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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Norman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Rosendale , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Owners with Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts Act of 2024 or the HOUSE Act of 2024 . 2. Energy efficiency standards for housing (a) In general The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture— (1) shall withdraw the final determination announced in the notice of final determination entitled Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing (89 Fed. Reg. 33112); (2) may not take any action or use any Federal funds to implement or enforce the final determination described in paragraph (1) or any substantially similar final determination; and (3) shall revert energy efficiency standards for covered programs under such final determination to the energy efficiency standards required before such final determination. (b) Action by additional agencies (1) Department of Veterans Affairs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not take any action or use any Federal funds to implement or enforce a final determination that is substantially similar to the final determination described in subsection (a)(1). (2) Federal Housing Finance Agency Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency may not finalize, implement, or enforce a determination or rule relating to energy efficiency standards for single and multifamily housing. (c) Consideration of State standards Section 109(d) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12709(d) ) 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) not less than 26 States have adopted an energy efficiency code or standard that meets or exceeds the requirements of the revised code or standard. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Davis of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain requirements relating to the recovery by the Department of Veterans Affairs of overpayments made to eligible persons or veterans relating to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Veteran Debt Relief Act of 2024 . 2. Overpayments to eligible persons or veterans Section 3685 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (f) (1) If the Secretary finds that an overpayment has been made to a veteran or eligible person relating to educational assistance under a law administered by the Secretary, the overpayment shall not constitute a liability for the veteran, eligible person, or educational institution if the veteran, eligible person, or educational institution demonstrates to the Secretary that— (A) the Department made an error with respect to the eligibility of the veteran or eligible person for educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary; or (B) the Department of Defense provided incorrect information to the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to the eligibility of the veteran or eligible person for educational assistance under such laws. (2) (A) If the Secretary finds that an overpayment has been made to a veteran or eligible person relating to educational assistance under a law administered by the Secretary and determines, in consultation with an educational institution where the veteran or eligible person is pursuing a course or program of education using such assistance, that liability for the overpayment would be likely to result in the inability of the veteran or eligible person to continue pursuit of the course or program, the Secretary shall— (i) review the liability to determine if the liability is eligible for a hardship waiver; and (ii) if the liability is not eligible, make an attempt to recover the overpayment from the veteran or eligible person. (B) If the Secretary is unable to recover an overpayment from a veteran or eligible person under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall— (i) provide to the Under Secretary for Benefits evidence of the attempt to recover the overpayment; and (ii) establish with the veteran or eligible person a payment plan under which the veteran or eligible person agrees to repay the amount of the overpayment to the Secretary. (g) The Secretary may not recover an overpayment under this section unless— (1) the overpayment occurs and is identified on or after January 5, 2021; and (2) the overpayment is identified, and the educational institution is notified of the overpayment, not more than ten years after the overpayment occurs. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Gaetz (for himself, Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , and Mr. Crane ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide that an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not be admitted or paroled into the United States or be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act or the GAZA Act . 2. No immigration from Gaza Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not— (1) be admitted or paroled into the United States; or (2) be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Moolenaar , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of certain batteries (a) In general Beginning on October 1, 2027, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Homeland Security may be obligated to procure a battery produced by an entity specified in subsection (b). (b) Entities specified The entities specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Contemporary Amperex Technology Company, Limited (also known as CATL ). (2) BYD Company, Limited. (3) Envision Energy, Limited. (4) EVE Energy Company, Limited. (5) Gotion High tech Company, Limited. (6) Hithium Energy Storage Technology company, Limited. (7) Any successor to an entity specified in paragraphs (1) through (6). (c) Treatment of production For purposes of this section, a battery shall be treated as produced by an entity specified in subsection (b) if such entity— (1) assembles or manufactures the final product that uses such battery; or (2) creates or otherwise provides a majority of the components used in such battery. (d) Waivers (1) Relating to assessment The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the limitation under subsection (a) if the Secretary assesses in the affirmative all of the following: (A) The batteries to be procured do not pose a national security, data, or infrastructure risk to the United States. (B) The entity that produced such batteries does not satisfy the criteria for listing under— (i) section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 10 U.S.C. 113 note); or (ii) Public Law 117–78 (commonly referred to as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ). (C) There is no available alternative to procure batteries that are— (i) of similar or better cost and quality; and (ii) produced by an entity not specified in subsection (b). (2) Relating to research The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the limitation under subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the batteries to be procured are for the sole purpose of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis (3) Congressional notification Not later than 15 days after granting a waiver under this subsection, the Secretary of Homeland Security 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 notification relating thereto.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8632 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Grothman (for himself and Mr. Tiffany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased Act of 2024 or BIOSAFE Act of 2024 . 2. Withdrawal of proposed rule relating to National Wildlife Refuge System The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall withdraw the proposed rule titled National Wildlife Refuge System; Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (89 Fed. Reg. 7345; published February 2, 2024).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Luttrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act . 2. Report on crimes committed by recipients of parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a report on number of individuals who are present in the United States pursuant to a grant of parole under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans or any other grant of parole under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) ) who have committed crimes in the United States, including the nationalities of such individuals, and any ties of such individuals to terrorists and transnational criminal groups.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8635 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Molinaro (for himself and Ms. Davids of Kansas ) 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 double the value of certain tax benefits relating to children and dependents.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Child Care Act . 2. Child and dependent care credit doubled (a) In general Section 21(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking $3,000 and inserting $6,000 , and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking $6,000 and inserting $12,000 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 21 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. 3. Dependent care assistance program limit doubled (a) In general Section 129(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $5,000 ($2,500 and inserting $10,000 (half such dollar amount) , and (2) by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. 4. Employer-provided childcare credit doubled (a) In general Section 45F(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $150,000 and inserting $300,000 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8636 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and 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 Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide a process for a member agency of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to request the Committee initiate a unilateral review of a transaction and to require congressional notice when such request is denied, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act . 2. Member agency request for review and report on transactions not reviewed Section 721(b)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Member agency request for review If a member agency of the Committee wishes the Committee to initiate a review of a transaction pursuant to subparagraph (D), the head of the agency shall notify the Committee of such request and certify to the Committee that the transaction is a covered transaction described under subparagraph (D). (J) Notification if no review is initiated (i) In general If the Committee considers a transaction (including a transaction described in a notice received under subparagraph (I)) and does not initiate a review of the transaction, the Committee shall issue a public notice to the appropriate congressional committees containing— (I) a description of the transaction, including whether the transaction was described in a notice received under subparagraph (I); (II) a statement that the Committee does not plan to initiate a review of the transaction; and (III) a statement of whether or not the Committee determined the transaction was a covered transaction described under subparagraph (D) and, if not, any legislative recommendations of the Committee to make the transaction a covered transaction, if the Committee determines such a change would improve national security. (ii) Classified annex The notice described under clause (i) shall contain a classified annex, which shall contain the names of the parties to the transaction, as well as any other classified or business confidential information related to the transaction. (iii) Appropriate congressional committees In this subparagraph, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Financial Services and the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8638 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Nehls 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 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas, as the Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building .

1. Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser 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 Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, shall be known and designated as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial 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 Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 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. 8641 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, shall be known and designated as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial 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 Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Levin , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Takano , Mr. Correa , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Lofgren , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Thompson of California , Mrs. Steel , and Mrs. Kim of California ) 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 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, shall be known and designated as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial 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 Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8641 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 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 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

1. Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, shall be known and designated as the Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial 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 Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8642 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Stauber introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To reprogram funds appropriated to the United States Postal Service for the acquisition and support of zero-emission delivery vehicles to support the hiring and retention of rural employees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modifying Allocations to Improve Local service Act or the MAIL Act . 2. Reprogramming of zero-emission vehicle funds for rural employees The unobligated balance of funds made available under section 70002 of Public Law 117–169 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act ) shall be used by the United States Postal Service to support hiring and retaining employees of the United States Postal Service whose primary duty stations are located in rural areas or whose regular duty involves the collection and delivery of mail on a rural route. The amounts reprogrammed under this section shall remain available until expended.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8643 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mrs. Steel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen State plan requirements to include comprehensive mental health and well-being for children and youth in foster care to ensure their thriving and success.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act . 2. Strengthening of State plan requirements to include comprehensive mental health and well-being for children and youth in foster care to ensure their thriving and success (a) In general Section 422(b)(15)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 622(b)(15) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by inserting and, if applicable, the State agency responsible for mental health services, before and in consultation ; and (B) by inserting mental health providers, before other experts ; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting a list of services provided to support the physical and before emotional ; (3) in clause (iv), by inserting an mental health before services ; (4) in clause (v), by inserting , informed consent of youth, and compliance with professional practice guidelines before the semicolon; and (5) in clause (vi), by inserting , mental health providers, before or other . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2026, and shall apply to payments under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date. (2) Delay permitted if State legislation required If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this section, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8644 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Steil (for himself, Mr. Moolenaar , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Miller of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for underserved community harbor projects, and for other purposes.

1. Additional projects for underserved community harbors Section 8132 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238e ) is amended— (1) in subsection (g)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Project The term project means— (A) a single cycle of maintenance dredging of an underserved community harbor, and any associated— (i) placement of dredged material at a beneficial use placement site or disposal site; or (ii) expansion of a confined disposal facility; or (B) maintenance of a breakwater associated with an underserved community harbor. ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting , regardless of whether the harbor is federally authorized, before for which ; and (2) by amending subsection (h)(2) to read as follows: (2) Special rule Not less than 25 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year shall be used for projects for underserved community harbors located in the Great Lakes Navigation System (as defined in section 210(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238(f) )). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2024 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2024 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs on-campus educational and vocational counseling Section 3697B(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before The Secretary ; (2) by striking employees of the Department who provide such services under section 3697A of this title. and inserting an employee of the Department who holds a bachelors degree or a more advanced degree in a relevant field of study. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An employee of the Department who provides counseling services under this section— (A) may provide such services on the campuses of more than one institution of higher learning; and (B) may not provide such services to more than a total of 25 individuals at any one time. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2024 . 2. Extension of, and repeal of waiver under, Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 Section 7503 of the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 (title LXXV of Public Law 116–92 ; 22 U.S.C. 9526 note) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f); and (2) in subsection (h)(2), by striking the date that is and all that follows and inserting January 1, 2031. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trailer Safety Improvement Act . 2. Trailer safety programs Section 402(a)(2)(A)(xiv) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting , prevent improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers, and educate the public about required trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance after unsecured vehicle loads .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Carey (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services , and Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to hire transitioning servicemembers to be Border Patrol agents.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Border Patrol Training Act . 2. Border Patrol Skillbridge Pilot Program (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish an interdepartmental pilot program through which the Department of Homeland Security shall use the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (b) Employment skills training In carrying out the pilot program established pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, shall use the authorities available under section 1143 of title 10, United States Code, to train and facilitate the transition of members of the armed forces to service as Border Patrol agents. 3. Annual reports Not later than 1 year after the pilot program is established pursuant to section 2(a), and annually thereafter until the date referred to in section 4, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate , the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate , the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate , the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives , the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives , and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives that includes for the reporting period— (1) the number of participants in the pilot program; (2) the number of eligible participants who applied to be part of the pilot program; and (3) the number of pilot program participants who are— (A) members the Armed Forces; (B) reserve members of the Armed Forces; (C) commissioned officers or non-commissioned officers; (D) enlisted members of the Armed Forces; (E) veterans; (F) spouses of such members of the Armed Forces or veterans; and (G) dependents of such members of the Armed Forces or veterans. 4. Sunset date The pilot program established pursuant to section 2 shall be terminated on the date that is 5 years after the date on which such program is established.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Ezell (for himself, Mr. Ivey , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act . 2. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security Information Network Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) An examination of how the Homeland Security Information Network is used to share information with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement partners. (2) A comparison of the use, by such law enforcement partners, on both desktops and mobile applications of the Homeland Security Information Network to the use of other tools, including JusticeConnect of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which facilitate real-time exchanges of intelligence among such law enforcement partners. (3) An assessment of the cost, effectiveness, and efficacy of the Homeland Security Information Network. (4) An assessment of the current policies of the Homeland Security Information Network and the efficacy of such policies in protecting the civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy of individuals. (5) An analysis of any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
IB Union Calendar No. 532 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8654 [Report No. 118–635] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Ezell (for himself, Mr. Ivey , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security August 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act . 2. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security Information Network Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) An examination of how the Homeland Security Information Network is used to share information with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement partners. (2) A comparison of the use, by such law enforcement partners, on both desktops and mobile applications of the Homeland Security Information Network to the use of other tools, including JusticeConnect of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which facilitate real-time exchanges of intelligence among such law enforcement partners. (3) An assessment of the cost, effectiveness, and efficacy of the Homeland Security Information Network. (4) An assessment of the current policies of the Homeland Security Information Network and the efficacy of such policies in protecting the civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy of individuals. (5) An analysis of any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate.

August 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Gimenez (for himself and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024 . 2. Plan to assign Federal Air Marshals to duties beyond the aircraft and throughout the airport environment (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall direct the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) to develop a plan and brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate addressing roles, beyond inflight security, of Federal Air Marshals at certain airports. Such plan will address Federal Air Marshals’ Federal law enforcement role to ensure airport aviation security at such airports. (b) Definition In this section, the term law enforcement personnel has the meaning given such term in section 44903 of title 49, United States Code.
IB Union Calendar No. 534 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8655 [Report No. 118–637] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Gimenez (for himself and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security August 30, 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 7, 2024 A BILL To require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024 . 2. Plan to assign Federal Air Marshals to duties beyond the aircraft and throughout the airport environment (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, acting through the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), shall develop a plan to address roles, beyond inflight security, of Federal Air Marshals at certain airports. Such plan shall address Federal Air Marshals’ Federal law enforcement role to ensure, through the utilization of authorities under section 114(p) of title 49, United States Code, airport aviation security at such airports. (b) Briefing Not later than 30 days after the development of the plan under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on such plan. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting the responsibilities of airport operators under section 44903 of title 49, United States Code.

August 30, 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 2d Session H. R. 8658 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024 . 2. TSA report on digital identity ecosystems Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration 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 describing the current state of digital identity ecosystems and the homeland security value of emerging digital identity ecosystems in the transportation sector, including related benefits and risks, and how such current and emerging ecosystems may better protect homeland security and increase the competitive advantage of the United States. Such report shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include perspectives from the private sector and State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments relating thereto.
IB Union Calendar No. 535 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8658 [Report No. 118–638] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security August 30, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Foster August 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024 . 2. TSA report on digital identity ecosystems Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration 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 describing the current state of digital identity ecosystems and the homeland security value of emerging digital identity ecosystems in the transportation sector, including related benefits and risks, and how such current and emerging ecosystems may better protect homeland security and increase the competitive advantage of the United States. Such report shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include perspectives from the private sector and State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments relating thereto.

August 30, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8662 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TSA Commuting Fairness Act . 2. Feasibility study on TSA commuting benefits (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time Transportation Security Administration employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations and airport parking lots and bus and transit stops. (b) Considerations In conducting the feasibility study required under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall consider the following with respect to Transportation Security Administration employees: (1) The amount of time needed by such employees to travel between regular duty locations and airport parking lots and bus and transit stops at small hub airports, medium hub airports, and large hub airports (as such terms are defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code). (2) The amount of time such employees spend commuting, on average, exclusive of the time described in paragraph (1). (3) The potential benefits to such employees and the Administration of treating as on-duty hours the time described in such paragraph. (4) The feasibility of using mobile phones, location data, and any other means to allow such employees to report their arrival to and departure from the airport parking lots and bus and transit stops concerned. (5) The estimated costs of treating as on-duty hours the time described in such paragraph, including by considering such hours creditable as basic pay for retirement purposes. (6) Other considerations determined appropriate by the Administrator.

Passed the House of Representatives December 20, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8662 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TSA Commuting Fairness Act . 2. Feasibility study on TSA commuting benefits (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time Transportation Security Administration employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations and airport parking lots and bus and transit stops. (b) Considerations In conducting the feasibility study required under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall consider the following with respect to Transportation Security Administration employees: (1) The amount of time needed by such employees to travel between regular duty locations and airport parking lots and bus and transit stops at small hub airports, medium hub airports, and large hub airports (as such terms are defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code). (2) The amount of time such employees spend commuting, on average, exclusive of the time described in paragraph (1). (3) The potential benefits to such employees and the Administration of treating as on-duty hours the time described in such paragraph. (4) The feasibility of using mobile phones, location data, and any other means to allow such employees to report their arrival to and departure from the airport parking lots and bus and transit stops concerned. (5) The estimated costs of treating as on-duty hours the time described in such paragraph, including by considering such hours creditable as basic pay for retirement purposes. (6) Other considerations determined appropriate by the Administrator.