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II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4857 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To eliminate the period of limitations for certain offenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act or the SPIES Act . 2. Offenses involving espionage, procurement of citizenship or naturalization unlawfully, or harboring or concealing persons (a) In general Chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3302. Espionage offenses Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an indictment may be found or an information may be instituted at any time without limitation for— (1) a violation of section 951 or a conspiracy to violate such section; (2) a violation of section 794 or a conspiracy to violate such section; or (3) a violation of section 1425, if the offense was committed to facilitate a violation of section 951. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3302. Espionage offenses. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 19 of the Internal Security Act of 1950 ( 18 U.S.C. 792 note; 64 Stat. 1005) is amended by striking , 793, or 794 and inserting or 793 .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4865 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act or the STEAM Act . 2. NEPA Review Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15942 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting , or the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) for the purpose of exploration or development of geothermal resources after or gas ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4867 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Mr. Kelly (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Options for Older Adults Act of 2024 . 2. GAO study and report on access to housing for older individuals Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study that analyzes housing programs and services for older individuals under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ), including— (1) an analysis of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities that— (A) assesses any metrics used by the Committee to evaluate the success of the Committee’s activities and related Federal programs; (B) evaluates interagency coordination of Federal housing programs for older individuals; and (C) assesses the availability of affordable housing for older individuals as the result of interagency coordination; (2) an analysis of any overlap between, and gaps in, housing programs and services that assist older individuals in obtaining accessible and affordable housing that achieves the objectives of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ), including programs under the Administration for Community Living, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other Federal programs, as applicable, and the availability, accessibility, and demand for such services; (3) an analysis of the availability of affordable housing for such older individuals, to the extent such information is available and taking into consideration incomes and geographic and demographic trends; and (4) any recommendations to improve the supply, accessibility, and affordability of housing for older individuals and coordination of services provided under the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ) and other related Federal programs, as applicable.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4868 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act . 2. Elimination of official time (a) In general Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7131. Elimination of official time Any activities performed by an employee relating to the business of a labor organization shall be performed during the time the employee is in a non-duty status. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter IV of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7131 and inserting the following: 7131. Elimination of official time. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4869 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Mr. Rounds (for himself and Ms. Cortez Masto ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act . 2. Authorization for emergency contract health services Section 406 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1646 ) is amended— (1) by striking With respect to and inserting the following: (b) Elderly or disabled Indians With respect to ; and (2) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so designated) the following: (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), with respect to an Indian receiving emergency medical care or services from a non-Service provider or in a non-Service facility under the authority of this Act, the time limitation (as a condition of payment) for notifying the Service of such treatment or admission shall be 15 days. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4870 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024 Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Heinrich , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry.

1. Report on artificial intelligence regulation in financial services industry (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on the gap in knowledge of the agency relating to artificial intelligence, including an analysis on— (1) which tasks are most frequently being assisted or completed with artificial intelligence in the institutions the agency regulates; (2) current governance standards in place for artificial intelligence use at the agency and current standards in place for artificial intelligence oversight by the agency; (3) potentially additional regulatory authorities required by the agency to continue to successfully execute the mission of the agency; (4) where artificial intelligence may lead to overlapping regulatory issues between agencies that require clarification; (5) how the agency is currently using artificial intelligence, how the agency plans to use such artificial intelligence the next 3 years, and the expected impact, including fiscal and staffing, of those plans; and (6) what resources, monetary or other resources, if any, the agency requires to both adapt to the changes that artificial intelligence will bring to the regulatory landscape and to adequately adopt and oversee the use of artificial intelligence across the operations described in paragraph (5). (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to require an agency to include confidential supervisory information or predecisional or deliberative nonpublic information in a report under this section.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4872 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt sports betting from the tax on authorized wagers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates Act or the WAGER Act . 2. Sports betting exempt from the excise tax on authorized wagers (a) In general Section 4402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Sports betting not prohibited under State law or Tribal compact On any wager which— (A) is not prohibited under— (i) the law of the State in which accepted, or (ii) an approved Tribal-State gaming compact executed in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ), and (B) is placed with respect to any sporting event. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to wagers placed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4873 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Ossoff ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit allowance of the advanced manufacturing production credit for components produced by foreign entities of concern.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act . 2. Prohibition on allowance of advanced manufacturing production credit for components produced by foreign entities of concern (a) In general Section 45X(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Prohibition on allowance of credit for components produced by foreign entities of concern No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to any eligible component which is produced by a foreign entity of concern (as defined in section 9901(8) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4651(8) )). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to components produced and sold after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4881 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Ms. Lummis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

1. Repeal of Military Selective Service Act (a) Repeal The Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. ) is repealed. (b) Transfers in connection with repeal Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4) ), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. (c) Effect on existing sanctions (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not be denied a right, privilege, benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that the person failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a). (2) A State, political subdivision of a State, or political authority of two or more States may not enact or enforce a law, regulation, or other provision having the force and effect of law to penalize or deny any privilege or benefit to a person who failed to present himself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a). In this section, State means a State, the District of Columbia, and a territory or possession of the United States. (3) Failing to present oneself for and submit to registration under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3802 ), before the repeal of that Act by subsection (a), shall not be reason for any entity of the U.S. Government to determine that a person lacks good moral character or is unsuited for any privilege or benefit. (d) Conscientious objectors Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to undermine or diminish the rights of conscientious objectors under laws and regulations of the United States.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Cortez Masto introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To establish a pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority.

1. Pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority (a) Pilot program Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish a pilot program to enable the Department of Defense to track the number and amounts awarded to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors performing on transactions using other transaction authority, including those carried out through consortia. In carrying out the pilot program, the Department shall keep any reporting requirements levied upon the businesses to a minimum and shall seek to maximize the use of existing data reporting structures or the expertise of a consortia-manager. (b) Briefings (1) Established process Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the process to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a). (2) Collected data Not later than one year after the briefing provided under paragraph (1), and continuing until the final briefing provided under paragraph (3), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the awards data the pilot program is collecting. (3) Final data and recommendations Not later than September 30, 2029, the Department shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the final data collected for the pilot program and shall include any recommendations to make the data collection permanent. (c) Sunset The authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall expire on December 31, 2029. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Nontraditional defense contractor The term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Other transaction authority The term other transaction authority has the means the authority provided under sections 4021 and 4022 of title 10, United States Code. (3) Small business The term small business has the meaning given the term small business concern in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) ).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4883 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To require the Director of National Intelligence to issue a report on interference by Islamic Republic of Iran in United States domestic politics, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unmasking Networks of Virtual Election Interference and Lies Act of 2024 . 2. Report on interference by Islamic Republic of Iran in United States domestic politics (a) Report required Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003 )) a report detailing the interference by the Islamic Republic of Iran in United States domestic politics that occurred during the period beginning on October 7, 2023, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Contents The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) that include the following: (1) A list of the social media accounts being run by the Islamic Republic. (2) A description of United States protestors to whom the Islamic Republic has provided financial support. (3) A list of the protests in the United States organized by the Islamic Republic. (4) A description of any Iran-led e-mail campaigns targeted at officials of the Federal Government, the government of a State, or United States voters. (5) Such additional information about the interference described in subsection (a) as the Director finds relevant. (6) A description of which entities within the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran are involved in the actions described in paragraphs (1) through (5). (c) Form The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Public availability Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall make available to the public on a website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence the unclassified portion of the report submitted pursuant to subsection (a).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4885 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Cortez Masto introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that additional factors be included in the design of counseling pathways under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act or the TIER Act . 2. Factors for counseling pathways under Transition Assistance Program Section 1142(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (R); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following new subparagraphs: (M) Child care requirements of the member (including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program). (N) The employment status of other adults in the household of the member. (O) The location of the duty station of the member (including whether the member was separated from family while on duty). (P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member. (Q) Whether the member is an Indian or urban Indian, as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1603 ). .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4886 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Ms. Hirono , and Ms. Murkowski ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act to modify the program for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts development, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act . 2. Amendments to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act Section 1521 of the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act ( 20 U.S.C. 4441 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking private, ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) For any grants made with respect to Native Hawaiian art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include Native Hawaiians and individuals widely recognized in the field of Native Hawaiian art and culture; and (B) serve for a fixed term. ; and (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; and ; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4888 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Ricketts ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

1. Nonimmigrants traders For purposes of section 101(a)(15)(E)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(i) ), Czechia shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Czechia provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Daines introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To permit a registered investment company to omit certain fees from the calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act . 2. Amendments to acquired fund fees and expenses reporting on investment company registration statements (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Acquired fund The term acquired fund has the meaning given the term in Form N–1A, Form N–2, and Form N–3. (2) Acquired fund fees and expenses The term acquired fund fees and expenses means the acquired fund fees and expenses subcaption in the fee table disclosure. (3) Business development company The term business development company has the meaning given the term in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a) ). (4) Fee table disclosure The term fee table disclosure means the fee table described in item 3 of Form N–1A, item 3 of Form N–2, or item 4 of Form N–3 (as applicable, and with respect to each, in any successor fee table disclosure that the Securities and Exchange Commission adopts). (5) Form N–1A The term Form N–1A means the form described in section 274.11A of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (6) Form N–2 The term Form N–2 means the form described in section 274.11a–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (7) Form N–3 The term Form N–3 means the form described in section 274.11b of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (8) Registered investment company The term registered investment company means an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3 ), registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under that Act. (b) Excluding business development companies from Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses A registered investment company may, on any investment company registration statement filed pursuant to section 8(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–8(b) )— (1) omit from the calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses those fees and expenses that the investment company incurred indirectly as a result of investment in shares of 1 or more acquired funds that is a business development company; and (2) instead disclose in a footnote to the fee table disclosure those fees and expenses described in paragraph (1), calculated according to the acquired fund fees and expenses formula.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4894 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position.

1. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to seek the abolition of the position within the United Nations of Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. 2. Diplomatic efforts to abolish or defund the position of Special Rapporteur The Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations shall use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to abolish or defund the United Nations position of Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. 3. Withholding of United States funding for Special Rapporteur (a) In general The United States is prohibited from providing any funding to the United Nations that will be used for the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights (or any similar successor entity). (b) Assessed contributions Section 114(a) of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 ( Public Law 98–164 ; 22 U.S.C. 287e note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) 25 percent of the amount budgeted for the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights (or any similar successor entity). .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4898 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Rosen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2024 . 2. Definition of major disaster Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) ) is amended by inserting extreme heat, before or drought .
II Calendar No. 699 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4898 [Report No. 118–293] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Rosen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs December 16, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , with an amendment and an amendment to the title Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2024 . 2. Definition of major disaster Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) ) is amended by inserting extreme heat, before or drought .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2024 . 2. Definition of major disaster Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) ) is amended by inserting extreme temperature, before or drought . 3. No additional funds No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme temperature in the definition of a major disaster. .

December 16, 2024 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4900 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Butler introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to incentivize certain preparedness measures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024 . 2. Emergency response teams (a) Amendment Section 406(b)(3)(A) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(b)(3)(A) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting before the period , including for subrecipients ; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting preparedness, after disaster relief, ; (3) in clause (iv)— (A) by inserting or programs designated by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase resilience for storms, tsunamis, wildfires, or equivalent disasters after community rating system ; and (B) by striking and ; (4) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (vi) support of viable community emergency response teams or equivalent non-governmental organizations that provide disaster assistance, including by— (I) facilitating the establishment of mutual aid agreements supportive of the operation of such teams or organizations; or (II) providing or facilitating regular training, outreach, and soliciting participation in preparedness exercises. . (b) Comprehensive guidance Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the President, acting through the Administrator, shall issue comprehensive guidance to State and Tribal governments relating to the measures and investments described in section 406(b)(3)(A) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(b)(3)(A) ), as amended in subsection (a). 3. Effective date This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4903 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Butler (for herself and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require youth representation on each State workforce development board, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Generation Now Workforce Representation Act of 2024 . 2. Amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(C)(iii)— (A) in subclause (I)(bb), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (IV); and (C) by inserting after subclause (I) the following: (II) shall include not less than one representative of youth in the State who is selected in coordination with the State educational agency of the State and— (aa) is— (AA) an out-of-school youth; or (BB) not younger than age 16 or older than age 24 and disconnected from school and work; or (bb) has successfully completed a program of youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B or activities under section 171; (III) shall include not less than one representative from a youth-serving nonprofit organization in the State that— (aa) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (bb) provides supportive services to youth; and ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (i) Standing youth workforce committee The State board shall have a standing youth workforce committee of members of the State board that shall provide recommendations to the full State board regarding youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B or activities under section 171. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4906 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act or the FASTER Act . 2. Repeal of requirement regarding crediting and deposit of a portion of aviation security fees (a) Repeal Section 44940 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3); (2) in subsection (f)— (A) by striking the heading and all that follows through title 31, and inserting Deposit and availability of fee.— Notwithstanding sections 1341, 1512 through 1519, and 3302 of title 31, ; (B) by striking paragraph (1); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) by amending paragraph (1), as so redesignated, to read as follows: (1) shall be deposited into a separate account in the Treasury, which shall be available to the Administrator for expenditure notwithstanding any other law, including any provision of section 1341(a)(1) of title 31 (commonly referred to as the Anti-Deficiency Act ), only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the fee is imposed; and ; and (3) by striking subsection (i). (b) Conforming amendment Subsection (d)(4) of such section is amended by striking , other than subsection (i), .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4908 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Ms. Sinema , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2024 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) A native of San Antonio, Texas, Border Patrol Agent James R. Dominguez— (A) proudly and honorably served his country as an agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 12 years; (B) began his service with the U.S. Border Patrol in 2000; and (C) graduated as part of the 434th session of the Border Patrol Academy. (2) Agent Dominguez served at the Uvalde Station in the Del Rio Sector. (3) On July 19, 2012, Agent Dominguez stopped to clear debris from the roadway that posed risks to road and community safety along Highway 90 near Cline, Texas. While on scene, Agent Dominguez was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. (4) Agent Dominguez is survived by his wife and 4 children. 3. Designation The checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, shall be known and designated as the James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint . 4. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the checkpoint described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4909 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. Hirono , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Welch , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Sanders , and Ms. Duckworth ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.

1. Use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs No provision of law shall be construed to prevent the use of direct deposit for making contributions to qualified ABLE programs (as defined in section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4916 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the placement of security freezes for protected consumers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Credit Freeze for Newborns Act . 2. Security freezes for protected consumers (a) In general Section 605A(j)(2)(A) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(j)(2)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) In general Upon receiving a direct request from a protected consumer’s representative that a consumer reporting agency place a security freeze, and upon receiving sufficient proof of identification and sufficient proof of authority, the following shall apply: (i) The consumer reporting agency shall, free of charge— (I) place the security freeze not later than— (aa) in the case of a request that is by toll-free telephone or secure electronic means, 1 business day after receiving the request directly from the protected consumer’s representative; or (bb) in the case of a request that is by mail, 3 business days after receiving the request directly from the protected consumer’s representative; and (II) not later than 3 business days after receiving the request directly from the protected consumer’s representative, notify each other consumer reporting agency regarding the request. (ii) Upon being notified under subclause (II) of clause (i) regarding the request, the consumer reporting agency receiving the notification shall place the requested freeze in accordance with the requirements under items (aa) and (bb) of subclause (I) of that clause. . (b) Requiring the Social Security Administration To include information on placing a security freeze for a protected consumer under 16 years of age with issuance of social security number or replacement social security card (1) In general Section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) (i) In this subparagraph, the terms protected consumer , protected consumer’s representative , and security freeze have the meanings given those terms in section 605A(j) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(j) ). (ii) Whenever the Commissioner of Social Security issues a social security account number or a replacement social security card to a protected consumer who is under 16 years of age, the Commissioner shall include, with the social security card and any other information provided to the individual at the time such social security account number or replacement card is issued, information on how the protected consumer’s representative may submit a request for a security freeze on behalf of the protected consumer under section 605A(j) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(j) ). . (2) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4922 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Ossoff introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority for transportation of individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Transportation Programs Act of 2024 . 2. Extension of authority for transportation of individuals to and from facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 111A(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2029 .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4925 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Boozman , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to impose limitations on the provision of critical skill incentives to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Senior Executive Services positions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District Act of 2024 or the Stop GREED Act of 2024 . 2. Limitations on provision of incentives for critical skills to Senior Executive Service employees of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 706(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) (A) A critical skill incentive may not be provided under paragraph (1) to an employee of the Department employed in a Senior Executive Service position (or equivalent position) whose position is based out of the central office of the Department, regardless of the actual location where the employee performs the functions of the position. (B) A critical skill incentive provided under paragraph (1) to an employee of the Department employed in a Senior Executive Service position (or equivalent position) not described in subparagraph (A) may only be provided— (i) on an individual basis and may not be provided to a group of such employees; and (ii) upon approval of— (I) the Under Secretary for Benefits, the Under Secretary for Health, or the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs; (II) the Chief Human Capital Officer; (III) the Director of the Office of Management or the Chief Financial Officer; (IV) the Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection; and (V) the General Counsel. (C) Not less frequently than once each quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a quarterly report on the employees of the Department employed in a Senior Executive Service position (or equivalent position) who were provided a critical skill incentive under paragraph (1). (D) In this paragraph, the term Senior Executive Service position has the meaning given such term in section 3132(a) of title 5. .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4933 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Warner , Mrs. Capito , Mr. King , Mr. Welch , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax-exempt controlled entity rules with respect to certain stock of government-sponsored enterprises.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Rural Housing Investments Act . 2. Clarification of tax-exempt controlled entity rules with respect to certain stock of government-sponsored enterprises (a) In general Section 168(h)(6)(F)(iii)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of applying the preceding sentence to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association, the term tax-exempt entity shall not include the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after July 30, 2008.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4934 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2024 . 2. Deduction for homeowners insurance premiums (a) In general Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 224 as section 225 and by inserting after section 223 the following new section: 224. Homeowners insurance premiums (a) Allowance of deduction In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to so much of the qualified insurance premiums paid or incurred during the taxable year as does not exceed $10,000. (b) Qualified insurance premiums For purposes of this section, with respect to an individual, the term qualified insurance premiums means annual policy premiums paid or incurred for homeowners insurance with respect to the principal residence of the individual. (c) Principal residence For purposes of this section, the term principal residence has the same meaning as when used in section 121. . (b) Deduction allowed in determining adjusted gross income Section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after paragraph (21) the following new paragraph: (22) Homeowners insurance premiums The deduction allowed by section 224. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the item relating to section 224 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new items: Sec. 224. Homeowners insurance premiums. Sec. 225. Cross reference. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.