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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Ms. Chu introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To remove barriers to health professions by providing resources to access foundational educational training, such as English language proficiency and adult basic education, and to require the provision of child care, in demonstration projects funded under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act . 2. Provision of foundational educational training and child care Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Provision of foundational educational training and child care (1) Required support A demonstration project for which a grant is made under this section shall include the following: (A) An assessment for adult basic skill competency, and provision of adult basic skills education if necessary for lower-skilled eligible individuals to enroll in the project and go on to enter and complete post-secondary training, through means including the following: (i) Establishing a network of partners that offer pre-training activities for project participants who need to improve basic academic skills or English language proficiency before entering a health occupational training career pathway program. (ii) Offering resources to enable project participants to continue advancing adult basic skill proficiency while enrolled in a career pathway program. (iii) Embedding adult basic skill maintenance as part of ongoing post-graduation career coaching and mentoring. (B) A guarantee that child care is an available and affordable support service for project participants through means such as the following: (i) Referral to, and assistance with, enrollment in a subsidized child care program. (ii) Direct payment to a child care provider if a slot in a subsidized child care program is not available or reasonably accessible. (iii) Payment of co-payments or associated fees for child care. (2) Allowed support The goods and services provided under a demonstration project for which a grant is made under this section may include assistance with accessing and completing high school equivalency or adult basic education courses as necessary to achieve success in the project and make progress toward career goals. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. DeGette , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Cohen , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Espaillat , and Mr. Morelle ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act or the CLOSE Act . 2. Repeal of exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources Section 112(n) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(n) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4). 3. Hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ); and (2) not later than 365 days after a final rule under paragraph (1) is issued, revise the list under section 112(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(c) ) to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4788 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Higgins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Treatment Providers Act . 2. Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity grants Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking or a community-based organization and inserting , a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2)) and other high quality comprehensive addiction care providers . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Khanna (for himself and Ms. Mace ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require executive agencies to use the latest available technology to improve website search function, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Effective Access and Retrieval of Content to Help Act of 2023 or the SEARCH Act of 2023 . 2. Executive agency requirement to use latest available technology for website search function (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) efficient and effective website search functionality is crucial for American citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders to access information and services provided by executive agencies; (2) the use of the latest available technology can significantly enhance website search capabilities, enabling faster and more accurate retrieval of information; and (3) the adoption of the latest available technology in website search function can improve transparency, accessibility, and usability of government websites, thereby enhancing public engagement and improving the delivery of services. (b) Guidance for executive agency use of the latest available technology for website search function (1) OMB Guidance Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance to executive agencies to encourage the adoption of the latest available technology available to improve the website search function of the agencies. (2) Plan for implementation Not later than 180 days after the date on which the guidance is issued pursuant to paragraph (1), the chief information officer of each executive agency shall submit to the Director a plan to meet the requirement described in subsection (a) that includes a timeline for implementation of the requirement, estimated costs, and expected outcomes. (3) Reporting Requirement Not later than one year after the date on which the guidance is issued pursuant to paragraph (1), the head of each executive agency shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes the progress made in meeting the guidance described in paragraph (1), including any challenges encountered and the measures taken to overcome them. (c) Exemption of national security systems This section shall not apply to any national security system. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency The term executive agency has the meaning given the term Executive agency in section 105 of title 5, United States Code. (3) National security system The term national security system has the meaning given that term in section 3552 of title 44, United States Code. (e) Effective date This Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. LaHood (for himself, Mr. Curtis , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Gottheimer ) 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 permit expenditures from health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements for dietary supplements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dietary Supplements Access Act . 2. Expenditures from health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements for dietary supplements (a) In general Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) Dietary nutritional supplement Amounts paid for a dietary supplement (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321(ff) )) shall be treated as amounts paid for medical care. . (b) Reimbursements from flexible spending arrangements and health arrangements for dietary nutritional supplements Section 106 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Reimbursements for dietary nutritional supplements For purposes of this section and section 105, expenses incurred for a dietary supplement (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321(ff) )) shall be treated as incurred for medical care. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Valadao , and Mr. Baird ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to attempted murder and the trafficking of fentanyl.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fentanyl Kills Act . 2. Attempted murder and trafficking of fentanyl Section 1111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Any individual who has been found to have trafficked fentanyl shall be deemed to have attempted to perpetrate murder under subsection (a) and shall be subject to the penalty pursuant to subsection (b). (e) In this section, the term trafficked fentanyl means— (1) any illicit activity— (A) to produce, manufacture, distribute, sell, or knowingly finance or transport— (i) illicit fentanyl, including any controlled substance that is a synthetic opioid and any listed chemical (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 )) that is a synthetic opioid utilized for fentanyl production; or (ii) active pharmaceutical ingredients or chemicals that are used in the production of fentanyl; (B) to attempt to carry out an activity described in subparagraph (A); or (C) to assist, abet, conspire, or collude with any other person to carry out an activity described in subparagraph (A); (2) a violation of section 401(a)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) ) involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance in or into the United States; (3) an attempt or conspiracy to commit a violation described in paragraph (2); (4) having manufactured, distributed, or dispensed, or possessed with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance outside the United States with the intention of such fentanyl or fentanyl-related substance being distributed or dispensed in or into the United States in violation of section 401(a)(1) or 406 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) , 846); or (5) having produced or manufactured, distributed, or dispensed, or possessed with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a substance that is a precursor to fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance with the intention of such precursor, fentanyl, or fentanyl-related substance being distributed or dispensed in or into the United States in violation of section 401(a)(1) or 406 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) , 846). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Lieu (for himself, Mr. Sherman , and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the Anthony Tony Beilenson Trailhead .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony Tony Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony Tony Beilenson. 3. Anthony Tony Beilenson Trailhead (a) Designation The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the Anthony Tony Beilenson Trailhead . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Anthony Tony Beilenson Trailhead .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Ogles (for himself and Mr. Rosendale ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit assistance under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or any other neo-Nazi militia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “Requiring Verification of Compliance with Abandoning Ruthless Evil Neo-Nazis Act” or “RVC ARE Neo-Nazis Act”. 2. Amendment Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92 ; 129 Stat. 1608) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no assistance authorized under this section may be provided on or after the date of enactment of this subsection unless and until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or any other neo-Nazi militia. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Duarte , Ms. Caraveo , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Costa , Mr. Edwards , and Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations in the case of person or legal entity that derives income from agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing Access To Environmental Sustainability Act or the GATES Act . 2. Exception for income derived from agriculture Section 1001D(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308–3a(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting paragraphs (3) and (4) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Exception (A) In general In the case of an excepted payment or benefit, the limitation established by paragraph (1) shall not apply to a person or legal entity during a crop, fiscal, or program year, as appropriate, if greater than or equal to 75 percent of the average adjusted gross income of the person or each individual comprising the legal entity derives from farming, ranching, or forestry activities and the person or legal entity provides to the Secretary documentation demonstrating such average adjusted gross income. (B) Excepted payment or benefit For purposes of this paragraph, the term excepted payment or benefit means a payment or benefit described in paragraph (2)(C). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4805 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support lab-grown meat, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Meat Industry Protection Act of 2023 . 2. No Federal funds supporting lab-grown meat (a) In general No Federal funds may be used to support, directly or indirectly, the production, advancement, or enhancement of lab-grown meat, including through— (1) conducting or supporting research on lab-grown meat; (2) supporting meatpacking plants, organizations, or groups relating to lab-grown meat; and (3) excluding from the receipt of any assistance or other benefit under a program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture any farm, ranch, producer, or other entity that produces lab-grown meat. (b) Lab-Grown meat defined In this section, the term lab-grown meat means meat sourced from cells of animals and artificially produced in a laboratory.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4806 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit foreign nations from owning certain facilities, buildings, and land.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of American Land Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition against foreign nations owning certain facilities, buildings, and land (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign nation may not— (1) establish a police or State sponsored security facility; (2) own or purchase a State sponsored government building in the United States; or (3) own or purchase land in the United States. (b) Compensation provided Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a foreign nation owns a facility, building, or land described in subsection (a), such foreign nation shall be provided market-rate compensation for such facility, building, or property within two years of the date of the enactment of this Act by the Secretary of Treasury. (c) Return required Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign nation owning a facility, building, or land described in subsection (a) such foreign nation shall return such facility, building, or land to the United States Government. (d) No liability Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Government shall not be liable for any violation of contracts that occur as a result of this Act. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Foreign nation The term foreign nation includes a foreign nation, a State sponsored entity, or a government official of a foreign nation. (2) Police or State sponsored security facility The term police or State sponsored security facility means a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on United States citizens. (3) State sponsored government building The term State sponsored government building means a building owned by a foreign nation.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to evaluate certain factors for aliens who submit a state sponsored Chinese immigration application or have been employed by the Chinese Communist Party.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure our Borders from the CCP Act of 2023 . 2. Requirement to evaluate certain history for aliens (a) Evaluation required Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall evaluate the factors described in subsection (b) to determine if an individual submitting a covered application has any links, association, employment history, or association with the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China. (b) Factors described The following factors shall be evaluated with respect to a covered application— (1) the alien’s employment or previous employment by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (2) any immediate family relation of the alien who is employed by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (3) the alien’s participation in educational programs organized or sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (4) any grants awarded to an alien by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (5) any public statements representing or supporting the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China by the alien; (6) the alien’s voter registration or party affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (7) any anti-capitalist or anti-American public statements made by the alien; and (8) any financial payments or any reimbursements to the alien made by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China. (c) Outcome of evaluation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that any of the factors described in subsection (b) exist with respect to a covered application the Secretary shall deny such application. (d) Penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien found to have lied on a covered application shall be subject to deportation and a fine of $5,000. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered application The term covered application means an application submitted for immigration status by an individual as a result of their relationship with— (A) an employer or institution of higher education that receives funding from the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; or (B) an immediate family relation that is employed by or is associated with the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China. (2) Immediate family relation The term immediate family relation means a mother, father, step-parent, brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or aunt.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.

1. Rescission of certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriation to Department of State Passport Office (a) Rescission of certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service Of the unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for activities of the Internal Revenue Service by paragraphs (1)(A)(ii), (1)(A)(iii), (1)(B), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 10301 of Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act, $25,000,000 are hereby rescinded. (b) Appropriation to Department of State Passport Office There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, for the salaries and expenses of new employees of the Department of State dedicated to the issuance of passports, of which $10,000,000 shall be reserved for the salaries and expenses of new employees of the Department of State at passport agencies, centers, or acceptance facilities located in the State of New York. The unobligated balance of any amount made available under this subsection shall be permanently rescinded on October 1, 2025, and shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for the sole purpose of reducing the national debt.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Ms. Sewell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require geographical diversity in the provision of health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and to require the support services provided through the use of the grants to include a transportation assistance plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Training Opportunities Act . 2. Geographical diversity in provision of grants; inclusion of transportation assistance plan among support services Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Geographical diversity; transportation assistance plan (1) Preference for applications for projects to serve a rural area In considering applications for a grant under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to applications which describe a demonstration project that will serve a rural area in which— (A) the community in which the individuals to be enrolled in the project reside is located; (B) the project will be conducted; or (C) an employer partnership that has committed to hiring individuals who successfully complete all activities under the project is located. (2) Support required to include transportation assistance plan A project for which a grant is made under this section shall include a plan to provide project participants with transportation through means such as the following: (A) Referral to, and assistance with enrollment in, a subsidized transportation program. (B) If a subsidized transportation program is not reasonably available, direct payments to subsidize transportation costs. For purposes of this paragraph, the term transportation includes public transit, or gasoline for a personal vehicle if public transit is not reasonably accessible or available. (3) Reports to the congress During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report— (A) on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph— (i) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section, with a separate statement of the number of applications referred to in paragraph (1); and (ii) the number of the applications that were approved, with a separate statement of the number of such applications referred to in paragraph (1); and (B) that includes an assessment of the effectiveness of the demonstration projects conducted under this section with respect to addressing health professions workforce shortages or in-demand jobs in rural areas. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mrs. Trahan (for herself, Mr. Lynch , Ms. Norton , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Ivey , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mrs. Sykes , Mr. McGovern , and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the medical expense deduction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023 . 2. Age for exclusions from income Section 5(d)(7) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(d)(7) ) is amended by striking 17 and inserting 21 . 3. Standard medical expense deduction Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(5) ) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking Excess and inserting Standard ; (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking containing an elderly or disabled member ; (B) by striking excess and inserting standard ; and (C) by striking incurred by the elderly or disabled member, ; (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking excess and inserting standard ; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking eligible elderly or disabled ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (D) Standard medical expense deduction amount (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the standard medical expense deduction under subparagraph (A) shall be, with respect to a fiscal year, equal to the monthly premium rate determined under section 1839(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395r(a)(3) ) that is applicable on October 1 of that fiscal year. (ii) Exception For any fiscal year, a State agency may establish a greater standard medical expense deduction than described in clause (i) if the greater deduction satisfies cost neutrality standards established by the Secretary for that fiscal year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4816 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Ms. Sherrill , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , and Ms. Titus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , and Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives.

1. Requiring group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage to permit an individual to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives (a) Requirement (1) In general Section 2713(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–13(a) ) is amended by adding at the end of the matter following paragraph (5), the following: To be in compliance with the requirement under paragraph (4), regardless of the guidelines described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall require a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit an enrollee under such plan or coverage to obtain (including in a single fill or refill), at the option of such individual, the total days of supply (not to exceed a 365-day supply) for a contraceptive for which coverage is otherwise required without the imposition of any cost-sharing requirements pursuant to such paragraph. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. (b) Outreach Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall jointly conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care providers and individuals who are enrolled (and who are eligible to enroll) in group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91 )) of the benefit requirements applied pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a)(1).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2023 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Career and technical education provides individuals with a rigorous academic alternative to a costly 4-year degree, and prepares individuals with employable and occupation-specific skills. (2) Career and technical education programs— (A) offer 16 different high-skilled, high-demand career fields of study; and (B) can take between 6 months and 2 years to complete, compared to a traditional 4-year bachelor’s degree. (3) The average cost for a career and technical education program is $3,000 to $6,000 per year, while the average cost for an in-State, public 4-year institution is over $25,000 per year. 3. Disclosure on Department of Education website The Secretary of Education (acting through the Office of Federal Student Aid) shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish on the public website of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education information on— (A) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rate; and (B) opportunities in each State— (i) to pursue such programs; and (ii) for funding to pursue such programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ); and (2) continuously update and maintain the information published under paragraph (1) to ensure that such information continues to be relevant. 4. Disclosure on FAFSA application Section 494(a)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1098h(a)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking and at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iii) career and technical education programs (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 )) are a viable alternative to a 4-year degree, and include, to ensure such individuals are made aware of such programs and related career paths at the beginning of the application— (I) a one-page summary of the most recent information provided under section 3(1) of the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act; and (II) an acknowledgment signature box; and . 5. Definitions The terms career and technical education and State have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2023 Mr. Bentz (for himself, Ms. Mace , Mr. Baird , and Mr. Santos ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study regarding social media use by teenagers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Social Media Act . 2. Report by the FTC on social media use by teenagers The Federal Trade Commission, in coordination with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall— (1) conduct a study on social media platform use among individuals younger than age 18, including— (A) what personal information is collected by social media platforms regarding such individuals; (B) how such personal information is used by the algorithms of the social media platforms; (C) how often such individuals use social media platforms daily; (D) differences in use of social media platforms related to the age ranges of such individuals; (E) mental health effects on such individuals linked to the use of social media platforms; and (F) potential harmful effects on such individuals from extended social media platform use; and (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study under paragraph (1), including any recommended policy changes based on such findings. 3. Definition of social media platform In this Act, the term social media platform means a public-facing website, internet application, or mobile internet application, including a social network, video sharing service, ad network, mobile operating system, search engine, email service, or internet access service, that has not less than 30,000,000 active monthly users in the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2023 Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require applications for a health profession opportunity grant under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Labor Market Response Act . 2. Requirement that application contain evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages Section 2008 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397g ) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Application requirement An application for a grant under this section shall contain a description of the availability and relevance of recent labor market information and other pertinent evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To revise the composition of the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia so that the Commission will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act . 2. Revision of composition of Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (a) Revision The first section of the Act of March 1, 1920 (sec. 6–621.01, D.C. Official Code), is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking the Architect of the Capitol, the Director of the National Park Service, and ; and (2) by striking appointed by the Mayor each place it appears in the second sentence of subsection (a), subsection (b), and subsection (c). (b) Conforming amendment Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 4306(i) ) is amended to read as follows: (i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery— (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of the representative from the Zoning Commission; and (2) the representative from the National Capital Planning Commission shall be the Executive Director of that Commission. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To extend and increase funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2023 . 2. Extension of, and increase in funding for, the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program Section 313B of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 940c–2 ) is amended by striking $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4838 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2023 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to extend and enhance the specialty crop block grants program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Specialty Crop Security Act of 2023 . 2. Extension and enhancement of specialty crop block grants (a) Availability and purpose of grants Section 101(a) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended— (1) by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 ; and (2) by inserting through priorities jointly identified by specialty crop producers, producer groups, and state program administrators, after specialty crops, . (b) Plan requirements Section 101(e) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended to read as follows: (e) Plan requirements The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate— (1) how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and (2) how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved. . (c) Funding Section 101(l)(1) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 ( 7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter. and inserting each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2023 Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person’s own use, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on restricting use of convertible virtual currency by a person to retain full control over convertible virtual currency (a) In general A head of a Federal agency may not prohibit, restrict, or otherwise impair the ability of a covered user to— (1) use convertible virtual currency or its equivalent for such user’s own purposes, such as to purchase real or virtual goods and services for the user’s own use; or (2) self-custody digital assets using a self-hosted wallet or other means to conduct transactions for any lawful purpose. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Convertible virtual currencies The term convertible virtual currency means a medium of exchange that— (A) has an equivalent value as currency (as defined in section 1010.100 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)); or (B) acts as a substitute for currency but may not possess all the attributes (including legal tender status) specified under such section 1010.100. (2) Covered user The term covered user means a person that obtains convertible virtual currency to purchase goods or services on that person’s own behalf, without regard to the method in which such covered user obtained such convertible virtual currency. (3) Self-hosted wallet The term self-hosted wallet means a digital interface— (A) used to secure and transfer convertible virtual currency; and (B) under which the owner of convertible virtual currency retains independent control over such convertible virtual currency that is secured by such digital interface.
IB Union Calendar No. 262 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4841 [Report No. 118–323] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2023 Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services December 19, 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 July 25, 2023 A BILL To prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person’s own use, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Your Coins Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on restricting use of convertible virtual currency by a person to retain full control over convertible virtual currency (a) In general The head of a Federal agency may not prohibit, restrict, or otherwise impair the ability of a covered user to— (1) use convertible virtual currency or its equivalent for such user’s own purposes, such as to purchase real or virtual goods and services for the user’s own use; or (2) self-custody digital assets using a self-hosted wallet or other means to conduct transactions for any lawful purpose. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Convertible virtual currencies The term convertible virtual currency means a medium of exchange that— (A) has an equivalent value as currency (as defined in section 1010.100 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)); or (B) acts as a substitute for currency but may not possess all the attributes (including legal tender status) specified under such section 1010.100 (or successor regulations). (2) Covered user The term covered user means a person that obtains convertible virtual currency to purchase goods or services on that person’s own behalf, without regard to the method in which such covered user obtained such convertible virtual currency. (3) Self-hosted wallet The term self-hosted wallet means a digital interface— (A) used to secure and transfer convertible virtual currency; and (B) under which the owner of convertible virtual currency retains independent control over such convertible virtual currency that is secured by such digital interface.

December 19, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed