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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Ogles (for himself and Mr. Perry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To freeze hiring activities at the United States Agency for Global Media, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zero Increase in Personnel for Propagandistic Outreach Act or the ZIPPO Act . 2. Hiring freeze and other limitations Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) no individual may be appointed to any position within the United States Agency for Global Media; (2) no new position may be established at the United States Agency for Global Media; (3) no officer or employee of the United States Agency for Global Media may be assigned any duty not assigned to that officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and (4) no officer or employee of the United States Agency for Global Media may be assigned, detailed, or transferred to a duty station other than the duty station of such officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To freeze hiring activity for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forbidding the Increase of Rogue Enforcers Act or the FIRE Act . 2. Hiring freeze and other limitations Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) no individual may be appointed to any position within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (2) no new position may be established at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (3) no officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may be assigned any duty not assigned to that officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and (4) no officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may be assigned, detailed, or transferred to a duty station other than the duty station of such officer or employee as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Norcross ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems, to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to require consent of affected States in carrying out value pricing pilot projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxation of Overburdened People from New Jersey by Correcting Obnoxious New Gimmick and Ensuring the Stability of Transportation Infrastructure from Obstinate Neighbors Act or the STOP NJ CONGESTION Act . 2. Sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 159 the following: 160. Sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems (a) In general On October 1, 2023, and each October 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall withhold the amounts described in subsection (b) from the amount required to be apportioned to the State under section 104(b) for that fiscal year from each State that implements a congestion pricing system described in, or similar to, the program described in the environmental assessment titled Final Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Central Business District (CBD) Tolling Program, Manhattan, New York , dated April 2023. (b) Amounts described The amounts referred to in subsection (a) are— (1) for amounts required to be apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(1), 50 percent; and (2) for amounts required to be apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2), 50 percent. (c) Effect of withholding No funds withheld under this section from apportionment to a State shall be available to that State. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 159 the following: 160. Sanction for States using certain congestion pricing systems. . 3. Value pricing pilot program Section 1012(b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( 23 U.S.C. 149 note; Public Law 102–240 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) Consent of affected States Before implementing a value pricing pilot program under this subsection, the project sponsor shall meaningfully engage with, and receive consent from, each State reasonably affected by the value pricing pilot program, including any State with a geographic area included in a regional or local study area included in an environmental review prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3540 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Turner ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to change the competitive bidding process for infant formula manufacturers under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow Act of 2023 or the INFANT Act of 2023 . 2. WIC infant formula contracting Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 7 U.S.C. 1431 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by amending paragraph (17) to read as follows: (17) Competitive bidding (A) In general The term competitive bidding means a procurement process under which the Secretary or a State agency selects 2 manufacturers offering the lowest price, as determined by the submission of sealed bids, for a product for which bids are sought for use in the program authorized by this section. (B) Designation Of the manufacturers described in subparagraph (A), 1 such manufacturer may be designated as the primary manufacturer and 1 such manufacturer may be designated as the secondary manufacturer. ; and (B) in paragraph (22)— (i) by striking primary in the heading and each place it appears and inserting manufacturer ; (ii) by striking specific ; and (iii) by striking a contract is awarded and inserting contracts are awarded ; and (2) in subsection (h)(8)(A)— (A) in clause (ii)(I), by striking primary and inserting manufacturer ; and (B) in clause (v)— (i) by striking first in the heading and each place it appears; and (ii) by striking primary in each place it appears and inserting manufacturer .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3541 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Ms. Stevens (for herself and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to promote career awareness in accounting as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2023 . 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) The accounting profession is working to ensure that it meets the needs of the public, businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations in a technology-driven marketplace. (2) Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the accounting profession fosters a field that is reflective of the local, regional, and global communities it serves, and is better positioned to innovate around the complex issues facing organizations of all kinds and the evolving public interest. (3) Early exposure to the accounting profession through family, friends, and other community interactions, or relevant elementary and secondary course offerings, increases opportunity for students to recognize the limitless possibilities of a career in accounting, and therefore inspires that professional trajectory. (4) This Act seeks to build on existing financial literacy initiatives by establishing the significance of early course offerings in accounting education as drivers for improving career opportunity and diversity within this STEM profession. (5) There is a clear and logical integration between accounting and technology: as the profession continues to advance its use of technology to serve the public interest, accounting professionals, including CPAs, are technological leaders who manage and analyze big data, ensure data security, manage cybersecurity risk, and work alongside Information Technology professionals. (6) The pipeline of accounting majors in higher education, and accounting as a profession, will be expanded through exposure to STEM-designated accounting programs particularly in middle and secondary education curricula. 3. Accounting as part of a well-rounded educational experience Subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7111 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i)— (A) in subclause (VI), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (VIII); and (C) by inserting after subclause (VI) the following new subclause: (VII) accounting education, including accounting career awareness; or ; and (2) in section 4107(a)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (I), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph: (J) activities to promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in accounting careers; or .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3542 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Ms. Tokuda (for herself and Mr. Case ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to eliminate the prohibition on indirect costs with respect to aquaculture assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act . 2. Reauthorizing aquaculture assistance programs; treatment of indirect costs (a) In general Section 1477(a) of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3324 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . (b) Indirect costs Section 1477 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3324 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Indirect costs Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of the Promoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research Act, the limitation with respect to indirect costs— (1) under section 1462 shall apply with respect to awards made under this subtitle; and (2) under section 1473 shall not apply with respect to such awards. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3543 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Ms. Tokuda (for herself, Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Moylan , Mr. Sablan , and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 with respect to micro-grants for food security.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grow Your Own Food Act . 2. Micro-grants for food security (a) In general Section 4206 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 7518 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)(3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 3 percent and inserting 6 percent ; (2) in subsection (e)(1)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking $5,000 and inserting $10,000 ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking $10,000 and inserting $15,000 ; and (3) in subsection (g)(1), by striking fiscal year 2019 and inserting each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, and $30,000,000 for . (b) Exclusion from gross income (1) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: 139J. Micro-grants for food security (a) In general In the case of any eligible entity (as defined in section 4206 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 7518 )), gross income shall not include the amount of any subgrant received under such section. (b) Deductions, etc., allowed No deduction shall be denied, no tax attribute shall be reduced, and no basis increase shall be denied, by reason of the exclusion from gross income provided by subsection (a). . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: Sec. 139J. Micro-grants for food security. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Bilirakis , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2023 . 2. Study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs (a) Study Required The Attorney General, in coordination with the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non-governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on— (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims’ status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term adult entertainment club means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term human trafficking has the meaning given the term severe form of trafficking in persons in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3558 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To establish experience requirements for the Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vice Chair of Supervision Banking Experience Requirement Act . 2. Establishment of requirements to be Vice Chairman for Supervision (a) In general The second undesignated paragraph of section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 242 ) is amended— (1) by inserting the following after the third sentence: In designating the Vice Chairman for Supervision, the President shall designate an individual with demonstrated primary experience working in, or supervising, insured depository institutions, bank holding companies, or savings and loan holding companies. ; and (2) in the fourth sentence— (A) by inserting after supervised by the Board the following: (with any such recommendations being provided to the Board with ample and sufficient time for review prior to the Vice Chairman making the recommendation public) ; and (B) by inserting after regulation of such firms the following: , subject to such oversight and control of the Board as the Board determines necessary and appropriate . (b) Rule of application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who are designated by the President on or after the date of enactment of this Act to serve as the Vice Chairman for Supervision.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3562 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize Forest Service flexible partnerships.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) housing is a challenge nationwide, especially in areas within or adjacent to forests; and (2) the Forest Service is a critical partner in addressing housing needs for— (A) individuals in areas described in paragraph (1); and (B) Forest Service employees. 3. Authorization for lease of Forest Service sites Section 8623 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 16 U.S.C. 580d note; Public Law 115–334 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking dwelling; and inserting dwelling or multiunit dwelling; ; (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii)— (i) in subclause (I), by inserting such as housing, after improvements, ; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking and at the end; (iii) in subclause (III), by striking or at the end and inserting and ; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: (IV) services occurring off of the administrative site— (aa) that— (AA) occur on the unit of the National Forest System in which the administrative site is located; or (BB) benefit the National Forest System; and (bb) that support activities occurring within the unit of the National Forest System in which the administrative site is located; or ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (6) Lease term (A) In general The term of a lease of an administrative site under this section shall be up to 100 years. (B) Renewal A lease of an administrative site under this section shall include a provision for renewal of the lease if the use of the administrative site, at the time of renewal, is in accordance with this section. ; and (3) in subsection (i), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3563 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Ms. Crockett (for herself, Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Allred , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Balint , Mr. Bera , Mr. Carson , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. Craig , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. Frost , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Hoyle of Oregon , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Norton , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Ross , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Tonko , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Mr. Webster of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exempt from punishment the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting Act or the STRIP Act . 2. Exemptions Section 422(f) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 863(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment, including fentanyl test strips. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3566 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Ms. Chu (for herself and Mr. Carey ) 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 allow individuals to avoid a penalty for failure to pay income tax by timely paying 125 percent of the income tax liability for the prior year.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions Act or the SAFE Act . 2. No penalty for failure to pay income tax for individuals who timely pay 125 percent of income tax liability for prior year (a) In general Section 6651(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) No penalty for failure to pay income tax for individuals who timely pay 125 percent of income tax liability for prior year (A) In general Subsection (a)(2) shall not apply with respect to an income tax return of an individual if such individual pays, on or before the date prescribed for the payment of the tax with respect to which such return relates (determined with regard to any extension of time for payment), 125 percent of the amount of tax required to be shown on the income tax return of such individual for the immediately preceding taxable year. (B) Failure to file; short taxable years If the individual did not file an income tax return for the immediately preceding taxable year referred to in subparagraph (A), or if such taxable year was less than 12 months, subparagraph (A) shall not apply. (C) Joint returns In the case of a joint return, if the taxpayer did not file a joint return for the immediately preceding taxable year referred to in subparagraph (A), the amounts required to be shown on the income tax returns of both spouses for such immediately preceding taxable year shall be taken into account under subparagraph (A). Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, if the individual does not file a joint return for the taxable year to which subparagraph (A) applies and filed a joint return for the immediately preceding taxable year, the entire amount of tax required to be shown on such joint return shall be taken into account under subparagraph (A). (D) Exception not applicable in certain cases of increased penalty Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any period beginning after the day described in subsection (d)(2). . (b) Conforming amendment The heading of section 6651(c) of such Code is amended by striking Rule and inserting Rules . (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. 3569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Cuellar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act . 2. Starr–Camargo Bridge (a) Authorization The first section of Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153; 130 Stat. 411) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting and expand after construct ; (B) by inserting , including the expansion and addition of adjacent spans to the existing international bridge, after thereto ; (C) by inserting multimodal toll after 14 ; (D) by striking to maintain and inserting and to maintain, control, ; and (E) by striking such bridge and inserting those bridges ; and (2) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting expansion, after construction, . (b) Rights of Starr–Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns Section 3(a) of Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153; 130 Stat. 411) is amended by inserting , as needed for the location, construction, expansion, control, operation, and maintenance of the bridges referred to in subsection (a)(2) at or near Rio Grande City, Texas after chapter 466) . (c) Sunset Section 5 of Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153; 130 Stat. 411) is amended— (1) by inserting by the Starr–Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns after constructed ; (2) by striking three and inserting 60 ; (3) by striking five and inserting 65 ; and (4) by striking date of enactment of this Act and inserting date of enactment of the Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act . (d) Savings provision Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section— (1) grants new rights or duties to the San Benito International Bridge Company (known as the Free Trade International Bridge as of the date of enactment of this Act); or (2) alters, repeals, or voids any rights or duties held by the San Benito International Bridge Company (known as the Free Trade International Bridge as of the date of enactment of this Act) under Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153; 130 Stat. 411), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3573 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , and Mrs. Hinson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in housing choice vouchers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Housing Accessibility Act . 2. Requiring certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in vouchers and limiting billing initial public housing agencies beyond 12 months (a) In general Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (22) Portability of vouchers (A) Definitions In this paragraph— (i) the term covered public housing agency means a public housing agency that, in a given fiscal year, utilizes less than 95 percent of the budget authority available to the public housing agency; (ii) the term initial public housing agency has the meaning given the term initial PHA in section 982.4 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; and (iii) the term portable family means a family holding a voucher under this subsection that seeks to rent a dwelling unit outside of the jurisdiction of the initial public housing agency. (B) Requirement A covered public housing agency that has jurisdiction over the area in which a portable family is seeking to use the voucher received from an initial public housing agency— (i) shall notify the initial public housing agency whether the covered public housing agency will— (I) absorb the voucher by using funds of the covered public housing agency; or (II) bill the initial public housing agency for a period of not more than 12 months; (ii) shall make assistance payments to the portable family under an annual contributions contract entered into between the covered public housing agency and the Secretary; and (iii) may not bill the initial public housing agency for the assistance payments described in clause (ii) for a period of more than 12 months beginning on the effective date of the initial billing. . (b) Technical amendment Effective on December 29, 2024, paragraph (22) of section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) ), as added by section 601(a)(2)(B) of division AA of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 ), is redesignated as paragraph (23).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3574 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Robert Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Takano , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Huffman , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Schiff , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Levin , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Costa , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Peters , Mr. Bera , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Porter , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Kiley , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mrs. Kim of California , Ms. Chu , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Harder of California , Ms. Waters , Mr. Mike Garcia of California , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Calvert , and Ms. Pelosi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach, California, as the Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building .

1. Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach, California, shall be known and designated as the Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3575 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Robert Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Takano , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Huffman , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Schiff , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Levin , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Costa , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Peters , Mr. Bera , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Porter , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Kiley , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mrs. Kim of California , Ms. Chu , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Harder of California , Ms. Waters , Mr. Mike Garcia of California , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Calvert , and Ms. Pelosi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, as the Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building .

1. Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, shall be known and designated as the Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Guest , Mr. Ezell , and Ms. Letlow ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.

1. Annual funding Section 1241(a)(3)(B) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(3)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) for the conservation stewardship program under subchapter B of that chapter, $1,800,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2031. . 2. Transfer of funds $5,020,000,000 of the unobligated balances of amount appropriated or otherwise made available under section 21001 of Public Law 117–169 (commonly referred to ask the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022) is hereby transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out, using the facilities and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the conservation stewardship program under subchapter B of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa–21 et seq. ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3585 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Ms. Sewell , Mr. Kilmer , and Mrs. Torres of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PUMP Technical Correction Act . 2. Breastfeeding accommodation coverage for certain congressional employees Section 203(a)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1313(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking and section 12(c) and inserting section 12(c), and section 18D ; and (2) by inserting , 218d after 212(c) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to treat the District of Columbia as a State for purposes of certain grant programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act . 2. Formula grants for buses Section 5339(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by inserting and the District of Columbia after United States ; and (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the District of Columbia, . 3. Apportionments based on growing States and high density States formula factors Section 5340(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting and the District of Columbia after United States . 4. National culvert removal, replacement, and restoration grant program Section 6703(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting or the District of Columbia after a State . 5. Safe streets and roads for all grant program Section 24112(a)(2)(B) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 23 U.S.C. 402 note(a)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting , including the District of Columbia after a State .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Ms. Porter (for herself and Mrs. Steel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Dr. John Cheng, a hero who died protecting others on May 15, 2022.

1. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Dr. John Cheng lived in Laguna Niguel, California, and worked as a family practice and sports medicine physician. (2) On May 15, 2022, Dr. Cheng was attending a reception at Geneva Presbyterian Church when a gunman motivated by political hatred against Taiwan entered the church and opened fire on the group of parishioners. (3) Dr. Cheng tackled the gunman, allowing other parishioners to subdue the gunman and tie him up with extension cords. (4) Dr. Cheng was shot several times during the struggle with the gunman, and he died from the injuries he sustained. (5) The heroic actions of Dr. Cheng saved the lives of up to 40 parishioners and were the final acts of service for a man who devoted his life to helping others as a doctor and volunteer in his community. 2. Congressional gold medal (a) Presentation authorization The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to Dr. John Cheng, a hero who died protecting others on May 15, 2022. (b) Design and striking For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Disposition of medal After the presentation described under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to Dr. John Cheng’s wife. (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medal under this Act, so that the sacrifice of Dr. Cheng can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. 3. Duplicate medals The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 4. National medals Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for the purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit picketing or parading certain buildings or residences.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2023 . 2. Picketing or parading Section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking , or in or near a building or residence occupied or used by such judge, juror, witness, or court officer ; and (2) by inserting after the first sentence the following: Whoever knowingly pickets or parades in or near a building or residence being used by any judge, juror, witness, or court officer, or uses any sound-truck or similar device or resorts to any other demonstration in or near any such building or residence, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent residents of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Accountability Act . 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding Section 240(b)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(7) ) is amended by striking for a period of 10 years after the date of the entry of the final order of removal .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3597 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To direct the President to impose sanctions on the People’s Republic of China.

1. Imposition of sanctions on China The President, acting through the head of the Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation of the Department of State, shall impose sanctions on the People’s Republic of China in response to China’s crimes against the American people, currency manipulation, intellectual property theft, patent infringement, foreign surveillance and invasion of United States airspace, the enslavement of the Uyghur Muslims, use of child labor, and the responsibility of the more than one million deaths of United States citizens as a result of COVID–19.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2023 Mr. Santos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party’s role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States.

1. Comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party’s role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States The Secretary of State shall conduct a comprehensive study assessing the Chinese Communist Party’s role in the distribution of fentanyl in the United States, including its influence on the United States Government, specifically the Department of Justice, the United States economy, and United States public industries.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

1. Major Megan Mcclung Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 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. 3608 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

1. Major Megan Mcclung Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2023 Mrs. Kim of California (for herself, Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Kiley , Mr. Bera , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Mike Garcia of California , Ms. Chu , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Correa , Mr. Levin , Mr. Calvert , and Mr. Duarte ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

1. Major Megan Mcclung Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3608 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

1. Major Megan Mcclung Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 458 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3608 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs August 1, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

1. Major Megan Mcclung Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Major Megan McClung Post Office Building .

August 1, 2024 Reported without amendment