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IB Union Calendar No. 696 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 190 [Report No. 118–857] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself, Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Estes , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. LaHood , and Mr. Hern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means December 10, 2024 Additional sponsors: Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Steube , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Carey , Mrs. Fischbach , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Norman , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Perry , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Santos , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Cline , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Williams of New York , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Moran , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Mooney , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Posey December 10, 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 January 9, 2023 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations with respect to returns relating to payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions, as in effect prior to the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act . 2. Reinstatement of exception for de minimis payments as in effect prior to enactment of American Rescue Plan Act (a) In general Section 6050W(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (e) Exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations A third party settlement organization shall be required to report any information under subsection (a) with respect to third party network transactions of any participating payee only if— (1) the amount which would otherwise be reported under subsection (a)(2) with respect to such transactions exceeds $20,000, and (2) the aggregate number of such transactions exceeds 200. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to returns for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2021.

December 10, 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 1st Session H. R. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mrs. Cammack , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. McCaul , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States on a monthly basis, and for other purposes.

1. Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter the United States The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, not later than the fifteenth day of each month, publish the total number of known or suspected terrorists, and individuals whose identities are included in the Terrorist Screening Database, encountered by the Department of Homeland Security attempting to enter the United States during the immediately preceding month. Each such report shall— (1) include the aggregate such number, and such number disaggregated by geographic regions of such encounters, including distinctions relating to whether such encounters were land-, air-, or sea-based; and (2) be published on a public-facing website of the Department.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

1. Prohibiting voting by noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia. 2. Repeal of Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–242) is repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act shall be restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Babin , and Mrs. Greene of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

1. Prohibiting voting by noncitizens in elections in District of Columbia An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia.
II Calendar No. 414 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 192 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2024 Received; read the first time June 4, 2024 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

1. Prohibiting voting by noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia. 2. Repeal of Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–242) is repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act shall be restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

June 4, 2024 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 118 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 [Report No. 118–150] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Babin , and Ms. Greene of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability July 18, 2023 Additional sponsors: Ms. Mace , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Bost , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Posey , Mr. Buchanan , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Stewart , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Fry , Mr. Crawford , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Timmons , and Mr. Owens July 18, 2023 Reported with amendments, 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 January 9, 2023 A BILL To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

1. Prohibiting voting by noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia. 2. Repeal of Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–242) is repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act shall be restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. .

July 18, 2023 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To provide that certain regulations shall have the force and effect of enacted law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teach Relevant Apprenticeships to Drive Economic Success Act or the TRADES Act . 2. Legal effect (a) In general The provisions of part 29 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to industry-recognized apprenticeship programs, as amended by the final regulations entitled Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations published by the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on March 11, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 14294 et seq.) shall have the force and effect of enacted law. (b) Funding Amounts appropriated to carry out the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ) shall also be made available to carry out the provisions described in subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.

1. State post office naming authority (a) In general Chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 417. State post office naming authority (a) In general A State may, in accordance with this section, select the name by which any post office that is located in such State will be known and designated. (b) Legislation required A State may exercise the authority under subsection (a) only by legislation enacted by the State. (c) References (1) In general Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to a post office for which a State selects the name under subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the post office as named by such State. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a Federally named post office. (d) Limits (1) Federally named facilities A State may exercise the authority under subsection (a) to select the name of a Federally named post office only if, not later than 30 days prior to exercising such authority, the legislature of such State submits to Congress a notice identifying the post office for which the name will be selected and the name by which such post office will be known and designated. (2) Federal preemption (A) In general Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Government to select the name by which a facility of the United States Postal Service, including a post office, will be known and designated. (B) Preemption A selection by the Federal Government of the name by which a post office will be known and designated shall supercede and preempt any previous selection of the name of such post office by a State under subsection (a). (e) Federally named post office defined In this section, the term Federally named post office means a post office— (1) for which the Federal Government selects, after the date of the enactment of this Act, the name by which such post office will be known and designated; and (2) with respect to which a State has not exercised the authority under subsection (a) after the latest such selection by the Federal Government. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 417. State post office naming authority. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modify the information technology systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for the automatic processing of claims for certain temporary disability ratings, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs automatic processing of certain claims for temporary disability ratings (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall modify the information technology systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for the automatic processing of claims for temporary disability ratings for veterans described in section 1156(a)(1)(C) of title 38, United States Code. (b) Additional requirements In providing for the automatic processing of claims as required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that— (1) medical evidence is obtained from the corporate data warehouse of the Department; (2) employees of the Department continue to determine whether a veteran is eligible for a temporary disability rating under section 1156(a)(1)(C) of title 38, United States Code; and (3) claims may be processed manually if the evidence of record is not sufficient to decide the claim or if the medical evidence is provided in a format that is not compatible with the system developed under subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Telehealth Expansion Act . 2. Medicare payment for store-and-forward technologies used to furnish telehealth services Section 1834(m)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(1) ) is amended by striking in the case of any Federal telemedicine demonstration program conducted in Alaska or Hawaii, .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 199 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) 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 prohibit the obligation or expenditure of military or security assistance to Ukraine until operational control of the United States-Mexico border is achieved, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure America’s Borders First Act . 2. Prohibition (a) In general None of the funds described in subsection (b) may be obligated or expended until the date on which— (1) a border wall system along the United States-Mexico border is completed; and (2) operational control, as such term is defined in section 2 of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1701 note), of such border is achieved. (b) Funds described The funds described in this subsection are the following, with respect to programs, projects, or activities in Ukraine: (1) Amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for any fiscal year. (2) Amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for security assistance or security cooperation for any fiscal year. (c) Border wall system For purposes of this Act, a border wall system shall include— (1) 30-foot high internally hardened steel-bollard physical barrier; (2) all-weather access and patrol roads; (3) perimeter lighting; and (4) enforcement cameras, sensors, and anti-tunnel detection technology.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are not required to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan or land use plan under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forest Information Reform Act or the FIR Act . 2. No additional consultation required (a) Forest Service plans Section 6(d)(2) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2) ) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land management plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when a species is listed, critical habitat is designated, or new information concerning a listed species or critical habitat becomes available. . (b) Bureau of Land Management plans Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2) ) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land use plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when a species is listed, critical habitat is designated, or new information concerning a listed species or critical habitat becomes available. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to any State or local educational agency that denies or prevents participation in constitutionally protected prayer in schools, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act of 2023 . 2. Funding contingent on respect for constitutionally protected school prayer (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available through the Department of Education shall be provided to any State or local educational agency that has a policy of denying, or that effectively prevents participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools by individuals on a voluntary basis. (b) Limitation No person shall be required to participate in prayer or influence the form or content of any constitutionally protected prayer in public schools.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act . 2. Prohibition on IRS hiring of new employees until certification that no IRS employee has a seriously delinquent tax debt (a) In general No officer or employee of the United States may extend an offer of employment in the Internal Revenue Service to any individual until after the date on which the Secretary of the Treasury publicly issues a written certification that the Internal Revenue Service does not employ any individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt. (b) Seriously delinquent tax debt For purposes of this section, the term seriously delinquent tax debt means an outstanding debt under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records pursuant to section 6323 of such Code, except that such term does not include— (1) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement under section 6159 or section 7122 of such Code; (2) a debt with respect to which a collection due process hearing under section 6330 of such Code, or relief under subsection (a), (b), or (f) of section 6015 of such Code, is requested or pending; (3) a debt with respect to which a levy has been issued under section 6331 of such Code (or a debt with respect to which the applicant for employment agrees to be subject to a levy issued under such section); and (4) a debt with respect to which relief under section 6343(a)(1)(D) of such Code is granted.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 205 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Ruppersberger (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for the reissuance to households supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to replace benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023 . 2. Amendments Section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2016 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (e) by inserting or from the reissuance of benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices, after mail , and (2) in subsection (h)(7)— (A) by striking Regulations and inserting the following: (A) Replacement of benefits Regulations , and (B) by adding at end the following: (B) Reissuance of stolen benefits (i) Issuance of regulations Secretary shall issue regulations— (I) to establish criteria for State agencies to identify supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices; and (II) to provide for the reissuance to households of benefits stolen by identity theft, or typical skimming practices, that meet such criteria. (ii) Status report Not later than 240 days after the Secretary issues regulations under clause (i), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the status of benefits reissued under such regulations that includes— (I) a detailed description of the prevalence of stolen benefits for which benefits are reissued under such regulations; (II) an examination of current barriers, feasibility, and impact on participant access and ease of use in developing an electronic benefit transfer card that contains innovative technologies such as an embedded microchip along with the traditional magnetic stripe; and (III) such other information as by the Secretary considers to be appropriate. (iii) Stolen benefit reissuance report Not later than 120 days after end of each fiscal year that begins after the Secretary issues regulations under clause (i), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report for such fiscal year with respect to each State that includes the aggregate value of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits reissued under such regulations and the number of households to which such benefits were reissued. (iv) Evaluation To maximize the accessibility and security of electronic benefit transfer cards, the Secretary shall periodically review and modify such regulations to take into account evolving technology and the threat landscape to better protect against benefit theft. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 206 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Schweikert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify that artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can qualify as a practitioner eligible to prescribe drugs if authorized by the State involved and approved, cleared, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Technology Act of 2023 . 2. Prescription of drugs by artificial intelligence or machine learning technologies Section 503(b) of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 353(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) In this subsection, the term practitioner licensed by law to administer such drug includes artificial intelligence and machine learning technology that are— (A) authorized pursuant to a statute of the State involved to prescribe the drug involved; and (B) approved, cleared, or authorized under section 510(k), 513, 515, or 564. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 210 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources , and Agriculture , 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 provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act . 2. Combating invasive species semipostal (a) Finding Congress finds that invasive species pose a serious threat to our natural ecosystems, significantly harm native plant and animal populations, and cause detrimental economic damage to local communities. (b) Semipostal In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to programs at the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture that combat invasive species, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp in accordance with the provisions of this section. Such semipostal stamp shall be known as the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp . (c) Terms and Conditions (1) In General The issuance and sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Differential rate The differential included in the rate of postage established for the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp under section 416(c) of such title may not exceed 25 percent. (3) Duration The Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 2 years, beginning not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (4) Disposition of Proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred in equal proportion to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, for the programs described in subsection (b), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (d) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp means a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of such title.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Steube (for himself, Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Buck , Mr. Perry , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Grothman , and Mr. Moolenaar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the abolition of certain United Nations groups, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the COI Elimination Act . 2. Abolition and restriction (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to— (1) seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and (2) combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora. (b) Abolition of certain United Nations groups Subsection (b) of section 721 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, enacted by reference pursuant to section 1000(a)(7) of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 ( Public Law 106–113 ) ( 22 U.S.C. 287 note) is amended by striking ; and the Division on Public Information on the Question of Palestine and inserting ; the Division on Public Information on the Question of Palestine; and the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel . (c) Restriction on funding Subsection (a) of section 114 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 ( 22 U.S.C. 287e note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) 25 percent of the amount budgeted for the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 212 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Steube (for himself and Mr. Mills ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting our Land Act . 2. Prohibition on purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term foreign adversary means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to— (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A) ); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 ); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 ); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term “United States” means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Van Drew (for himself and Mr. Sherman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require retailers who offer products for purchase through an internet website or a mobile application to disclose on such website or application the country of origin for each product offered for sale.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act . 2. Country of origin disclosure requirements for products sold on retail websites and mobile applications (a) Disclosure requirement Any person that operates an internet website or a mobile application and that sells or offers for sale, at retail, any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses an internet website or a mobile application operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any product. 3. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of section 2(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) ) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the commission The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce section 2(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on other laws Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 218 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for major rules, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expedited Removal Codification Act of 2023 . 2. Designating aliens for expedited removal The notice titled, Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal , issued by the Department of Homeland Security on July 23, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 35409), shall have the full force and effect of law.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 219 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks , and Mr. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 XVIII of the Social Security Act to codify patients’ rights to hospital visitation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Patient Left Alone Act of 2023 . 2. Patient visitation rights Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x ) is amended— (1) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (8), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); (C) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: (9) has written policies and procedures regarding the visitation rights of individuals receiving items and services at the institution, which shall include a description of any clinically necessary or reasonable restriction or limitation that such institution may need to place on such rights and the reasons for the clinical restriction or limitation, and a requirement that such institution— (A) inform each such individual of his or her visitation rights, including any clinical restriction or limitation on such rights; (B) inform each such individual of the right, subject to the individual’s consent, to receive the visitors whom the individual designates, including a spouse, another family member, or a friend, and the individual’s right to withdraw or deny such consent at any time; (C) may not restrict, limit, or otherwise deny visitation privileges on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability; and (D) ensure that all visitors enjoy full and equal visitation privileges consistent with this paragraph; and ; and (D) in the matter following paragraph (10), as redesignated, by striking paragraph (9) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (10) in each such place; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking (9) and inserting (10) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 222 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that the crude oil not be exported to certain countries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Oil for CCP Act . 2. SPR Crude oil export ban Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241 ), with respect to the draw down and sale at auction of any crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of National Intelligence, shall require, as a condition of any such sale, that— (1) the crude oil not be exported to— (A) the People’s Republic of China; (B) the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; or (C) the Islamic Republic of Iran; and (2) the recipient is not under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 223 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title V of the Social Security Act to require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoption Information Act . 2. Provision in family planning services of pamphlets containing adoption center contact information Title V of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 701 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 514. Limitation (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a grant may be made or contract entered into under section 501 for a family planning service project or program only upon assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the project or program will— (1) provide to each person to whom the medical professional provides family planning medical services, at the time the person inquires about medical or abortion services, a pamphlet that contains— (A) a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the region (as determined by the Secretary) where the adoption services are provided; and (B) the address and telephone number of each such center; and (2) provide each such person an opportunity to read the pamphlet. (b) Pamphlets The Secretary shall prepare, annually update, and distribute to each project or program referred to in subsection (a) pamphlets described in such subsection. (c) No additional funds No funds may be used to carry out this section, except funds that are appropriated to carry out this title. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Collaboration Act . 2. Pilot program on collaboration with nonprofit organizations (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with— (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of social media In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 227 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman 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 exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act . 2. Exclusion from gross income for certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States (a) In general Section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Civilian employees (1) In general Gross income does not include so much of the compensation as does not exceed the maximum amount specified in subsection (b) for active service as an employee of the United States for any month during any part of which such employee— (A) served in a combat zone, or (B) was hospitalized as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone, but this paragraph shall not apply for any month beginning more than 2 years after the date of the termination of combatant activities in such zone. (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) Employee The term employee has the meaning given such term by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Active service The term active service means active Federal service by an employee. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) The heading for section 112 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States . (2) The item relating to section 112 in the table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Affairs Transfer of Information and Sharing of Disability Examination Procedures With DOD Doctors Act . 2. Inclusion of single comprehensive disability examination as part of required Department of Defense physical examination for separating members of the Armed Forces Section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (E) If a member of the armed forces who is required to receive a physical examination under subparagraph (A) has or is believed to have a medical condition that will or may make the member eligible for disability compensation and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the physical examination shall be performed by a health care provider who is certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine such eligibility. If such a condition is discovered during the physical examination and the health care provider performing the examination is not certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the examination shall be completed by a health care provider certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (F) An eligibility determination made as part of a physical examination under subparagraph (C) shall be binding on the Department of Veterans Affairs and be used as the basis for assigning a disability rating for the separating member. . 3. Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs joint recordkeeping system The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a system to be used by both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain the medical and personnel records of members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Such system shall provide for data sharing between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.