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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to change the residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023 . 2. Residency requirements for certain officials serving in the District of Columbia (a) Circuit judges Section 44(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Except in the District of Columbia, each and inserting Each ; (2) by striking his appointment and inserting his or her appointment ; and (3) by striking state and inserting State . (b) District judges Section 134 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (b)— (A) by striking the District of Columbia, the Southern District of New York, and and inserting the Southern District of New York and ; and (B) by striking for which he and inserting for which he or she ; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking his each place it appears and inserting his or her . (c) United States attorneys Section 545(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting Each United States attorney shall reside in the district for which he or she is appointed, except that those officers of the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York may reside within 20 miles thereof. . (d) United States marshals Section 561(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) the marshal for the Southern District of New York may reside within 20 miles of the district; and . (e) Clerks Section 751(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking District of Columbia and the . (f) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply only to individuals appointed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Evans , and Mr. Zinke ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress information relating to cases of United States nationals detained abroad in which the Secretary has not made a determination or has determined that there is not credible information that the individuals are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Marc Fogel Act . 2. Amendment to Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act Section 302 of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act ( 22 U.S.C. 1741 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Submission to Congress of information relating to cases without determinations or determinations that there is not credible information that the individuals are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully (1) In general If, within 180 days of the initiation of any review of a case of a United States national detained abroad under subsection (a), the Secretary of State— (A) has not made a determination with respect to the detention of the individual, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees copies of all documents and communications described in paragraph (2) relating to the review of the criteria described in subsection (a) with respect to the detention of the individual; or (B) has made a determination that there is not credible information that the individual is being detained unlawfully or wrongfully, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees— (i) copies of all documents and communications described in paragraph (2) relating to the review of the criteria described in subsection (a) with respect to the detention of the individual; and (ii) copies of all documents providing a justification for the determination. (2) Documents and communications described The documents and communications described in this paragraph are documents, memoranda, advisory legal opinions, audio recordings (including telephone records), correspondence (including electronic mail records), and other communications, or any portion of any such communications. (3) Form The information required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 . 2. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act amendments (a) Federal share Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 25 percent and inserting 33.3 percent . (b) Cooperation Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 . (d) Technical corrections (1) Definitions Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (2) Cooperation Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end.

Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 4389 AN ACT To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 . 2. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act amendments (a) Federal share Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 25 percent and inserting 33.3 percent . (b) Cooperation Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 . (d) Technical corrections (1) Definitions Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (2) Cooperation Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 . 2. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act amendments (a) Federal share Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 25 percent and inserting 33.3 percent . (b) Cooperation Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection. . (c) Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund administrative expenses Section 9(c)(2) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6108(c)(2) ) is amended by striking 3 percent or up to $100,000 and inserting 4 percent or up to $200,000 . (d) Authorization of appropriations Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended to read as follows: (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act— (1) for fiscal year 2024, $6,500,000; (2) for fiscal year 2025, $7,000,000; (3) for fiscal year 2026, $8,000,000; (4) for fiscal year 2027, $9,000,000; and (5) for fiscal year 2028, $10,000,000. . (e) Technical corrections (1) Definitions Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (2) Cooperation Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4389 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 10, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 . 2. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act amendments (a) Federal share Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 25 percent and inserting 33.3 percent . (b) Cooperation Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 . (d) Technical corrections (1) Definitions Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (2) Cooperation Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end.

Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 363 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4389 [Report No. 118–439] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 5, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Allred , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Lee of Nevada , Ms. Stansbury , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Buchanan , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Norton , Ms. Porter , Ms. Caraveo , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Trone , and Mr. Moylan April 5, 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 June 27, 2023 A BILL To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 . 2. Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act amendments (a) Federal share Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking 25 percent and inserting 33.3 percent . (b) Cooperation Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 . (d) Technical corrections (1) Definitions Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (2) Cooperation Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end.

April 5, 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. 4391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2023 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Ms. Chu , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Carson , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Ms. DeGette , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Keating , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Norton , Mr. McGarvey , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Takano , Ms. Titus , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. Trahan , Ms. Velázquez , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) 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 treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as medical expenses of the taxpayer.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act . 2. Treatment of certain assisted reproduction expenses as medical expenses of the taxpayer (a) In general Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Assisted reproduction expenses (A) In general The term medical care includes assisted reproduction. (B) Assisted reproduction defined The term assisted reproduction means any methods, treatments, procedures, and services for the purpose of effectuating a pregnancy and carrying it to term, including gamete and embryo donation, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, intracervical insemination, traditional reproductive surrogacy, and gestational reproductive surrogacy. (C) Coverage of surrogacy, etc Assisted reproduction shall be treated as medical care of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse or dependent to the extent that the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse or dependent, respectively, intends to take legal custody or responsibility for any children born as a result of such assisted reproduction. (D) Coordination with certain other rules related to transportation, insurance, etc Assisted reproduction shall be treated as medical care referred to in paragraph (1)(A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4396 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself, Ms. Mace , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act . 2. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections (a) Requirements Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections (a) In general No individual may vote in a District of Columbia election unless the individual is a citizen of the United States. (b) District of Columbia election defined In this section, the term District of Columbia election means any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including an election for Federal office, and any ballot initiative or referendum. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections. .
IB Union Calendar No. 324 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4396 [Report No. 118–395] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself, Ms. Mace , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration February 23, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Murphy February 23, 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 Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act . 2. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections (a) Requirements Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections (a) In general No individual may vote in a District of Columbia election unless the individual is a citizen of the United States. (b) District of Columbia election defined In this section, the term District of Columbia election means any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including an election for Federal office, and any ballot initiative or referendum. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Ban on noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections. .

February 23, 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. 4397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Boyle 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 deny tax deductions for certain settlements paid in connection with defamation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Bailout for Defamation Act . 2. Denial of deduction for certain settlements paid in connection with defamation (a) Denial of deduction Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (s) as subsection (t) and by inserting after subsection (r) the following new subsection: (s) Certain payments related to defamation No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for— (1) any settlement or payment related to defamation if the taxpayer has admitted to guilt or culpability with respect to such settlement or payment, or (2) attorney’s fees related to such settlement or payment. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4398 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Brecheen (for himself, Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Grothman , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Burchett , Mrs. Boebert , Mrs. Luna , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Moran , Mr. Norman , Mr. Biggs , and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Patriotism Not Pride Act . 2. Prohibition on certain Federal activity with respect to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity (a) Promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month No Federal funds may be used by an agency to develop, organize, administer, engage in, promote, or endorse any activity, including any event, initiative, official communication, social media post, educational program, or public campaign, that aims to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month or any event with a similar theme. (b) Flags on Federal Property or Grounds No flag that represents sexual orientation or gender identity may be displayed by an agency on Federal property or grounds. (c) Definition of Agency In this section, the term agency has the meaning given the term in section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the potential inclusion of black box data recorders in tactical vehicles of the Armed Forces.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Data Recorders Installed in Vehicles Equipped So Armed Forces Endure Act or the DRIVE SAFE Act . 2. Study and report on potential inclusion of black box data recorders in tactical vehicles (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasability and advisability of equipping all tactical vehicles of the Armed Forces with black box data recorders. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Congressional defense committees defined In this Act, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) 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 establish the timing of the resumption of payment of compensation or pension, after discontinuance by reason of receipt of active service pay.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Earned Veterans Benefits Act . 2. Payment of certain veterans compensation after discontinuance by reason of receipt of active service pay (a) Timing of resumption of payment (1) Establishment Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 5114. Resumption of period of payment after discontinuance by reason of receipt of active service pay Payment of compensation or pension, discontinued by reason of receipt of active service pay (pursuant to subsection (c) of section 5304 of this title), shall resume on the first day after the period of active service. The Secretary may resume such payment if the veteran has not filed a claim for such payment if the Secretary determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to re-establish the entitlement of the veteran to such benefit. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: 5114. Resumption of period of payment after discontinuance by reason of receipt of active service pay. . (b) Implementation plan Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense shall jointly implement a plan to— (1) to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense notifies the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the end of a period of active service by a veteran who was in receipt of compensation or pension benefits under title 38, United States Code, immediately before such period; and (2) to ensure timely resumption of payment in accordance with section 5114 of such title, as added by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4402 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Bera ) 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 XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes.

1. Clarifying manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes (a) In general Section 1128G(e)(10)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(10)(B)(iii)) is amended by inserting , including peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, medical conference reports, and medical textbooks after patient use . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers of value made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act . 2. STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversight Section 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 596b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c) ; (2) by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7) establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials ; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act . 2. STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversight Section 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 596b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c) ; (2) by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7) establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials ; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4403 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act . 2. STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversight Section 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 596b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c) ; (2) by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7) establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials ; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 259 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4403 [Report No. 118–320] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security December 19, 2023 Additional sponsor: Mr. Higgins of Louisiana December 19, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act . 2. STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversight Section 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 596b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c) ; (2) by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7) establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials ; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program. .

December 19, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 657 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4403 [Report No. 118–256] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs December 2, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make improvements to the Securing the Cities program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Cities Improvement Act . 2. STC program eligibility, metrics, and congressional oversight Section 1928 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 596b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking high-risk urban areas and inserting jurisdictions designated under subsection (c) ; (2) by amending paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows: (7) establish performance metrics and milestones for the STC program, monitor expenditures for the program, and track the performance against program metrics and milestones; and ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking from among high-risk urban areas under section 2003 and inserting based on the capability and capacity of the jurisdiction relating to preparedness and response, as well as the relative threat to such jurisdiction, vulnerability of such jurisdiction, and consequences for such jurisdiction, regarding terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials ; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding participation in the STC program, the establishment of metrics and milestones for the STC program, performance against such metrics and milestones, and plans for any changes to the STC program. .

December 2, 2024 Reported without amendment
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mrs. González-Colón (for herself, Mr. Soto , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make the Medicare Savings Program available in all jurisdictions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Medicare Savings Program Act of 2023 . 2. Expanding the Medicare Savings Program to the territories (a) In general Section 1905(p)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(p)(4) ) is amended by inserting for fiscal years through 2023 after Columbia) . (b) Nonapplication of funding cap Section 1108(g)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(4) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Exclusion relating to Medicare cost-sharing Payments under section 1903 for medical assistance consisting of medicare cost-sharing (as defined in section 1905(p)(3)) furnished on or after October 1, 2023, shall not be taken into account in applying any limit under subsection (f) or this subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mrs. González-Colón (for herself, Mr. Soto , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor in Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-for-service penetration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Integrity Act of 2023 . 2. Addressing disparities in Medicare Advantage benchmark levels based on penetration (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year and inserting subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Average geographic adjustment floor For 2024 and subsequent years, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For the purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment under subparagraph (A) by program instruction or otherwise. . (b) Ensuring plan payments flow to providers and patients Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Ensuring increased payments support care With respect to the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to the application of section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent shall be directed toward payment for basic benefits as defined in section 1852(a)(1)(B). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Green of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit requiring a recipient or subrecipient of funds to provide referrals for abortion, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Choose Life Act of 2023 . 2. No requirement under title X to provide referrals for abortion (a) In general Title X of the Public Health Service Act (300 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1009. No requirement to provide referrals for abortion The Secretary shall not require, as a condition on receipt of funds under this title, that any recipient or subrecipient of such funds provide— (1) referrals for pregnancy termination; or (2) information or counseling on options for pregnancy termination that are unlawful in the State where the family planning services are being provided. . (b) Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate a final regulation revising section 59.5(a)(5) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, and making such other changes to regulations as may be necessary, to carry out section 1009 of the Public Health Service Act, as added by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2023 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Election Fraud Prevention Act . 2. Requirements for voter registration with respect to District of Columbia elections (a) Requirements Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: 304. Ban on collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties in a District of Columbia election (a) In general The District of Columbia may not permit an individual to knowingly collect and transmit a ballot in a District of Columbia election that was mailed to another person, other than an individual described as follows: (1) An election official while engaged in official duties as authorized by law. (2) An employee of the United States Postal Service or other commercial common carrier engaged in similar activities while engaged in duties authorized by law. (3) Any other individual who is allowed by law to collect and transmit United States mail, while engaged in official duties as authorized by law. (4) A family member, household member, or caregiver of the person to whom the ballot was mailed. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) With respect to a person to whom the ballot was mailed— (A) the term caregiver means an individual who provides medical or health care assistance to such person in a residence, nursing care institution, hospice facility, assisted living center, assisted living facility, assisted living home, residential care institution, adult day health care facility, or adult foster care home; (B) the term family member means an individual who is related to such person by blood, marriage, adoption or legal guardianship; and (C) the term household member means an individual who resides at the same residence as such person. (2) The term District of Columbia election means any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including an election for Federal office, and any ballot initiative or referendum. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to enforcement Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21111 ) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 304 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended— (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: Sec. 304. Ban on collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties in a District of Columbia election. .