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IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act . 2. Amtrak reports and audits Section 24315(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, after submit to Congress ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) provide the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team (including the chief executive officer, president, and officers) of Amtrak, including the criteria and metrics used to determine any such bonus compensation; and .

Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 645 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8689 [Report No. 118–780] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Mr. Molinaro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure November 26, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Graves of Missouri November 26, 2024 Reported with amendments, 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 11, 2024 A BILL To require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act . 2. Amtrak reports and audits Section 24315(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, after submit to Congress ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) provide the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team (including the chief executive officer, president, and officers) of Amtrak, including the criteria and metrics used to determine any such bonus compensation; and .

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes. .

November 26, 2024 Reported with amendments, 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. 8692 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act . 2. Open meetings Section 24301(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Section 552 of title 5, this part and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5, this part ; (2) in the second sentence by striking Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, applies and inserting the following: (2) Timing of application Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5 apply ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Scope of application (A) Information The requirements of the second sentence of section 552b(b) of title 5 shall not apply to any portion of an Amtrak meeting and subsections (d) and (e) of section 552b of title 5 shall not apply to any information pertaining to any portion of an Amtrak meeting otherwise required by section 552b of title 5 to be disclosed to the public in any case in which Amtrak properly determines that such portion or portions of the meeting or the disclosure of such information is likely to involve— (i) contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise the competitive position of Amtrak; (ii) collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of Amtrak; and (iii) with respect to any individual who is a prospective officer, employee, or contractor or an officer, employee, or contractor employed or appointed by Amtrak, matters involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any such individual, unless all such individuals whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. (B) Additional application In addition to the information described in subparagraph (B), the information described in section 552b(c) shall apply to Amtrak meetings. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8692 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Mr. Nehls introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act . 2. Open meetings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Amtrak Board of Directors shall adhere to the requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, as applicable. (b) Nonpublic collaborative discussions (1) In general Notwithstanding section 552b of title 5, United States Code, a majority of the members of the Board may hold a meeting to discuss official business that is not open to public observation if— (A) no formal or informal vote or other official action is taken at the meeting; and (B) each individual present at the meeting is a member or an employee of the Board. (2) Disclosure of nonpublic collaborative discussions Except as provided under paragraph (3), not later than 2 business days after the conclusion of a meeting described in paragraph (1), the Board shall make available to the public, in a place easily accessible to the public— (A) a list of the individuals present at the meeting; and (B) a summary of the matters, including key issues, discussed at the meeting, except for any matter the Board properly determines may be withheld from the public under section 552b(c) of title 5, United States Code. (3) Ongoing proceedings If a meeting described in paragraph (1) directly relates to an ongoing proceeding before the Board, the Board shall make the disclosure required under paragraph (2) on the date on which the Board issues a final decision with respect to such ongoing proceeding. (c) Summary of withheld matters If the Board properly determines a matter may be withheld from the public under section 552b(c) of title 5, United States Code, the Board shall provide to the public a summary of any such matter with as much general information as possible on such matter. 3. Annual briefing (a) Briefing required During the 30-day period ending on the day before the first date of each fiscal year, the Chair of the Board of Directors of Amtrak shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the activities of the Board in the fiscal year in which the briefing occurs. (b) Content of briefing The briefing required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) a description of all matters before the Board that required a vote of the Board; and (2) a description of matters pending before the Board in which the Board is required to vote.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8692 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act . 2. Open meetings Section 24301(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Section 552 of title 5, this part and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5, this part ; (2) in the second sentence by striking Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, applies and inserting the following: (2) Timing of application Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5 apply ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Scope of application (A) Information The requirements of the second sentence of section 552b(b) of title 5 shall not apply to any portion of an Amtrak meeting and subsections (d) and (e) of section 552b of title 5 shall not apply to any information pertaining to any portion of an Amtrak meeting otherwise required by section 552b of title 5 to be disclosed to the public in any case in which Amtrak properly determines that such portion or portions of the meeting or the disclosure of such information is likely to involve— (i) contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise the competitive position of Amtrak; (ii) collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of Amtrak; and (iii) with respect to any individual who is a prospective officer, employee, or contractor or an officer, employee, or contractor employed or appointed by Amtrak, matters involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any such individual, unless all such individuals whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. (B) Additional application In addition to the information described in subparagraph (B), the information described in section 552b(c) shall apply to Amtrak meetings. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 656 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8692 [Report No. 118–795] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Mr. Nehls introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure December 4, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Graves of Missouri December 4, 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 11, 2024 A BILL To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act . 2. Open meetings Section 24301(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Section 552 of title 5, this part and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5, this part ; (2) in the second sentence by striking Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, applies and inserting the following: (2) Timing of application Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5 apply ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Scope of application (A) Information The requirements of the second sentence of section 552b(b) of title 5 shall not apply to any portion of an Amtrak meeting and subsections (d) and (e) of section 552b of title 5 shall not apply to any information pertaining to any portion of an Amtrak meeting otherwise required by section 552b of title 5 to be disclosed to the public in any case in which Amtrak properly determines that such portion or portions of the meeting or the disclosure of such information is likely to involve— (i) contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise the competitive position of Amtrak; (ii) collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of Amtrak; and (iii) with respect to any individual who is a prospective officer, employee, or contractor or an officer, employee, or contractor employed or appointed by Amtrak, matters involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any such individual, unless all such individuals whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. (B) Additional application In addition to the information described in subparagraph (B), the information described in section 552b(c) shall apply to Amtrak meetings. .

December 4, 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. 8693 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Bergman , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Carl , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Flood , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Ms. Maloy , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Mills , Mr. Zinke , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Baird , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Moolenaar , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Fallon , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Collins , and Mr. Allen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No American Land for Communist China Act . 2. Prohibition on the purchase of real estate located adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States by nationals of the People’s Republic of China (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of real estate located adjacent to covered Federal land in the United States by— (1) any agent of the Government of the People’s Republic of China; or (2) any business with respect to which the Government of the People’s Republic of China, directly or indirectly through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise, owns 25 percent or more of the equity interests of the business. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term United States means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States; and (2) the term covered Federal lands means— (A) land owned by the United States and under the jurisdiction of— (i) the Secretary of the Interior; (ii) the Secretary of Defense; and (iii) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land managed by the Forest Service; or (B) land that is Indian country under section 1151 of title 18, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8694 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

1. Flying flag of United States at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia Section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the fourth sentence, by striking Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, and inserting Government, the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia, ; and (2) in the eighth sentence, by striking or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and inserting , the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, or the Mayor of the District of Columbia; .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8695 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Ms. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to create a unique identification number for registered lobbyists, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lobbying Disclosure Modernization Act . 2. Updates to the lobbying disclosure system (a) Website (1) Filing The second sentence of section 5(e) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(e) ) is amended to read as follows: The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall jointly use one publicly available website for receipt and recording of filings under this Act. . (2) Storage Section 6(a)(9) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(9) ) by striking over the Internet, and inserting over the Internet on a website jointly maintained by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, . (b) Unique identifier Section 6(a)(3) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(3) ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by adding and after the semicolon the end of subparagraph (B); and (3) by adding after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) a system that assigns a unique identification number for each lobbyist for whom a registration or report is filed under this Act and discloses such identifier to the public as structured data as part of the lobbying disclosure downloads; . (c) Deadline The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall have one year from the date of enactment of this Act to fulfill the requirements of the amendments made under this section.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8707 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Ms. Balint (for herself, Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Chu , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Frost , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Norton , Mr. Peters , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Soto , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Takano , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Torres of New York , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2024 . 2. Juries Chapter 121 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 1862, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex ; (2) in section 1867(e), in the second sentence, by inserting (including sexual orientation and gender identity) after sex ; and (3) in section 1869— (A) in subsection (j), by striking and at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (l) gender identity shall mean the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth; (m) sex shall include— (1) a sex stereotype; (2) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (3) sexual orientation or gender identity; and (4) sex characteristics, including intersex traits; (n) sexual orientation shall mean homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and (o) race , color , religion , sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity ), economic status , or national origin , used with respect to an individual, includes— (1) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), economic status, or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), economic status, or national origin, respectively, of the individual. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself, Ms. Lee of Florida , and Mr. Baird ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act . 2. Prohibition on Federal funding for institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 124. Prohibition on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (a) Restriction on eligibility Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any Federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless the institution certifies to the Secretary that the institution— (1) does not and will not carry out any program, project, initiative, or other activity the primary purpose of which is to advocate, promote, or otherwise support diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) does not and will not maintain any office or other entity within the institution to advocate, promote, or otherwise support diversity, equity, and inclusion. (b) Information availability Each institution of higher education that provides the certification required by subsection (a) shall, upon request, make available to the Secretary any information needed by the Secretary to verify the truth and accuracy of the certification. (c) Regulations The Secretary shall publish regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this section. (d) Appeals Upon determination by the Secretary to terminate financial assistance to any institution of higher education under this section, the institution may file an appeal with an administrative law judge before the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date such institution is notified of the decision to terminate financial assistance under this section. Such judge shall hold a hearing with respect to such termination of assistance before the expiration of the 45-day period beginning on the date that such appeal is filed. Such judge may extend such 45-day period upon a motion by the institution concerned. The decision of the judge with respect to such termination shall be considered to be a final agency action. (e) Definition In this section, the term diversity, equity, and inclusion means the concept according to which individuals are— (1) classified on basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation; and (2) afforded differential or preferential treatment basis of such classification. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mr. James ) 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 a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan.

1. Deduction for contributions to 529 plan (a) In general Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: (f) Deduction for contributions (1) In general In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year an amount equal to so much of the sum of the aggregate contributions made to a qualified tuition program as does not exceed $10,000. (2) Eligible individual For purposes of this subsection, the term eligible individual means an individual whose adjusted gross income for the taxable year does not exceed $200,000. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts contributed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Ms. Houlahan (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries).

1. Application of leave provisions for members of the Armed Forces to members of the Public Health Service (a) In general Section 221(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 213a(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (22) Chapter 40, Leave. . (b) Conforming repeal Section 219 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 210–1 ) is repealed.
hI 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Mr. Moskowitz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act of 2024 . 2. Disaster relief fund (a) In general Out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2023 $7,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for necessary expenses to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) with respect to major disasters declared under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ). (b) Emergency designation (1) In general The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) ). (2) Designation in house and senate The amounts provided by this section are designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and section 1(e) of H. Res. 1151 (117th Congress), as engrossed in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .

1. SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, shall be known and designated as the SGT Bill Hooser 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 SGT Bill Hooser 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. 8717 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .

1. SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, shall be known and designated as the SGT Bill Hooser 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 SGT Bill Hooser 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. 8717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Mr. Owens (for himself, Mr. Curtis , Ms. Maloy , and Mr. Moore of Utah ) 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 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .

1. SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, shall be known and designated as the SGT Bill Hooser 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 SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8717 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 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .

1. SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, shall be known and designated as the SGT Bill Hooser 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 SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2024 Ms. Perez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on commercial offshore wind energy development in Columbia Management Area (a) In general Notwithstanding section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ), no lease, license, permit, or other authorization may be issued for the development of commercial offshore wind energy in the Columbia Management Area unless the Comptroller General determines the results of the study conducted under subsection (b) show that offshore wind projects in the Columbia Management Area do not and will not have adverse impacts on the items described in paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection. (b) Study (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to assess the sufficiency of the environmental review processes of the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and any other relevant Federal agency for offshore wind projects in the Columbia Management Area in place as of the date of enactment of this section. (2) Contents The study required under paragraph (1) shall include consideration of the following: (A) The impacts of offshore wind projects in the Columbia Management Area on— (i) marine mammals; (ii) finfish; (iii) shellfish aquaculture; (iv) the commercial and recreational fishing industries, including marine equipment retailers, onshore processors, fish markets, and other shoreside businesses; (v) air quality and greenhouse gas emissions; (vi) cultural, historical, and Tribal resources; (vii) marine invertebrates; (viii) essential fish habitat; (ix) plankton abundance and distribution; (x) recreation and tourism; and (xi) fisheries-dependent communities. (B) How each agency described in paragraph (1) determines which stakeholders to consult with regard to offshore wind projects in the Columbia Management Area and if a timely, comprehensive comment period is provided for local representatives and interested parties with regard to such offshore wind projects. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Columbia Management Area The term Columbia Management Area means the area described in paragraph (1)(ii) of the definition of the term North-South management area in section 660.11 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (2) Essential fish habitat The term essential fish habitat has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1802 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8724 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Ms. Barragán (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Tlaib , and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Recertification Reform Act of 2024 . 2. Waiver of certain administrative requirements for recertification under supplemental nutrition assistance program (a) In general Section 11(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(6) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) the State agency may waive recertification interviews required by the Secretary subject to the condition that the applicant— (i) waives the interview; and (ii) has already demonstrated eligibility for the continuation of benefits; and (D) if the Secretary requires an applicant interview for recertification, the State agency shall give the applicant the option to conduct the interview in-person, by phone, virtually, or through any other medium determined by the Secretary to reduce administrative burden; . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8728 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To establish alternate procedures for lump sum payments for certain covered small disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State-Managed Disaster Relief Act . 2. Alternative procedures for covered small disasters The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VIII Alternative Procedures for Covered Small Disasters 801. Alternative procedures for covered small disasters (a) In general The Governor of a State or the governing body of an Indian tribal government for the area in which a covered small disaster occurs may request a lump sum payment of the estimated damages calculated under subsection (b) for such disaster in lieu of any assistance under the Public Assistance Program for such disaster. (b) Calculation A payment under subsection (a) shall be equal to the amount that is 80 percent of the estimated damage eligible under the Public Assistance Program for a covered small disaster in the area of jurisdiction of the State or Indian tribal government requesting such payment. (c) Limitations (1) In general A State or Indian tribal government receiving a payment under this section may not receive assistance under the Public Assistance Program with respect to the covered small disaster for which a payment was accepted under this section. (2) Final payment A payment under this section may not be increased or decreased based on actual costs calculated for a covered small disaster. (d) Use of funds A State or Indian tribal government receiving a payment under this section may use such payment for recovery for the covered small disaster in any manner determined appropriate by the respective Governor or governing body of such State or Indian tribal government. (e) Report to FEMA A State or governing body of an Indian tribal government shall submit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency a report of expenses for a covered small disaster in the area of jurisdiction of the respective State or Indian tribal government. (f) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any program in title IV or V that is not a Public Assistance Program. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered small disaster The term covered small disaster means a major disaster declared under section 401 or an emergency declared under section 501 with estimated damage eligible under the Public Assistance Program of less than $10,000,000. (2) Public Assistance Program The term Public Assistance Program means the programs under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Green of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To ensure that institutions of higher education that withhold certain transcripts are eligible to participate in title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Backdoors for Student Debt Cancellation Act . 2. Title IV eligibility The Secretary of Education may not determine an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 )) ineligible for participation in title IV of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ) because such institution withholds from a student, for any reason, transcripts that include all credit or clock hours for payment periods in which the student received funds under such title and for which all institutional charges were paid.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Ms. Hageman (for herself and Mr. Cleaver ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Processing Protection Act . 2. Amendments Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking any post office and inserting any post office, or any acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facility that is owned or operated by the Postal Service that supports 1 or more post offices ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking a post office and inserting a post office, or an acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facility that is owned or operated by the Postal Service that supports 1 or more post offices ; and (B) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking post offices and inserting post offices, or acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facilities that are owned or operated by the Postal Service that support 1 or more post offices, ; (3) in paragraph (3), by striking a post office and inserting a post office, or an acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facility that is owned or operated by the Postal Service that supports 1 or more post offices, ; (4) in paragraph (4), by striking a post office and inserting a post office, or an acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facility that is owned or operated by the Postal Service that supports 1 or more post offices, ; and (5) in paragraph (5), by striking any post office and inserting any post office, or any acceptance, processing, shipping, delivery, distribution, or other facility that is owned or operated by the Postal Service that supports 1 or more post offices, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8733 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Ms. Kuster (for herself and Mr. Van Drew ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act . 2. Inclusion of data on animal abuse in national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect Section 103(b)(6) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5104(b)(6) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by adding and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) the incidence of any such cases related to animal abuse (including any act or failure to act, which results in undue pain, suffering, or death to any animal, without regard to whether such act or failure to act is a violation of State or local cruelty law); .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8734 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Langworthy (for himself, Ms. Tenney , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Armstrong , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Newhouse , and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act . 2. Northern border threat analysis and strategy (a) Northern border threat analysis Section (a) of the Northern Border Security Review Act ( Public Law 114–267 ) is amended, the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting September 2, 2025, and annually thereafter . (b) Northern border strategy updates The Northern Border Security Review Act is amended by— (1) redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) Northern border strategy updates Not later than 90 days after each submission of the threat analysis required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall update the Department of Homeland Security’s northern border strategy. If the Secretary determines no such update is required, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a justification relating thereto. . (c) Classified briefings The Northern Border Security Review Act, as amended by subsection (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Classified briefings Not later than 30 days after each submission of the threat analysis required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified briefing regarding such analysis. . (d) Implementation of certain GAO recommendations Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations (AMO) of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall develop performance measures to assess the effectiveness of AMO at securing the northern border between ports of entry in the air and maritime environments.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8736 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require the President to notify Congress of each instance the President takes certain drugs relating to cognitive function, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Juicing Joe Act . 2. Notification requirement Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall notify the House of Representatives and the Senate not later than five days after each instance the President ingests or otherwise takes a dose of any stimulant (not including caffeine or nicotine) or any anabolic steroid, narcotic, or other drug known to heighten or impair alertness, judgement, or mood.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Mills , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Good of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , and Science, Space, and Technology , 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 Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation to maintain an electric vehicle working group, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Market Drives Itself Act . 2. Abolishment of electric vehicle working group (a) Repeal Section 25006 of the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act ( 23 U.S.C. 151 note) and the item relating to such section in section 1(b) of such Act are repealed. (b) Prohibition on continuation or reestablishment of working group The Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation may not continue or reestablish the electric vehicle working group described in such section, or establish any substantially similar working group or advisory committee.