, surrendering, or abandoning equipment and property of United States in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan had any inflationary effects in the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Garamendi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Federal Maritime Commission to provide injunctive relief without a court order, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act . 2. Injunctive relief by the Commission (a) In general Section 41307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking sought ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking , may bring a civil and all that follows through the period at the end of the sentence and inserting and an opportunity to be heard under expedited procedures established by the Commission with due regard for confidential or proprietary information, may enjoin the operation of the agreement. An injunction under this paragraph shall constitute a final order of the Commission. ; (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: (2) Third party intervention The Commission may allow a third party to intervene in a proceeding before the Commission under this subsection. ; and (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (b) Clerical amendment The item relating to section 41307 in the analysis for chapter 413 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking sought .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Brown , Ms. Houlahan , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , and Ms. Escobar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish an annual training for students in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps regarding the prevention of sexual abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shielding America’s Youth From Exploitation Act or the SAYFE Act . 2. Annual training on the prevention of sexual abuse for students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 2037. Training on prevention of sexual abuse (a) Establishment The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall establish training for students enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps regarding prevention of sexual abuse. (b) Elements The training established under this section shall— (1) be age-appropriate; (2) be evidence-based in polyvictimization research; (3) be comprehensive, including elements regarding— (A) grooming; (B) bullying, including cyberbullying; (C) appropriate relationships and interactions between such students and instructors; (D) signs of inappropriate behavior between adults and adolescents; and (E) digital abuse; and (4) provide such students with the contact information of local resources through which a student may report alleged sexual abuse or receive treatment and support for such abuse. (c) Provision The Secretary shall ensure that each such student receives training established under this section— (1) from an entity other than an administrator or instructor of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and (2) once each year. (d) Metrics The Secretary shall establish and maintain metrics regarding the effectiveness of the training established under this section. (e) Sexual abuse defined In this section, the term sexual abuse means an offense covered by section 920, 920b, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). .
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a commemorative work to honor the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in 2022 and laid in honor at the United States Capitol. (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ), shall apply to the commemorative work.

Passed the House of Representatives November 8, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2717 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a commemorative work to honor the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in 2022 and laid in honor at the United States Capitol. (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ), shall apply to the commemorative work.

Passed the House of Representatives November 8, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Ogles (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 to remove certain exclusions provided for under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ Ukraine Lend-Lease Accountability Act ”. 2. Amendments to Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 Section 2(a) of the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–118 ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2023 . 2. Equitable adjustments to construction contracts (a) In general Section 15 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (x) and (y) as subsections (y) and (z), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (w) the following new subsection: (x) Interim partial payments for equitable adjustments to construction contracts (1) Request for an equitable adjustment A small business concern that was awarded a construction contract by an agency may submit a request for an equitable adjustment to the contracting officer of such agency if the contracting officer directs a change in the terms of the contract performance without the agreement of the small business concern. Such request shall— (A) be timely made pursuant to the terms of the contract; and (B) specify the estimated amount required to cover additional costs resulting from such change in the terms. (2) Amount Upon receipt of a request for equitable adjustment from a small business concern under paragraph (1), the agency shall provide to such concern an interim partial payment in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the estimated amount under paragraph (1)(B). (3) Limitation Any interim partial payment made under this section may not be deemed to be an action to definitize the request for an equitable adjustment. (4) Flow-down of interim partial payment amounts A small business concern that receives an equitable adjustment under this subsection shall pay to a first tier subcontractor of such concern the portion of each interim partial payment received that is attributable to the increased costs of performance incurred by such subcontractor due to the change in the terms of the contract performance described in paragraph (1). A first tier subcontractor that receives a portion of an interim partial payment under this section shall pay to a subcontractor (at any tier) the appropriate portion of such payment. . (b) Implementation The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall implement the requirements of this section not later than the earlier of the following dates: (1) The first day of the first full fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) October 1, 2025.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2727 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Ms. Strickland (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson , and Mr. Payne ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to modify the interest rate for eligible loans made to borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EIDL Relief Act . 2. Modification to interest rate for eligible loans made to borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges (a) In general Notwithstanding section 7(d)(5) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(d)(5) ), the Administrator shall carry out a program under which, during the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) the interest rate on the Federal share of an eligible loan made to an eligible borrower is zero percent; and (2) the monthly payment for such eligible loan shall be the greater of— (A) an amount equal to 10 percent of the principal for such eligible loan; or (B) $25. (b) Applicability The requirements of this section shall apply with respect to any interest due on an eligible loan on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (d) Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered period The term covered period has the meaning given in section 1110(a) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009(a) ). (2) Eligible borrower The term eligible borrower means a recipient of an eligible loan, if the Administrator has determined— (A) that such recipient is experiencing short-term financial challenges; and (B) participation in the program described in subsection (a) is necessary for such recipient to avoid severe financial hardship. (3) Eligible loan The term eligible loan means a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ) in response to COVID–19 during the covered period.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2728 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Courtney , Ms. De La Cruz , and Ms. Budzinski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals who are employed in public service jobs for purposes of eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Federal Direct Loan program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Young Farmer Success Act . 2. Eligibility of certain farm and ranch workers for student loan forgiveness (a) Eligibility Section 455(m)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B) ) 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) a full-time job engaged in farm work as an employee or manager of a qualified farm or ranch. . (b) Definition Section 455(m)(3) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Qualified farm or ranch The term qualified farm or ranch means, with respect to a year, a farm or ranch whose earnings of gross revenue during the year from the sale of agricultural products are equal to or greater than— (i) in the case of 2023, $35,000; or (ii) in the case of any succeeding year, the amount applicable under this subparagraph for the previous year increased by the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (as determined by the Secretary, using the definition in section 478(f)) for the most recent year preceding such year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2738 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Mr. Gimenez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2023 . 2. Mandatory implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking may and inserting shall .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Ms. Escobar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To establish an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Establishment of Office of Colonia Affairs Title III of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 is amended by adding after section 309 ( 7 U.S.C. 6921 ) the following: 309A. Office of Colonia Affairs (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture shall maintain in the Office of the Secretary an Office of Colonia Affairs, which shall— (1) serve as a resource for colonias and localities that have colonias by providing information about, and technical assistance pertaining to, Federal programs and funding sources applicable to colonias; (2) advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to colonias; and (3) carry out such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Reports Not less frequently than once every two years, the Office of Colonia Affairs shall submit to Congress a report that describes— (1) the infrastructure needs of colonias; and (2) recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following two years. (c) Colonia defined In this section, the term colonia means any identifiable community that— (1) is in the State of Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas; (2) is in the area of the United States within 150 miles of the border between the United States and Mexico, except that the term does not include any standard metropolitan statistical area that has a population exceeding 1,000,000; and (3) is determined by the Secretary to be a colonia on the basis of objective criteria, including lack of potable water supply, lack of adequate sewage systems, and lack of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2745 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Neguse , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Case , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Davidson , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Waltz , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Reschenthaler , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Correa , Mr. Cloud , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Himes , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Ruiz , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Titus , Mr. Steube , Ms. Brown , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Payne , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. DesJarlais , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Evans , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Mooney , Ms. Mace , and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeland And Cyber Threat Act or the HACT Act . 2. Foreign state computer intrusions (a) In general Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1605B the following: 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or of the States in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in the United States or a foreign state: (1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the United States. (2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored information located in the United States. (3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or command to a computer located in the United States, which, as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authorization. (4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (5) The provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state. . (b) Application This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2746 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mrs. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for the closure and disposal of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo County, Colorado.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pueblo Jobs Act . 2. Closure and disposal of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo County, Colorado (a) In general The Secretary of the Army shall close Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo County, Colorado (in this section referred to as the Depot ), not later than one year after the completion of the chemical demilitarization mission in such location in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty. (b) Procedures The Secretary of the Army shall carry out the closure and subsequent related property management and disposal of the Depot, including the land, buildings, structures, infrastructure, and associated equipment, installed equipment, material, and personal property that comprise the Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, in accordance with the procedures and authorities for the closure, management, and disposal of property under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510 ; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note). (c) Office of local defense community cooperation activities The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation of the Department of Defense may make grants and supplement other Federal funds pursuant to section 2391 of title 10, United States Code, to support closure and reuse activities of the Depot. (d) Treatment of existing permits Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the removal or demolition by the Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives of the Department of the Army of existing buildings, structures, infrastructure, and associated equipment, installed equipment, material, and personal property of the Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant at the Depot in accordance with the existing Hazardous Waste Permit Number CO–20–09–02–01 under the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. ) (commonly known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976) issued by the State of Colorado, or any associated or follow-on permits under such Act. (e) Homeless use Given the nature of activities undertaken at the Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant at the Depot, such land, buildings, structures, infrastructure, and associated equipment, installed equipment, material, and personal property comprising the Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant is deemed unsuitable for homeless use, and in carrying out any closure, management, or disposal of property under this section, need not be screened for homeless use purposes pursuant to Section 2905(b)(7) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510 ; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize verification of contact lens prescriptions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act . 2. Amendments Section 4 of the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7603 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by moving such redesignated subparagraphs 2 ems to the right; (C) by striking A seller may and inserting (1) Sellers generally. —A seller may ; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Online sellers An online seller of contact lenses shall provide a method that enables an individual to electronically transmit, in accordance with HIPAA privacy regulation (as defined in section 1180(b)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–9(b)(3) )), a copy of a contact lens prescription for such individual. (3) Encryption required Any protected health information (as defined for purposes of the HIPAA privacy regulation) that an online seller sends pursuant to this section by email shall be encrypted. ; (2) in subsection (c)(6), by striking and telephone number and inserting the following: , telephone number, and email address ; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: but does not include a call made using an artificial or prerecorded voice. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Ms. Castor of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Power Act to authorize the allocation of the costs of certain interstate electric power transmission lines and electric power transmission lines that are located offshore, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act . 2. Allocation of costs of certain transmission facilities Part II of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 224. Allocation of costs of certain transmission facilities (a) Allocation of costs (1) In general Any entity that proposes to own, control, or operate a transmission facility of national significance may file a tariff with the Commission in accordance with section 205 and the regulations of the Commission allocating the costs of such transmission facility of national significance. (2) Cost causation principle The Commission shall require that any tariff filed under paragraph (1) allocate the costs of a transmission facility of national significance to customers within the applicable transmission planning region or regions in a manner that is at least roughly commensurate with the estimated anticipated benefits described in paragraph (3). (3) Cost allocation principle The Commission shall require that any tariff filed under paragraph (1) allocate costs based on the broad range of reliability, economic, public policy, resilience, and other reasonably anticipated benefits of the applicable transmission facility of national significance. (b) Transmission facility of national significance In this section, the term transmission facility of national significance means— (1) an interstate electric power transmission line (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) or an electric power transmission line that is located offshore (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line)— (A) that has a transmission capacity of not less than 1,000 megawatts; and (B) the construction of which is completed on or after the date of enactment of this section; or (2) an expansion of, or upgrade to, an interstate electric power transmission line (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) or an electric power transmission line that is located offshore (and any facilities necessary for the operation of such electric power transmission line) that— (A) increases the transmission capacity of such electric power transmission line by at least 500 megawatts; and (B) is completed on or after the date of enactment of this section. (c) Savings provision This section does not affect the authority of the Commission to approve the allocation of costs of transmission facilities other than transmission facilities of national significance. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2754 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 2754 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2754 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Cuellar (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Green of Texas , Mr. Self , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Fallon , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Ellzey , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Luttrell , Ms. Crockett , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Allred , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Veasey , Ms. Granger , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Casar , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Doggett , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Roy , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Hunt ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2754 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 362 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2754 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs April 11 (legislative day, April 10), 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

1. Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building .

April 11 (legislative day, April 10), 2024 Reported without amendment
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2755 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Carson ) 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 conform to the intent of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, as set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–599, that the National Taxpayer Advocate be able to hire and consult counsel as appropriate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2023 . 2. Authority of Taxpayer Advocate to appoint counsel (a) In general Section 7803(c)(2)(D)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subclause (I), by redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (III), and by inserting after subclause (I) the following new subclause: (II) appoint counsel in the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate to report directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate, or delegate thereof; and . (b) Conforming amendment Section 7803(c)(2)(D)(i)(III) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking any employee of any local office of a taxpayer advocate described in subclause (I) and inserting any employee of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 1102 of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2756 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Gallagher (for himself and Ms. Houlahan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage the Government of Taiwan regarding expanded cooperation with respect to military cybersecurity activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023 . 2. Military cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan (a) Requirement Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and in coordination with the Commander of the United States Cyber Command and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall seek to engage the Government of Taiwan for the purpose of expanding cooperation on military cybersecurity activities. (b) Cooperation efforts In expanding the cooperation of military cybersecurity activities between the Department of Defense and the Government of Taiwan under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may carry out efforts to— (1) actively defend military networks, infrastructure, and systems; (2) eradicate malicious cyber activity that has compromised such networks, infrastructure, and systems; (3) leverage United States commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services to harden and defend such networks, infrastructure, and systems; and (4) conduct combined cybersecurity training activities and exercises. (c) Briefings (1) Requirement Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section. (2) Contents The briefing under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A description of the feasibility and advisability of expanding cooperation on military cybersecurity activities between the Department of Defense and the Government of Taiwan. (B) An identification of any challenges and resources necessary to be addressed so as to expand such cooperation. (C) An overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section. (D) Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2758 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the exception for returning workers permanent, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023 . 2. Returning worker exception made permanent Section 214(g)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during fiscal year 2019, 2020, or 2021 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2022 and inserting shall not be counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) for a fiscal year if that alien has already been counted toward such limitation during any of the 3 fiscal years immediately preceding that fiscal year and shall satisfy the requirements under subparagraph (D) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) The requirement under this subparagraph is as follows: (i) An alien shall participate in the biometric entry and exit system (as such term is defined in section 7208(b) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 8 U.S.C. 1365b(b) )). Any information collected by reason of participation in such system shall be shared with the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Office of Biometric Identity Management of the Department of Homeland Security. (ii) The information referred to in clause (i) shall be used to investigate an alien who has been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) for a fiscal year, and to determine if that alien has ever used an alias while working or present in the United States. If an alias is identified, that alien shall be evaluated to determine if the alien poses a national security threat, if the alien has a criminal history, and if the alien is inadmissible. . 3. Enhanced vetting The Secretary of Homeland Security shall use the biometric data to vet named workers against supporting evidence (including copies of passport, current and previous visas, entry documents) and identify any aliases. If an alias is identified, the Secretary shall vet named workers and aliases for potential national security threat, criminal history, and inadmissibility. If the alien is found to violate the factors, the alien shall not be banned from participating in the H–2B program.