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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Ms. Waters introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act . 2. Exemption of securities of the International Development Association from the securities laws (a) In general The International Development Association Act ( 22 U.S.C. 284–284cc ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 32. Exemption from securities laws; reports required (a) Exemption from securities laws; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2) ) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12) ). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To suspend exemption; reports to Congress The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB Union Calendar No. 233 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1161 [Report No. 118–289] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Ms. Waters introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services December 1, 2023 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 February 24, 2023 A BILL To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act . 2. Exemption of securities of the International Development Association from the securities laws (a) In general The International Development Association Act ( 22 U.S.C. 284–284cc ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 32. Exemption of securities of the International Development Association from the securities laws (a) Exemption from securities laws; reports to Securities and Exchange Commission Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2) ) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12) ). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend exemption; reports to Congress The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

December 1, 2023 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. 1168 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Alford (for himself and Ms. Schrier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require that only a school food authority that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account on June 30th of the year preceding the previous school year shall be required to establish a price for paid lunches.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Lunch Affordability Act of 2023 . 2. Required price for paid lunch Section 12(p)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1760(p)(2)(A) ) is amended by inserting that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account on June 30th of the year preceding the previous school year after school food authority .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Arrington (for himself and Mr. Levin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certificates of eligibility and award letters to certain individuals using electronic means.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA E-Notification Enhancement Act . 2. Provision of certificates of eligibility and award letters using electronic means Chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3698 the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 3698A. Provision of certificates of eligibility and award letters using electronic means (a) Requirement Except as provided by subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to an individual the following documents using electronic means: (1) A certificate of eligibility for the entitlement of the individual to covered educational assistance. (2) An award letter regarding the authorization of the individual to receive covered educational assistance. (b) Election To opt out An individual may elect to receive the documents specified in subsection (a) by mail rather than through electronic means under subsection (a). An individual may revoke such an election at any time, by means prescribed by the Secretary. (c) Covered educational assistance In this section, the term covered educational assistance means educational assistance under chapter 30, 33, or 35 of this title, or the high technology pilot program under section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–48 ; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Panetta , and Mr. Hern ) 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 clarify that expenses for blood storage qualify as expenses for medical care.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Future Cures Act . 2. Expenses for blood storage qualify as expenses for medical care (a) In general Section 213(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (including expenses for storage of blood or biomaterial derived from blood) after function of the body . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Carbajal (for himself, Ms. Barragán , Mr. Takano , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Chu , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Bera , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Porter , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Levin , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mrs. Napolitano , and Mr. Mullin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the California Clean Coast Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in areas of the outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of California Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in areas of the outer continental shelf located off the coast of California (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other law and except as provided in paragraph (2) , beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, the conduct of oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities is prohibited in areas of the outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of the State of California. (2) Effect Nothing in this subsection affects any rights under leases issued under this Act before the date of enactment of this subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1175 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Carson , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Payne , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Norton , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Tlaib , and Ms. Tokuda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building .

1. Redesignation The Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia, commonly known as the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building, shall be known and designated as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building . 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mr. Davidson , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Emmer , and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Freedom Act of 2023 . 2. Fiduciary duties with respect to pension plan investments Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1104(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) (A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant’s or beneficiary’s account, nothing in paragraph (1)— (i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant’s or beneficiary’s account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or (ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment’s risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary’s objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. (B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)— (i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; (ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and (iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary’s selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary’s control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Ms. Scanlon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023 . 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (b) In this section— (1) the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38; and (2) the term veterans’ benefits means any benefit provided by Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1352. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. Calvert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

1. National pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) terms (a) In general Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) are for fixed terms— (i) not exceeding 10 years, for a permit issued to a State or municipality; and (ii) not exceeding 5 years, for a permit issued to any person not described in clause (i); and . (b) Technical corrections Section 402( l )(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342( l )(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking section 402 and inserting this section ; and (B) by striking federal and inserting Federal ; and (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking Section and inserting section ; (B) by striking 402(p)(6) and inserting subsection (p)(6) ; (C) by striking 402(l)(3)(A), and inserting subparagraph (A), ; and (D) by striking 402(l)(3)(A). and inserting such subparagraph. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Lynch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 to modify the biannual report on overseas capital construction projects.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Embassy Construction Accountability Act of 2023 . 2. Modifications to biannual report on overseas capital construction projects (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 118 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 ; 22 U.S.C. 304 ) is amended— (1) by striking and the Committees on Appropriations and inserting , the Committees on Appropriations ; and (2) by inserting after House of Representatives, the following: , and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives . (b) Contents Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before the period the following: and, when the current cost estimate exceeds the initial cost estimate by 15 percent or more, an explanation of the causal or contributing factors resulting in the increased estimated cost, as well as how the Department plans to mitigate the risk of further potential cost increases ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (10) If the current date of estimated completion reported under paragraph (9) exceeds the date of estimated completion reported under paragraph (8) by 180 days or more, a description of the causal or contributing factors that resulted in the revised estimated completion date, as well as how the Department plans to mitigate the operational impacts of the delay. (11) Whether the Department has issued a stop-work order or suspension-of-work order on any component or subset of the project, the expected duration of any such order, and the justification for any such order. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act . 2. Clarification of contents of registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and (8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a foreign government, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Moylan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Correcting Guam’s History in the PACT Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam Section 1116(d)(5) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking Guam or American Samoa, or in the territorial waters thereof, and inserting Guam (or in the territorial waters thereof) during the period beginning on August 15, 1958, and ending on July 31, 1980, or American Samoa (or in the territorial waters thereof) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Stanton , and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the First Responders Aerial Act of 2023 . 2. Definition of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and (E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation. . 3. Operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems (a) In general Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in clause (i) by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting or at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) in an emergency response situation— (I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; (II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or (III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II); ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Emergency response situation The term emergency response situation means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. (B) Emergency service organization The term emergency service organization means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including— (i) a fire department; (ii) a police department; (iii) a search and rescue organization; and (iv) a public safety organization. (C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system The term public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is— (i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and (ii) operated by an emergency service organization. . (b) Agency guidance Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Carey , Mr. Case , Ms. Craig , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Fallon , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Rutherford , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Schrier , and Mr. Webster of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the President to consider the Government Accountability Office’s annual report on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Government when preparing the President’s annual budget submission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting Presidential Budget Waste Act . 2. Consideration of GAO report when preparing annual budget submission Section 1105 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) When preparing any budget pursuant to subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the President and the Office of Management and Budget shall consider information and recommendations contained in the most recently published Government Accountability Office report entitled Additional Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Billions of Dollars in Financial Benefits (or successor report). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Lawler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve and the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bolstering Northeast Heating Oil and Gasoline Reserves Act of 2023 . 2. Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves mission readiness optimization (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) complete a long-range strategic review of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves; and (2) develop and submit to Congress a proposed action plan, including a proposed implementation schedule, that— (A) specifies near- and long-term roles of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves relative to the energy and economic security goals and objectives of the United States; (B) describes whether existing legal authorities that govern the policies, configuration, and capabilities of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves are adequate to ensure that the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves can meet the current and future energy and economic security goals and objectives of the United States; (C) identifies the configuration and performance capabilities of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves and recommends an action plan to achieve the optimal— (i) capacity, location, and composition of petroleum products in the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves; and (ii) storage and distributional capabilities of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves; and (D) estimates the resources required to attain and maintain the long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness of the Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves. (b) Definition In this section, the term Northeast Petroleum Product Reserves means— (1) the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve established under part D of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6250 et seq. ); and (2) the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Walberg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Natural Resources , 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 President from revoking Presidential permits relating to cross-border energy facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act . 2. Prohibition on revocation of Presidential permits (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not revoke a Presidential permit, or any other permit or authorization, required pursuant to Executive Order No. 13337 ( 3 U.S.C. 301 note), Executive Order No. 11423 ( 3 U.S.C. 301 note), Executive Order No. 12038 (43 Fed. Reg. 4957), Executive Order No. 10485 (18 Fed. Reg. 5397), or any other Executive order for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility, or any border-crossing facility thereof, unless such revocation is authorized by an Act of Congress. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Border-crossing facility The term border-crossing facility means the portion of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility that is located at an international boundary of the United States. (2) Natural gas The term natural gas has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717a ). (3) Oil The term oil means petroleum or a petroleum product.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Perry , Mr. Baird , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Mann , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Timmons , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Comer , Mr. Mooney , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Wittman , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Mace , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Ogles , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Norman , Mr. Steube , and Mr. Fry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Right-to-Work Act . 2. Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act (a) Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 157 ) is amended by striking except to and all that follows through authorized in section 8(a)(3) . (b) Section 8(a)(3) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 158(a)(3) ) is amended by striking : Provided, That and all that follows through retaining membership . (c) Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 158(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking or to discriminate and all that follows through retaining membership ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking covered by an agreement authorized under subsection (a)(3) . (d) Section 8(f) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 158(f) ) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. 3. Amendment to the Railway Labor Act Section 2 of the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 152 ) is amended by striking paragraph Eleventh.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1202 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Babin (for himself and Ms. Houlahan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act . 2. Deferment during a medical or dental internship or residency program Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking A borrower and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (6), a borrower ; (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or after the semicolon; (B) by striking the matter following clause (ii); (C) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (iii) is serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program; ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) Special rule for certain in school deferment Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a borrower described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be eligible for a deferment, during which periodic installments of principal need not be paid and interest shall not accrue on any loan made to the borrower under this part. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1205 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mrs. Bice introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act . 2. Access to Federal energy resources from non-Federal surface estate Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (r) No federal permit required for oil and gas activities on certain land (1) In general The Secretary shall not require an operator to obtain a Federal drilling permit for oil and gas exploration and production activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate, provided that— (A) the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface mineral estate to be accessed by the proposed action; and (B) the operator submits to the Secretary a State permit to conduct oil and gas exploration and production activities on the non-Federal surface estate. (2) No federal action An oil and gas exploration and production activity carried out under paragraph (1)— (A) shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332 ); (B) shall require no additional Federal action; (C) may commence 30 days after submission of the State permit to the Secretary; and (D) shall not be subject to— (i) section 306108 of title 54, United States Code (commonly known as the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966); and (ii) section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536 ). (3) Royalties and production accountability (A) Nothing in this subsection shall affect the amount of royalties due to the United States under this Act from the production of oil and gas, or alter the Secretary’s authority to conduct audits and collect civil penalties pursuant to the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ). (B) The Secretary may conduct onsite reviews and inspections to ensure proper accountability, measurement, and reporting of production of Federal oil and gas, and payment of royalties. (4) Nonapplicability to Indian lands This subsection shall not apply to Indian lands. (5) Indian land In this subsection, the term Indian land means— (A) any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; and (B) any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held— (i) in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian; (ii) by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or (iii) by a dependent Indian community. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , and Ms. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve diversity in accelerated student learning programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diversity Advancements in Accelerated Programs Act . 2. Diversity in accelerated student learning programs (a) State activities Section 4104(b)(3)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (i); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) establishing an equity office to provide recommendations and develop programs to improve diversity in such accelerated learning programs, and address other inequalities with respect to raising student academic achievement; or (iv) carrying out universal screening to determine eligibility for such accelerated learning programs; . (b) Local activities Section 4107(a)(3)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7117(a)(3)(D) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (i); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) establishing an equity office to provide recommendations and develop programs to improve diversity in such accelerated learning programs, and address other inequalities with respect to raising student academic achievement; or (iv) carrying out universal screening to determine eligibility for such accelerated learning programs; .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1208 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Cole (for himself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Stansbury , Ms. Leger Fernandez , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Carl ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

1. Reaffirmation of authority (a) Modification (1) In general The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5129 ), is amended— (A) by striking The term and inserting Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term ; and (B) by striking any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction and inserting any federally recognized Indian Tribe . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and confirmation of actions Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on other laws (1) In general Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects— (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), as amended by subsection (a); or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1210 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. DesJarlais (for himself, Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Banks , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Ms. Mace , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Fry , Mr. Mann , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Cline , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to suspend the right to introduce certain persons or property into the United States in the interest of the public health.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act . 2. Protection of public health Section 362 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 265 ) is amended— (1) by striking Whenever the and inserting the following: (a) In general Whenever the ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Suspensions relating to illicit drugs Whenever the Secretary determines that by reason of the existence of substantial illicit drug smuggling from a foreign country there is serious danger of the introduction of such drugs into the United States, and that this danger is so increased by the introduction of persons or property from such country that a suspension of the right to introduce such persons and property is required in the interest of the public health, the Secretary, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, shall have the power to prohibit, in whole or in part, the introduction of persons and property from such countries or places as he shall designate in order to avert such danger, and for such period of time as he may deem necessary for such purpose. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. DesJarlais introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Accountability Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. 3. Prohibition on mass cancellation of student loans (a) Prohibition (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 292 et seq. ) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1212 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2023 . 2. Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424. Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if death results, be punished— (1) by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life; and (2) by a fine under title 18, United States Code. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Neguse , Ms. Porter , Mr. Sablan , and Ms. Stansbury ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 by repealing certain provisions relating to North Atlantic right whales.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Effective Science-based Conservation Under Environmental laws protecting Whales Act of 2023 or the RESCUE Whales Act of 2023 . 2. Repeal Title I of division JJ of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 ) is repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2023 Mr. Perry (for himself, Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Reschenthaler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 with respect to certain regulatory actions related to hydraulic fracturing within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denying Regulatory Interference with Landowners and Legislatures Now Act or the DRILL Now Act . 2. Regulation of hydraulic fracturing within the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins Section 5019 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–114 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Regulation of hydraulic fracturing Notwithstanding any provision of the Susquehanna River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 91–575 (84 Stat. 1512), the Delaware River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 87–328 (75 Stat. 691), or the Potomac River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 91–407 (84 Stat. 856), the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, as applicable, may not finalize, implement, or enforce any regulation relating to hydraulic fracturing that is issued pursuant to any authority other than that of the State in which the regulation is to be implemented or enforced. .