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IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1449 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act . 2. Geothermal leasing (a) Annual leasing Section 4(b) of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 2 years and inserting year ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (3) after paragraph (2), by inserting the following: (3) Replacement Sales If a lease sale under paragraph (1) for a year is canceled or delayed, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a replacement sale during the same year. (4) Requirement In conducting a lease sale under paragraph (2) in a State described in that paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under the resource management plan in effect for the State. . (b) Deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits (1) Notice Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application for any geothermal drilling permit, the Secretary shall— (A) provide written notice to the applicant that the application is complete; or (B) notify the applicant that information is missing and specify any information that is required to be submitted for the application to be complete. (2) Issuance of decision If the Secretary determines that an application for a geothermal drilling permit is complete under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall issue a final decision on the application not later than 30 days after the Secretary notifies the applicant that the application is complete. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 617 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1449 [Report No. 118–730] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Fulcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources November 12, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act . 2. Geothermal leasing (a) Annual leasing Section 4(b) of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 2 years and inserting year ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (3) after paragraph (2), by inserting the following: (3) Replacement Sales If a lease sale under paragraph (1) for a year is canceled or delayed, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a replacement sale during the same year. (4) Requirement In conducting a lease sale under paragraph (2) in a State described in that paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under the resource management plan in effect for the State. . (b) Deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits (1) Notice Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application for any geothermal drilling permit, the Secretary shall— (A) provide written notice to the applicant that the application is complete; or (B) notify the applicant that information is missing and specify any information that is required to be submitted for the application to be complete. (2) Issuance of decision If the Secretary determines that an application for a geothermal drilling permit is complete under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall issue a final decision on the application not later than 30 days after the Secretary notifies the applicant that the application is complete. .

November 12, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1450 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act . 2. Modification of the treatment of certain revenue and payments under good neighbor agreements (a) Good neighbor authority Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or Indian tribe ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)— (i) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: (i) In general Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable— (I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and (II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements. ; and (ii) in clause (ii), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 ; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming amendments Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ))— (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1450 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Fulcher (for himself, Ms. Perez , Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Kilmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act . 2. Modification of the treatment of certain revenue and payments under good neighbor agreements (a) Good neighbor authority Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or Indian tribe ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: (i) In general Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable— (I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and (II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements. ; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming amendments Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ))— (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1450 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry AN ACT To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act . 2. Modification of the treatment of certain revenue and payments under good neighbor agreements (a) Good neighbor authority Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or Indian tribe ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)— (i) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: (i) In general Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable— (I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and (II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements. ; and (ii) in clause (ii), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 ; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming amendments Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting , Indian tribe, after Governor . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a) ))— (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1451 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Gallego (for himself and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fight for the American Dream Act . 2. Qualifications for enlistment in the Armed Forces (a) Additional qualified persons Paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) A person who, at the time of enlistment in an armed force, possesses an employment authorization document issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services under the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security policy entitled Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals . . (b) Admission to permanent residence of enlisted persons Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Admission to permanent residence of certain enlisted persons (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of a person described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if such person is otherwise eligible under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ). For purposes of such adjustment, a person described in such subparagraph shall— (A) be considered inspected and admitted into the United States; and (B) not be subject to paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), (7)(A), or (9) of section 212(a) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ). (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind the lawful permanent resident status of a person whose status was adjusted under paragraph (1) if, before the person completes a period of obligated service, the person receives a discharge from the Armed Forces that is not an honorable discharge. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter the process prescribed by sections 328, 329, and 329A of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1439 , 1440, 1440–1) by which a person may naturalize through service in the Armed Forces. . (c) Clerical amendments (1) Section heading The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: 504. Persons not qualified: citizenship or residency requirements; exceptions . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 504 and inserting the following new item: 504. Persons not qualified: citizenship or residency requirements; exceptions. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1452 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Garamendi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 to direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to provide certain data related to water quality, and for other purposes.

1. Information on type approval certificates (a) In general Title IX of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–282 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 904. Information on type approval certificates The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any State, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard pertaining to challenge water quality characteristics, challenge water biological organism concentrations, post-treatment water quality characteristics, and post-treatment biological organism concentrations data for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor Federal regulations). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–282 ) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the following: 904. Information on type approval certificates. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1453 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Mr. Bacon , and Mrs. McBath ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code, to allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the United States, of claims for the payment of customs duties.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Customs Business Fairness Act of 2023 . 2. Amendment Section 507(d) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by inserting excluding subparagraph (F) after (a)(8) . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall not apply with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1454 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mrs. González-Colón (for herself and Ms. Tokuda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a cacao tree health initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cacao Tree Health Initiative Act of 2023 . 2. Cacao tree health initiative (a) In general Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (21) Cacao tree health initiative Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— (A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests (as defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7702 )) that affect cacao trees; (B) establishing an integrated pest management program for cacao trees in areas affected by or at risk of being affected by such pests; (C) surveying and collecting data on cacao tree production, health, and markets; (D) investigating cacao tree biology, ecology, genomics, and production systems; (E) conducting research on factors that may contribute to, or be associated with, resilient cacao production systems, including— (i) the selection and propagation of cacao tree varieties that improve the market advantage of cacao grown in the United States; and (ii) best management practices in cacao-growing regions under various climate conditions; and (F) conducting research on factors that may contribute to, or be associated with, serious threats to cacao trees, including the sublethal effects of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides on beneficial insects and cacao tree growth. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(h) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2034 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mrs. González-Colón (for herself and Ms. Tokuda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide research and extension grants to support the study of insects and pests that impact plantains and bananas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act . 2. Plantain and banana plant health initiative (a) In general Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (21) Plantain and banana health initiative Research and extension grants may be made under this section for a term of not less than 5 years for the purposes of— (A) studying potential resistance and tolerance to nonnative diseases and insect pests; (B) increasing research for treatment of pests that affect plantains and bananas, including Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense, Tropical Race 4; (C) conducting field studies to evaluate plantain and banana cultivars with enhanced resistance to diseases and pests, and adaptability to tropical soils; (D) disseminating information and educating growers on best practices to promote safe production of plantains and bananas; and (E) establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by pests such as Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense, Tropical Race 4. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925(h) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2027 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to take certain actions with respect to certain qualified coal applications, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act or the COAL Act . 2. Leasing for certain qualified coal applications (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Coal lease The term coal lease means a lease entered into by the United States as lessor, through the Bureau of Land Management, and the applicant on Bureau of Land Management Form 3400–012. (2) Qualified application The term qualified application means any application pending under the lease by application program administered by the Bureau of Land Management pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) and subpart 3425 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for which the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) has commenced. (b) Mandatory leasing and other required approvals As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promptly— (1) with respect to each qualified application— (A) if not previously published for public comment, publish a draft environmental assessment, as required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) and any applicable implementing regulations; (B) finalize the fair market value of the coal tract for which a lease by application is pending; (C) take all intermediate actions necessary to grant the qualified application; and (D) grant the qualified application; and (2) with respect to previously awarded coal leases, grant any additional approvals of the Department of the Interior or any bureau, agency, or division of the Department of the Interior required for mining activities to commence. 3. Future coal leasing Notwithstanding any judicial decision to the contrary or a departmental review of the Federal coal leasing program, Secretarial Order 3338, issued by the Secretary of the Interior on January 15, 2016, shall have no force or effect.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1464 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mrs. Lesko (for herself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Ciscomani ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2023 or the EXIT Act of 2023 . 2. Unlawful border crossing tunnel search and remediation (a) Waiver authority of certain environmental requirements regarding tunnel actions on private land Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Waiver authority of certain environmental requirements regarding tunnel actions on private land Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary’s sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels pursuant to subsection (a)(3). Any such determination by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register. . (b) Contract authority (1) In general To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition In this subsection, the term indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification regarding actions on private land Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(a) ) is amended by inserting , including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels, after patrolling the border .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1467 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Ms. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To adjust the amount of monthly old-age, survivors, and disability insurance payments under title II of the Social Security Act based on locality-based comparability payment rates.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2023 . 2. Social Security benefit amounts adjusted to reflect locality-based comparability payment rates Notwithstanding title II of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall increase the monthly benefit amount to which each individual is otherwise entitled under such title by the percentage determined by the President under sections 5304 and 5304a of title 5, United States Code, for the locality pay area (as established in section 531.603 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations) in which the individual resides at the time of such increase.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1469 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Good of Virginia , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit a mask mandate to prevent the spread of COVID–19 on a military installation in the United States.

1. Prohibition of mask mandate to prevent the spread of COVID–19 on a military installation in the United States The Secretary of Defense may not require that an individual wear a mask, in order to prevent the spread of COVID–19, on a military installation inside the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1470 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Banks , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hern , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Steube , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Westerman , and Mr. Lamborn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortion through financial or logistical support to individuals traveling to another State or country to receive an abortion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2023 . 2. No Federal funds for abortion travel (a) In general No Federal funds may be used for abortion through financial or logistical support for travel to another State for an abortion. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the limits on funding for abortion through financial or logistical support for travel to another State or country to receive an abortion in effect under the Hyde Amendment or any other provision of Federal law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term abortion means the use or provision of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device— (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than— (i) after viability to produce a live birth that, if premature, is medically indicated, and to preserve the life and health of the child born alive; (ii) to treat an ectopic pregnancy; or (iii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term Hyde Amendment means sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 ( Public Law 117–103 ) and any successor provisions in any appropriations Act for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Rogers of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

1. Optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is amended— (1) by inserting or may by law apply the advancement of time described in this section for the duration of the year, after may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this subsection providing for the advancement of time, ; (2) by striking the standard time otherwise applicable during that period and inserting the same standard time ; (3) by striking may by law exempt either the entire State as provided in (1) or and inserting , by law, may apply either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the entire State, ; and (4) by inserting , or may apply the advancement of time for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State lying within any time zone before the period at the end.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Wittman (for himself and Ms. Spanberger ) 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 certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act . 2. Certain career training and credentialing expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts (a) In general Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses (i) In general The term qualified higher education expenses includes— (I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), (II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause, and (III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. (ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program For purposes of this paragraph, the term recognized postsecondary credential program means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1479 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Ciscomani introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiricahua National Park Act . 2. Designation of Chiricahua National Park, Arizona (a) Designation (1) In general The Chiricahua National Monument in the State of Arizona established by Presidential Proclamation 1692 ( 54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 43 Stat. 1946) shall be known and designated as Chiricahua National Park (referred to in this Act as the National Park ). (2) Boundaries The boundaries of the National Park shall be the boundaries of the Chiricahua National Monument as of the date of enactment of this Act, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chiricahua National Park Proposed Boundary , numbered 145/156,356, and dated March 2021. (3) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other record of the United States to the Chiricahua National Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the Chiricahua National Park . (4) Availability of funds Any funds available for the Chiricahua National Monument shall be available for the National Park. (b) Administration The Secretary of the Interior shall administer the National Park in accordance with— (1) Presidential Proclamation 1692 ( 54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 43 Stat. 1946); (2) Presidential Proclamation 2288 ( 54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 52 Stat. 1551); and (3) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including— (A) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; and (B) chapter 3201 of title 54, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Babin , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Fallon , Ms. Van Duyne , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Crenshaw , and Mr. Jackson of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To revise the authority provided to the President to impose export licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of crude oil from the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting Act or the CRUDE Act . 2. Crude oil export licensing requirements and other restrictions Section 101(d)(1) of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ( 42 U.S.C. 6212a(d)(1) ) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) (i) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce jointly find and report to the President and to the Congress that— (I) the export of crude oil pursuant to this Act has caused sustained material oil supply shortages or sustained oil prices significantly above world market levels that are directly attributable to the export of crude oil produced in the United States; and (II) those supply shortages or price increases have caused or are likely to cause sustained material adverse employment effects in the United States; and (ii) the President declares a national emergency based on the findings of a report under clause (i) and formally notices the declaration of a national emergency in the Federal Register; or ; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (C).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Crawford , and Mr. Nehls ) 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 the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a penalty for causing a defect in pipeline infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act . 2. Penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure (1) In general A person knowingly and willfully— (A) causing, or threatening to cause, a defect in a pipe, pump, or valve intended to be used or used in any pipeline facility described in subsection (b) that would affect the integrity or safe operation of any such facility shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both; or (B) disrupting the operation of any such facility shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. (2) Rule of statutory construction Nothing in this subsection abridges the exercise of rights guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1485 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Ms. Bush (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Norton , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Green of Texas , Ms. Pressley , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Payne , and Ms. Omar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To limit the price charged by manufacturers for insulin.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Insulin for All Act of 2023 . 2. Limitation on price of insulin (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the price charged by manufacturers of insulin for insulin that is sold in the United States may not exceed $20 per 1000 units of insulin, which may be contained in one or more vials, pens, cartridges, or other forms of delivery. (b) Insulin defined In this section, the term insulin means insulin that is licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ) and continues to be marketed pursuant to such licensure.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1486 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of traditional and premium cigars.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2023 . 2. Limitation of authority with respect to premium cigars (a) Exception for traditional large and premium cigars Section 901(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387a(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), in the heading, by inserting for certain tobacco leaf after authority ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Limitation of authority for certain cigars (A) In general The provisions of this chapter (except for section 907(d)(3)) shall not apply to traditional large and premium cigars. (B) Rule of construction Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant the Secretary authority to promulgate regulations on any matter that involves traditional large and premium cigars. (C) Traditional large and premium cigar defined For purposes of this paragraph, the term traditional large and premium cigar — (i) means any roll of tobacco that is wrapped in 100-percent leaf tobacco, bunched with 100-percent tobacco filler, contains no filter, tip, flavor additive, or non-tobacco mouthpiece, weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count, and— (I) has a 100-percent leaf tobacco binder and is hand rolled; or (II) has a homogenized tobacco leaf binder and is made in the United States using human hands to lay the 100-percent leaf tobacco wrapper onto only one machine that bunches, wraps, and caps each individual cigar; and (ii) does not include a cigarette (as such term is defined by section 900(3)) or a little cigar (as such term is defined by section 900(11)). . (b) Conforming amendments Section 919(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387s(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), by inserting , but excluding traditional large and premium cigars (as such term is defined under section 901(c)(3)) before the period; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting subject to section 901(c)(3), before if a user fee .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1489 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Crawford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the drug felon ban for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Back Act of 2023 . 1. Repeal of denial of SNAP benefits for certain drug-related convictions (a) Repealers Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 21 U.S.C. 862a ) is amended— (1) in the heading by striking and benefits , (2) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking , or at the end and inserting a period, (B) by striking for— and all that follows through (1) , and inserting for , and (C) by striking paragraph (2), (3) in subsection (b)— (A) in the heading by striking and Benefits for Others and all that follows through families , and (B) by striking paragraph (2), (4) in subsection (c) by striking or benefits , and (5) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking , and at the end and inserting a period, (B) by striking it— and all that follows through (1) , and inserting it , and (C) by striking paragraph (2). (b) Technical amendment The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 is amended in the table of contents by striking the item relating to section 115 and inserting the following: Sec. 115. Denial of assistance for certain drug-related convictions. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Crawford (for himself, Mr. Donalds , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Bucshon , and Mr. LaMalfa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2023 . 2. Housing prisoners based on sex (a) Federal prisons (1) In general Chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4052. Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes (a) Definition In this section, the term biological sex means the biological classification of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, as indicated by sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth. (b) Bar The Bureau of Prisons— (1) shall use the biological sex of persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States in making determinations regarding housing such persons; and (2) shall not co-locate in detention facilities persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States if those persons are not of the same biological sex, except that persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States who are not of the same biological sex may be co-located on a temporary basis, not including overnight housing. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 303 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4052. Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes. . (b) State prisons Section 501 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10152 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Bar on housing together prisoners of different sexes (1) Definitions In this subsection, the term biological sex has the meanings given such terms in section 4051 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Limitation on eligibility for funds Beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subsection, a State may not receive funds under this subpart for a fiscal year if the State does not submit to the Attorney General a certification that the State— (A) prohibits co-locating in detention facilities persons charged with or convicted of offenses under the law of the State if those persons are not of the same biological sex, except that persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States who are not of the same biological sex may be co-located on a temporary basis, not including overnight housing; and (B) requires the use of the biological sex of persons charged with or convicted of offenses under the law of the State in making determinations regarding housing such persons. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1491 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Crow (for himself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum loan amount for certain loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act . 2. Increase in certain maximum loan amounts (a) In general Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (iv), by striking $5,500,000 and inserting $10,000,000 ; and (2) in clause (v), by striking $5,500,000 and inserting $10,000,000 . (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report that details, for the year covered by the report, the industries and geographic areas with respect to which the Administrator has made loans under clauses (iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A) ), as amended by subsection (a).