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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Lawler , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. McCaul , Ms. Mace , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act . 2. CBP therapy dog pilot program (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs. (b) Funding The Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for any costs associated with the pilot program under subsection (a). (c) Duration The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment. 3. CBP Support Canine Program There is authorized to be appropriated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection $1,000,000 for CBP’s Support Canine Program.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself and Mr. Gottheimer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Motorist Tax Abuse Act . 2. Prohibition on congestion pricing Section 1012(b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( 23 U.S.C. 149 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) Prohibition on congestion pricing Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary may not establish or maintain cordon pricing under the value pricing pilot program under this section for the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8121 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on congestion or cordon pricing Section 1012(b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( 23 U.S.C. 149 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) Prohibition on congestion pricing Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary may not establish or maintain a value pricing program under this section that includes value pricing, congestion pricing, or cordon pricing. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8122 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rock Creek National Park Act of 2024 . 2. Redesignation of Rock Creek Park as Rock Creek National Park (a) Redesignation In recognition of its nationally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources, and important recreational opportunities, Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia, established by the Act of September 27, 1890 (26 Stat. 492), is redesignated as Rock Creek National Park . (b) Conforming amendments Title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 8104(b), by striking Rock Creek Park and inserting Rock Creek National Park ; and (2) in section 8501(a)(3)(B), by striking Rock Creek Park and inserting Rock Creek National Park . (c) References Any reference in any law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia is deemed to be a reference to Rock Creek National Park.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8123 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.

1. New prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements (a) In general Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (jjj) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any product marketed as a dietary supplement that does not meet the definition of a dietary supplement under section 201(ff). (kkk) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of a dietary supplement that has been prepared, packed, or held using the assistance of, or at the direction of, a person debarred under section 306. . (b) New import exclusion Section 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 381(a) ) is amended in paragraph (3) of the third sentence, by striking section 301(ll) and inserting paragraph (ll), (jjj), or (kkk) of section 301 . (c) New seizure authorities Section 304 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 334 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), in the first sentence, by striking section 301(ll) and inserting paragraph (ll), (jjj), or (kkk) of section 301 ; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), in the first sentence, by striking or cosmetic and inserting cosmetic, or product in violation of paragraph (jjj) or (kkk) of section 301 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Valadao (for himself and Mr. Nickel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes.

1. Inclusion of local educational agencies and schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy Section 514(a)(3) of the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9703(a)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i)— (i) by inserting and secondary schools after of institutions of higher education ; (ii) by striking May 24, 2018 and inserting January 1, 2024 ; and (iii) by inserting and secondary schools after for institutions of higher education ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking at institutions of higher education when and inserting in ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Best practices (i) The best practices described in subparagraph (A), as applicable to institutions of higher education, shall include— (I) methods to ensure that each student has a clear sense of the student’s total borrowing obligations, including monthly payments, and repayment options; (II) the most effective ways to engage students in financial literacy education, including frequency and timing of communication with students; (III) information on how to target different student populations, including part-time students, first-time students, and other nontraditional students; and (IV) ways to clearly communicate the importance of graduating on a student’s ability to repay student loans. (ii) The best practices described in subparagraph (A), as applicable to secondary schools, shall include— (I) methods to create a budget, track expenses, and save for short-term and long-term financial objectives; (II) effective ways to save and invest money, including by introducing students to different financial securities; (III) information on the fundamentals of credit, including a description and effects of credit scores, and the importance of responsible credit card usage; (IV) critical thinking skills to evaluate financial products, make informed decisions, and avoid financial scams; and (V) methods to ensure that each student has a clear understanding of postsecondary education financing options, including student loan borrowing, in preparation for enrollment at an institution of higher education. ; and (3) in subparagraph (D), by inserting or a secondary school after institution of higher education .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Ms. Kaptur (for herself and Mr. Massie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 35, United States Code, require a patent owner to consent to the filing of a petition for inter partes review or post-grant review, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Balancing Incentives Act of 2024 . 2. Requirement for patent owner to consent to the filing of petition for inter partes review or post-grant review Title 35, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 312(a)— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) the owner of the patent consents to the filing of the petition. ; and (2) in section 322(a)— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) the owner of the patent consents to the filing of the petition. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Mr. Kiley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the Secretary concerned to furnish mortuary services in the case of certain citizens of the United States who die outside of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Military mortuary services for civilians (a) Military mortuary services Section 1486(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or if the individual arranging for mortuary services and supplies for a decedent believes the local commercial mortuary services and supplies are undesirable, after prohibitive, ; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking this section and inserting paragraphs (1) through (5) ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) Any person not otherwise covered by this section if a mortuary facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned has the capacity and personnel to provide such services and supplies. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to a death occurring on or after such date.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Ms. Malliotakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2024 . 2. Classification of certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits (a) Treatment as 15-Year property Section 168(e)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of clause (vi), by striking the period at the end of clause (vii) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following: (viii) any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property. . (b) Applicable depreciation method Section 168(b)(3) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Any automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property. . (c) Alternative system The table contained in section 168(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to subparagraph (E)(vii) the following: (E)(viii) 39 . (d) Definition of automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property Section 168(i) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (20) Automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property The term automatic fire sprinkler system retrofit property means any sprinkler system which— (A) meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association 13 (or any successor benchmark), (B) is installed for use in residential property, and (C) is installed in a building which— (i) was placed in service before the date of such installation, and (ii) has an occupiable floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Ms. Pettersen (for herself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , the Judiciary , Education and the Workforce , Oversight and Accountability , Natural Resources , and Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for an exception to the restrictions described in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 with respect to certain States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to End of Life Care Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Medical aid-in-dying is a medical practice in which a mentally capable, terminally ill adult with less than six months to live requests a prescription from their qualified clinician for medication to bring about a peaceful death to ingest at any point if their suffering becomes unbearable. (2) Medical aid-in-dying, an authorized medical practice, is not euthanasia, mercy killing, or assisted suicide. (3) Oregon was the first jurisdiction to authorize medical aid-in-dying through a 1994 ballot initiative. Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act was officially implemented in 1997. (4) Subsequently, Congress passed the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 which, as Federal lawmakers interpret it, prevents any Federal money from being used to help terminally ill patients who want medical aid-in-dying, such as veterans and other vulnerable populations. (5) Since then, 11 jurisdictions have adopted medical aid-in-dying laws: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Montana (via a State Supreme Court ruling), New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington (1 in 5 residents of the United States). 3. Exception to restrictions described in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 Beginning January 1, 2025, in the case of a State that permits medical aid-in-dying programs (in accordance with the laws of such State), the restrictions described in the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 ( Public Law 105–12 ) shall not apply to any information, referrals, guidance, or medical care provided consistent with such programs.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Mr. Stauber (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the FAST Act to permit local governments to enter into cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase of rolling stock and related equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cooperation in Local Procurement Act . 2. Innovative procurement Section 3019 of the FAST Act ( 49 U.S.C. 5325 note) is amended— (1) by inserting or local before government each place it appears; and (2) in subsection (b)(2) in the paragraph heading by inserting or local government before cooperative procurement .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Bergman (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the definition of a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural 340B Access Act of 2024 . 2. Including rural emergency hospitals as covered entities for purposes of the 340B drug discount program Section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (P) An entity that is a rural emergency hospital (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2) of the Social Security Act) that is owned or operated by a unit of State or local government, is a public or private non-profit corporation which is formally granted governmental powers by a unit of State or local government, or is a private non-profit rural emergency hospital which has a contract with a State or local government to provide health care services to low income individuals who are not entitled to benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act or eligible for assistance under the State plan under this title. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8146 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Our Border Act of 2024 . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Our Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day in order to protect our country and serve their communities. (2) According to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, 136 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2023. (3) Congress should do everything in its power to support law enforcement officers at every level and in every part of our Nation. (4) The southwest border crisis created by the Biden Administration has made every State a border State. (5) The Biden border crisis has placed a burden on law enforcement agencies across the Nation and has placed a significant strain on the resources that are critical to keeping communities safe. (6) Law enforcement officers in every State are put in life-threatening scenarios as a direct result of the open borders. (7) Law enforcement has been forced to deal with the influx of fentanyl and many officers are exposed to the drug while on duty. (8) It is in the best interest of law enforcement officers and the communities they serve for Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, strong border security legislation. 3. Annual report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the impact the Biden border crisis is having on law enforcement officers at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level, including— (1) the estimated dollar amount of all resources devoted to addressing the Biden border crisis, and the extent to which such resources are not available to law enforcement agencies; (2) the exposure of law enforcement officers to fentanyl resulting from encounters with illegal aliens at the border and in the United States; (3) injuries to law enforcement officers based on a connection to the Biden border crisis or exposure to fentanyl; and (4) the morale of law enforcement officers.
IB Union Calendar No. 400 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8146 [Report No. 118–482] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 29, 2024 A BILL To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Our Border Act . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Our Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day in order to protect our country and serve their communities. (2) According to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, 136 law enforcement officers died in the line-of-duty in 2023. (3) Congress should do everything in its power to support law enforcement officers at every level and in every part of our nation. (4) The southwest border crisis created by the Biden Administration has made every state a border state. (5) The Biden border crisis has placed a burden on law enforcement agencies across the nation and has placed a significant strain on the resources that are critical to keeping communities safe. (6) Law enforcement officers in every state are put in life-threatening scenarios as a direct result of the open borders. (7) Law enforcement has been forced to deal with the influx of fentanyl and many officers are exposed to the drug while on duty. (8) It is in the best interest of law enforcement officers and the communities they serve for Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, strong border security legislation. 3. Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the impact the Biden border crisis is having on law enforcement officers at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level, including— (1) the estimated dollar amount of all resources devoted to addressing the Biden border crisis, and the extent to which such resources are not available to law enforcement agencies; (2) the exposure of law enforcement officers to fentanyl resulting from encounters with illegal aliens at the border and in the United States; (3) injuries to law enforcement officers based on a connection to the Biden border crisis or exposure to fentanyl; and (4) the morale of law enforcement officers.

May 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Ms. Hageman , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Norman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Posey , Mr. Hern , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Fallon , and Mr. Armstrong ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act . 2. Repeal (a) In general The Corporate Transparency Act (title LXIV of division F of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 4604)) and the amendments made by that Act are repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 5321(a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking sections 5314, 5315, and 5336 each place the term appears and inserting sections 5314 and 5315 ; and (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking (except section 5336) each place the term appears; and (B) in section 5322, by striking section 5315, 5324, or 5336 each place the term appears and inserting section 5315 or 5324 . (2) Title LXV of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (division F of the of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 4604)) is amended— (A) by repealing section 6502 (134 Stat. 4626); and (B) in section 6509 (134 Stat. 4633)— (i) by striking (a) In general .—Subsection (l) and inserting Subsection (l) ; and (ii) by striking subsection (b).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Feenstra (for himself and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2024 . 2. Allowing for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(9) ) is amended in the first sentence to read as follows: The Secretary shall provide coverage and payment under this part for telehealth services identified in paragraph (4)(F)(i) as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph that are furnished via an audio-only communications system on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8149 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Ferguson (for himself and Mr. Nickel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of digital asset rewards.

1. Digital asset rewards included in gross income upon sale or disposition (a) In general Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 92. Digital asset rewards (a) In general If, pursuant to a blockchain consensus mechanism with respect to any digital asset, a person acquires (directly, or indirectly through a service provider) a reward of a digital asset— (1) no income or gain shall result at the time of such acquisition, and (2) on the disposition of such digital asset in any taxable year, the income or gain (if any) with respect to such asset shall be the income or gain, as the case may be, from the disposition for such taxable year. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Digital asset The term digital asset shall have the meaning given such term under section 6045(g)(3)(D). (2) Blockchain consensus mechanism The term blockchain consensus mechanism means, with respect to any digital asset, a process by which a person commits resources in connection with validating the legitimacy of transactions and related entries in the cryptographically secured distributed ledger to which such digital asset relates. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 92. Digital asset rewards. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , and Mr. Smith of Nebraska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services.

1. Expanding practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services Section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(E) ) is amended by striking and, and all that follows through shall include and inserting and includes .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8154 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Burgess , Mr. Van Orden , and Mr. Nehls ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

1. Extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics Section 1834(m)(8)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)(A) ) is amended by striking During the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) and, during the 151-day period beginning on the first day after the end of such emergency period— and inserting With respect to telehealth services furnished during or after the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B)— .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Zinke , and Mr. Bentz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to develop fish and wildlife program funding alternatives to mitigate the cost to Bonneville Power Administration ratepayers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ratepayer Funding Alternative Act . 2. Fish and wildlife program funding alternatives (a) In general The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall develop, with respect to the fish and wildlife program of the Bonneville Power Administration, alternative funding options that do not pass the expense of the program on to the power and transmission service customers of the Bonneville Power Administration. (b) Report Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to each of the Committees on Appropriations for the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that describes the alternative funding options developed under subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Fulcher , and Mr. Bentz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Army from carrying out certain spillage operations on the Lower Snake River dams, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on spillage operations on Lower Snake River dams (a) In general The Secretary may not carry out any spillage operations on any of the Lower Snake River dams unless such operations are approved by the Secretary and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. (b) Considerations In determining whether to approve spillage operations under subsection (a), the Secretary and the Administrator shall consider all Columbia River System operations. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Lower Snake River dams The term Lower Snake River dams means the following dams in the State of Washington, authorized by section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat. 21): (A) Ice Harbor Dam. (B) Lower Monumental Dam. (C) Little Goose Dam. (D) Lower Granite Dam. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Bentz , and Mr. Zinke ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to acquire technology that uses acoustic sound to deter pinniped predators at such Dam, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pinniped Predator Deterrence Act . 2. Set aside for pinniped predator deterrence technology (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) acquire technology that uses targeted acoustic sound to deter pinniped predators above and below the Bonneville Dam; and (2) place such technology at the Bonneville Dam to prevent the recolonization of pinniped predators. (b) Prohibition on certain technology In carrying out this section, the Secretary may not acquire technology under this section that uses underwater firecrackers or any similar method of deterrence. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $400,000. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Bonneville Dam The term Bonneville Dam means the Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Oregon, as authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (chapter 831, 49 Stat. 1038) and the first section and section 2(a) of the Act of August 20, 1937 ( 16 U.S.C. 832 , 832a(a)). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Rosendale , and Mr. Bentz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams if such breach would result in the replacement energy resource occupying additional acreage, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abandoning Inconsistent and Rash Environmental Solutions Act or the ACRES Act . 2. Prohibition on breaching of certain dams (a) In general The Secretary of the Army may not breach any federally operated dam if the energy resource intended to replace such dam as a result of such breach would occupy an area of land that is larger in acreage than the area occupied by such dam by at least 5 percent. (b) Study required If the Secretary considers breaching a federally operated dam, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, shall conduct a study analyzing the number of acres of land such dam occupies.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Rosendale , and Mr. Bentz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the breaching of federally operated dams in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits Act or the BREACH Act . 2. Prohibition on breaching of federally operated dams (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Army may not breach a federally operated dam if the Secretary determines that such breach— (1) would result in an increase in carbon emissions by more than 10 percent; (2) would make the body of water impacted by the breach less navigable for commercial interests; or (3) would result in an increase of at least 10 percent of the price of any products, including agricultural products, shipped via the body of water impacted by the breach. (b) Consultation In making the determinations required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with the Secretary of Energy with respect to the determination described in subsection (a)(1); (2) consult with the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the determination described subsection (a)(2); (3) consult with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the determination described in subsection (a)(3); and (4) consult with the relevant agencies in the State in which the dam proposed to be breached is located.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Bentz , and Mr. Rosendale ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army from retiring an energy generation source if that retirement would raise customer electricity rates and decrease regional energy reliability by more than 10 percent, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electric Act . 2. Prohibition on retirement of energy generation sources (a) Prohibition (1) In general The Secretary shall not retire an energy generation source if the retirement of that energy generation source would— (A) raise customer electricity rates by more than 10 percent; or (B) decrease energy reliability, as determined by the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, in any portion of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and California by more than 10 percent of the energy reliability as compared to the 12-month period before the retirement. (2) Safety exception (b) Replacement of Baseload Generation Not later than 30 days after retiring an energy generation source, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 100 percent of the baseload generation of the retired energy generation source has been replaced. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Baseload generation The term baseload generation means the the minimum amount of electric power supplied to an electrical grid. (2) Energy generation source The term energy generation source means a federally operated dam that generates hydropower. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, in reference to an energy generation source operated by the Bureau of Reclamation; and (B) the Secretary of the Army, in reference to an energy generation source operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8163 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2024 Ms. Tenney (for herself and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permanently add stainless steel flatware to the list of covered items required to be procured from American sources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Ordinance Requiring Kitchenware Specifically Made in America Act or the FORKS Made in America Act . 2. Permanent addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware to the Berry Amendment (a) Addition to covered items (1) In general Section 4862(b) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Stainless steel flatware. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on October 1, 2023. (b) Conforming amendment Section 854(a)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 ) is amended by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting paragraph (4) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2024 Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

1. Establishment of qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration Section 7402(b)(10) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (2) by inserting (A) before To be eligible ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph (B): (B) To be eligible to be appointed to a marriage and family therapist position and qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must— (i) have the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (A); and (ii) (I) be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the State described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph; or (II) be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2024 Ms. Budzinski (for herself, Mr. Bost , and Mr. Crawford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

1. Regulations applicable to combat footwear of members of all branches of the armed forces (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations prohibiting any member of the armed forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional combat boots are entirely manufactured in the United States and entirely made of— (1) materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; and (2) components that are manufactured entirely in the United States and entirely made of materials described in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Armed forces The term armed forces has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Optional combat boots The term optional combat boots , with respect to a member of the armed forces, combat boots not furnished to such member of the armed forces by the Secretary of Defense. (3) Required uniform The term required uniform means a uniform a member of the armed forces is required to wear as a member of the armed forces.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2024 Mr. Edwards (for himself, Mr. Trone , and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide for certain exceptions to the mileage limitation for Appalachian development highway system projects.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Appalachian Regional Continuing Development Act of 2024 or the ARC Development Act of 2024 . 2. Mileage limitation exemption for certain Appalachian development highway system projects Section 14501 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (d); (3) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking There shall not and inserting (c) Local access road mileage .—There shall not ; and (B) by striking Construction on the development and inserting (b) Limitation on total mileage .—Except as provided in subsection (e), construction on the development ; (4) by inserting after subsection (d), as redesignated by this section, the following: (e) Application for alternative route (1) Exemption from mileage limitation The Appalachian Regional Commission may approve a waiver of the limitation in subsection (b) for a construction project under this section if the final alignment as determined through the National Environmental Policy Act documentation process of a route approved for assistance under this section exceeds such limitation. (2) Treatment of project mileage Any mileage in excess of the limitation in subsection (b) that is approved under paragraph (1) shall be added to the mileage limitation in such subsection and shall be considered eligible development highway system miles under this section. (3) Application To be eligible for a waiver under paragraph (1), a participating State shall submit to the Commission an application in such manner, and containing such information, as the Commission may require. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2024 Mr. Golden of Maine introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain online platforms which display political advertisements to display with the advertisement a notice identifying the sponsor of the advertisement and to ensure that the notice will continue to be presented in the advertisement if a viewer of the advertisement shares the advertisement with others on that platform.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act . 2. Requiring online platforms to display notices identifying sponsors of political advertisements and to ensure notices continue to be present when advertisements are shared (a) Requirement Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Ensuring display and sharing of sponsor identification in online political advertisements (1) Requirement An online platform displaying a qualified political advertisement shall— (A) display with the advertisement a visible notice identifying the sponsor of the advertisement (or, if it is not practical for the platform to display such a notice, a notice that the advertisement is sponsored by a person other than the platform); and (B) ensure that the notice will continue to be displayed if a viewer of the advertisement shares the advertisement with others on that platform. (2) Definitions (A) Online platform For purposes of this subsection, the term online platform means any public-facing website, web application, or digital application (including a social network, ad network, or search engine) which— (i) sells qualified political advertisements; and (ii) has 50,000,000 or more unique monthly United States visitors or users for a majority of months during the preceding 12 months. (B) Qualified political advertisement For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified political advertisement means any advertisement (including search engine marketing, display advertisements, video advertisements, native advertisements, and sponsorships) that— (i) is made by or on behalf of a candidate; or (ii) communicates a message relating to any political matter of national importance, including— (I) a candidate; (II) any election to Federal office; or (III) a national legislative issue of public importance. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to advertisements displayed on or after the 120-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.