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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. LaHood (for himself, Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. LaTurner , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act . 2. Designation of the Route 66 National Historic Trail Section 5(a) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (31) Route 66 National Historic Trail (A) In general The Route 66 National Historic Trail, a trail that includes all the alignments of U.S. Highway 66 in existence between 1926 and 1985, extending along a route of approximately 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, as generally depicted on the map entitled Route 66 National Historic Trail, Proposed Route , numbered P26/141,279, and dated December 2017. (B) Availability of map The map described in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. (C) Administration The Route 66 National Historic Trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. Such administration shall be conducted in a manner that respects and maintains the idiosyncratic nature of the Route 66 National Historic Trail. (D) Land Acquisition The United States may not acquire for the Route 66 National Historic Trail any land or interest in land— (i) outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in land; or (ii) that extends more than an average of one-quarter of a mile on either side of the trail. (E) No buffer zone created Nothing in this Act, the acquisition of the land or an interest in land authorized by this Act, or the management plan for the Route 66 National Historic Trail shall be construed to create buffer zones outside of the Trail. That activities or uses can be seen, heard, or detected from the acquired land shall not preclude, limit, control, regulate, or determine the conduct or management of activities or uses outside of the trail. (F) Energy Nothing in this Act, the acquisition of land or an interest in land authorized by this Act, or the management plan for the Route 66 National Historic Trail shall prohibit, hinder, or disrupt the development, production, or transmission of energy. (G) Eminent Domain or Condemnation In carrying out this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may not use eminent domain or condemnation. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. D'Esposito ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure enhanced Federal funding made available to States under the Medicaid program is equitably distributed to political subdivisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Local Medicaid Access Act of 2023 . 2. Ensuring enhanced Federal funding made available to States under the Medicaid program is equitably distributed to political subdivisions (a) In general Section 1905(cc) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(cc) ) is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting , and shall not be so eligible unless, with respect to amounts received by the State attributable to such increases, the State agrees to distribute to each such subdivision an amount that bears the same ratio to such amounts received as such contribution of such subdivision bears to such non-Federal share of expenditures before the period. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to increases in the Federal medical assistance percentage of a State for medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4341 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself, Mr. Donalds , Mr. Barr , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Huizenga , Ms. De La Cruz , Mrs. Kim of California , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To direct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to use voice, vote, and influence of the United States to prevent companies from countries that actively or tacitly supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine from benefitting from its reconstruction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ukraine Reconstruction Accountability and Transparency Act . 2. Use of United States influence in international financial institutions to prevent companies from countries that actively or tacitly supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine from benefitting from its reconstruction (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act) to use voice, vote, and influence of the United States to prevent their respective institution from entering into a contract for the reconstruction of Ukraine with any company that— (1) is located or has operations in— (A) China, Belarus, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, or Syria; (B) Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Cuba, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, India, Iran, Kazakstan, Kyrgyztan, Laos, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe; or (C) any other country whose government has provided material or diplomatic support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine; or (2) would have, as a subcontractor on such a contract, a company described in paragraph (1). (b) Waiver authority The Secretary of the Treasury may waive subsection (a) with respect to a country specified in subsection (a)(1)(B) if, after the date of the enactment of this section, the government of the country— (1) takes public action to voice the opposition of the government to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including by voting in the affirmative on a United Nations General Assembly Resolution that expresses that opposition; or (2) provides material support to the efforts of the Government of Ukraine to evict Russian forces from the sovereign territory of Ukraine.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4344 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to ensure that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Army Training Requirements and Resources System using a personal internet-enabled device.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ATRRS Act . 2. Access to Army Training Requirements and Resources System on a personal internet-enabled device (a) Access (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall ensure, subject to paragraph (2), that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Army Training Requirements and Resources System using a personal internet-enabled device. (2) Exception The Secretary of the Army may restrict access to the Army Training Requirements and Resources System on personal internet-enabled devices if the Secretary determines such restriction is necessary to ensure the security and integrity of information systems and data of the United States. (b) Army Training Requirements and Resources System defined In this Act, the term Army Training Requirements and Resources System means the online, real-time information management system of the Army used to catalogue and manage training courses, or any successor to such system.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4346 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Mooney (for himself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Donalds , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2023 . 2. Changes required to the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise appendix C to part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement ), to raise the consolidated asset threshold under that appendix to $10,000,000,000 for any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4348 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Neguse 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 the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Social Security Act of 2023 . 2. Treatment of lump-sum social security benefits in determining household income (a) In general Section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Exclusion of portion of lump-sum social security benefits (i) In general The term modified adjusted gross income shall not include so much of any lump-sum social security benefit payment as is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. (ii) Lump-sum social security benefit payment For purposes of this subparagraph, the term lump-sum social security benefit payment means any payment of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)(1)) which constitutes more than 1 month of such benefits. (iii) Election to include excludable amount A taxpayer may elect (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) to have this subparagraph not apply for any taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Waiver of statute of limitation on credit or refund If the period of limitation on a credit or refund resulting from the amendment made by subsection (a) expires before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to such amendment) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4352 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Diaz-Balart , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , 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 Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act . 2. Defined term In this section, the term eligible Nicaraguan national means an alien— (1) (A) (i) who is a citizen or national of Nicaragua; or (ii) in the case of an alien having no nationality, whose former or last habitual residence was in Nicaragua; and (B) who arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, as part of a political prisoner release, and was granted a 2-year humanitarian parole by the United States Government; or (2) who is the parent, spouse, or child of an individual described in paragraph (1). 3. Eligibility requirements Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an eligible Nicaraguan national is eligible for the benefits described in section 4 if— (1) such individual has completed security and law enforcement background checks to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2) such individual’s parole— (A) has not been terminated by the Secretary of Homeland Security; or (B) was terminated while a renewal application was pending for such parole and the sole reason for such termination was that the renewal application had not yet been processed. 4. Benefits An individual described in section 3 is eligible for— (1) resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits that are available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ) to the same extent as such refugees; (2) child welfare services described in section 412(d)(2) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2) ); and (3) a driver’s license or identification card under section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109–13 ; 49 U.S.C. 30301 note), notwithstanding subsection (c)(2)(B) of such Act. 5. Rules of construction (a) In general Nothing in this Act may be construed— (1) to preclude an eligible Nicaraguan national from applying for or receiving any immigration benefits to which such individual is otherwise eligible; or (2) to entitle an eligible Nicaraguan national to lawful permanent resident status. 6. Exemption from the Paperwork Reduction Act The requirements under chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork Reduction Act ) shall not apply to any action taken to implement this section involving the translation of an approved collection of information into a new language.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4354 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Slotkin (for herself, Mrs. McClain , and Mr. Schneider ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To ensure that certain incidents involving a covered employee that are reported to the title IX coordinator at an eligible institution of higher education have been reviewed by the president of the institution and not less than 1 additional member of the institution’s board of trustees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act or the ALERT Act . 2. Review of title IX investigations Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) (A) The institution will submit an annual certification to the Secretary affirming that— (i) the president of the institution (or the equivalent officer) and not less than 1 additional member of the institution’s board of trustees (or a designee of the board) have completed a comprehensive review of any incident involving a covered employee that was reported to the title IX coordinator at that institution in the previous 12 months involving an offense described in section 485(f)(8)(A)(i); and (ii) the individuals described in clause (i) who completed the comprehensive review did not interfere with or influence any investigation or disposition relating to the reported incident. (B) In this paragraph— (i) the term comprehensive review means a review that includes, at a minimum— (I) a review of— (aa) material findings of fact relating to the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; (bb) the basis for any conclusions about whether a covered employee violated a policy of the institution; and (cc) the disposition of any complaints arising from the reported incident, including any sanctions imposed on a covered employee; and (II) the redaction of the identity of the individual reporting such incident from such review, and a prohibition against sharing the identity of the individual without the consent of such individual; (ii) the term covered employee — (I) means— (aa) a full-time employee of the institution; or (bb) an individual who was acting as an employee of the institution, or who was paid by an entity contracting with the institution and acting on behalf of the institution, at the time of the incident that was reported to the title IX coordinator; and (II) does not include an undergraduate student; and (iii) the term title IX coordinator means a responsible employee, as described in section 106.8(a) of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, designated to coordinate efforts under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4355 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mrs. Fischbach , and Mr. Panetta ) 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 provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act . 2. Exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs (a) In general Section 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or after such Act, ; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3151a ), or under any other State loan repayment or loan forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such State. ; and (3) by striking state in the heading and inserting other . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4356 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Stansbury (for herself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Leger Fernandez , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Davids of Kansas , and Mr. Costa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act . 2. Water management improvement Section 9504(a)(3)(E)(i) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 42 U.S.C. 10364(a)(3)(E)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (I), by striking subclause (II) and inserting subclauses (II) and (III) ; and (2) after subclause (II), by inserting the following: (III) Waiver; reduction With respect to a grant or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) between the Secretary and an Indian tribe, the Secretary may reduce or waive the non-Federal share (and increase the Federal share accordingly) of the cost of any infrastructure improvement or activity that is the subject of that grant or other agreement if the Secretary determines that contribution of the non-Federal share would result in a financial hardship for the Indian tribe. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Tenney (for herself and Ms. Sewell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the look-through rule for related controlled foreign corporations permanent.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent CFC Look-Through Act of 2023 . 2. Look-through rule for related controlled foreign corporations made permanent (a) In general Section 954(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (C). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2023, and to taxable years of United States shareholders with or within which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4358 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Lawler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide lawful permanent resident status and authorized dual intent for certain doctoral degree holders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Putting Highest Degrees First Act of 2023 or the PHDs First Act . 2. Exemption from numerical limitations on permanent residents for certain doctoral degree holders (a) In general Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Aliens who— (i) have earned a doctoral degree in a field of study (or the terminal highest degree awarded in a field of study for which a doctoral degree or its equivalent is not available) while physically present in the United States from a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education pursuant to part H of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099a et seq. ); (ii) have an offer of employment from, or are employed by, a United States employer in a field related to such degree at a rate of pay that is higher than the median wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment, as determined by the Secretary of Labor; and (iii) are admissible pursuant to an approved labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A)(i). . (b) Procedure for Granting Immigration Status Section 204(a)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(F) ) is amended by striking 203(b)(2) and all that follows through Attorney General and inserting 203(b)(2), 203(b)(3), or 201(b)(1)(F) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security . (c) Dual Intent for F Nonimmigrants Seeking doctoral degrees at United States Institutions of Higher Education Notwithstanding sections 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) , 1184(b)), an alien who is a bona fide student admitted to a program in a field for a doctoral degree or the terminal highest degree awarded in a field of study for which a doctoral degree or its equivalent is not available at a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education pursuant to part H of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099a et seq. ) may obtain a student visa or extend or change nonimmigrant status to pursue such degree even if such alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Thompson of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to the exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 . 2. Wildfire smoke exposure research on wine grapes (a) Research (1) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, shall— (A) conduct research— (i) to identify the compounds responsible for smoke exposure; and (ii) to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines, including fast and inexpensive screening methods; (B) establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke exposure compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes; (C) develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke exposure; and (D) study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds. (2) Coordination The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, shall carry out paragraph (1) in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )) located in the States of California, Oregon, and Washington that have conducted research on the effects of smoke exposure on viticulture and enology operations and practices. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4361 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Trone (for himself, Ms. Mace , Mr. Mfume , Ms. Scanlon , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2023 . 2. Release conditions and detention in Federal criminal cases Section 3142 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking ( 42 U.S.C. 14135a ) each place it appears and inserting ( 34 U.S.C. 40702 ) ; and (2) in subsection (e)(3)— (A) by striking subparagraph (A); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D), respectively.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself, Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Collins , and Mr. McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act . 2. Regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall jointly take such actions as may be necessary to issue regulations to enable air carriers to efficiently and safely carry organs for transplant above wing. Such regulations shall include the following: (1) A definition of covered materials that includes organs and containers associated with the transfer of such organs. (2) Consideration of protocols for air control outages that impact timeliness of flights transporting organs for transplant. (3) A requirement that air carriers implement a protocol for human person accompaniment of organs to and from the aircraft and between connecting flights. (4) A standardized process for commercial air carrier acceptance, handling, and management of organs in transit. (5) Consistent use of flight notes to indicate organs on board to permit air traffic control to ensure priority takeoff and landing of flights transporting organs for transplant. (b) Consultation In promulgating the regulations required under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administrator and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall jointly consult with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) to identify metrics regarding air carrier handling of organs and organ-related tissue in order to increase transparency and aid the development of best practices and improvement initiatives. (c) Definition In this Act, the term organ has the meaning given such term in section 121.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4369 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Langworthy , and Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer ) 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 deny the energy credit to property located on prime or unique farmland, as defined by the Secretary of Agriculture in part 657 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, if such property is used for generating solar energy.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Agriculture, Nutrients, and Essential Lands from Solar Act or the PANELS Act . 2. Credits amended to exclude property located on prime or unique farmland (a) Energy Credit (1) Energy property Section 48(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , or property which is located on prime farmland or unique farmland if such property is used for generating solar energy. (2) Qualified property Section 48(a)(5)(D) of such Code is amended— (A) in clause (iii), by striking and at the end, (B) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and , and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) which, in the case of property used for the purpose of generating solar energy, is not located on prime farmland or unique farmland. . (3) Definitions added Section 48(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Prime farmland; unique farmland The terms prime farmland and unique farmland have the meaning given such terms in part 657 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations. . (4) Qualified solar and wind facility Section 48(e)(2)(A) of such Code is amended— (A) in clause (ii), by striking and at the end, (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and , and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) which, in the case of a facility used for generating solar energy, is not located on prime farmland or unique farmland. . (b) Clean electricity production credit Section 45Y(b)(1) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), and inserting subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) , and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Prime farmland and unique farmland excluded The term qualified facility shall not include any facility used for generating solar energy if such facility is located on prime farmland or unique farmland (as such terms are defined in section 48(c)(9)). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Stanton ) 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 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office .

1. Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office. . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Crane (for himself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To nullify Public Land Order No. 7923, withdrawing certain land in San Juan County, New Mexico, from mineral entry.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Opportunities for All Act . 2. Public Land Order No. 7923 nullified Public Land Order No. 7923 (88 Fed. Reg. 37266, relating to the withdrawal of public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park boundary, San Juan County, New Mexico) shall have no force or effect.
IB Union Calendar No. 756 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4374 [Report No. 118–925] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Crane (for himself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 18, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Zinke , and Ms. Boebert December 18, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To nullify Public Land Order No. 7923, withdrawing certain land in San Juan County, New Mexico, from mineral entry.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Opportunities for All Act . 2. Public Land Order No. 7923 nullified Public Land Order No. 7923 (88 Fed. Reg. 37266, relating to the withdrawal of public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park boundary, San Juan County, New Mexico) shall have no force or effect.

December 18, 2024 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. 4377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Grijalva (for himself and Mr. Gallego ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 amend the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 with respect to extensions, additions, and revisions to the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona.

1. Extensions, additions, and revisions to the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 relating to Barry M. Goldwater Range (a) Extension of withdrawal and gila bend addition to Barry M. Goldwater range Section 3031(a)(3) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65 ; 113 Stat. 898) is amended— (1) by striking comprise approximately 1,650,200 acres and inserting the following: comprise— (A) approximately 1,656,491.94 acres ; (2) by striking Barry M. Goldwater Range Land Withdrawal , dated June 17, 1999 and inserting the following: Barry M. Goldwater Range Requested Withdrawal Extension Map , dated June 13, 2022 ; and (3) by striking section 3033. and inserting the following: section 3033; and (B) approximately 2,365.89 acres of land in Maricopa County, Arizona, as generally depicted on the map entitled Gila Bend Addition to Barry M. Goldwater Range , dated July 5, 2022, and filed in accordance with section 3033. . (b) Relation to other withdrawals and reservations Section 3031(a) of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively; (2) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by inserting , whichever is later after accepted by the Secretary of the Interior ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Relation to other withdrawals and reservations (A) The prior withdrawals and reservations identified as Public Land Order Nos. 56 and 97, and Executive Order Nos. 8892, 9104, and 9215, are hereby revoked in their entirety. (B) Upon the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the patented mining claim known as the Legal Tender, Mineral Survey No. 3445, located in Section 26, Township 15 South, Range 10 West, Gila Salt River Meridian, Arizona, is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Air Force to the Secretary of the Interior, at no cost and in as-is condition, and shall be managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as a land parcel included within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and in wilderness status as part of the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness. . (c) Renewal of current withdrawal and reservation Section 3031(d) of such Act is amended by striking 25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting on October 5, 2049 . (d) Extension Section 3031(e) of such Act is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking initial ; and (2) in paragraph (1), by striking initial .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mrs. Lesko (for herself and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act or the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act . 2. Regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps Section 325(o)(6)(E)(ii) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(o)(6)(E)(ii) ) is amended by striking shall apply to any such product installed on or after the effective date of the standard in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply and inserting shall apply, in States in which the Secretary has designated the standard to apply, to any such product that is manufactured or imported into the United States on or after the effective date of the standard .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4381 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Guthrie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 Public Health Service Act with respect to the determination, termination, and renewal of public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PHE Congressional Review Act . 2. Public health emergencies Subsection (a) of section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ) is amended to read as follows: (a) Emergencies (1) In general If the Secretary determines, after consultation with such public health officials as may be necessary, that— (A) a disease or disorder presents a public health emergency; or (B) a public health emergency, including significant outbreaks of infectious diseases or bioterrorist attacks, otherwise exists, the Secretary may take such action as may be appropriate to respond to the public health emergency, including making grants, providing awards for expenses, and entering into contracts and conducting and supporting investigations into the cause, treatment, or prevention of a disease or disorder as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Congressional review of nationwide emergencies Not later than 6 months after the date on which a determination of a nationwide public health emergency is made, and every 6 months thereafter until the termination of such nationwide public health emergency, each House of Congress shall meet to consider a vote on a joint resolution to determine whether that emergency shall be terminated. (3) Duration (A) Termination Any determination of a public health emergency under paragraph (1) terminates upon the earlier of— (i) the Secretary declaring that the emergency no longer exists; (ii) the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the determination is made by the Secretary; or (iii) upon the enactment of a joint resolution to terminate the emergency. (B) Renewal Determinations that terminate under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) may be renewed by the Secretary (on the basis of the same or additional facts), and subparagraph (A) applies to each such renewal. (C) Notification to Congress of renewal Not later than 48 hours after making a determination under this subsection of a public health emergency (including a renewal), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress written notification of the determination. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Families Mental Health Services Act . 2. Waiver of cost-sharing for three mental health outpatient visits for certain beneficiaries under the TRICARE program (a) TRICARE select Section 1075(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of any of the following beneficiaries: (A) Beneficiaries in the active-duty family member category. (B) Beneficiaries covered by section 1110b of this title. . (b) TRICARE prime Section 1075a(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of a beneficiary in the active-duty family member category (as described in section 1075(b)(1)(A) of this title). .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB 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. 4385 AN ACT To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4385 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 298 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4385 [Report No. 118–365] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources January 30, 2024 Additional sponsor: Ms. Lee of Nevada January 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drought Preparedness Act . 2. Extension of authorization (a) Drought program Section 104(c) of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2214(c) ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 301 of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 ( 43 U.S.C. 2241 ) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2028 .

January 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed