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IB Union Calendar No. 104 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3399 [Report No. 118–133] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. James (for himself, Mr. Bergman , and Ms. Scholten ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure July 10, 2023 Additional sponsor: Mr. Kildee July 10, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To study the security of the Soo Locks and effects on the supply chain resulting from a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023 . 2. Report on security and economic effects on supply chain of Soo Locks, Michigan (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that— (1) highlights any security deficiencies that exist with respect to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; (2) highlights the supply chain, logistical, and economic effects that would result in the event of a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks and how such effects would impact the region surrounding the Soo Locks and the United States; (3) highlights any potential domestic or international threats to the integrity of the Soo Locks; (4) details the current security structure of the Coast Guard and any other relevant Federal, State, or local agency to protect the Soo Locks; and (5) provides any recommendations, and cost estimates for such recommendations, for— (A) strengthening the security of the Soo Locks; and (B) reducing the impacts to the supply chain of the United States that would result in the event of a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks. (b) Appropriate committees of Congress defined In this Act, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (2) the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Science of the Senate; and (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.

July 10, 2023 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. 3400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Moolenaar , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Norman , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Babin , Mr. Cole , Mr. Estes , and Mr. Cline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act . 2. Increase of dollar threshold for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes (a) In general Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 164(c) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount— (A) for calendar year 2023, equal to the product of— (i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by (ii) ten; and (B) for any calendar year after 2023, equal to the product of— (i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2023 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing— (I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2023; by (II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2023. . (b) Personal consumption expenditure per capita index The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2024, and such index shall be known as the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.
IB Union Calendar No. 281 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3400 [Report No. 118–343] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Moolenaar , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Norman , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Babin , Mr. Cole , Mr. Estes , and Mr. Cline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce January 11, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mrs. Houchin January 11, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 17, 2023 A BILL To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act . 2. Increase of dollar threshold for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes (a) In general Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 164(c) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount— (A) for calendar year 2024, equal to the product of— (i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by (ii) ten; and (B) for any calendar year after 2024, equal to the product of— (i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2024 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing— (I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2024; by (II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2024. . (b) Personal consumption expenditure per capita index The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2025, and such index shall be known as the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

January 11, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Alford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the B–2 to B–21 Cost Analysis Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is likely one of the main operating bases for B–21 aircraft. 3. Study and report on B–2 aircraft infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that contains— (1) the findings of a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, including— (A) hangars; (B) such infrastructure used to store fuel or weapons; and (C) any such infrastructure the Secretary of Defense determines will be used for B–21 aircraft; and (2) recommendations, if any, relating to how such infrastructure could be repurposed— (A) to produce cost savings; and (B) to accommodate B–21 aircraft.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3402 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Auchincloss (for himself and Mr. Hill ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Secretary of the Treasury from issuing a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Power of the Mint Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The article I, section 8 of the Constitution states that only Congress has the authority to coin money and regulate the value of such money. (2) The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 provides that the Federal Reserve banks shall act as the fiscal agents of the United States and depositories when required to do so by the Secretary of the Treasury. 3. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 221 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 16 the following: 16A. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve may not, absent Congressional authorization, issue a central bank digital currency. (b) Central bank digital currency defined In this section, the term central bank digital currency means a form of digital money or monetary value, denominated in the national unit of account, that is a direct liability of the Federal Reserve. . (b) Treasury Chapter 3 of subtitle I of title 31 of the United States Code is amended by inserting after section 316 the following: 317. Central bank digital currency (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury may not, absent Congressional authorization, direct the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to issue a central bank digital currency. (b) Central Bank Digital Currency defined In this section, the term central bank digital currency means a form of digital money or monetary value, denominated in the national unit of account, that is a direct liability of the central bank. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3405 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Barr (for himself, Mr. Davidson , Mr. Posey , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Steil , Mr. Ogles , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Lamborn , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Cline , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Cloud , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Palmer , and Mr. Roy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To allow amounts made available for the Continuum of Care program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Promotes Livelihood and Ultimate Success Act of 2023 or the Housing PLUS Act of 2023 . 2. Availability of Continuum of Care funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions Subtitle C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 436. Availability of funds for grantees requiring wraparound services or applying preconditions (a) Availability Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not, in making amounts available under this subtitle, prohibit, limit, or restrict the award or amount of grants made with such amounts to or for eligible entities, project sponsors, or recipients— (1) that require the provision of supportive services, such as counseling, job training, or addiction treatment, for individuals served by a program, project, or activity assisted with such amounts; (2) that require, as a condition for occupancy in a project, or assistance from a program, project, or activity, assisted with such amounts that individuals meet certain prerequisites, such as sobriety or lack of drug use; or (3) faith-based organizations. (b) Set aside Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in making available amounts under this subtitle for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 30 percent of such amounts shall be used by eligible entities, project sponsors, and recipients that provide or offer access to wraparound services. (c) Accountability Not later than 180 days after the completion of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit, to the House Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs of the Senate, for such fiscal year— (1) a written certification that the amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle were made available in compliance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section; and (2) a report specifying how the Notices of Funding Opportunity for such fiscal year for amounts made available for carrying out this subtitle evidence such compliance. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3406 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Buck (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Cline , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Mace , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Westerman , and Mr. Self ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit qualified professional asset managers from exercising voting rights associated with the ownership of securities by the Thrift Savings Fund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop TSP ESG Act . 2. Prohibition on exercising voting rights associated with the ownership of securities by the Thrift Savings Fund Section 8438(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting a qualified professional asset manager, after The Board, .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself and Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to modify a provision relating to acquisition of beach fill.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act or the SAND Act . 2. Acquisition of beach fill Section 935 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2299 ) is amended by striking if such materials are not available from domestic sources for environmental or economic reasons .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Ms. Tenney , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Tiffany , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize institutions of higher education to limit the amount of a Federal loan that an enrolled student may borrow.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Borrowing Act of 2023 . 2. Institutional determined limits Section 455(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Institutional Determined Limits (A) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, an institution of higher education (at the discretion of a financial aid administrator at the institution) may prorate or limit the amount of a loan any student enrolled in a program of study at that institution may borrow under this part for an academic year or in the aggregate— (i) if the institution can reasonably demonstrate that student debt levels are or would be excessive for such program, based on— (I) the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the average or median starting salary in the region in which the institution is located for typical occupations pursued by graduates of such program; or (II) the most recently available data from the College Scorecard (or successor website) on the median earnings of students who complete such program; (ii) in a case in which the student is enrolled on a less than full-time basis or the student is enrolled for less than the period of enrollment to which the annual loan limit applies under this part, based on the student’s enrollment status; (iii) based on the credential level (such as a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential) that the student would attain upon completion of such program; or (iv) based on the year of the program for which the student is seeking such loan. (B) Increases for Individual Students Upon the request of a student whose loan amount for an academic year has been prorated or limited under subparagraph (A), an eligible institution (at the discretion of the financial aid administrator at the institution) may increase such loan amount to an amount not exceeding the annual loan amount applicable to such student under this part for such academic year at the discretion of the financial aid administrator at the institution. (C) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a proration or limiting of loan amounts by an institution of higher education because of a student’s race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin. (D) Exception for certain students This paragraph shall not apply to any student enrolled in a program of study at an eligible institution as of June 30, 2024, or any loans made under this part to such student for such enrollment, during the period required for the completion of such program. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself, Ms. Craig , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mr. Costa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to reauthorize the animal disease prevention and management programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023 . 2. Reauthorization of animal disease prevention and management programs (a) Mandatory funding Section 10409A(d)(1) of the Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(1) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) Mandatory funding (A) Fiscal years 2024 through 2028 Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $233,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, of which— (i) not less than $10,000,000 shall be made available for each such fiscal year to carry out subsection (a); (ii) not less than $70,000,000 shall be made available for each such fiscal year to carry out subsection (b); and (iii) not less than $153,000,000 shall be made available for each such fiscal year to carry out subsection (c). (B) Subsequent fiscal years Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter, of which not less than $18,000,000 shall be made available for each of those fiscal years to carry out subsection (b). . (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) National animal health laboratory Section 10409A(d)(2)(A) of the Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(A) ) is amended— (A) by striking $30,000,000 and inserting $45,000,000 ; and (B) by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 . (2) National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program; National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Section 10409A(d)(2)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 . (c) Availability and purpose of funding Section 10409A(e)(1) of the Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Nadler , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Bush , Ms. Norton , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Porter , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Schakowsky , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Balint , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Payne , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Torres of New York , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Takano , Mr. Casar , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Tokuda , Mrs. Ramirez , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Meng , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Pascrell , Ms. Chu , Mr. Carson , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Omar , Mr. Thanedar , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Mrs. Foushee , and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2023 . 2. Number of justices; quorum Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking a Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices, any six of whom shall constitute a quorum and inserting a Chief Justice of the United States and twelve associate justices, any eight of whom shall constitute a quorum .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania 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 include expenses relating to membership in health care sharing ministries to qualify for the deduction for medical expenses, and for other purposes.

1. Expenses relating to health care sharing ministries included in deduction for medical expenses (a) In general Section 213(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) for membership in a health care sharing ministry which— (i) is defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)), (ii) posts its audit as required under clause (ii)(V) of such section on the website of the ministry, and (iii) is accredited by an independent third-party accreditation or standard setting organization that uses multiple criteria and whose officers or directors have no financial ties to sharing ministries being reviewed and accredited. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Deluzio , Ms. Norton , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Moulton , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2023 . 2. Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who served in United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II Section 106 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) (1) (A) Service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on December 31, 1948, of any individual who was honorably discharged therefrom pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be considered active duty for purposes of eligibility and entitlement to headstones, markers, and other benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of this title, other than such benefits relating to the interment or inurnment of the individual in Arlington National Cemetery solely by reason of such service. (B) (i) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall issue to each individual who served as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during the period beginning on July 1, 1943, and ending on December 31, 1948, a discharge from such service under honorable conditions if the Secretary determines that the nature and duration of the service of the individual so warrants. (ii) A discharge under clause (i) shall designate the date of discharge. The date of discharge shall be the date, as determined by the Secretary, of the termination of service of the individual concerned as described in that clause. (2) An individual who receives a discharge under paragraph (1)(B) for service as a member of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to any benefit under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, except as provided in paragraph (1)(A). (3) The Secretary of Defense may design and produce a service medal, memorial plaque or gravemarker, or other commendation to honor individuals who receive a discharge under paragraph (1)(B). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 . 2. Ensuring coverage for mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth (a) In general Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) ) is amended— (1) by striking mental health services and all that follows through The geographic and inserting mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth. —The geographic ; (2) by striking subject to subparagraph (B), ; (3) by inserting , or for the provision of behavioral health services after or treatment of a mental health disorder ; and (4) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 123 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ). 3. Study and report on utilization of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the utilization of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth under section 1834(m)(7) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) ), that includes any recommendations of the Secretary regarding— (1) fraud or abuse prevention with respect to such services; and (2) additional funding that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services may require for purposes of conducting audits, investigations, and other oversight and enforcement activities with respect to the furnishing of such services.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3435 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Pappas , and Mrs. Steel ) 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 modify and extend the deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charitable Act . 2. Modification and extension of deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (a) In general Subsection (p) of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (p) Special rule for taxpayers who do not elect To itemize deductions In the case of a taxable year beginning in 2023 or 2024, the deduction under this subsection for the taxable year shall be equal to so much of the deduction determined under this section (without regard to this subsection) for such taxable year as does not exceed an amount equal to 1/3 of the amount of the standard deduction with respect to such individual for such taxable year. This subsection shall apply only in the case of an individual who does not elect to itemize deductions for the taxable year. . (b) Elimination of penalty (1) In general Section 6662(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (9) and by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (9). (2) Increased penalty Section 6662 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (l). (3) Conforming amendments (A) Sections 6662(h)(2)(D) of such Code is amended by striking subsection (b)(10) and inserting subsection (b)(9) . (B) Section 6664(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking section 6662(b)(10) and inserting section 6662(b)(9) . (C) Section 6751(b)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking by reason of paragraph (9) or (10) of subsection (b) thereof and inserting by reason of subsection (b)(9) thereof . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Ms. Pettersen (for herself and Mrs. Boebert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Silver Cliff Community Act . 2. Single, unique ZIP Code for Silver Cliff, Colorado Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code, to be numbered 81249, applicable to the area encompassing only Silver Cliff, Colorado.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Stanton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize a hydrogen powered vehicle to exceed certain weight limits on the Interstate Highway System, and for other purposes.

1. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles Section 127(s) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by striking gas and electric battery vehicles and inserting gas, electric battery vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles ; and (2) by inserting or fueled primarily by hydrogen fuel cells, or fueled or powered by a combination thereof, before may exceed .
IB Union Calendar No. 176 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3447 [Report No. 118–217] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Stanton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 26, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize a hydrogen powered vehicle to exceed certain weight limits on the Interstate Highway System, and for other purposes.

1. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles Section 127(s) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by striking gas and electric battery vehicles and inserting gas, electric battery vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles ; and (2) by inserting or fueled primarily by hydrogen fuel cells, or fueled or powered by a combination thereof, before may exceed .

September 26, 2023 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. 3449 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Cartwright ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Eric’s Law . 2. Requirement to impanel a new jury in certain cases (a) Additional ground for impaneling jury Section 3593(b)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) a new special hearing is required pursuant to subsection (g); or . (b) Impaneling of new jury when jury does not reach a unanimous recommendation Section 3593 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Special rule for inmates when jury does not return a unanimous recommendation (1) In general Subject to paragraph (3), if a jury described in subsection (b)(1) or subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (b)(2) does not, by unanimous vote, make a recommendation whether the defendant should be sentenced to death, life imprisonment without the possibility of release, or some other lesser sentence pursuant to subsection (e), the court, upon motion of the attorney for the government, shall order a new special hearing and impanel a new jury pursuant to subsection (b). (2) Imposition of sentence If the jury impaneled pursuant to paragraph (1) does not reach a unanimous recommendation as to sentence, the court shall impose a sentence other than death authorized by law. (3) Limitation This subsection shall only apply to a defendant who is— (A) an inmate serving a life sentence for murder; and (B) convicted of another murder while serving such life sentence. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3450 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2023 . 2. Inspector General report on backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, pending before the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. (b) Matters included The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the status of the backlog described in such subsection. (2) An assessment of how the Secretary is addressing such backlog, including how the Secretary is recruiting staff to fill open positions within the Department using authorities or amounts available under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–168 ). (3) An assessment of how such backlog affects the average amount of time claimants who have submitted disability compensation claims pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, wait for the Secretary to adjudicate those claims. (4) An assessment of how the Secretary is preparing to address the predicted 50 percent increase in such claims resulting from the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–168 ). (5) An overview of how new technologies, such as automated decision support technology, have contributed to the reduction of such backlog. (6) Recommendations by the Inspector General to further reduce such backlog.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3452 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require that certain loans made to parents on behalf of a dependent student and to graduate students are included in the definition of cohort default rate under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to require the Secretary of Education to report default rates for such loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act of 2023 . 2. Addition of certain loans to parents and graduate student to the calculation and reporting of cohort default rates (a) Definition of cohort default rate Section 435(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1085(m) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking section 428, 428A, or 428H and inserting this part or part D ; and (ii) by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan after section 428C ; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan after section 428C ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) For the purposes of this subsection, the term students , when used with respect to a determination or calculation of the number of students who enter repayment or default on a loan received for attendance at an institution, shall include parents with a Federal Direct PLUS Loan or a loan under section 428B made on behalf of a dependent student for attendance at the institution. . (b) Collection and reporting of cohort default rates Section 435(m)(4)(A) of such Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1085(m)(4)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking section 428, 428B, or 428H and inserting this part or part D ; and (2) by inserting or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan after section 428C . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall be effective for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, and each subsequent fiscal year.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3454 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , and Oversight and Accountability , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To authorize the transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas of certain materials for the construction of the border wall, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization of transfer of certain materials for border wall Notwithstanding chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers), may transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas materials unused as of the date of the enactment of this Act that were obtained through the expenditure of amounts transferred or otherwise made available for the construction of the border wall in each such State, respectively.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3455 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Rutherford , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act or the TSP Act . 2. Investment of Thrift Savings Fund Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) In this subsection— (A) the term country of concern means any country (including any special administrative region of such country) identified as a threat to the national security of the United States in the most recent report submitted to Congress by the Director of National Intelligence under section 108B of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3043b ) (commonly referred to as the Annual Threat Assessment ); (B) the terms exchange , issuer , and security have the meanings given those terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ); (C) the term national securities exchange means an exchange that is registered pursuant to section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78f ); (D) the term publicly listed company means an issuer, the securities of which are listed on a national securities exchange; and (E) the term security of concern means a security— (i) that is listed on an exchange in a country of concern; (ii) the issuer with respect to which is incorporated in, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of, a country of concern; or (iii) more than 50 percent of the revenue of the issuer with respect to which is— (I) generated in a country of concern; (II) consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; and (III) after the consolidation described in subclause (II), incorporated into the financial statement of a publicly listed company. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may be invested in any security of concern, without regard to— (A) the exchange through which the security of concern is purchased; or (B) whether the security of concern is purchased— (i) in synthetic form, such as through an equity swap or similar financial instrument; or (ii) through a mutual fund made available through any mutual fund window added pursuant to subsection (b)(5). (3) The Executive Director shall consult with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a biennial basis in order to ensure compliance with paragraph (2). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3456 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Moran , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Nehls , and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit reports to Congress on theft of mail and United States Postal Service property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upholding a Secure Postal System Act or the USPS Act . 2. Reports on mail and Postal Service property theft (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this section and each year thereafter for five years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall investigate nationwide patterns and instances of theft of mail and United States Postal Service property and submit a report on each such investigation to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (b) Contents Any report under subsection (a) shall include a description of any measures the Postal Service has in place to address such theft, and recommendations on how the Postal Service and Congress can combat such theft. (c) Consultation In carrying out this section, the Comptroller General shall consult with the Inspector General of the Postal Service and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3460 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Stewart (for himself, Mr. Curtis , Mr. Moore of Utah , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 50, United States Code, to provide authority to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program in military budget accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chemical and Biological Defense Program Improvement Act of 2023 . 2. Authority to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program in budget accounts of military departments Section 1701(d)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 ( 50 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2) ) is amended by striking may not be included in the budget accounts and inserting may be included in the budget accounts .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3463 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Banks (for himself and Ms. Spanberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by inserting , or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum after election . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.