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Public Law 118–44: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. Public Law 44 Public Law 118–44 2024-03-18 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-04-19 118 public

Public Law 118–44 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for disaster unemployment assistance. Mar. 18, 2024 [ S. 1858 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act. SECTION 1. 42 USC 5121 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act ”. SEC. 2. DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION DEADLINE.   Section 410 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5177 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) Application Deadline .— “(1) In general .— With respect to a major disaster for which assistance is provided under this section and section 408, the application deadline for an individual seeking assistance under this section shall match the application deadline for individuals and households seeking assistance under section 408. “(2) Extension .— The President may accept an application from an individual described in paragraph (1) that is submitted after the deadline described in paragraph (1) if— “(A) the individual has good cause for the late submission; and “(B) the individual submits the application before the date on which the period during which assistance is provided under this section for the applicable major disaster expires.” . SEC. 3. 42 USC 5177 note . APPLICABILITY.   The amendment made by section 2 shall apply only with respect to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 18, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1858 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–74 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): July 27, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 11, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–45: To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes. Public Law 45 Public Law 118–45 2024-03-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-03-29 118 public

Public Law 118–45 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes. Mar. 22, 2024 [ S. 992 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, I–27 Numbering Act of 2023. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ I–27 Numbering Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. NUMBERING OF DESIGNATED FUTURE INTERSTATE. (a) In General .— Section 1105(e)(5)(C)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 109 Stat. 598 . ( Public Law 102–240 ) is amended by inserting “ The routes referred to in clause (i) (other than subclauses (V)(aa) and (V)(bb) and subclause (IX)(aa) of that clause) and clause (iv) of subsection (c)(38)(A) are designated as Interstate Route I–27. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(V)(aa) is designated as Interstate Route I–27E. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(V)(bb) is designated as Interstate Route I–27W. The route referred to in subsection (c)(38)(A)(i)(IX)(aa) is designated as Interstate Route I–127N. ” before “ The route referred to in subsection (c)(45) ”. (b) Conforming Amendments .— Section 1105(c)(38)(A)(i) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–240 ) 114 Stat. 2763A–201 ; 116 Stat. 1741 . is amended — (1) in subclause (V)— (A) by striking “ Lamesa, the Corridor ” and inserting the following: “Lamesa— “(aa) the Corridor” ; and (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking “ 87 and, the Corridor ” and inserting the following: “87; and “(bb) the Corridor” ; and (2) in subclause (IX)— (A) by striking “ (IX) United States Route 287 ” and inserting the following: “(IX) (aa) United States Route 287” ; and    (B) in item (aa) (as so redesignated), by striking “ Oklahoma, and also United States Route 87 ” and inserting the following: “Oklahoma; and “(bb) United States Route 87” . Approved March 22, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 992 ( H.R. 3209 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–285 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ) accompanying H.R. 3209 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): July 27, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 4, considered and passed House, amended. Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 7, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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Public Law 118–46: To designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the “Rosa Parks Federal Building”, and for other purposes. Public Law 46 Public Law 118–46 2024-03-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-03-29 118 public

Public Law 118–46 118th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the “Rosa Parks Federal Building”, and for other purposes. Mar. 22, 2024 [ S. 1278 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ROSA PARKS FEDERAL BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the “Rosa Parks Federal Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Rosa Parks Federal Building”. (c) Repeals .— (1) Public Law 109–98 ( 119 Stat. 2168 ) is repealed . (2) Sections 1 and 2 of Public Law 109–101 ( 119 Stat. 2171 ) are repealed . Approved March 22, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1278 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 29, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 11, 13, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–51: To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. Public Law 51 Public Law 118–51 138 Stat. 1005 2024-04-24 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-05-03 118 public

138 STAT. 1005 Public Law 118–51 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. Apr. 24, 2024 [ H.R. 4389 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023. SECTION 1. 16 USC 6101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT AMENDMENTS. (a) Federal Share .— Section 5(e)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6104(e)(1) ) is amended by striking “ 25 percent ” and inserting “ 33.3 percent ”. (b) Cooperation .— Section 7 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) Report to Congress .— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the implementation of subsection (b) by the Secretary, which shall include, if applicable, a description of the composition of the advisory group convened under paragraph (1) of that subsection.” . (c) Authorization of Appropriations .— Section 10(a) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6109(a) ) is amended by striking “ 2023 ” and inserting “ 2028 ”. (d) Technical Corrections .— (1) Definitions .— Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6103 ) is amended — (A) by striking paragraph (1); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. 138 STAT. 1006 (2) Cooperation .— Section 7(b)(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6106(b)(1) ) is amended in the second sentence by adding a period at the end. Approved April 24, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4389 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–439 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 9, considered and passed House. Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–52: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the “William L. Reynolds Post Office Building”. Public Law 52 Public Law 118–52 138 Stat. 1007 2024-05-07 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-20 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–52—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1007 Public Law 118–52 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the “William L. Reynolds Post Office Building”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 292 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WILLIAM L. REYNOLDS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the “William L. Reynolds 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 “William L. Reynolds Office Building”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 292 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Oct. 2, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–53: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the “Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office”. Public Law 53 Public Law 118–53 138 Stat. 1008 0001-01-01 0001-01-01 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-20 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–53—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1008 Public Law 118–53 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the “Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office”. May 7. 2024 [ H.R. 996 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DR. RUDY LOMBARD POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, shall be known and designated as the “Dr. Rudy Lombard 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 “Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office Building”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 996 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Oct. 2, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–54: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the “Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office”. Public Law 54 Public Law 118–54 138 Stat. 1009 2024-05-07 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-06-10 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–54—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1009 Public Law 118–54 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the “Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 2379 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the “Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office”. (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 “Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2379 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Oct. 2, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–55: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building”. Public Law 55 Public Law 118–55 138 Stat. 1010 2024-05-07 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-20 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–55—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1010 Public Law 118–55 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 2754 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL DAVID LEE ESPINOZA, LANCE CORPORAL JUAN RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ & SERGEANT ROBERTO ARIZOLA JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. 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 “Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2754 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Jan. 29, 31, considered and passed House. Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–56: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the “Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building”. Public Law 56 Public Law 118–56 138 Stat. 1011 2024-05-07 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-20 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–56—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1011 Public Law 118–56 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the “Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 3865 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIEUTENANT WILLIAM D. LEBO POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “Lieutenant William D. Lebo 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 “Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3865 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Jan. 29, considered and passed House. Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–57: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the “Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office”. Public Law 57 Public Law 118–57 138 Stat. 1012 2024-05-07 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-20 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–57—MAY 7, 2024 138 STAT. 1012 Public Law 118–57 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the “Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 3944 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SECOND LIEUTENANT PATRICK PALMER CALHOUN POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the “Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office”. (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 “Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office”. Approved May 7, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3944 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Oct. 2, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–58: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the “Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building”. Public Law 58 Public Law 118–58 138 Stat. 1013 2024-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-05-14 118 public

138 STAT. 1013 Public Law 118–58 118th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the “Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building”. May 7, 2024 [ H.R. 3947 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PAMELA JANE ROCK POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Pamela Jane Rock 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 “Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building”. Approved May 7, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3947 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Jan. 29, considered and passed House. Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–61: To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the “John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic”. Public Law 61 Public Law 118–61 138 Stat. 1021 2024-05-13 2024-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-06-11 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–61—MAY 13, 2024 138 STAT. 1021 Public Law 118–61 118th Congress

An Act To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs May 13, 2024 [ H.R. 593 ] community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the “John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic”.   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC, HINESVILLE, GEORGIA.    The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic”. Any reference to such clinic in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic. Approved May 13, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 593 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): May 2, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–69: To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes. Public Law 69 Public Law 118–69 138 Stat. 1485 2024-07-12 2024-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-07-23 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–69—JULY 12, 2024 138 STAT. 1485 Public Law 118–69 118th Congress

An Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes. July 12, 2024 [ H.R. 4581 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 42 USC 1305 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION SUPPORTING PERMISSIBLE USE OF FUNDS FOR STILLBIRTH PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.   Section 501(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 701(a) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting “ to reduce the incidence of stillbirth, ” after “ among children, ”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting after “ follow-up services ” the following: “ , and for evidence-based programs and activities and outcome research to reduce the incidence of stillbirth (including tracking and awareness of fetal movements, improvement of birth timing for pregnancies with risk factors, initiatives that encourage safe sleeping positions during pregnancy, screening and surveillance for fetal growth restriction, efforts to achieve smoking cessation during pregnancy, community-based programs that provide home visits or other types of 138 STAT. 1486 support, and any other research or evidence-based programming to prevent stillbirths) ”. Approved July 12, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4581 ( S. 2231 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–490 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): May 14, 15, considered and passed House. June 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–72: To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes. Public Law 72 Public Law 118–72 138 Stat. 1503 2024-07-30 2024-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-08-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–72—JULY 30, 2024 138 STAT. 1503 Public Law 118–72 118th Congress

An Act To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes. July 30, 2024 [ H.R. 1105 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Debbie Smith Act of 2023. SECTION 1. 34 USC 10101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Debbie Smith Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.   Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(j) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal years 2019 through 2024 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2024 through 2029 ”. SEC. 3. AUDITS TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF GRANT AWARDS.   Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking “ 2022 ” and inserting “ 2029 ”. Approved July 30, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1105 ( S. 499 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–250 ( Comm. on the Judiciary ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. Vol. 170 (2024): July 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–73: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes. Public Law 73 Public Law 118–73 138 Stat. 1504 2024-07-30 2024-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-08-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–73—JULY 30, 2024 138 STAT. 1504 Public Law 118–73 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes. July 30, 2024 [ S. 227 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Improving Access to Our Courts Act. SECTION 1. 28 USC 1 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Improving Access to Our Courts Act ”. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL PLACES FOR HOLDING COURT. (a) Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas .— Section 124(d)(6) of title 28, United States Code , is amended , in the matter preceding paragraph (7), by inserting “ and Alpine ” after “ Pecos ”. (b) Western District of Washington .— Section 128(b) of title 28, United States Code , is amended by inserting “ Mount Vernon, ” after “ Tacoma, ”. Approved July 30, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 227 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Feb. 28, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): July 22, 23, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–75: To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”. Public Law 75 Public Law 118–75 2024-07-30 2024-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-08-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–75—JULY 30, 2024 Public Law 118–75 118th Congress

An Act To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”. July 30, 2024 [ S. 3249 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF CAPTAIN ELWIN SHOPTEESE VA CLINIC. (a) Designation .— The outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”. (b) References .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic. Approved July 30, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3249 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): May 2, considered and passed Senate. July 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–77: To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim’s rights. Public Law 77 Public Law 118–77 138 Stat. 1510 2024-07-30 2024-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-08-06 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–77—JULY 30, 2024 138 STAT. 1510 Public Law 118–77 118th Congress

An Act To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim’s rights. July 30, 2024 [ S. 3706 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Victims’ Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act. SECTION 1. 18 USC 1 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Victims’ Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act ” or the “ Victims’ VOICES Act ”. SEC. 2. RESTITUTION FOR EXPENSES OF PERSONS WHO HAVE ASSUMED THE VICTIM’S RIGHTS.    Section 3663A(a) of title 18, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following: “(4) Clarification .— In ordering restitution under this section, a court shall order the defendant to make restitution to a person who has assumed the victim’s rights under paragraph (2) to reimburse that person’s necessary and reasonable— “(A) lost income, child care, transportation, and other expenses incurred during and directly related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or attendance at proceedings related to the offense; “(B) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim for necessary medical and related professional services and devices relating to physical, psychiatric, and psychological care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the law of the place of treatment; and “(C) lost income, transportation, and other expenses incurred that are directly related to transporting the victim 138 STAT. 1510 to receive necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation.” . Approved July 30, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3706 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Feb. 29, considered and passed Senate. July 22, 23, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–81: To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes. Public Law 81 Public Law 118–81 138 Stat. 1520 2024-09-20 2024-09-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-09-30 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–81—SEPT. 20, 2024 138 STAT. 1520 Public Law 118–81 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes. Sept. 20, 2024 [ H.R. 7377 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Royalty Resiliency Act. SECTION 1. 30 USC 1701 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Royalty Resiliency Act ”. SEC. 2. DETERMINATION OF ALLOCATIONS OF PRODUCTION FOR UNITS AND COMMUNITIZATION AGREEMENTS.   Section 111(j) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1721(j) ), as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–185 ), is amended to read as follows: “(j) Deadlines. Reports. The Secretary shall issue all determinations of allocations of production for units and communitization agreements within 120 days of a request for determination. Until the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee of a lease in a unit or communitization agreement shall report and pay royalties on oil and gas production for each production month in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement. After the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee shall, as necessary, correct such reports and the amount of royalties paid on oil and gas production under the unit or communitization agreement by not later than the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. Waiver. Subject to the full and timely monthly payment of royalties to all parties in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement, the Secretary shall waive interest due on obligations subject to the determination until the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. This subsection shall not apply to unit or communization agreements containing Indian lands.” . Approved September 20, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7377 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–562 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): July 22, considered and passed House. Sept. 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–84: To reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program, and for other purposes. Public Law 84 Public Law 118–84 138 Stat. 1544 2024-09-26 2024-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-10-07 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–84—SEPT. 26, 2024 138 STAT. 1544 Public Law 118–84 118th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program, and for other purposes. Sept. 26, 2024 [ S. 265 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act ” or the “ SIREN Reauthorization Act ”. SEC. 2. RURAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.   Section 330J of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254c–15 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (a), by striking “ the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) ” and inserting “ the Assistant Secretary, ”; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking “ ; and ” and inserting a semicolon; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: “(E) ensure emergency medical services personnel are trained on mental health and substance use disorders and care for individuals with such disorders in emergency situations; and” ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking “ ; or ” and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting “ ; or ”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: “(D) acquire drugs or devices approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected overdose.” ; (3) by striking subsection (f); (4) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f); (5) in subsection (f)(1), as so redesignated, by striking “ 2019 through 2023 ” and inserting “ 2024 through 2028 ”; (6) by redesignating such section 330J 42 USC 254c–15 , 290ee–10. as section 553 of the Public Health Service Act; and 138 STAT. 1545 (7) by transferring such section 553, as so redesignated, to appear at the end of part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq. ). Approved September 26, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 265 ( H.R. 4646 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–532 ( Comm. on Energy and Commerce ) accompanying H.R. 4646 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 17, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–86: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs. Public Law 86 Public Law 118–86 138 Stat. 1549 2024-09-26 2024-09-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-10-08 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–86—SEPT. 26, 2024 138 STAT. 1549 Public Law 118–86 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs. Sept. 26, 2024 [ S. 4351 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 42 USC 201 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF POISON CONTROL PROGRAMS. (a) National Toll-Free Number and Other Communication Capabilities .— Section 1271(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–71(c) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal years 2020 through 2024 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2025 through 2029 ”. (b) Promoting Poison Control Center Utilization .— Section 1272(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–72(c) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal years 2020 through 2024 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2025 through 2029 ”. (c) Poison Control Center Grant Program .— Section 1273(g) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–73(g) ) is amended by striking “ fiscal years 2020 through 2024 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2025 through 2029 ”. Approved September 26, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 4351 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): July 11, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 17, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–90: To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026. Public Law 90 Public Law 118–90 138 Stat. 1559 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-10-07 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–90—SEPT. 30, 2024 138 STAT. 1559 Public Law 118–90 118th Congress

An Act To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026. Sept. 30, 2024 [ S. 3764 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024. SECTION 1. 22 USC 6401 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. (a) Authorization of Appropriations .— Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking “ 2023 and 2024 ” and inserting “ 2025 and 2026 ”. (b) Extension of Authorization .— Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking “ September 30, 2024 ” and inserting “ September 30, 2026 ”. Approved September 30, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3764 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 11, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 23, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–91: To direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and for other purposes. Public Law 91 Public Law 118–91 138 Stat. 1560 2024-10-01 2024-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-10-18 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–91—OCT. 1, 2024 138 STAT. 1560 Public Law 118–91 118th Congress

An Act To direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and for other purposes. Oct. 1, 2024 [ H.R. 9106 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024. 18 USC 3056 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 ”. SEC. 2. UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR SECRET SERVICE PROTECTION OF PRESIDENTS, VICE PRESIDENTS, AND MAJOR PRESIDENTIAL AND VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.   The Director of the United States Secret Service shall apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. SEC. 3. Review. Recommenda- tions. REPORT.   Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the United States Secret Service shall conduct a comprehensive review of the provision of protection by the Secret Service for Presidents, Vice Presidents, former Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report that includes the findings from such review, along with any recommendations for improving the provision of protection. SEC. 4. DEFINITION.   In this Act, the term “ major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates ” has the meaning given such term in section 3056 of title 18, United States Code , and includes any other Presidential 138 STAT. 1561 or Vice Presidential candidate for whom the President has otherwise authorized the Secret Service to protect. Approved October 1, 2024 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 9106 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Sept. 19, 20, considered and passed House. Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.

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